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Congo beats Nigeria in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup intercontinental playoffs

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout. Chancel Mbemba struck the decisive spot kick to seal a 4-3 sh... Read More


Under-fire Eden curator breaks silence, erupts at critics echoing Gautam Gambhir's stance: 'I did it as instructed'

India, Nov. 17 -- Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee broke his silence on Monday, mounting a strong defense amid the raging criticism over the Kolkata surface that saw the opening Test between... Read More


Portugal thrash Armenia 9-1 to seal 2026 FIFA World Cup spot

Berlin, Nov. 17 -- Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes each scored a hat-trick as Portugal routed Armenia 9-1 in Porto on Sunday, securing their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With captain Cristiano Ron... Read More


"One of the greatest comeback stories in Olympic movement": World Boxing president Boris on formation of governing body, IOC recognition

Greater Noida, Nov. 17 -- The president of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, has expressed happiness with the formation of the new governing body for the sport across the world and its recognition by... Read More


Virat Kohli's fortress becomes Gautam Gambhir's minefield: How India turned into home underdogs vs quality attacks

India, Nov. 17 -- Chasing 124 shouldn't end in humiliation. Yet there was India at Eden Gardens, bowled for 93 against South Africa, with Gautam Gambhir standing by a pitch he called "exactly what we ... Read More


Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

, Nov. 17 -- A record 48 teams will take part in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Sunday, Portugal and Norway became the latest sides to se... Read More


"We take full responsibility": Nwabali apologises as Nigeria's World Cup dream collapses in Rabat

Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- In Rabat on Sunday night, Nigeria's long, grinding push toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup dissolved under the weight of tension, errors, and a relentless Congolese side that refused t... Read More


"Cabinet recommends dissolution of current assembly in Bihar from Nov 19," says JDU's Vijay Kumar Chaudhary

Patna, Nov. 17 -- Janata Dal (United) (JDU) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Monday announced that the Bihar Cabinet has formally recommended the dissolution of the current Assembly with effect from No... Read More


IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals confirm Kumar Sangakkara as new head coach, Vikram Rathour elevated to assistant coach

Jaipur, Nov. 17 -- Rajasthan Royals on Monday confirmed that former Sri Lanka stalwart Kumar Sangakkara will hold a dual role as head coach and director of cricket at the franchise in IPL 2026, with V... Read More


Sri Lanka send skipper Charith Asalanka, Asitha Fernando home as precautionary measure ahead of tri-series in Pakistan

India, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lanka have made two forced changes in the squad ahead of the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan after captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando were ruled out due to ... Read More