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Punjab CM announces sports budget hike to tackle drug menace in the state

Addressing a gathering at the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Mann said the state is prompting sports to channelise the energy of the youth in a positive direction.

PHF president bans skipper Butt for verbal misconduct before stepping down

PHF president Bugti sent his resignation to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as tensions between players, officials and sports authorities intensified

Funds to infighting: Pakistan hockey team's many woes continue

After a decade of decline and a winless run in the FIH Pro League, Pakistan's hockey resurgence faces a fresh crisis following allegations of administrative neglect and a funding dispute

Olympic politics and marketing history explored in new IOC insider book

Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer's memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider.

Hardik to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out

The upcoming leg of the tournament will feature India alongside Spain and hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart.

Smriti Mandhana honoured as BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year award, for her historic FIDE Women's World Cup triumph at just 20

Domene scores 4 as Argentina crush India 8-0 in FIH Men's Pro League

Inconsistencies continued to plague India as they slumped to a 0-8 defeat against Argentina, with Tomas Domene netting four goals in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League here on Thursday.

FIH Pro League 2026: India vs Argentina hockey match live time, streaming

India will look to secure their first win of the season after going 1-3 down against Belgium in the opening fixture

India concede late to lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26

India let in two goals in the final quarter to suffer a 1-3 defeat to Belgium in their Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 202526 match here on Wednesday.

FIH Pro League 2026: Full schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

India will start their campaign in FIH Pro League 2026 against Belgium on Wednesday

Expanded World Tour and prize pool among big changes announced by BWF

The five Super 1000 tournaments will be staged across Asia and Europe and will adopt an expanded format

Dhakshineswar says new approach paid off, calls it just the beginning

In just two ties since making his debut in September 2025, Dhakshineswar boasts an impressive 4-0 record, with three of those wins coming against the Netherlands in Bengaluru last weekend

US envoy Sergio Gor in Mumbai to cheer American team at T20 World Cup match

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday landed in Mumbai to cheer for his team for the T20 World Cup.

Delhi court denies bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in athlete's murder case

Delhi court rejects Olympian Sushil Kumar's bail plea in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case linked to the death of wrestler Sagar Dhankar

Sun Pharma partners with RCB as principal sponsor for 3 yrs, starting 2026

The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final highlights, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz beats Novak in 4-set thriller

Australian Open 2026 grand final: Alcaraz becomes the youngest player to win the career slam as he lifted his 7th major title on the night.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest player to win career slam

Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6. 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena to achieve the historic feat in what was a thrilling finale Down Under.

Australian Open 2026 prize money: What men's singles finalists earn

The Australian Open 2026 witnessed a 16 per cent rise in the overall prize pool from 2025, significantly increasing the prize money for men's singles winner

Australian Open: Full list of men's singles winners and runners-up

Novak Djokovic holds the record as the most successful player in the Australian Open men's singles event, with ten titles to his name

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final prediction: Nadal picks Australian Open winner

Who will win 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne today? Check out 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal's verdict on the winner between Djokovic and Alcaraz