Pakistan withdraw from Junior Hockey World Cup in India; demand neutral venue instead | Hockey News

File photo of Pakistan hockey team (Image-X) Pakistan have withdrawn from the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India during November-December 2025, as confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday. The tournament, scheduled in Chennai and Madurai, now awaits the announcement of a replacement team, amid deteriorating sporting ties between…

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Sports gambling skyrockets as the FBI’s NBA probe raises questions | NBA News

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier(AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File) The recent arrest of over 30 individuals, including NBA guard Terry Rozier, in connection with illegal sports betting has cast a spotlight on the rapidly growing professional sports gambling industry in the U.S. The arrests raise fresh questions about how this multibillion-dollar sector operates and the role…

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‘Knew how important this game was, entire team was charged up’: Harmanpreet Kaur on India qualifying for semi-finals | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates with Pratika Rawal following India’s victory against New Zealand in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at DY Patil Stadium. (Getty Images) India secured a commanding 53-run victory over New Zealand via DLS method in the Women’s World Cup on Thursday, qualifying for the semi-finals after three consecutive defeats. The win was…

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‘No one is guaranteed a spot’: Former India coach sounds alarm on Virat Kohli’s World Cup chances | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest ODI batsmen and the record-holder for the most centuries, is facing a rare period of struggle as selectors begin laying the groundwork for the 2027 World Cup. While fitness is not an issue for the 36-year-old, his recent performances have raised questions…

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‘He played more and more to prove he wasn’t a cheater’ — Daniel Naroditsky’s mother shares heartbreaking words | Chess News

This undated photo released by Charlotte Chess Center shows Daniel Naroditsky playing chess on the board. (Kelly Centrelli/Charlotte Chess Center via AP) The chess community is in shock following the death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at the age of 29. In the wake of his passing, his mother, Elena Naroditsky, shared heartfelt words about…

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Surprise pickup! Team India players take cab in Adelaide; driver left speechless – watch | Cricket News

Three Team India stars got into a cab in Adelaide, leaving the driver stunned (Screengrabs) An Uber driver in Australia was left visibly stunned after discovering that his latest passengers were none other than Indian cricketers Dhruv Jurel, Prasidh Krishna and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Indian team is currently in Australia for the ongoing ODI series….

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‘I was scared to talk’: Tilak Varma recalls how he first met Rohit Sharma, reveals heartwarming gesture from ex-MI skipper | Cricket News

Tilak Varma recounted a heartwarming incident when he first met Rohit Sharma (Images via Getty Images) Tilak Varma has opened up about how his friendship with former India captain and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma evolved. He revealed that Rohit’s daughter Samaira unexpectedly played a key role in it as well. Appearing on ‘Breakfast with…

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