Kohli reportedly turned down a renewal offer worth Rs 300 crore over eight years from Puma, choosing an equity-based partnership with Agilitas Sports instead

Virat Kohli (in centre)

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Uncapped Crocombe's two-year contract marks the first time an England men's player has received a multi-year central deal before making his international debut

Henry Crocombe

DDCA president Rohan Jaitley said the partnerships were part of the association's efforts to strengthen its commercial relationships and provide institutional support to its teams

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)

Norris's arrival also gives MI the option of fielding five overseas players in their playing XI, as players from Associate nations are exempt from the usual four overseas-player limit

Tara Norris

The forfeiture follows Arunachal Pradesh's failure to field their Under-19 team for a Vinoo Mankad Trophy match against Sikkim in Bhubaneswar on Thursday

Arunachal Pradesh cricket team

Under the arrangement, one match on every matchday will be available free of charge, while a national free-to-air broadcaster will show every Spain match

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Four senior India hockey players -- Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas and Nilakanta Sharma -- are set to play their last matches for the country during the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali, according to sources.
Hockey India sources confirmed to PTI that these four players will make their last India appearances at the ACT to be held from October 27 to November 5 as fresh legs are needed in the team, keeping in mind the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
"Yes, it has been in discussion for sometime among the selectors because we need to bring in and groom young players for the LA Olympics. These four players have served the country for a long time but now it's time for fresh legs. We are thankful to their services," a Hockey India source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Striker Mandeep, 31, has played 301 matches for India, scoring 128 goals with 11 hat-tricks as per the statistics of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
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Indian hockey team

Hockey India sources confirmed to PTI that these four players will make their last India appearances at the ACT to be held from October 27 to November 5

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Barcelona survived a scare against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. But Bayern Munich was stunned by a late equaliser from Viking in a 3-3 draw in Norway.
Arsenal rolled over Lille and it was more misery for Manchester United.
Barcelona's 100 per cent  start to the season was under threat down 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul, but the Spanish champion rallied to a 4-1 win.
Bayern was in even more trouble against Viking, trailing 2-0 at halftime before Harry Kane turned the game around with two goals after the break. Luis Diaz looked to have completed the comeback, but a red card for Michael Olise and a 90th minute goal from Herman Haugen provided another twist.
Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win at home over Lille and Atletico Madrid piled more pressure on United coach Michael Carrick with a 2-0 win at the Metropolitano.
Inter Milan fell to a surprise 4-3 home loss to Club Brugge, and Villarreal beat Napoli 3-1.
10 out of 10 for Barcelona
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Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's 100 per cent start to the season was under threat down 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul, but the Spanish champion rallied to a 4-1 win

Lisandro Martinez added to Manchester United's troubled start to the season by calling out the club's hierarchy following a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
In a post-game interview on Tuesday, Martinez questioned the club's off-season recruitment after it had secured a return to the Champions League this season.
"I have to control myself a lot. But sometimes it's a reflection in the mirror of how is our club at the moment," Martinez told Amazon Prime.
"We did a fantastic season last season. And now we expect more from the top, from up, to bring more players to compete because many teams bring many players as well, and today also Atletico they have an amazing team and they deserved to win today.
"I expect more from our technical director. I would have to be honest, as the players, we have to do more, but it's just important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night."
Jason Wilcox is United's director of football and the club spent around U

Lisandro Martinez

In a post-game interview on Tuesday, Martinez questioned the club's off-season recruitment after it had secured a return to the Champions League this season

The plan also includes $99 million for each of FIFA's six continental confederations over the same period

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Lewis Hamilton missed his post-race media duties after feeling unwell following the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, having earlier apologized to Ferrari for a strategy call that cost him a Formula 1 podium finish.
Ferrari said in a statement that Hamilton had been seen by the FIA medical team at the track and given permission not to attend the driver interviews held after races.
Shortly after the race finished in typically hot and humid Singapore conditions, the British driver took a knee as he waited behind other drivers for his weigh-in.
Hamilton's post-race radio message suggested it had been his choice to stay on older tires rather than risk losing position with a second pit stop.
"Sorry boys, I let you down today with that strategy. My call and I lost us valuable points," Hamilton said.
"I'll try and make up for it in the next one. Great job with the pit stop, though."
Hamilton could have stopped for fresh tires, as teammate Charles Leclerc did, during a virtual safety car .

Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari said in a statement that Hamilton had been seen by the FIA medical team at the track and given permission not to attend the driver interviews held after races

Churchill Brothers SC began their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign with a 2-1 win over Mumbai City FC here on Sunday.
Gaurav Bora headed in the club's first-ever ISL goal in the 57th minute and Sebastian Gutierrez added a second in the 86th.
Sergio Llamas pulled one back from the penalty spot in the third minute of stoppage time, but it was not enough for the Islanders.
Mumbai City took the early initiative, controlling possession and building from the back.
In the ninth minute, Wilmar Jordan's cross found Brandon Fernandes, whose right-footed effort was saved by Sayad Kadir.
Churchill broke forward almost immediately. After clearing a Brandon corner in the 10th minute, Vincy Barretto raced forward and shot from the right but just over the bar.
The first-half ended at 0-0.
The second half began with intensity from both sides, with Churchill probing for openings and Mumbai City looking to hit on the break.
Churchill took the lead two minutes later. Anil Gaonkar swung in a cr

Churchill Brothers SC

Gaurav Bora headed in the club's first-ever ISL goal in the 57th minute and Sebastian Gutierrez added a second in the 86th

Manchester City players were jeered and taunted by Liverpool fans on Sunday in their first game since the club was found guilty of a raft of financial breaches.
But by the end it was the away section, decked out in blue and waving giant inflatable bananas, cheering loudly after a 3-0 win at Anfield in the Premier League.
It is not yet known what the future holds for City after an independent panel found the club artificially inflated its revenue by more than $1 billion to help sign some of soccer's biggest stars and dominate the Premier League. But for now it is sitting pretty at the top of the standings with a 100% winning record and looking down on its rivals.
Second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki saw City take advantage of Liverpool going down to 10 men following a red card for Ryan Gravenberch around the hour mark.
City is the early pace-setter this season, three points ahead of defending champion Arsenal in second, with victory a welcome relief fo

Manchester City

Second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki saw City take advantage of Liverpool going down to 10 men following a red card for Ryan Gravenberch around the hour mark

Manchester City spent £1.388bn on players over nine years, with funding allegedly disguised as sponsorship income helping build a star-studded squad

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to club soccer action on Friday after a controversial international break with Portugal and scored the opening goal as Al-Nassr beat Diriyah 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League.
The victory put the defending champions level on points behind leader Al-Qadsiah on goal difference in the eighth round.
During the international window, the 41-year-old Ronaldo walked out of the Portugal squad, for which he has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances.
In a long statement posted on Tuesday, Ronaldo said recently hired coach Jorge Jesus hadn't been true to his word about when he would play the striker in the Nations League.
Ronaldo won the Saudi Arabia title in May with Jesus as Al-Nassr coach and opened the scoring on Friday midway through the first half.
Kingsley Coman's shot from outside the area was blocked by goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah and Ronaldo was there to shoot home the rebound from close range for goal number 980 in his career.
Samu Costa added a second for Al-Nas

Cristiano Ronaldo

During the international window, the 41-year-old Ronaldo walked out of the Portugal squad, for which he has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances

India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Games with 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, compared with 106 medals at Hangzhou in 2022

At least nine federations could face questions over their medal returns in Asian Games 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after disciplinary proceedings were initiated following his departure from the national team camp

Lionel Messi scored two goals to give him a league-leading 23 this season, and Inter Miami beat D.C. United 4-0.
Luis Suarez also scored twice and German Berterame had two assists for Inter Miami, which snapped a five-match winless skid. Miami had four draws and one loss before Saturday's outburst.
Four days after playing his farewell match that ended a 21-year tenure with the Argentine national team, Messi played the entire 90 minutes.
The win was Miami's first since a 7-1 rout of CF Montreal on Aug. 29. It was also the first league win for new coach Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez, who took over Sept. 16.
D.C. United is winless in its last five matches.
Messi scored his first in the 47th minute after Suarez tallied twice in the first half to give Inter Miami a 2-0 lead at the break. Suarez centered a pass near the 6-yard box, where Messi retrieved it and tapped in a shot inside the right post.
Inter Miami padded its lead when Messi struck again in the 60th minute. He received Rodrigo 

Lionel Messi

Luis Suarez also scored twice and German Berterame had two assists for Inter Miami, which snapped a five-match winless skid

Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green struck a goal each to help Kerala Blasters FC begin their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign with a 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi here on Sunday.
Mohanan opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Green struck in stoppage time to seal all three points for the Blasters.
Kerala Blasters started on the front foot, with Freddy Lallawmawma firing from distance in the fifth minute.
Kashi responded a minute later as Rosenberg Gabriel tested goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh with an effort from the left side of the box, but the Kerala custodian was equal to the task.
Manvir Singh also threatened for Inter Kashi, sending an attempt over the crossbar as both sides looked to establish control in the opening exchanges.
Korou Singh provided the assist, setting up Mohanan to finish with a right-footed effort from the centre of the box and give Kerala the advantage.
Blasters continued to push for a second goal after the restart, with substitute Momo Yansane sending an effort

Kerala Blasters, ISL

Mohanan opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Green struck in stoppage time to seal all three points for the Blasters

In an interview with Business Standard, SA20 COO Lynn Naude discusses sponsorship renewals, affordable tickets, Indian audiences and why strengthening the existing six franchises remains the priority

Lynn Naude, Chief Operating Officer, SA20

The special-edition can is part of Coca-Cola's 'Own a Piece of History' campaign and features the FIFA World Cup Trophy along with the date of Spain's historic victory

Coca-Cola's FIFA World Cup 2026 special can

The Navi Mumbai franchise rights run for six years, with a first-season fee of Rs 12.21 crore; the MCA says the new team will widen the league's reach and create opportunities for local players

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The bank's campaign for the Aichi-Nagoya Games includes a film airing in seven languages on more than 25 TV channels, alongside print, outdoor and digital advertising

Indian Olympic Association, IOA

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