Sports
Dive into the latest sports news and updates from Odisha, India, and around the globe. Covering cricket, football, athletics, and more, this section delivers real-time scores, match highlights, and in-depth analysis.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: KL Rahul’s Century Powers India to 284 Against New Zealand
India set a target of 285 runs for New Zealand after scoring 284-7 in their innings at the ongoing ODI clash. The highlight of the innings was a stunning century...
Michael Carrick Appointed Manchester United Head Coach
Manchester United named Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season on Tuesday. Carrick previously managed three games as caretaker in 2021 and remained unbeaten. He replaced...
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen Withdraws from India Open Over Delhi Pollution, Fined USD 5000 by BWF
World No. 3 badminton player Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from the ongoing India Open Super 750 tournament, citing severe air pollution in Delhi as the reason for his decision. The...
Virat Kohli Reclaims ICC ODI No.1 Ranking After Heroic Knock Against New Zealand
Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has returned to the pinnacle of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, reclaiming the No.1 position for the first time since July 2021 following his...
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt to Field
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and chose to field against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on...
Visa Uncertainty Grows for USA Team as Three Pakistan-Born Players Await India Entry for T20 World Cup
Visa-related concerns have intensified for the USA men’s cricket team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India, with three more Pakistan-born players awaiting clearance to travel to...
Task Force Led by Pullela Gopichand Submits Report on Unified Coaching Framework in India
In a significant step towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and positioning India as a leading global sporting nation, the Task Force constituted by the Department of Sports,...
Rugby Fever Comes to Odisha as Kalinga Stadium Gears Up for 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby 7s Championships
Odisha is set to take centre stage in Indian rugby as the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, prepares to host the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships for Under-15 Boys and...
Gujarat Giants Eye Third Straight Win as Mumbai Indians Return with Hayley Matthews
Navi Mumbai witnessed a high-voltage Women’s Premier League 2026 encounter as Gujarat Giants faced Mumbai Indians at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. Giants, unbeaten so far with two wins,...
BCB Rejects ICC Plea, Demands T20 World Cup Relocation
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refuses to reconsider its demand to shift T20 World Cup matches out of India despite the International Cricket Council’s reluctance to alter the schedule. The...
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