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Boxer Prichard Colón died at 33, years after a catastrophic brain injury. We all know this boxer whose life was ruined by just one blow, but after enduring this pain for many years, he finally found peace.

Sri Lankan cricket coach dies after fight with players, 17-year-old player arrested Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando passed away days after an altercation involving a 17-year-old player at Colombo's Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club. Police said the dispute began after players found no drinking water during training. The teenager was arrested for assaulting Fernando and placed under probation custody. Fernando once mentored ex-Sri Lanka cricket captain Kusal Mendis. Read More

Ayodhya, dubbed 'Lady Malinga' by fans, included in Sri Lanka's Asia Cup squad Sri Lanka's 19-year-old pacer Mithali Ayodhya, dubbed 'Lady Malinga' for her slingy action resembling Lasith Malinga's, has been picked for Women's T20 Asia Cup. Ayodhya took four wickets at the T20 World Cup before missing July's ODI series against Pakistan. Sri Lanka, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, will defend their title in the UAE from August 28 to September 13.

Australia record their lowest-ever Test total against Bangladesh Australia were bowled out for 198 in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. It is their lowest-ever Test total against Bangladesh. Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud recorded a career-best figures of 17-3-55-6. Steve Smith top-scored for Australia with 71 as no other Australian crossed 30. Australia's previous lowest Test total against Bangladesh was 217.

Arshad pulls out of Lausanne Diamond League amid criticism in Pak Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has decided to skip the upcoming Diamond League in Switzerland's Lausanne. According to his coach Salman Butt, Nadeem wants to focus on preparing his body for the Asian Games in Japan in September. The decision comes amid Nadeem's criticism in Pakistan after he failed to finish in the top eight at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Xavi becomes Netherlands' first foreign head coach since 1978 Xavi Hernández has been appointed Netherlands head coach on a contract running through the World Cup 2030, the Dutch football federation said. The 46-year-old Spaniard will become the Netherlands' first foreign coach since Austria's Ernst Happel led the team at the 1978 World Cup. Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman and will take charge of a national team for the first time.

Govt suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India The Sports Ministry has suspended recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), citing governance failures and delayed elections. It directed Indian Olympic Association to form ad-hoc committee, in consultation with International Table Tennis Federation, to run the sport until an elected governing structure is restored. The ministry called TTFI's response to its notice unsatisfactory. Read More

India-Bangladesh tour in doubt after Afghanistan confirm T20I series in Delhi Bangladesh Cricket Board and sports ministry are working to resolve the deadlock over India's proposed September tour, tentatively scheduled for September 1 to 13. However, Afghanistan have announced three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13 to 17, casting uncertainty over tour. India were scheduled to tour Bangladesh last year but series was postponed to 2026 due to political tensions.

Praggnanandhaa beats World C'ship challenger Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup 2026. The 21-year-old has 1.5 points from two rounds and is tied for the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Earlier this month, Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title.

India to play away T20I series at home next month India will play an away T20I series on their home soil next month. Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13 to 17. The upcoming contest is aimed at growing the cricketing relationship between the two nations, with Afghanistan continuing to stage their home fixtures in India in recent years, the ICC said.

Which teams have won the Women's Hockey World Cup the most times? The FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held from August 15 to 29 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Netherlands are the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won nine titles in 1974, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1990, 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Argentina, Australia and West Germany have won the Women’s Hockey World Cup twice each.

Which nations have won the Men's Hockey World Cup the most times? The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 will be held from August 15 to 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Pakistan are the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won four titles in 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994. The Netherlands, Australia and Germany have won three titles each, while India and Belgium have each won the tournament once.

Footballer punches referee in face after getting red card during match in Argentina, arrested A 35-year-old Barrio Quinta footballer was arrested after allegedly punching a referee in the face during a Sanlorencina League match against Santa Catalina in Argentina. The attack came after the player was shown a red card following an argument. The referee fell to the ground, suffered an injury to his right cheekbone and was taken to hospital for medical tests. Read More

Ronaldo marries Georgina, shares pic of wedding rings Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée, Argentine-Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez, tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. Ronaldo took to Instagram to…

Roger Federer loses billionaire status Tennis legend Roger Federer has lost his billionaire status after shares in Swiss luxury sneaker brand On plunged 19% on Tuesday. Federer, who owns an around 2.5% stake in the company, saw about $52 million wiped from his wealth. Forbes now estimates his net worth at $952 million, down from around $1.1 billion estimated last year.

Ronaldo marries Georgina, shares pic of wedding rings Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiancée, Argentine-Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez, tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. Ronaldo took to Instagram to share a picture of their wedding rings. The wedding comes exactly a year after Georgina announced their engagement. Ronaldo and Georgina started dating in 2016. Read More

Former Australia cricketer Henriques, born in Ronaldo's hometown, named Portugal captain Former Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has been named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland. The 39-year-old was born in Funchal, Madeira, the same hometown as Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's bid to reach their first-ever T20 World Cup. Read More

West Indies fail to qualify for ODI World Cup 2027 Two-time champions West Indies have missed direct qualification for ODI World Cup 2027 after Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI. The result ensured Afghanistan's direct entry and left 10th-ranked West Indies unable to reach the qualification spots before the September 30 cut-off. West Indies will now have to qualify through the World Cup Qualifier again.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi passes away at 68 Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent Jorge Messi passed away aged 68 in Argentina's Rosario on Friday night after a prolonged illness. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, speculation about Jorge's health had surfaced, after which the family urged for privacy, saying he was recovering from a health issue. Jorge managed Lionel's career and contracts from boyhood. Read More

Ariha Pangambam becomes 1st Indian to win gold at Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Twenty-two-year-old Ariha Pangambam scripted history by winning gold in the senior women’s individual event at the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Pangambam became the first Indian gymnast to win the Asian title in this event. She recorded a final score of 19.10, including 8.65 in artistry, 7.60 in execution and 2.85 in difficulty. Read More