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Seema Punia of Team India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Former Asian Games gold medallist Seema Punia has received a 16-month doping ban from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), effective from November 10. The 42-year-old discus thrower’s latest violation adds to her history of two previous doping infractions.NADA has not disclosed the specific substance that…

Shah Rukh Khan & Andre Russell (ANI) Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has opened up on the dramatic behind-the-scenes process that led to Andre Russell being released from the squad and immediately offered a brand-new role as the franchise’s “Power Coach” for IPL 2026 — an idea he says was born in an instant…

Hockey Junior World Cup (Photo Credit: @TheHockeyIndia on X) India’s junior men’s hockey team secured a thrilling victory against Belgium in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 quarterfinals in Chennai. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with India winning 4-3 in the shootout.Princedeep Singh delivered an outstanding performance in defence,…

Shah Rukh Khan & Andre Russell (ANI) Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has opened up on the dramatic behind-the-scenes process that led to Andre Russell being released from the squad and immediately offered a brand-new role as the franchise’s “Power Coach” for IPL 2026 — an idea he says was born in an instant…

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Indian cricket team faces a do-or-die clash as they take on South Africa in the third and final ODI on Saturday, December 6, with the series currently tied 1-1. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has been in sensational form with…

Joe Root of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) England captain Joe Root remains confident about his team’s chances in the day-night second Ashes Test, despite Australia gaining a 44-run advantage on day two in Brisbane.Root’s outstanding knock of 138 not out, his first century in Australia, helped England reach 334 in their first innings.Australia…

Punjab Kings have earned a major global recognition, securing the fourth spot in Google’s list of the Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams of 2025. The franchise is the highest-ranked IPL side on the chart, a marker of its expanding international reach and powerful digital presence. The ranking highlights how strongly fans have connected with…

NEW DELHI: Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have approached the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with urgent concerns about the domestic football crisis. The situation has become critical as the Marketing Rights Agreement between AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited expires on December 8.The affected clubs include FC Goa, Sporting Club Delhi, NorthEast United…

Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With Sanju Samson’s stunning trade to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals suddenly find themselves searching for a new leader. And the name at the top of the list is Riyan Parag, who captained RR in eight matches last season when Samson…

India’s Riyan Parag (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Riyan Parag, who has not featured for India in more than a year, believes his current absence from the national sides is down to a troublesome shoulder and not a dip in ability. Speaking to The Hindu after guiding Assam to a 58-run win over Vidarbha in the Syed…