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Karnataka announces ₹15 lakh reward for CWG medallist Shilpa K. Shyla

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara also announced plans to upgrade Kanteerava Stadium and establish a 60-acre sports city near Devanahalli.

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Ronaldo hints at retirement: ‘This is probably my last year of football’

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

The 41-year-old Portugal ​captain is one of the most ⁠decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid,…

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Maddison boosts Spurs as he features in Hoffenheim friendly

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Maddison played 45 minutes in his first pre-season appearance after two serious knee injuries as Tottenham completed its friendly programme unbeaten.

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"We Want To Win Everything": Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard Sends Clear Message After Community Shield Win

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard delivered a man of the match performance capped by the final goal in his team's dominant 3-0 victory…

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Ankita Dhyani clocks Personal Best in 1500m, inches closer to National Record

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

It was also the fastest time for an Indian so far in the season over the distance and the third fastest in…

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MANIPUR

SC Delhi Set Up Durand Cup 2026 Semi-Final Against East Bengal

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

SC Delhi produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat debutants FC Raengdai of Manipur 5-1 on Sunday and set up a semifinal…

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Real Madrid eases past Schalke 3-0 in pre-season friendly

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

With the victory, the Jose Mourinho led-side will head to its La Liga season opening game against Espanyol on August 22 with…

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CRICKET

Fatima Sana To Lead Pakistan In Women's Asia Cup And Asian Games 2026

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced its 15-member squads for the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana returning…

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SPORTS

Bisiwu brace powers Barcelona to thumping victory over Basel in pre-season friendly

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Barcelona has one more friendly to play, at home against Al Ahly on Wednesday, before its La Liga season begins at Elche…

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CWG Glasgow 2026 Highlights, Day 1: Major upset as World No. 21 Putul beats reigning Outdoors singles champion in Bowls, Rupa-Pinki also win

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

CWG 2026 LIVE: Catch the live updates and action from the opening day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 taking place in Glasgow.…

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Arsenal Clinch First Trophy Of New Season, Rout Manchester City In Community Shield Masterclass

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead…

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BADMINTON

BWF World Championships 2026: Scotland’s Gilmour, who came out as gay in 2021, urges progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Gilmour said she and another member of the Scotland team who is also part of the LGBTQ community appreciated staying at a…

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FOOTBALL

Durand Cup 2026 — East Bengal beats Indian Army to enter semifinals; SC Delhi thrashes FC Raengdai

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

East Bengal, which recently qualified for the AFC Champions League Two, struggled to convert its opportunities in the attacking third but held…

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SPORTS

The Hundred 2026 Final: Deepti Sharma’s Sunrisers Leeds goes down to Trent Rockets

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Trent Rockets has the chance to secure a prestigious double, as it will take on Manchester Super Giants in the men’s final…

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Odegaard says Arsenal ‘want to win everything’ after Community Shield win over Man City

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the Premier League champion remains hungry for more silverware after opening the new season with a win…

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