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Pasindu Sooriyabandara named concussion substitute for Chandimal in Galle
Sri Lanka named Pasindu Sooriyabandara as a concussion replacement for Dinesh Chandimal during the Galle Test against India. Chandimal sustained a shoulder injury and concussion protocols led to the like-for-like replacement on Day 4.
ICC CWC Challenge League B: Tanzania–Italy and Bahrain–Uganda
Predictions cover two matches on August 18 in Dar es Salaam, with Tanzania vs Italy and Bahrain vs Uganda. The brief highlights team standings, top scorers, and leading bowlers cited ahead of the games.
Pant becomes fastest Indian to reach 100 Test sixes
Rishabh Pant reached 100 Test sixes fastest in history and first Indian to do so, achieving the milestone in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He accomplished it in his 89th innings, facing 4918 deliveries overall.
East Bengal drawn in ACL Two Group D with Al Hussein, Al Shorta and Al Seeb
East Bengal FC were placed in Group D of AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 along with Al Hussein, Al Shorta and Al Seeb after the draw in Kuala Lumpur on August 18, 2026. The group stage runs from September 15 to December 9, with home-and-away fixtures and a Round of 16 looming for the top two in eac
India extend lead as Galle Test nears a pivotal lunch
India held 116-4 at lunch on Day 4 of the Galle Test, chasing Sri Lanka's 284 after Devdutt Padikkal's big first-innings 167. Jadeja joined an elite all-rounders group during the match, while Sri Lanka faced a medical scare when a player was taken for scans.
Tottenham chase Gakpo; Arsenal linked with Osimhen in transfer chatter
Multiple Premier League clubs are active in a flurry of transfer rumors, with Tottenham registering formal interest in Cody Gakpo and Arsenal weighing talks over Victor Osimhen. The article also notes a range of other potential moves among top European clubs.
Padikkal's hundred powers India in 1st Sri Lanka test
Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test century to anchor India’s innings in Galle, as Day 1 dominated play and rain disruptions shaped early progress. The sides traded momentum across four days, with India building a sizable lead before Sri Lanka fought back late in the innings.
Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in World Championships debut
Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships, winning 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in 73 minutes at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. The result marked a rare upset in the defending champion’s title defense on his tournament debut.
Fils Favored Over Lehecka in Cincinnati Day 5 Preview
Arthur Fils is predicted to beat Jiri Lehecka in Cincinnati's Day 5 clash, with Fils noted as having won twice against Lehecka this season. The article lists several other Day 5 second-round matchups and head-to-head contexts.
Internacional vs Remo in relegation battle at Beira-Rio
Internacional hosts Remo at Beira-Rio in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, with both teams near the relegation zone. The match is scheduled for August 17, 2026, as Inter seeks three points to ease pressure and Remo aims to climb out of danger.
Cardiff 1-1 Wrexham: late Colwill equaliser earns derby draw
Cardiff City and Wrexham drew 1-1 in the Championship opener, with Rubin Colwill scoring a stoppage-time free-kick to level after Kieffer Moore had put Wrexham ahead. The match marked the first league meeting between the clubs since 2002 and prevented Wrexham from claiming a first win in Cardiff sin
Phillies, Marlins clash as playoff race tightens with Sanchez, Junk duel
The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins in a pivotal wild-card race matchup. Phils’ Christopher Sanchez faces Miami’s Janson Junk as both teams pursue the remaining playoff spots.
Deportivo-Elche to be shown free on DAZN as LaLiga rights shift in 2026/27
Deportivo de La Coruña vs Elche will be available free on DAZN with registration, not on Teledeporte, for the opening LaLiga match of the 2026/27 season. DAZN continues to show one free match per jornada, while Movistar Plus remains the umbrella provider for all league games.
Cardiff City vs Wrexham opens Welsh derby in Championship
Cardiff City host Wrexham in a Championship fixture described as a Welsh derby on opening night, with a large home crowd expected and notable squad movements on both sides.
Saudi King’s Cup last-16 draw set for Aug 20, 2026
The 2026-27 Saudi King’s Cup last-16 draw will take place on Aug 20, with a 15:00 KSA ceremony at Thmanyah’s studios. The round-of-16 matches are scheduled for Oct 19-20, 2026, as Al Hilal defend their title amid shock exits in the prior round.
CWG 2026 medalists to sit on KBC hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan
Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists Sharmila Dhankar, Lovlina Borgohain and Jhandu Kumar are set to appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 in a special episode with Amitabh Bachchan, airing after August 15, 2026. The trio will join the host to share their journeys from Glasgow to the national stag
Al Anwar vs Al Ahli: King’s Cup Round of 32 clash in Hotat Bani Tamim
Al Anwar hosts Al Ahli in a Saudi King’s Cup Round of 32 match at the Al Anwar Club Stadium. The Pro League side travel east with Marino Pušić in charge and aims to advance past a second-division outfit, in a fixture marking the clubs’ first competitive meeting.
Mirabai Chanu claims 2026 CWG weightlifting gold after comeback
Mirabai Chanu won heavyweight weightlifting gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a high-profile comeback from back injury. The event highlighted her resilience, including a 190kg lift and a personal narrative of overcoming four difficult years since a Paris Olympic miss.
India hosts BWF World Championships 2026 in Delhi as players start title bid
New Delhi welcomes the BWF World Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium with players arriving for the start. PV Sindhu and Indian duos advance in early rounds as India positions itself as a badminton powerhouse.
Badminton Worlds 2026: India backs home team with Sindhu and doubles pairings
India hosts the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, returning after 17 years. The Indian contingent features PV Sindhu and top doubles pairs, with opening-round clashes including Ayush Shetty against Shi Yuqi and Lakshya Sen seeking a deep run.
Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid: Mbappé stars in pre-season win in Germany
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 0-3 in a pre-season friendly in Gelsenkirchen, with Mbappé scoring early and Carlos Espí adding a late goal. Madrid extended a four-game unbeaten run in pre-season ahead of their La Liga opener.
Timbers visit Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Portland Timbers travel to face Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field for an MLS match. Kickoff is at 3pm PT, with Apple TV as the video option and radio options available in English and Spanish.
PSG head into Trophée des Champions with Ferran Torres absent from Lens clash
PSG face Lens in the Trophée des Champions as Ferran Torres is left out of the squad for the final. The signing was announced for about €50 million, with Torres set to wear number 9 and a contract through 2031. Lens previously claimed the domestic cup, while PSG aims to add a new trophy under Luis E
Lens vs PSG: Trophee des Champions set at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
PSG and RC Lens contest the Trophee des Champions at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Reports place the kickoff on August 16, 2026, with varied local times and streaming options across outlets.