August 2026

Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle exposes persistent issues under coach Iraola. Despite a comeback, defensive vulnerabilities and attacking form remain concer

East Bengal clinched their 17th Durand Cup title with a dominant 4-1 victory over rivals Mohun Bagan, becoming joint record holders in the tournament’s history.

Justin Langer criticizes the rise of two-day Test matches after Australia’s quick win over Bangladesh, calling the trend “unacceptable.” Read his full comments.

England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in a Test match, with Joe Root returning as captain. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took eight wickets each.

Marnus Labuschagne faces intense scrutiny and calls for his removal from the Australia Test squad after a string of low scores. Ricky Ponting suggests top-order

Chinese robot ‘Lightning’ breaks Usain Bolt’s 100m world record, completing the sprint in 9.32 seconds. Developed by Honor, this humanoid achieved 14.5 m/s at t

Chou Tien-chen, 36, defies age and cancer, achieving historic badminton milestones including a World Championships medal and a Super 1000 title. Read more about

Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, prioritises winning trophies for the nation, undeterred by criticism. He advocates for a three-match Test series format.

Magnus Carlsen, world No. 1, wins his second consecutive Esports World Cup in Paris undefeated, securing a $250,000 prize. Read about his dominant victory.

Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil confirms Julián Álvarez will stay, ending transfer speculation. The club aims to support the Argentine striker to reach his