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Nepal is emerging as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually join the sport’s top tier. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has built a reputation for passionate fans, improving performances and growing domestic infrastructure. ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta believes the country has the potential to follow the paths of Afghanistan and even New Zealand. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal Gupta said Nepal could become “tomorrow’s Afghanistan”

India continued to dominate the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, despite rain and bad light bringing the third day's play to an early conclusion. Sri Lanka reached 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with the possibility of a follow-on still looming. Sonal Dinusha Keeps Sri Lanka Fighting Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, keeping alive his hopes of scoring a second century of the series. The Sri Lankan batter has

As the cricket world prepares for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan are using an unusual training method to prepare for the continental tournament — playing practice matches against a men’s domestic side. The tournament will take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan hoping to finally lift the trophy after finishing runners-up twice. Pakistan Turn to Men’s Team for Tough Preparation Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team has been playing against a men’s domestic side

Serena Williams’ highly anticipated return to Arthur Ashe Stadium ended on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out of the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The Italian-Swiss pairing defeated Williams and Alcaraz 5-4(4), 4-1, ending a memorable comeback appearance for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Serena Receives Huge Arthur Ashe Welcome Williams had not competed at the US Open since her emotional farewell to professional tennis in 2022. The 44-year-old received a thunderous reception from

LFP Media is continuing its dedicated streaming service for football fans in the British and Irish market with the launch of Ligue 1+ for the 2025-26 season. The platform will provide supporters in the United Kingdom and Ireland with live access to every Ligue 1 McDonald’s match throughout the season. Every Ligue 1 Match Available Live Following the introduction of last season’s Ligue 1 Pass, LFP Media has expanded its offering with Ligue 1+. The streaming platform will allow subscribers in the UK

Nepal is increasingly being viewed as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually follow the path of Afghanistan and earn a place among the sport’s Test-playing nations. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has developed a passionate cricket culture, a growing pool of elite players and an expanding domestic competition structure. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said Nepal has the potential to become

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday. Carse, who did not feature in England’s opening Test victory at Headingley, will be replaced by Sonny Baker as the investigation continues. ECB Confirms Cricket Regulator Investigation The ECB said it had referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate

Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his tenure as Chelsea manager as the Blues edged Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling west London derby at Craven Cottage on Monday. Joao Pedro scored after just 31 seconds before Morgan Rogers netted on his Chelsea debut. Cole Palmer added a third after half-time, while Fulham's Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia scored to keep the hosts in contention. Pedro Gives Chelsea Dream Start Chelsea needed only 31 seconds to take the lead. A move involving Levi

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been urged to find the right balance between aggression and composure following his on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Both Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday following the incident. Jaiswal-Fernando Clash Sparks Debate The incident occurred on the opening day of the second Test after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs in India's first innings.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation following a reported incident in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday. The investigation comes as England prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s next week. ECB Confirms Investigation An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the governing body was aware of the reported incident and had begun investigating the circumstances. “We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night

The US Open will offer a record $108 million in total prize money at this year's final Grand Slam of the tennis season, marking the largest purse in the history of the sport. The announcement was made on Thursday and comes amid growing calls from players for a larger share of Grand Slam tournament revenues. Singles Champions to Earn $5.5 Million The men's and women's singles champions at the August 23 to September 13 tournament in New York will each receive $5.5 million.

After 86 days away from competitive action following a disappointing end to their 2025/26 LaLiga campaign, Atlético de Madrid returned to action on Wednesday night against newly promoted Málaga. Diego Simeone's side will be looking to start the new season strongly after an inconsistent campaign last term. Improving their away record and tightening up defensively will be among Atlético's main priorities. Atlético Strengthen Squad Atlético have made several important additions during the summer transfer window as Simeone looks to address weaknesses from last

For Spanish football fans, the return of Malaga, Deportivo La Coruna and Racing Santander to La Liga is a welcome sight. All three clubs have enjoyed prominent spells in Spain’s top flight over the past three decades before financial and sporting troubles pushed them down the football pyramid. Of the three, Malaga’s revival appeared the most unlikely. Just a decade after competing against Europe’s best in the Champions League, the Andalusian club was facing financial turmoil, ownership problems and an uncertain future. Yet

India produced a dominant display at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, defeating South Africa 6-1 at Wagener Stadium to record their biggest-ever victory in the tournament. The emphatic win also lifted India to the top of Pool D and put them in a strong position to reach the second round. India Make Fast Start India controlled the game from the opening whistle and broke the deadlock in the 11th minute. A fluent passing move down the left created the opportunity, with

Bangladesh’s stunning nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin was the result of years of reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s red-ball cricket programme. The historic win on Sunday marked Bangladesh’s first Test victory on Australian soil, completing a transformation that began after a difficult period for the country’s cricket in 2019. 2019 Crisis Sparks Major Changes Bangladesh cricket went through a turbulent period in 2019 following a players’ strike and the suspension of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. A difficult tour of

Indian badminton star Ayush Shetty produced a stunning upset on home soil, knocking defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi out in the opening round of the World Badminton Championships in New Delhi. The 21-year-old Indian defeated the Chinese star 14-21, 21-13, 21-19 in a thrilling contest lasting one hour and 13 minutes. Shetty Delights Home Crowd Playing in his first World Championships, Shetty embraced the huge support from the crowd at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The 22nd-ranked Indian made a

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha produced a determined maiden Test century to help his team avoid the follow-on against India in the opening Test at Galle. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 284, giving India a first-innings lead of 178 runs after India posted 462. Rain then brought an early end to the third day's play. Dinusha Rescues Sri Lanka Sri Lanka were in serious trouble at 90-5 when Dinusha walked to the crease. The 25-year-old left-hander showed composure against India's spin-heavy

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation, just weeks after publicly criticising President Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA confirmed that Lamour’s working relationship with the governing body ended on August 17, 2026, without providing further details. Lamour Leaves FIFA After Criticising Infantino Plan Lamour joined FIFA’s senior leadership team in November 2024 after previously being part of Infantino’s campaign team during his successful presidential bid

RC Lens have made history by winning the Trophée des Champions for the first time, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1–0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis despite playing with ten men for almost an hour. A Historic Night for RC Lens RC Lens lifted the Trophée des Champions on Sunday evening after defeating reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain in a tense opening match of the 2026/27 season. The home side secured a narrow 1–0 victory, with Florian Thauvin scoring the decisive goal in the first half.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka battled past Australia's Talia Gibson in straight sets on Sunday to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Masters, joining several other leading contenders in the next round. Sabalenka Survives Tough Test Sabalenka defeated Gibson 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) in a match that lasted just under two hours on a windy Grandstand Court. The world No. 1 needed six match points to close out the contest, with Gibson saving five of them during the 12th game of the second set