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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich eases past Stuttgart to open campaign

By The Hindu Sportstar · 39m ago · 1 min read

Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Diaz found the back of the net for the host while Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman’s…

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Why India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: Major Dhyan Chand, history, significance and key facts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

By Google News — India Sports · 53m ago · 1 min read

Why India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: Major Dhyan Chand, history, significance and key facts | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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Suryakumar Yadav Ends Silence On T20 Captaincy Sacking, Reveals Chat With Ajit Agarkar, Selectors

By NDTV Sports · 56m ago · 1 min read

Suryakumar Yadav admitted that it was tough for him to comprehend as the BCCI selection committee told him "it was time to…

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Premier League: Aston Villa signs Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on a permanent transfer

By The Hindu Sportstar · 59m ago · 1 min read

British media ​reported that Villa had paid Chelsea an ⁠initial sum of 47.5 million pounds ($64.26 million) for the 25-year-old, with a…

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Aston Villa Seal Swoop For Chelsea Striker Nicolas Jackson

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Jackson agreed a five-year deal with the Europa League holders and is reunited with Villa manager Unai Emery after the pair worked…

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Premier League: Haaland, Cherki brace help Man City beat Palace 4-1 in away fixture

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

Highest goalscorer of the last season, Haaland opened his account this year 17 minutes into Selhurst Park with a neat header.

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Yastika Bhatia, Shikha Pandey among 4 Indian women cricketers to sign Caribbean Premier League contracts

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

Veteran fast bowler Shikha will join Trinbago Knight Riders along with Yastika. While the 25-year-old wicketkeeper batter will be making her CPL…

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Pakistan Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed Grilled In Press Conference, Imran Khan Sons' Saga Blows Up

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said that he doesn't know anything about the conversation that took place between the PCB and ECB…

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This T20 World Cup-Winning Captain Got Rs 15000 As First Salary For Entire Season: "I Spent It All"

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

India have won three T20 World Cups - 2007 (under MS Dhoni), 2024 (under Rohit Sharma) and 2026 (under Suryakumar Yadav)

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Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo scores in NAS 2-1 win; Saudi Pro League updates

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

NAS vs TWN highlights: Catch the highlights from the Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Saudi Pro League 2026-27 match played at the…

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City highlights: Man City beats Palace 4-1; Premier League 2026-27 updates

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

CRY vs MCI highlights: Catch the highlights from the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League 2026-27 match played at Selhurst Park.

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Why is National Sports Day celebrated on August 29? The remarkable Major Dhyan Chand story behind India’s - The Times of India

By Google News — India Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Why is National Sports Day celebrated on August 29? The remarkable Major Dhyan Chand story behind India’s  The Times of India

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Imran Khan "Is Not Corrupt": Javed Miandad Breaks Down After Pakistan Great's Sons' Interview

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Javed Miandad has seen the aura of Imran Khan from close quarters. Together, they were part of a Pakistan cricket period when…

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"Served With Silence": Anaya Bangar Reveals BCCI's Stance, Sends Big Message To Cricket Board

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

On the cusp of reclaiming her cricketing life, trans-athlete Anaya Bangar revealed she was "served with silence" by the BCCI when she…

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BCCI Clears Air On 'B Team' Rumours After Report On Asian Games Facilities

By NDTV Sports · 8h ago · 1 min read

In less than a month, the Indian cricket teams will compete in the Asian Games

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