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Gukesh on World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha: ‘Don’t have lots of expectations; I’m here just to play’

December 26, 2025 00:34 IST

Besides Gukesh, India's R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, P Harikrishna, Vidit Gujrathi and a whole brigade of young players, both in Open and Women's section, are in attendance

Magnus Carlsen takes on world champion D Gukesh in a Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown clash in St Louis. (PHOTO: Lennart Ootes/ Saint Louis Chess Club)

Magnus Carlsen: In my book, Gukesh is definitely a youngster

December 26, 2025 00:21 IST

Carlsen has continued to remain the undisputed king of chess for another year and will be firm favourite in the season-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championship.

ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF. (PHOTO: AIFF)

ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF ahead of key meeting

December 26, 2025 00:05 IST

Under the supervision of a Supreme Court-appointed committee, a tender was floated for ISL's commercial rights but there was no taker for it.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Live Streaming, 2nd Round: When, where to watch Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli in VHT today?

December 25, 2025 23:46 IST

The Assam vs Jammu & Kashmir Group B and Jharkhand vs Rajasthan Group A second-round matches will be live-streamed on Friday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal in action during third India vs South Africa ODI in Vizag. (PHOTO: AP)

Yashasvi Jaiswal being left out ‘for no fault of his’, says former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar on opener’s T20 World Cup snub

December 25, 2025 23:00 IST

While Vengsarkar agreed with the call of leaving Gill out, he wanted the Mumbai opening batter, Jaiswal to be in the mix.

India's Vaishnavi Sharma in action during second T20I vs Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. (PHOTO: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka: Vaishnavi Sharma’s international debut is a reward for domestic performances, says coach Amol Muzumdar

December 25, 2025 22:28 IST

Vaishnavi impressed with her economical bowling in the first match in Visakhapatnam though she was unlucky not to pick up a wicket.

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson in action. (PHOTO: Jhye Richardson)

Australia announce playing XII for Melbourne Test: Steve Smith to lead in absence of Pat Cummins; Jhye Richardson returns after 4 years

December 25, 2025 22:06 IST

Pacer Jhye Richardson, who has not played a Test for Australia ​since 2021, has been brought back after a fine domestic form on his return from shoulder surgery.

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India ​vs Sri Lanka ​3rd WT20I Match: Date, Time, ​Venue, Live Streaming, Predicted Playing XI, Other Details of IND-W vs SL-W

December 25, 2025 20:56 IST

India ​Women vs Sri Lanka ​Women 3rd T20I Match Date, Time, Live Cricket Streaming, Playing 11 Prediction: IND-W take on SL-W in the third T20I match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

FILE: India's Rishabh Pant in action during a net session. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

How Rishabh Pant spent an hour tonking the ball after Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match ended, working towards white-ball consistency

December 25, 2025 20:34 IST

After Delhi vs Andhra ended, Pant took guard at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence and what followed for the next hour or more was the left-hander indulging in some excellent ball-striking

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (R) in action for Bihar. (PTI)

Why Bihar’s world record 574 blast raises more concerns than reasons to rejoice

December 25, 2025 21:20 IST

As staggering a feat Vaibhav-inspired world-record was, it raises questions about the quality and depth of the tournament

USA's Coo Gauff and Taylor Fritz in action. (PHOTO: FILE/REUTERS)

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz team up for USA’s title defence of United Cup

December 25, 2025 18:51 IST

United Cup is the only combined ATP and WTA team and it will kick off the 2026 tennis season on the 2nd January.

A dejected Harry Brook walk backs after his dismissal during Ashes Test vs Australia. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Waste of talent’: Geoffrey Boycott offers advice to Harry Brook ahead of Boxing Day Test match against Australia

December 25, 2025 18:37 IST

Geoffrey Boycott said that nobody wished to see Harry Brook curb his natural style of play, but he had been getting himself out so far rather than the bowler having earned his wicket.

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring during a Premier League match against Bournemouth. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Impossible to replace’: Ruben Amorim praises Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ahead of Boxing Day match against Newcastle United

December 25, 2025 18:06 IST

Bruno Fernandes sustained a hamstring injury during the Premier League match against Aston Villa and was substituted after the first 45 minutes.

Footballer Luca Zidane in action. (FILE/Reuters)

My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says

December 25, 2025 17:21 IST

Luca Zidane kept a clean sheet against Sudan on Wednesday as his team won 3-0 with two goals from former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.

Australia vs England Ashes 4th Test Live Streaming Online: (AP Photo)

Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test Match: Date, Time, Squad, Pitch-Weather Report, Other Details

December 25, 2025 17:16 IST

Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG), 4th Ashes Test Match Date, Time, Squad, Venue, Pitch-Weather Report: The Indian Express gives all the details of Australia taking on England in the 4th Test of the Ashes.

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Australia vs England Ashes 4th Test Live Streaming: When, How to Watch AUS vs ENG Match Live on TV and Online?

December 25, 2025 16:36 IST

Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) Ashes 4th Test Match Date, Time, Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: The Indian Express gives all the livestreaming details of Australia taking on England in the 4th Ashes Test in MCG

Atherton said that having to drop Ollie Pope should be a sign for Brendon McCullum of his structure for England falling apart. (AP Photo)

‘No. 3 position carries special status’: Michael Atherton reacts to Ollie Pope’s omission from England’s playing XI for Boxing Day Test against Australia

December 25, 2025 16:26 IST

Michael Atherton felt that Ollie Pope had looked “insecure” at number three, adding that his omission from the side might make head coach Brendon McCullum think that everything was falling apart.

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India ​Women vs Sri Lanka ​Women 3rd T20I ​Live Cricket Streaming: ​Where to Watch IND-W vs SL-W Women’s Third T20I ​Match Live Telecast & Stream?

December 25, 2025 16:02 IST

India Women (IND​-W) vs Sri Lanka (SL​-W) 3rd T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming: The Indian Express gives all the livestreaming details of Indian women taking on Sri Lankan on the third of the five match T20I series

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‘I’ve received more calls than I ever have previously’: Mangesh Yadav after brought for 5.2 crores by RCB

December 25, 2025 15:26 IST

"I've imagined what it'll be like wearing the RCB jersey and standing on top of my run-up. But I've also imagined picking up wickets and winning games for MP. That is my primary goal," Mangesh said

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‘Not a contest at all’: R Ashwin reacts to Bihar scoring 574 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh

December 25, 2025 13:58 IST

R Ashwin said that there was a big gulf between some of the teams in first-class cricket, which was leading to no contests between teams.

(left) IM Ethan Vaz (Goa) won the national title with a rating of 2500, finishing with 10.5 points; (right) WFM Shubhi Gupta (Uttar Pradesh) claimed the championship with 9.5 points and a rating of 2259 (Picture Credit: Instagram)

IM Ethan Vaz, WFM Shubhi Gupta win at National Junior Chess Championship

December 25, 2025 13:58 IST

IM Mayank Chakravarty of Assam secured the first runner-up position in the boys category while WFM Nivedita V.C. of Tamil Nadu finished second among the girls

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Axar Patel reveals Jasprit Bumrah’s deep analysis of perfumes: ‘kitna percent oil atha kitna percent perfume atha hein…hum tho udhar tak pahuche nehi hein’

December 25, 2025 13:43 IST

In a meme shared on the channel, Axar tells Arshdeep Singh how he won a bet against Jasprit Bumrah, and the fast bowler gave Axar a perfume and explains to the viewers and YouTubers what it's all about

The impact of City’s involvement in Mumbai was visible in how the team played and also the way it was managed during these six years. (ISL Photo)

Manchester City’s owners exit Mumbai City: Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, will more follow?

December 25, 2025 14:29 IST

As Indian football’s sorry saga claims first victim, the fear would more clubs rush for the exit door

Bavuma had himself experienced just how difficult it can be for a South African side in India. (BCCI Photo)

‘Were speaking about India for months’: Temba Bavuma reveals South Africa’s meticulous preparations ahead of historic Test series win

December 25, 2025 12:37 IST

South Africa whitewashed India 2-0 and captain Temba Bavuma said that he had spoken about the series with head coach Shukri Conrad for months on end leading up to it.

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‘Toughest time as England captain’: Ben Stokes calls for empathy ahead of Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia at Melbourne

December 25, 2025 11:50 IST

Ben Stokes took over the captaincy in 2022 and said that he and his side have had a lot to cope with, and a bit of empathy would be helpful.

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