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Geopolitics

Women's football: Anyomi, London City and the German exodus

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW Engla…

Geopolitics

140 kmph, Rs 21.5 lakh and a dream: Shubham Gautam's rise from Narora

Times of India – World · India

From playing tennis-ball cricket in Narora to idolising Jofra Archer, winning the speed hunt organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), and bec…

Geopolitics

Amid 'very long meetings' and running chess world, has Anand lost 'hunger' to win?

Times of India – World · India

Viswanathan Anand is juggling two contrasting roles at this time. He is the interim FIDE President and also a competitive chess player. While handling increase…

Geopolitics

Barefoot mom in sari runs 3km to win Rs 5k for kids' education

Times of India – World · India

- Ramabai Ranvir, 47, participated in a race unaware of its nature, driven by a Rs 3,000 prize. - She had no prior knowledge of racing, focusing only on the …

Geopolitics

Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pitso Mosimane replaces Hugo Broos as manager of the South Africa national football team following World Cup exit.

Geopolitics

Asian Games cricket row: Japan Cricket CEO says teams can make own arrangements

Times of India – World · India

Japan Cricket CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji clarified Asian Games accommodation arrangements for teams. Participating teams are offered hotel stays and can arrange th…

Geopolitics

College football coach famed for Netflix show fired after calling officials ‘idiots’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Buddy Stephens, who was featured on Last Chance U, publicly criticized his school and league hierarchyA college football coach who rose to prominence in a Netf…

Geopolitics

‘I felt great’: Alcaraz makes stunning US Open return after 139 days out with injury

Times of India – World · India

Carlos Alcaraz returned to tennis after a long injury layoff. He played his first match in 139 days at the US Open. Alcaraz secured a convincing victory agains…

Geopolitics

Football Fandom: Who owns your loyalty?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

How is money changing football?

Geopolitics

Should Novak Djokovic take a leaf from Lionel Messi and retire?

Times of India – World · India

Now, Messi and Djokovic do have a lot in common. Both came from impoverished backgrounds and became the greatest ever to play their respective sports. Both wer…

Geopolitics

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

The New York Times – World · US

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a na…

Geopolitics

From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps

BBC News – World · Europe

Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

Geopolitics

Ailing Djokovic 'despised' every moment of US Open defeat

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Novak Djokovic has exited in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in over two decades. Could time — or an unknown health condition — be catching …

Geopolitics

Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.

Geopolitics

Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.

Geopolitics

Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.

Geopolitics

Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.

Geopolitics

‘It takes only 1 moment of foolishness’: Ashwin’s blunt warning to Rishabh Pant

Times of India – World · India

Ravichandran Ashwin points out that Rishabh Pant must enhance his situational awareness on the field. While Pant's aggressive tactics have faced criticism, Ash…

Geopolitics

From electrician's son to CWG champion: Harsh Singh's journey to historic judo gold

Times of India – World · India

Before making history at the Commonwealth Games by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win a gold medal in the men's 60kg category, the 23-year-old from D…

Geopolitics

High School Sports in the Heat

The New York Times – World · US

High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.

Startups

Dream11 pivots to sports engagement platform

Your Story · India

Dream11 aims to transition to an AI first platform to engage users based on their sports, leagues, teams and players.

Geopolitics

Andre Rankel named Germany's new men's ice hockey coach

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's men's ice hockey team has appointed a new head coach following a string of dissappointing tournaments. He's two decades younger than the man he's rep…

Geopolitics

New study shows German football remains male-dominated

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.

Geopolitics

The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?

Geopolitics

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The women’s all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.

Geopolitics

'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh's long road to Test cricket

Times of India – World · India

After battling cancer for over a decade, Subodh Jain finally watched his son Saransh make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. From…

Geopolitics

'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error

BBC News – World · Europe

Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.

Geopolitics

Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…

Geopolitics

Ronaldo becomes first player in the Football history to achieve unprecedented feat

Times of India – World · India

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an incredible milestone in football by scoring in twenty-five consecutive league seasons. This unprecedented achievement highligh…

Geopolitics

From tape-ball to 'dream of Harman’s wicket', Maryam follows her father’s dream

Times of India – World · India

Hong Kong's vice-captain Maryam Bibi is gearing up for a pivotal challenge as she faces India. Her cricketing journey began with tape-ball games and has evolve…

Geopolitics

Co-host Netherlands wear blue on blue turf, India play in saffron in Hockey WC

Times of India – World · India

In India women's first match of the second round of the FIH World Cup againt the co-hosts Netherlands on Friday in Amstelveen, India walked out in saffron. The…

Geopolitics

‘Manav Suthar can become one of the best bowlers in the world’: Jayasuriya

Times of India – World · India

Prabath Jayasuriya shares insights on his long-awaited Test debut and impressive performances with the Sri Lankan team. Following a disappointing first Test, h…

Geopolitics

Mitchell Starc unleashes carnage on Bangladesh, storms past Dale Steyn

Times of India – World · India

Mitchell Starc took five wickets in the first session against Bangladesh. He surpassed Dale Steyn on the list of Test wicket-takers. Starc's remarkable figures…

Geopolitics

Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Lausanne Diamond League javelin event

Times of India – World · India

Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres to beat him for the third time this season at the Lausanne Diamond League. Chopra briefl…

Geopolitics

Ronaldinho to make football comeback aged 46

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play…

Geopolitics

Messi retirement hint highlights football era nearing an end

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Soon after propelling Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final, Lionel Messi has cast some doubt on his future. While retirement doesn't seem imminent…

Geopolitics

How Germany's Hyrox became a global fitness craze

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Created in Germany and now a global success, Hyrox combines running and functional training into a unique format. How a German concept became an international …

Geopolitics

Hockey World Cup: India eye first win over England since 1994

Times of India – World · India

In a highly anticipated World Cup showdown, India’s hockey team faces off against England. Highlighting the lineup are two seasoned players, both born prior to…

Geopolitics

Ronaldo drops bombshell retirement hint, reveals plans for life after football

Times of India – World · India

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a “spectacular legacy”. The 41-year-…

Geopolitics

Brittany Mahomes explains why female athletes deserve more recognition

Times of India – World · India

Brittany Mahomes has made her support for women’s sports clear while celebrating the launch of KC Current Studios. The former soccer player and Kansas City Cur…

Geopolitics

500 PLA summer camp cadets battle heat as they step out of their comfort zone

South China Morning Post – World · China

Wilson Hui Chau-yuen, a 22-year-old final-year student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, recalls that the scorching heat was the biggest enemy during an an…

Geopolitics

Watch: 3 UAE-based Indian skydivers unfurl tricolour at 13,000ft in world record feat

Indian Express – World · India

- Three Indian skydivers from UAE joined 65 global jumpers in Libya, carrying flags to set a Guinness World Record during a 13,000-foot skydive. - The team f…

Geopolitics

'It's never easy': Padikkal opens up on long wait for India Test comeback

Times of India – World · India

Devdutt Padikkal notched his debut Test century amid a tough contest against Sri Lanka. Displaying both skill and aggression, he tackled the challenging bowlin…

Geopolitics

Feet moving, mind clear: How Devdutt Padikkal cracked spin puzzle

Times of India – World · India

Devdutt Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119 runs in five matches in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he responded with…

Geopolitics

Where Future Champions Race Against the Tide

The New York Times – World · US

An uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.

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