West Indies coach Daren Sammy praised his team's performance in the recent T20I series against India. The West Indies managed a commendable 2-2 draw against the formidable Indian team on their home ground. Sammy emphasized the challenges posed by India's batting power and smaller boundaries during their matches. He acknowledged the progress made by his team despite facing tough opposition.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/reOLxgA
Harry Kane made history at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win football’s most prestigious individual honour. The Bayern Munich striker also claimed the Gerd Müller Trophy, completing a historic double after scoring 73 goals for club and country. His extraordinary campaign marks a defining moment in his career and English football history.
Lionel Messi’s absence from the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London has raised questions as Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal await the results. Despite earning his 17th nomination, Messi reportedly skipped the event amid Inter Miami commitments and a demanding travel schedule. Speculation about him presenting the trophy also proved unfounded, with no official confirmation of the proposed role.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London was thrown into confusion after articles declaring Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal winners reportedly appeared on the award’s official website. The pages sparked speculation about a possible result leak before being removed. With all three among the leading contenders, fans were left awaiting official confirmation from the ceremony.
Amit Mishra faced significant challenges after being excluded from the Indian cricket team for an extended period. He battled depression for 18 months, questioning his performance while continuing to play. A conversation with a selector helped him realize he needed to improve his domestic performance to succeed. After reflecting on his situation, he managed to return to the Indian team in 2008.
Fresh from their innings victory against Odisha in their last match, Kerala will have a job in hand to stop an upbeat Bengal who will be looking for a hat-trick of wins after beating Delhi and Services to lie at the top of the table with 12 points in their group.
India A will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 before taking on Pakistan A two days later. They will play their final group-stage match against the UAE on November 24.
Iyer, who took over as India's T20I captain from Suryakumar Yadav in June, has scored 632 runs in 22 matches as skipper this year.
Brazilian striker Igor Thiago’s journey from poverty in Brazil to Premier League stardom has been shaped by family sacrifice, personal loss and resilience. After a record-breaking season with Brentford earned him his first Brazil call-up, a difficult World Cup left him facing renewed scrutiny. Now, the 25-year-old is drawing strength from his wife and children as he looks to rebuild his form.
Kushagra was part of the India A squad set to face New Zealand A in a three-match unofficial Test series beginning on Saturday in Lincoln. He will now join the senior team for the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Tom Brady collected $170,000 for a speaking gig at Salem State University, generously donating the entire sum to charity. He allocated $50,000 to Best Buddies and distributed the remaining funds to various other organizations. With approximately 4,000 attendees present, ticket sales effectively covered his speaking fee. However, the event was notable for Brady facing questions about the NFL's Deflategate saga. The university reported a financial profit from hosting the event.
From securing international teams to managing logistics, sponsorships and ticket sales, the recent high-profile international football matches that brought Panama, Brazil and Uruguay to India are expensive propositions. The promoter explains why commercial returns are not always guaranteed and why government backing could be crucial to building the market.
India’s Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won the silver medal in the women’s compound doubles event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Indian pair lost 141-150 to China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final.
On October 21, India aims to build on its momentum during the Asian Para Games. A variety of athletes are set to compete across disciplines such as athletics, swimming, and powerlifting. Following a successful previous day, the team is eager to boost its medal count, with numerous medal events lined up that highlight emerging talent across various sports.
India's para archer Sheetal Devi broke a seven-year-old world record by scoring 149 in the women's compound elimination round at the Asian Para Games 2026. Sheetal surpassed the previous record of 148, set by Jessica Stretton, during her pre-quarterfinal match against Chan Yuen.
Bhavina Patel won a bronze medal in the women's singles Class 4-5 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games 2026. She lost in the semi-finals to Zhang Bian of China, finishing her singles campaign. Previously, Bhavina was the flag bearer for India at these Games. Her notable achievements include winning silver at the Tokyo Paralympics and gold at the Commonwealth Games.