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Farmer’s Son from Sambhajinagar Cleared CA in One Attempt While Winning National Tennis Medals
A 22-year-old athlete from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cleared the Chartered Accountancy exam in his first attempt while building a Soft Tennis career with national medals and state golds. He balanced sport and studies, attributing success to family support and discipline.
Kurnool Ridge School to host CBSE South Zone Archery Championship from Aug 23
Kurnool’s Ridge School will host the CBSE South Zone-I Archery Championship from August 23 to 25, 2026, with over 650 CBSE-affiliated schools and more than 2,000 archers expected to participate from four regions.
Seven Mumbai Kids Win Gold, Eye Box Langadi World Cup
Seven Mumbai children from underserved communities won gold at a South Asian Box Langadi Championship in Bhutan, earning India a World Cup berth. Their journey spanned district and national wins, funded travel and gear through community support, and now positions them to represent India internationa
LAFC manage Son Heung-min minutes amid busy schedule
LAFC are managing Son Heung-min's playing time during a dense slate of MLS fixtures, including benching him for a match against Colorado Rapids. Reports note his heavy involvement since July and ongoing fatigue concerns.
Sabalenka advances to Cincinnati Open fourth round amid Medvedev meltdown
Aryna Sabalenka moved into the Cincinnati Masters fourth round with a 54-minute win over Wang Xinyu, while Daniil Medvedev squandered three match points in a loss to Brandon Nakashima, fueling visible frustration.
Griezmann vs Lewandowski headline Orlando City–Chicago clash
Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski will meet on the field as Orlando City hosts Chicago Fire in MLS action. The match is set for August 19, 2026, at Inter.co Stadium with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.
Red Bulls host Nashville SC in MLS clash amid playoff chase
New York Red Bulls welcome Nashville SC to Sports Illustrated Stadium for an Eastern Conference matchup. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 19, with Nashville leading the East and Red Bulls aiming to rebound after recent results.
Messi set to face Union as Inter Miami visit Subaru Park
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami travel to Subaru Park to face the Philadelphia Union amid debate over possible lineups and Miami’s recent form. The Union aim to extend their MLS streak as Messi aims to rebound after a recent setback.
Kostyuk–Andreeva set for Cincinnati Round of 16
Marta Kostyuk faces Mirra Andreeva in the Cincinnati Open Round of 16, their fourth 2026 meeting. Kostyuk has beaten Andreeva twice on hard courts this year but Andreeva won the French Open semifinal before taking the title.
Atlético name Llorente and Baena for Málaga opener; Álvarez and Cuti out
Atlético de Madrid announced a 24-man squad for the La Liga opener against Málaga, including Marcos Llorente and Álex Baena. Julián Álvarez and Cristian Romero are absent, with Sorloth injured and the futures of Vargas and Lemar unclear.
Barcelona vs Al Ahly at Joan Gamper Trophy kicks off 2026/27 preseason
Barcelona host Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy at Spotify Camp Nou as part of their 2026/27 preseason. The match emphasizes Barcelona’s new signings and a broader push for titles ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche.
Kashi Rudras clinch 15-run win as UP T20 League reaches midpoint
Kashi Rudras defeated Gorakhpur Lions by 15 runs in Lucknow, with Karan Sharma scoring an unbeaten 92. The UP T20 League 2026 features six teams across Lucknow and Kanpur, with the final set for September 6 in Kanpur.
Hockey World Cup 2026: India face must-win to stay in Pool D
England defeated India 4-2 in Pool D, leaving India with three points after two games. Pakistan and Wales drew earlier, and India's next match is against Pakistan with progression still possible depending on other results.
PV Sindhu credits Kohli’s advice after low phase
PV Sindhu described Virat Kohli as a brother and recalled a simple piece of guidance he gave her during a difficult period. She spoke of how showing up and playing her game helped shift her perspective, while she competes at the World Championships in New Delhi.
India-Pakistan hockey World Cup clash underway at Wagener Stadium
India pressuring Pakistan in a World Cup match at Wagener Stadium, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring and India leading 2-0 in the early moments. The game featured pre-match handshakes and confirmed India’s intent to advance, alongside context on prior results and group dynamics.
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas could be England test weapon at Headingley
Mohammad Abbas, a 36-year-old medium-pace bowler, has 118 wickets in 30 Tests since his 2017 debut. England hosts Pakistan in a Headingley series opener where Abbas’s bowling could test a transitioning Pakistan side led by a stand-in captain due to Babar Azam's injury.
Jordan Cox to bat at three as England face Pakistan after Bethell injury
Jordan Cox will bat at number three for England in at least the first two Tests against Pakistan after Jacob Bethell's injury. He previously debuted in June and has drawn on Virat Kohli's advice as he steps into a more prominent role.
Root returns as England captain for Pakistan series at Leeds
England entrust Joe Root with the captaincy for a three-Test series against Pakistan in Leeds, aiming to build on Bazball while navigating the absence of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. Babar Azam is ruled out of the opener, with Salman Ali Agha stepping up for Pakistan.
India win in Galle tightens WTC race as Australia stumble
India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle, maintaining their push in the World Test Championship 2025-27. The result leaves India fifth with five wins in ten Tests and aligns with ongoing pressure ahead of key ties against New Zealand and Australia.
KKR urged to trade for Hardik Pandya amid IPL trade talk
Kris Srikkanth publicly suggested Kolkata Knight Riders should offer Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana to Mumbai Indians to land Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians finished ninth in 2026, and interest in Pandya from CSK and KKR is noted as trade speculation grows.
Kovai Kings overpower Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL opener
Kovai Kings chased 167 set by Chepauk Super Gillies, achieving the target with five wickets to spare at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Ram Arvindh led a late push for the Gillies, but Kovai Kings controlled the chase with contributions from multiple batsmen.
Ronaldo Uncertain as Al Nassr face Diriyah in King’s Cup clash
Al Nassr host Al Diriyah in the King’s Cup Round-of-32 on August 18, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement still listed as provisional. The Portuguese forward sat out the league opener but may return for the cup tie, while Samu Costa earns a first-start opportunity for Al Nassr.
Lakshya Sen storms into World Championships Round of 32 after comeback win
Lakshya Sen overturned a first-game loss to beat Chia-Hao Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, advancing to the Round of 32. The win comes on a day when Indian players including Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also advanced.
India set Sri Lanka 372 to win after strong innings lead in Galle
India declared a strong first-innings lead and dismissed Sri Lanka cheaply, setting a 372-run target for victory as the fourth day progressed in Galle.