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“Football Is Not the Most Important Game”: Ancelotti’s India Remark Before Brazil Clash

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged cricket’s dominant place in Indian sporting culture while insisting that Indians still have a strong love for football ahead of Brazil’s historic clash with India in Kolkata.

By Abhinav Earnest · Oct 2

PreviewFootball

BRAZIL ARE HERE! Vinícius Jr & Ancelotti Arrive in Kolkata for Historic India Clash

Brazil have arrived in Kolkata ahead of Saturday’s historic international friendly against India, with Vinícius Jr, Endrick, Bruno Guimarães and Carlo Ancelotti leading a star-studded squad into the highly anticipated Salt Lake Stadium clash.

By Abhinav Earnest · Oct 2

FeatureAthletics

From Record Breaker to Gold Hero: Vithya Ramraj’s Three-Medal Asian Games

Vithya Ramraj completed a remarkable three-medal campaign at the Asian Games 2026, winning gold, silver and bronze across three events. Her campaign included a national-record 400m hurdles performance and a decisive leg in India's women's 4×400m relay gold.

By Abhinav Earnest · Oct 1

AnalysisFootball

‘I Feel Betrayed’: Ronaldo-Jorge Jesus Rift Explodes as Portugal Star Walks Out

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly feels betrayed by Portugal coach Jorge Jesus after an alleged private apology was followed by a contrasting public press conference. Ronaldo subsequently left Portugal's training camp and said he would reveal the reasons behind his decision in due course.

By Abhinav Earnest · Oct 1

Match reportFootball

Raphinha Ruled Out! Brazil Star to Miss Historic India Clash After Thigh Injury

Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the October 3 friendly against India after scans revealed a small muscular oedema in the back of his right thigh. He has been released from Brazil's squad and will return to Barcelona for further assessment

By Abhinav Earnest · Sep 30

PreviewAthletics

Mud, Miles & Glory: World Athletics Cross Country Tour Returns for 2026/27

The 2026/27 World Athletics Cross Country Tour is underway, with the global cross-country circuit set for another season of elite racing across Europe and Africa. The next Gold-level stop comes at Cross Internacional Zornotza in Spain on October 18.

By Abhinav Earnest · Sep 30

Match reportAthletics

Three Races, Three Medals: Gulveer Singh Creates Asian Games History

Gulveer Singh completed a historic three-medal haul at the Asian Games 2026 after winning bronze in the men’s 5000m. His 13:32.75 finish added to his silver medals in the 1500m and 10,000m.

By Abhinav Earnest · Sep 29

Match reportAthletics

Golden Girls of India! Women’s 4x400m Relay Strikes Gold at Asian Games 2026

India won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026, with Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi Chaudhary and Vithya Ramraj clocking 3:29.69 to finish ahead of Bahrain and China.

By Abhinav Earnest · Sep 29

Match reportAthletics

Asian Games 2026 Day 10: India Wins 8 Medals as Athletics Leads Medal Rush in Nagoya

India won eight medals on Day 10 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with athletics producing seven podium finishes. Murali Sreeshankar, Gulveer Singh and Yashvir Singh won silver, while Rohit Yadav, Vithya Ramraj and Parul Chaudhary took bronze.

By Abhinav Earnest · Sep 28

PreviewCricket

India vs West Indies ODI series: full schedule, start times and where to watch

Dates, venues and start times for all three India v West Indies ODIs, plus how to watch on Star Sports and JioHotstar, and what follows in the T20I leg.

By Vinaya · Sep 27

PreviewCricket

India open West Indies ODI series at Greenfield, where the visitors crashed for 104 last time

India and West Indies face off in the opening match of the ODI series at Greenfield Stadium in Trivandrum, setting up an early tactical battle.

By Abhi · Sep 27

PreviewCricket

Greenfield Stadium

Our own Greenfield International Stadium (The Sports Hub) in Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, is a true matter of pride for Kerala and all of India.

By Vinaya · Sep 26