India hosts the World Championships as a badminton powerhouse. The sport's popularity and participation have significantly increased across the nation. Indian players have achieved consistent success at the World Championships and Olympics. Para-badminton also shows substantial growth with numerous international medals. New Delhi's hosting marks a new chapter in India's badminton journey.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/barXJW9
João Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona for a third spell after terminating his Al Hilal contract by mutual agreement. The Portugal international will join the Spanish champions as a free agent after two previous loan spells, having helped Barcelona win LaLiga last season. Cancelo is expected in Barcelona on Tuesday to complete his move and sign a permanent contract.
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a €76.5 million deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. The Spain captain is set to return to La Liga after seven trophy-filled seasons in England. Rodri, who won the 2026 World Cup and Golden Ball, could be presented before Barcelona’s Joan Gamper Trophy match, while City prepare to lose their midfield anchor.
A consortium spearheaded by Amit Bhatia is set to acquire a thirty percent interest in Liverpool FC, with an estimated investment around one point seven billion pounds sterling. The current owners, Fenway Sports Group, will maintain their majority stake and operational oversight. This group also includes contributions from the Mittal Family Trusts and K5 Sports, alongside Eduardo Saverin's family office, marking a notable chapter in the club's financial landscape.
Devdutt Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119 runs in five matches in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he responded with 465 runs at 155 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and 556 at 92.66 in the Ranji Trophy, including three centuries.
The men-in-Blue, led by Shubman Gill, are set to become only the third team after England and Australia to reach the milestone, that too on the day when the nation is celebrating its 80th Independence Day from the colonial rule..
Ryanair joined the viral reaction to Rodri’s budget flight from Madrid to Liverpool with a cheeky message aimed at Argentina. The airline tagged the Argentina national team while declaring, “We only fly winners,” referencing Spain’s World Cup triumph and Rodri’s Golden Ball. The post quickly went viral, adding football rivalry to the Manchester City star’s unlikely journey home.
World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri stunned fellow passengers by boarding a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Liverpool. The Manchester City star attempted to stay unnoticed under a cap and sunglasses, but his personalised suitcase gave him away. Despite his superstar status, Rodri remained approachable, even accepting a World Cup sticker from a travelling family before heading back to England.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding secrecy has taken another twist after Portuguese presenter Cristina Ferreira claimed his family may have learned about the ceremony just “30 seconds beforehand.” Ronaldo’s mother and siblings were absent when he married Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais on August 11. However, Ferreira’s comments remain unconfirmed, with no indication from Ronaldo or his family that they were deliberately excluded.
The England white-ball captain said that his priority remains playing for England, but acknowledged the IPL's value in helping players improve.
At the Esports World Cup in Paris, chess has emerged as an unlikely test of how far esports can stretch. Mike McCabe explains why the game's centuries-old appeal fits alongside digital titles, what Paris has proved about the EWC's ability to travel, and why its future may depend on creating players with the recognition of IPL stars. His vision points to a broader shift in how esports defines games, audiences and sporting fame.