Japan defeated Spain 4-0 in a thrilling Women's World Cup Group C match, with Hinata Miyazawa scoring twice. Japan's tactical acumen and attacking prowess left Spain chasing shadows. Striker Riko Ueki scored on the break, and substitute Momoko Tanaka sealed the deal with an exquisite goal in the closing minutes.
India's 6 wicket loss vs the West Indies in the second ODI of the ongoing 3 match series sent shockwaves across the Indian cricket fraternity. It wasn't so much because of the fact that India lost an ODI to the West Indies for the first time since 2019, but because of the way the Indian batters were shot out in less than 41 overs for a paltry 181. Barring Ishan Kishan no other Indian batter crossed 40.
Rusi Cooper, who was the oldest - living First-Class cricketer in the world, having celebrated his 100th birthday on December 22 last year, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning at his residence in Kemp's Corner in South Bombay. He is survived by his daughter Dinaz and son-in-law Hoshang Zaveri, who live in Pune.
Nicholas Pooran, MI New York captain, played a sensational knock in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket final, guiding his team to a 7-wicket victory over the Seattle Orcas. With an unbeaten 137 off 55 balls, Pooran demolished the Orcas' bowling attack, showcasing his power-hitting skills with 13 sixes and 10 fours.
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Leading from the front, captain Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten century as MI New York defeated Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets to win the inaugural Major League Cricket season title at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Sunday.
In a mark of respect, Australian players have formed a guard of honour for retiring England pacer Stuart Broad when he came to bat for the final time on the fourth day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Sunday.
Basketball legend LeBron James's son Bronny, who had a cardiac arrest during a training session with the University of Southern (USC) California basketball team just under a week ago, was seen on video playing the piano. The touching footage was shared by his father on Saturday.
Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a FIFA Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.
England's master match-winner Stuart Broad was able to quit on his own terms, announcing on Saturday he would retire following the Ashes finale at The Oval.
Karun Chandhok, having been a witness to the frenzy and fascination that once surrounded Formula 1 races in India, laments the significant decline in interest in motorsport within the country.
Labeling Australia's batting display on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test as the "worst I’ve ever seen Australia bat", former England captain Michael Vaughan analysed that the visitors appeared to be playing with a considerable amount of fear on Friday.
In a valiant display, star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen fought tenaciously against the formidable world number 9 and Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie in the semifinals of the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Saturday, before going down 15-21, 21-13, 16-21.
England's veteran fast bowler James Anderson has firmly stated that he remains uninterested in retiring from the game, despite his age and recent struggles during the Ashes against Australia.
Team India made heavy weather of a small chase in the first ODI vs the West Indies, but the end result is that the visitors are 1-0 up in the three match series. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some of the most interesting statistics after the first match in Bridgetown.
Ashok Adikoppula, a former cricketer who played in Hyderabad A division and in the Sussex Invitational League in UK, faced an unusual problem when he moved to the US, for a job, around two decades back. He could not find a local cricket club or team near his home in Arkansas.
Left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja masterminded the rout of an abject West Indies team as India romped to a five-wicket victory with more than 27 overs to spare in the opening ODI at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.
India's Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run, notching up a straight-game win over local hope Koki Watanabe to progress to the semifinals of the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday.
Noman Ali's exceptional performance with the ball led Pakistan to a resounding victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in the second Test, sealing a 2-0 series sweep on Thursday.
The inaugural edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC) reaches its business end with four teams making it to the playoffs which are set to start from Friday midnight at the newly reopened Grand Prairie Stadium just outside of downtown Dallas.
In the second Test match against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, former India captain Kohli finally broke his five-year-long Test century drought on foreign soil.
For all those who delighted in PV Sindhu's exploits over the years, the champion shuttler's lean phase this year is worrisome. Two Olympic medals, five World championship medals, including a gold, and a BWF World Tour Finals is not something many Indian shuttlers can boast of and that's what makes this lean phase more glaring.
Seattle Orcas won a historic Major League Cricket match against MI New York, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring the first-ever century in MLC, securing a thrilling victory.
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin sustained a punctured lung after colliding with Nathan Bishop in a pre-season friendly match against Manchester United. Mullin, who scored 46 goals last season, walked off the pitch before being replaced.
Argentina forward Yamila Rodriguez defends her Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo on her left shin, stating that her preference for the Portugal star doesn't mean she doesn't respect Lionel Messi. Rodriguez also has a tattoo of Argentina legend Diego Maradona on her left thigh.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced the retirement of 18-year-old batter Ayesha Naseem from all forms of competitive cricket on Tuesday.
After 500 international matches, Sachin Tendulkar had 75 centuries. Virat Kohli, with his 29th Test century scored recently against the West Indies is one ahead of Sachin after 500 international matches. Meanwhile Rohit Sharma has broken a record previously held by Mahela Jayawardene.
Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur faced controversy after displaying unsportsmanlike behavior in a one-day international against Bangladesh. She smashed stumps and verbally lashed out at umpires, leading to speculation about potential repercussions.
Throughout South Korea's Women's World Cup opener against Colombia on Tuesday, players stayed loose behind the goal. Early in the 78th minute, one player broke away from the group. Casey Phair, at 16 years and 26 days, stepped onto the field and became the youngest player to do so in a World Cup — women's or men's.
India's Test team has demonstrated a smooth transition in their series against the West Indies, securing a 1-0 victory. Despite facing a stalemate due to persistent rain in Port of Spain, India's new-look top order, uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman, and developing pace attack have left cricket enthusiasts hopeful for the team's future.
Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop caused concern among viewers when he collapsed during a pre-match interview at the Rose Bowl ahead of the friendly match between Real Madrid and AC Milan in California.
There was relief rather than celebration at the news that Australia had retained the Ashes when cricket fans Down Under woke up on Monday morning after the Manchester rain had rescued their team in the drawn fourth Test.
Following his impressive half-century against West Indies in the second Test, India's wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli for supporting him to bat at number four.
MI New York moved closer to securing a spot in the playoffs after a convincing eight-wicket victory over Washington Freedom at Church Street Park, Morrisville, on Sunday.
Softball Association of India on Monday announced a 16-member Indian women's team, which is all set to make its debut at the upcoming Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China.
The Los Angeles Knight Riders achieved their first victory in Major League Cricket (MLC) by defeating the table-topping Seattle Orcas by two wickets at Church Street Park, Morrisville, in a thrilling match on Sunday.
The footsteps of ice hockey in Ladakh can be tracked to as far back as 1970s, with the sport initially restricted largely to the army officers deployed in the region. But once players from strong ice hockey nations started coming to Ladakh for high-altitude training, the locals also started taking the sport more seriously.
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their extraordinary performance, achieving victory in the men's doubles title at the prestigious Korea Open.
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In a huge upset, Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya was on Sunday knocked out of the Asian Games trials by unheralded Atish Todkar, who created a flutter at the Indira Gandhi Stadium by pinning the elite Indian wrestler in a pulsating 57kg bout.
India A is determined to showcase their superiority in the Emerging Asia Cup tournament as they gear up to face Pakistan A in what promises to be a potentially intense summit clash on Sunday.
Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women's World Cup debut as the United States got their bid for a third successive title off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park on Saturday.
The PCB had meticulously planned an event in Lahore on Wednesday, July 19, where they intended to announce the Asia Cup schedule and unveil the trophy. The event was graced by the presence of some former Pakistan cricketers and the PCB's Cricket Management Committee (CMC) headed by Zaka Ashraf.