The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is rescheduling the Senior National Chess Championship to November-December this year, moving it from its initial March 2027 slot. This decision follows concerns raised by Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta about the adverse impact on players due to exam clashes and logistical issues.
Russian synchronized swimmers secured a gold medal in Team Free at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, France, scoring 285.0346 points. This marks their seventh medal at the tournament, competing under neutral status for the first time since 2021.
Australian middle-distance runner Natasha Ward, 21, has died, confirmed by NSW Athletics and Sutherland District Athletics Club. Her cause of death remains undisclosed. This news follows the death of fellow runner Jemma Stapleton weeks prior, deepening grief in the national athletics community.
Sophia Sadlowski and her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, both cancer survivors, competed at the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. Their inspiring journey, marked by resilience and companionship, captured hearts despite not winning the competition.
Donald Trump announced he won two club championship trophies at his New Jersey golf club, attributing his victory to "talent." This boast comes amidst long-standing accusations of cheating in golf, which Trump denies.
The Australasian Tour announces a 19-event summer golf schedule, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's return to Kingston Heath and the Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, potentially featuring Bryson DeChambeau. The season includes European Tour spots and new venues.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
WWE SummerSlam Night 2 featured Roman Reigns retaining his World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins in a physical match, Kevin Owens becoming the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, and Chad Gable winning his first Intercontinental Championship. Chelsea Green also secured the interim WWE Women's Championship.
Shiho Kuwaki secured an unlikely Women's Open victory at Royal Lytham & St Annes after a dramatic playoff against Esther Henseleit. Henseleit's tee shot hit a marshal and ricocheted into a gorse bush, giving Kuwaki the advantage for her win.
Canine athletes competed at the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, Northern California, delighting spectators. The event, featuring dogs like Rusty, also raised funds for animal charities and included a pet adoption drive.
Great Britain secured two gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard defending his title in the PR1 men's single sculls. The British women's eight team also earned a silver medal.
India's warm-up cricket match against a Sri Lanka XI, ahead of their two-Test series, has been reduced from four days to three days. The practice game will now be played from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, as confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Army para-athlete Soman Rana achieved a remarkable comeback, winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in men's F57 shot put in Glasgow. The 43-year-old, who lost a leg in a mine blast in 2006, threw 13.40m, with training partner Shubham Juyal taking silver.
England's Jazmin Sawyers secured long jump gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 6.93m jump, overcoming previous disappointments and a ruptured Achilles tendon. Nigeria's Ruth Usoro and Australia's Brooke BuschKuehl won silver and bronze, respectively, on a night that also saw other English medalists.
Ryu Hae-ran, aiming for a third major win, saw her four-shot lead at the Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes vanish in the third round, ending three shots behind Yealimi Noh. Noh delivered a masterclass, while home hopes Lottie Woad and Charley Hull remain in contention.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria, 24, made a remarkable comeback from an unknown illness and concussion to win the women's 57kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. This victory followed months of pain and disrupted preparations.
A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has agreed to acquire a 25.1% stake in West Ham from Vanessa Gold's family trust. This follows a failed deal with Daniel Kretinsky and is subject to a pre-emption process for existing shareholders.
Italian fencer Filippo Macchi reflected on his team's World Championships foil victory in Hong Kong and his individual silver medal, recalling his 2020 Olympic loss to Cheung Ka-long. He expressed determination despite past disappointments, as Italy celebrated its dominance.
Christian Vieri supports Roberto Mancini's reappointment as Italy's football coach, citing his focus on youth development as key to revival after a chaotic search that saw several candidates and federation officials exit. Vieri also believes China will eventually host the World Cup.
Major League Soccer aims to capitalize on World Cup momentum by acquiring veteran international stars like Casemiro, Griezmann, and Lewandowski, while simultaneously facing the challenge of retaining its best young homegrown players who often leave for European clubs, highlighting a strategic tension in the league's growth.
Hong Kong seeks to become a permanent host for fencing's elite Grand Prix circuit, with an inaugural event in May. The city replaced Shanghai due to declining standards, and FIE officials praised Hong Kong's World Championships staging, seeing it as a logical Asian option.
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi are top contenders for the Ballon d'Or, each with impressive achievements in the 2023-2024 season, including tournament wins, goal records, and dominant team performances.
Justin Greaves, West Indies all-rounder, made history by taking wickets in five consecutive maiden overs in the 1st Test against Pakistan, surpassing Stuart Broad's record of four.
