Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in an emotional MLS clash.

India beat Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen, reaching the Hockey World Cup second round while ending Pakistan’s campaign after a tense Pool D clash. Latest.

Babar Azam will miss Pakistan’s first England Test after a right-hand injury, with Salman Ali Agha taking charge at Headingley in Leeds at the start.

The Esports Nations Cup has been postponed from November 2026 to 2027 in Riyadh as regional tensions raise concerns over the event's timing globally.

Virat Kohli completes 18 years in international cricket, celebrating a record-breaking career while targeting India’s 2027 ODI World Cup.

Pakistan’s Sana Bahadur wins the PSA Challengers 3 Open 2026 in Australia, beating Rachael Greena 3-1 in the final.

Fatima Sana returns as Pakistan women’s captain for the Asia Cup and Asian Games after missing the Sri Lanka T20I series.

England beat Pakistan 4-1 in their Hockey World Cup opener in Amstelveen, as Stuart Rushmere, Sam Ward, Sam Hooper and James Albery scored goals here.

Emirates Dubai 7s adds Gaelic Football for 2026, alongside WODON3 fitness and Rebound padel, with registrations opening for November competitions.

Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India reached 288-2 against Sri Lanka in a rain-hit opening Test day in Galle.

Bangladesh stunned Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, earning a historic first Test win on Australian soil after dominating throughout Test in 2026.

Bangladesh secured a historic Test victory over mighty Australia in Darwin today (16 August), chasing down a target of 57 runs to win the opening Test of the two-match series.

Babar Azam is now advised to rest after a blow to his right hand in Pakistan’s Beckenham practice match, two days before England’s Test at Headingley.

Pakistan begin their 2026 Hockey World Cup campaign against England in Amstelveen, returning to the tournament after missing the 2023 edition.

Tanzid Hasan hits Bangladesh’s first Test century in Australia as Bangladesh lead by 153 runs against Australia in Darwin.

Australian golf prospect Jessica Bang has died aged 18 in Thailand after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament.

Lakers reportedly set for a record $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, pending NBA approval and final due diligence.

India and Pakistan will meet in Pool D at the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands from August 15 to 30.

Bangladesh finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia in a commanding position after Hasan Mahmud's career-best six for 55 helped bowl the hosts out for 198 before the visitors reached 96 for one at stumps at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal after nearly a decade together, with their family present for the ceremony.

Babar Azam returns to ICC Test top 10 after Pakistan’s West Indies win, while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also climb rankings.

Afghanistan qualify automatically for the 2027 Cricket World Cup after beating Ireland, while West Indies must enter qualifiers for a third time.

Matias Palacios wins the UAE Pro League Golden Ball as Al Ain dominate the 2025–26 awards after an unbeaten championship season.

Bangladesh is scrambling to save a six-match cricket tour by neighbour India next month with the foreign ministers of both nations roped in to try to salvage the series.

Al Jazira signs a three-year New Balance deal to supply official kits, supporting its first team, academy and sports teams across competitions.

Juninho Cabral wins jiu-jitsu world gold in Abu Dhabi, turning years of sporting determination into a landmark achievement for Brazil’s para-athlete.

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's 2-1 Leagues Cup defeat after father Jorge Messi dies aged 68 in Argentina on Saturday.

Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair wins the Tekken 8 world title in Paris after defeating Low-High 5-0 and earns a $250,000 prize.

Shikhar Dhawan backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign after strong performances against England.

Pakistan’s Test squad has left the West Indies for England. A four-day warm-up at Beckenham will precede the first Test at Headingley on August 19 now