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West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

West Indies great Brian Lara thinks that 'contract cricket' is causing the downfall of the current team. The comments come after West Indies were bowled out for 27 in Barbados Test against Australia in the second innings - one of the lowest totals in a Test innings and definitely their lowest of all time. West Indies also lost the three-Test series 0-3 at home despite being in strong positions at times in all three matches. The performance is, however, not a shocker as West Indies have been the poor performers for years on the trot now but getting all out at 27 is a new low even for them. Also Read - England drop one place on WTC points table despite winning Lord's Test “We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara said while talking on the cricket podcast Stick To Cricket. “We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added. Former England player David Lloyd, who was also present at the podcast, also criticised cricket's Big Three for the money distribution. "The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You’ve got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete," Lloyd said. West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. They failed to capitalize despite bowling Australia out for 180 in the first innings of the match. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs. They had a chance to take lead in first innings but managed only 253 in reply of Australia's 286.

West Indies lost the first Test in Bridgetown by 159 runs during the chase of 301. In the second Test, West Indies failed to chase down 277 and lost the match by 133 runs before being bowled out for 27 in third Test in chase of 204 and lose the series 0-3 to Australia.

'Players using team as stepping stone to get contracts,' laments former West Indies great Lara

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The 153rd Open Championship is set to tee off on Thursday (Jul 17) at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The tournament will be played till July 20 in four rounds to determine the winner in the year's last major.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripts history yet again by becoming youngest player to...

Teenage star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is showing no indications of taking his foot off the gas. He keeps rewriting the record books, and at this stage, it appears as though the sky is the limit for the left-handed southpaw batter. Having set the ODI series against England U19 alight with his big-hitting heroics, the left-handed batter is continuing in the same vein in the first Youth Test against England. Rewriting record books Suryavanshi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian player to take a wicket in a Youth Test match. He achieved the feat at the age of 14 years and 107 days after he dismissed England's captain Hamza Shaikh. The England captain scored 84 runs from 134 balls. After picking his first wicket, the teenager was overjoyed, and he celebrated ecstatically. He later dismissed Thomas Rew for 34. Suryavanshi finished with figures of 2/35 from 12 overs. It helped India build a 101-run lead. India had scored 540 runs in the first innings after a brilliant century from captain Ayush Mhatre. England were bowled out for 439 runs. Having struggled in the first innings, where he could only make 14 runs off 13 deliveries, the 14-year-old smashed a half-century in the second innings, securing India's hold on the four-day match. Smashed fastest century by an Indian in IPL Having made a name for himself by smashing the fastest century by an Indian in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suryavanshi made England take notice of his ability as he hit the England U19 bowlers all around the ground in the five-match Youth ODI series. He also scored a century in the fourth ODI at Worcester. In the entire series, he scored a total of 355 runs, with his top score being 143 runs during the fourth ODI. His phenomenal batting performance was the key factor for India's 3-2 series win.

At 14 years and 107 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest Indian player to take a wicket in a Youth Test match

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripts history yet again by becoming youngest Indian player to...

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Before the swing-off, the National League was winning the All-Star game before conceding two home runs in the top of 9th. The game would have ended if the NL had hit even one HR in bottom of the 9th but then we wouldn't have had the historic game.

The National League won only its second All-Star game in last 12 years on Tuesday (Jul 15) but the way they won it was first in the mid-summer classic's 95-year history. The game was 6-6 after nine innings then a swing-off took place - a first of its kind. National League came out on top after beating American League 4-3 in six-man contest. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber went deep on all of his three swings for National League and was named Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP for his efforts. Also Read - HR Derby 2025: Raleigh 1st catcher to win after surviving Round 1 by 0.08 feet “It was awesome,” Schwarber said of the experience after the historic game. “The guys were really into it. They were yelling, screaming, cheering me on every swing. When that last one goes over, they were all pumped. It was a lot of fun.” Before the swing-off, the National League was winning the All-Star game before conceding two home runs in the top of 9th. The game started with NL hitting two HRs in bottom of 1st before adding four more homers in bottom of 6th. American League's first homer came in top of 7th and they come in a bunch - four to be precise before they added two more in top of 9th. The game would have ended if the NL had hit even one HR in bottom of the 9th but then we wouldn't have had the historic game. In total, AL All-Star team recorded nine hits while NL All-Star team managed their six homers in eight hits. All-Star Game Swing-off Score In the swing-off, Kyle Stowers (Marlins) hit one homer for NL to add to Schwarber's three but Pete Alonso (Mets) could not get one and it wasn't required in the end. For AL, Brent Rooker (A’s) hit two homers while Randy Arozarena (Mariners) hit one as Aranda (Rays) failed and NL went on to win the sensational game.

Before the swing-off, the National League was winning the All-Star game before conceding two home runs in the top of 9th. The game would have ended if the NL had hit even one HR in bottom of the 9th but then we wouldn't have had the historic game.

All-Star Game: WATCH | National League come out triumphant over American League after historic swing-off

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 5000 ODI runs, with Sachin Tendulkar not on the list. The list features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir.

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 5000 ODI runs, with Sachin Tendulkar not on the list. The list features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir.

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters fastest to 5000 ODI runs – Sachin Tendulkar not on the list

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Indian football has gone from bad to worse in the last two years and a new book that has just been released provides a blow by blow account of how the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and president Kalyan Chaubey allegedly lost the plot. Indian men's national team's FIFA ranking has fallen to an abysmal 133, the lowest in nine years, and the top division Indian Super League's next season which was to begin in a few months remains in a state of uncertainty as its organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the AIFF have not yet signed the Masters Rights Agreement (MRA). In his book 'Who Stole My Football', renowned journalist Jaydeep Basu has presented an insider's view of what he described as a systemic collapse of Indian football, including financial mismanagement, under Chaubey's leadership. Basu has served as AIFF's media director and has had access to the changes in the organisation which he has described in detail. "The entire professional structure of the AIFF secretariat suffered a breakdown since 2024. The laid down process of appointments was not followed in many instances," Basu wrote in his book. According to Basu, the situation "reached its lowest ebb after Anilkumar took over as the secretary general". Anilkumar, who replaced Shaji Prabhakaran as the AIFF Secretary General when he was sacked in November 2023, had to step down earlier this year after his appointment was suspended by the Delhi high court. The book also provides detailed description of how unprepared Indian football team was when it participated in the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. The Indian football team's first group game was played hours after the team arrived in the Games Village in Hangzhou as the AIFF managed to cobble a second-rung team in the eleventh hour. The team had not been able to make it to the knock-out round. Chaubey's equations with Croatian legend and former India coach Igor Stimac also received a mention in the book. "Stimac was bitterly disappointed when Chaubey, without consulting the national coach, finalised India's participation in the Merdeka Cup in 2024 during FIFA international window. Stimac's biggest complaint was that he never had a chance to explain his side of the story and his plans with the national team because he was hardly given an audience," he wrote in the book.

In the latest rankings released by FIFA, Indian men's team's has plummeted to a lowly 133, the worst in nine years

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England captain Ben Stokes pleaded guilty for the same and accepted the fines. England still are, however, 2-1 up in the five-Test series against India with two more matches left to play. 

England may have won the Lord's Test against India but they still dropped a place on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-25 points table after being docked two points for slow over rate. England were found two overs short after all the delays and allotments were taken into the consideration - resulting in deduction of one point each for every over short as per the ICC rules. With England at 22 points from possible 36 and 61.11 per cent, they now are at third place on the points table behind Australia with 100 per cent and Sri Lanka with 66.67 per cent points. Also Read - Ex-India coach questions Jadeja's intent on final day after Lord's Loss Before the deduction, England had 24 points from 36, that is, 66.67 per cent - same as Sri Lanka. Apart from the points, England were also find 10 per cent of the match fees, five per cent for each over. England captain Ben Stokes pleaded guilty for the same and accepted the fines. England still are, however, 2-1 up in the five-Test series against India with two more matches left to play. The Lord's Test was a classic game for ages where the outcome was decided in last session on the final day - a rarity in Bazball era of attacking cricket. Apart from this, England also suffered a blow with spinner Shoaib Bashir out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a fractured finger. Bashir was the one who took India's last wicket, bowling out Mohammed Siraj, and guided England to a 22-run victory. England have recalled left-arm all-rounder Liam Dawson who last played a Test eight years ago in 2017. Dawson has been handed the call back for his impressive performance for Hampshire in county cricket where he took 21 wickets in nine games last season. The fourth Test starts July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester while the last Test begins on July 31 at The Oval in London.

England captain Ben Stokes pleaded guilty for the same and accepted the fines. England still are, however, 2-1 up in the five-Test series against India with two more matches left to play.&nbsp;

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Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri went on social media to convey a message of optimism after the fate of the Indian Super League is in limbo, calling upon the Indian football ecosystem to remain resilient and brave through the turmoil together. Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the IMG Reliance subsidiary that runs the Indian Super League (ISL), suspended the upcoming 2025-26 season of ISL due to the imminent breakdown in negotiations to renew its agreement with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF).&nbsp;In a communication to the participant clubs, FSDL advised that it is compelled to suspend ISL 2025-26 because it is "unable to properly plan, organise, or commercialise the 2025–26 ISL season" since no deal has been made for the Master Rights Agreement (MRA), which was due to end on December 8, 2025, with the AIFF. With no season opener planned, clubs had to delay their pre-season plans and even led a few ISL clubs to withdraw from the hallowed Durand Cup. Chhetri explained how the message, which made him initially euphoric, is now something that gives him concern.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I… <a href="https://t.co/pEGyr8Sp5O">pic.twitter.com/pEGyr8Sp5O</a>&mdash; Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) <a href="https://twitter.com/chetrisunil11/status/1945377215602155914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I had bargained for to get in shape. “That ‘fortnight’ has now changed to 'indefinitely' and that smile’s been wiped out. It began with worrying about how I am on borrowed time with what I have left in the tank. But speaking with players from across clubs, I’ve realised that my selfish problem isn’t as important." “The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs – not just from my club, but from other clubs as well. Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with,” Chhetri wrote on social media platform ‘X’&nbsp;“I know that the think tank and all those involved in running the sport are working to get the football season up and running, and I’m hopeful that there is a solid fix sooner rather than later. “I may not have all the answers, but my message to all those involved with Indian football – and more importantly the ones whose livelihood depends on it, the players, staff, kitmen, masseurs, medical teams, production crews, operations staff – please stay calm. We’ll ride this storm together. Stick together and look out for each other. Keep training and getting better. Football has to resume soon. It will,” he added.

We’ll ride this storm Sunil Chhetri hopes for a solid fix as uncertainty looms over ISL

Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri went on social media to convey a message of optimism after the fate of the Indian Super League is in limbo, calling upon the Indian football ecosystem to remain resilient and brave through the turmoil together. Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the IMG Reliance subsidiary that runs the Indian Super League (ISL), suspended the upcoming 2025-26 season of ISL due to the imminent breakdown in negotiations to renew its agreement with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF). In a communication to the participant clubs, FSDL advised that it is compelled to suspend ISL 2025-26 because it is "unable to properly plan, organise, or commercialise the 2025–26 ISL season" since no deal has been made for the Master Rights Agreement (MRA), which was due to end on December 8, 2025, with the AIFF. With no season opener planned, clubs had to delay their pre-season plans and even led a few ISL clubs to withdraw from the hallowed Durand Cup. Chhetri explained how the message, which made him initially euphoric, is now something that gives him concern.

The All Indian Football Federation has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League on pause as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited continues

'We’ll ride this storm...': Sunil Chhetri hopes for a 'solid fix' as uncertainty looms over ISL

India vs England 2025 Test series: Here is a list of five batters with the most runs in the ongoing series which also features Shubman Gill, Jamie Smith, Rishabh Pant and Harry Brook. 

India vs England 2025 Test series: Here is a list of five batters with the most runs in the ongoing series which also features Shubman Gill, Jamie Smith, Rishabh Pant and Harry Brook.&nbsp;

India vs England 2025 Test series: Batters with most runs featuring Shubman Gill

Indian women’s hockey team forward Deepika scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational solo field goal against the Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.&nbsp;The 21-year-old attacker earned global recognition for her breathtaking run and finish in the 35th minute during India’s match against World No.1 the Netherlands which they won in a shootout after a 2-2 draw.&nbsp;With India trailing 0-2, Deepika cut through the Dutch defence down the left flank, dribbled along the baseline, dinked the ball over a defender’s stick, and finished it past the goalkeeper to open the scoring for India.&nbsp;The Poligras Magic Skill Award celebrates the most creative and skillful moments in the FIH Hockey Pro League and is voted by fans worldwide. Deepika's goal was one of three women's nominations alongside Spain’s Patricia Alvarez and Australia’s women’s team. The winner was decided entirely through a global fan vote, and Deepika emerged as the favourite, making a landmark achievement for Indian hockey. The men's award was won by Belgium’s Victor Wegnez for his midfield brilliance which led to a team goal against Spain.&nbsp;After winning the award, Deepika in a conversation with WION said, “This is such a big achievement in itself that I won the award. I didn't think that I would get it. So, being the first Indian to win this prestigious award, I am motivated and it has boosted my confidence. If a player gets such an award at the beginning of his career, it only pushes them to perform even better. I will continue to play like this and bring more laurels for my country.”&nbsp;"Scoring that goal against a challenging opponent like The Netherlands was truly a special moment for me and now receiving this recognition means a lot. I thank my teammates, coaches, family and friends who continue to support and inspire me everyday. This award isn't just mine, it's belong to Indian hockey. Let's keep pushing forward together," she added.

Deepika dribbles into history! Becomes first Indian to win Poligras Magic Skill Award

Indian women’s hockey team forward Deepika scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational solo field goal against the Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season. The 21-year-old attacker earned global recognition for her breathtaking run and finish in the 35th minute during India’s match against World No.1 the Netherlands which they won in a shootout after a 2-2 draw. With India trailing 0-2, Deepika cut through the Dutch defence down the left flank, dribbled along the baseline, dinked the ball over a defender’s stick, and finished it past the goalkeeper to open the scoring for India. The Poligras Magic Skill Award celebrates the most creative and skillful moments in the FIH Hockey Pro League and is voted by fans worldwide. Deepika's goal was one of three women's nominations alongside Spain’s Patricia Alvarez and Australia’s women’s team. The winner was decided entirely through a global fan vote, and Deepika emerged as the favourite, making a landmark achievement for Indian hockey. The men's award was won by Belgium’s Victor Wegnez for his midfield brilliance which led to a team goal against Spain. After winning the award, Deepika in a conversation with WION said, “This is such a big achievement in itself that I won the award. I didn't think that I would get it. So, being the first Indian to win this prestigious award, I am motivated and it has boosted my confidence. If a player gets such an award at the beginning of his career, it only pushes them to perform even better. I will continue to play like this and bring more laurels for my country.” "Scoring that goal against a challenging opponent like The Netherlands was truly a special moment for me and now receiving this recognition means a lot. I thank my teammates, coaches, family and friends who continue to support and inspire me everyday. This award isn't just mine, it's belong to Indian hockey. Let's keep pushing forward together," she added.

Deepika earned global recognition for her breathtaking run and finish in the 35th minute during India’s match against the Netherlands which they won in a shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, here is a look at five most expensive transfers in football history. The list also features the likes of Philippe Coutinho, João Félix and Enzo Fernández. 

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, here is a look at five most expensive transfers in football history. The list also features the likes of Philippe Coutinho, João Félix and Enzo Fernández.&nbsp;

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, 5 most expensive transfers in football history

From Mitchell Starc to Scott Boland, meet the four bowlers who have scalped the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket in terms of deliveries bowled. These bowlers unleashed raw pace, leaving the opposition batters clueless.

From Mitchell Starc to Scott Boland, meet the four bowlers who have scalped the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket in terms of deliveries bowled. These bowlers have unleashed raw pace, leaving the opposition batters clueless.

Meet the 4 bowlers with quickest five-wicket hauls in Test cricket

When one talks about Indian sports, few stories are as quietly remarkable as that of Suraj Narredu, the man who turned a childhood hobby into a 2,400-win career in horse racing — a sport that is often overlooked in mainstream conversations, yet rich in legacy and grit. "I started riding when I was in Class 7," he said with a chuckle in an exclusive conversation with WION. "At first, it was just a hobby. I did show jumping, amateur gymkhana races… but then I watched Frankie Dettori win seven races in a single day. That video changed everything. I knew this was what I wanted to do."&nbsp;Coming from a family steeped in horse racing — his father and uncle were top jockeys with over 1,000 wins each and later turned trainers — the saddle was both inheritance and expectation. But that didn’t make the journey easy. “For the first three and a half months as a jockey, I couldn’t even finish in the top three. My best was a fourth place in Mysore,” he recalled. “I thought maybe this isn’t for me. I was 17, unsure, and carrying the weight of a legacy.”&nbsp;But destiny shifted in a matter of weeks. Suraj rode his first two winners soon after. The dam broke. There was no looking back.<h2>From self-doubt to stardom</h2>Suraj went on to become the youngest Indian jockey to ride 1,000 winners, a feat most only dream of. He’s now crossed 2,400 wins. “I never thought I’d get here,” he said. “But this sport teaches you resilience.” What’s changed with success? “Earlier I chased every single race. Now I pick and choose. I want to ride abroad more, learn from global competition. This sport is ever-evolving — you can never master it completely. That’s what keeps me hooked.”<h2>A dying sport, but not a dead one</h2>Suraj doesn’t shy away from hard truths. “Horse racing is a dwindling, dying sport in India,” he admitted. “The GST jump from 7% to 28% and the COVID-19 impact hit us hard.” He points towards the lack of government support and awareness. “We’re talking with the government. This sport isn’t just tradition — it supports over a lakh jobs, from breeders and grooms to track officials and vets. It’s an ecosystem.” What’s needed? “Better promotion. More visibility. Even make the racecourses tourist attractions. Imagine if people knew the kind of history these places hold.”<h2>The bond beyond the finish line</h2>It’s easy to forget that horse racing is a partnership — between man and animal. Suraj hasn’t. He speaks emotionally about two horses in particular: Be Safe and Star Superior. “Be Safe is special. But Star Superior… I rode every race of his career. Win or lose, we were a team. I don’t think anyone else could’ve gotten that edge from him like I did. That’s the bond.” Despite riding over 10,000 races, only these two horses make his “favourites” list. “That says something,” he smiles.&nbsp;The glitz of derby day hides a demanding lifestyle. “You have to be in peak shape every day,” Suraj said. His routine includes strength training, pilates, cardio, and daily horse riding. “Plus a strict diet — we have to meet racing weight but also be fit to compete.” But it’s not just physical. “Mental strength is everything. You’re under pressure in every race. You need calmness, clarity, focus — especially when representing India abroad.”<h2>‘We just need a platform, like IPL did for cricket’</h2>Post 2023 Asian Games, horse racing has seen a slight uptick in attention. “People are starting to see it as a serious career now. I just hope I can inspire the next generation,” Suraj said. He doesn’t want to be remembered only for his wins. “I want to show young Indians that racing is not just tradition — it’s global opportunity. If I can make a path for others, that’s bigger than any trophy.” Mentorship, visibility, and access — those, he believes, will define racing’s next chapter. “If even a handful of kids look at what I’ve done and feel like this sport is for them — then I’ve done something right," he signed off.

Horse racing needs security We cant dream if were unsure about tomorrow says Indian jockey Suraj Narredu

When one talks about Indian sports, few stories are as quietly remarkable as that of Suraj Narredu, the man who turned a childhood hobby into a 2,400-win career in horse racing — a sport that is often overlooked in mainstream conversations, yet rich in legacy and grit. "I started riding when I was in Class 7," he said with a chuckle in an exclusive conversation with WION. "At first, it was just a hobby. I did show jumping, amateur gymkhana races… but then I watched Frankie Dettori win seven races in a single day. That video changed everything. I knew this was what I wanted to do." Coming from a family steeped in horse racing — his father and uncle were top jockeys with over 1,000 wins each and later turned trainers — the saddle was both inheritance and expectation. But that didn’t make the journey easy. “For the first three and a half months as a jockey, I couldn’t even finish in the top three. My best was a fourth place in Mysore,” he recalled. “I thought maybe this isn’t for me. I was 17, unsure, and carrying the weight of a legacy.” But destiny shifted in a matter of weeks. Suraj rode his first two winners soon after. The dam broke. There was no looking back. From self-doubt to stardom Suraj went on to become the youngest Indian jockey to ride 1,000 winners, a feat most only dream of. He’s now crossed 2,400 wins. “I never thought I’d get here,” he said. “But this sport teaches you resilience.” What’s changed with success? “Earlier I chased every single race. Now I pick and choose. I want to ride abroad more, learn from global competition. This sport is ever-evolving — you can never master it completely. That’s what keeps me hooked.” A dying sport, but not a dead one Suraj doesn’t shy away from hard truths. “Horse racing is a dwindling, dying sport in India,” he admitted. “The GST jump from 7% to 28% and the COVID-19 impact hit us hard.” He points towards the lack of government support and awareness. “We’re talking with the government. This sport isn’t just tradition — it supports over a lakh jobs, from breeders and grooms to track officials and vets. It’s an ecosystem.” What’s needed? “Better promotion. More visibility. Even make the racecourses tourist attractions. Imagine if people knew the kind of history these places hold.” The bond beyond the finish line It’s easy to forget that horse racing is a partnership — between man and animal. Suraj hasn’t. He speaks emotionally about two horses in particular: Be Safe and Star Superior. “Be Safe is special. But Star Superior… I rode every race of his career. Win or lose, we were a team. I don’t think anyone else could’ve gotten that edge from him like I did. That’s the bond.” Despite riding over 10,000 races, only these two horses make his “favourites” list. “That says something,” he smiles. The glitz of derby day hides a demanding lifestyle. “You have to be in peak shape every day,” Suraj said. His routine includes strength training, pilates, cardio, and daily horse riding. “Plus a strict diet — we have to meet racing weight but also be fit to compete.” But it’s not just physical. “Mental strength is everything. You’re under pressure in every race. You need calmness, clarity, focus — especially when representing India abroad.” ‘We just need a platform, like IPL did for cricket’ Post 2023 Asian Games, horse racing has seen a slight uptick in attention. “People are starting to see it as a serious career now. I just hope I can inspire the next generation,” Suraj said. He doesn’t want to be remembered only for his wins. “I want to show young Indians that racing is not just tradition — it’s global opportunity. If I can make a path for others, that’s bigger than any trophy.” Mentorship, visibility, and access — those, he believes, will define racing’s next chapter. “If even a handful of kids look at what I’ve done and feel like this sport is for them — then I’ve done something right," he signed off.

Suraj hails from a family that is steeped in horse racing — his father and uncle were renowned jockeys with over 1,000 wins each

Exclusive: Horse racing needs security. We can’t dream if we’re unsure about tomorrow', says Indian jockey Suraj Narredu

The Punjab Police has moved swiftly in the last 30 hours as they arrested key accused Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Amritpal Singh Dhillon in the hit-and-run case of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh late on Tuesday (July 15). The 114-year-old marathon racer was killed in a car accident on Monday. The accused is a resident of Kartarpur in Jalandhar and allegedly killed Fauja with his Fortuner SUV and is now under interrogation at the Bhogpur police station.<h2>NRI arrested in Fauja Singh&nbsp;</h2>"The accused has been identified as Amritpal Singh Dhillon ,and he is 26 years old. He works in Canada and returned to India on June 23 for the construction of his house. His sister and mother are settled in Canada. The incident took place on July 14, and after hitting Fauja Singh, he fled from the spot and parked his car in a garage. We arrested him from his house yesterday. After watching the news, he came to know that the person he hit was Fauja Singh..." SSP Rural Harvinder Singh Virk said.&nbsp;The accident happened on Monday evening as the Punjab Police had been on a manhunt for the accused, who had used a Fortuner SUV. After hours of searching, the accused was arrested late on Tuesday and confessed to the crime. However, during the initial investigation, Dhillon claimed that he was unaware of who the victim was and instead chose to run away from the accident site.&nbsp;&nbsp;Moving swiftly, the Punjab Police arrested Dhillon and are expected to present him in court on Wednesday. The accused claimed that the unfortunate incident happened when he was returning from Mukerian after selling his phone, when his vehicle struck an elderly person near Bias Pind. It was later revealed that the victim of the accident was legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a><h2>Who was Fauja Singh?</h2>Born on 1 April 1911, Fauja became a global icon when he started running marathons at the age of 89, after having migrated to the UK in 1993 after the death of his wife, Gian Kaur. According to his autobiography, 'Turbaned Tornado', Fauja started running to cope with depression after the deaths of some of his family members, including his wife.&nbsp;Fauja started with long walks in Ilford public parks before switching to running longer distances. Fauja's late-life passion for running was all the more exceptional because, as he would go on to tell, as a child, he had been very ill and had struggled to walk until he was five years old. Following a meeting with marathon trainer Harmandar Singh, Fauja was trained for the marathon distance with the aim of running for charity.

The Punjab Police has moved swiftly in the last 30 hours as they arrested key accused Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Amritpal Singh Dhillon in the hit-and-run case of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh late on Tuesday (July 15).

The Punjab Police has moved swiftly in the last 30 hours as they arrested key accused Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Amritpal Singh Dhillon in the hit-and-run case of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh late on Tuesday (July 15). The 114-year-old marathon racer was killed in a car accident on Monday. The accused is a resident of Kartarpur in Jalandhar and allegedly killed Fauja with his Fortuner SUV and is now under interrogation at the Bhogpur police station. NRI arrested in Fauja Singh "The accused has been identified as Amritpal Singh Dhillon ,and he is 26 years old. He works in Canada and returned to India on June 23 for the construction of his house. His sister and mother are settled in Canada. The incident took place on July 14, and after hitting Fauja Singh, he fled from the spot and parked his car in a garage. We arrested him from his house yesterday. After watching the news, he came to know that the person he hit was Fauja Singh..." SSP Rural Harvinder Singh Virk said. The accident happened on Monday evening as the Punjab Police had been on a manhunt for the accused, who had used a Fortuner SUV. After hours of searching, the accused was arrested late on Tuesday and confessed to the crime. However, during the initial investigation, Dhillon claimed that he was unaware of who the victim was and instead chose to run away from the accident site. Moving swiftly, the Punjab Police arrested Dhillon and are expected to present him in court on Wednesday. The accused claimed that the unfortunate incident happened when he was returning from Mukerian after selling his phone, when his vehicle struck an elderly person near Bias Pind. It was later revealed that the victim of the accident was legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Who was Fauja Singh? Born on 1 April 1911, Fauja became a global icon when he started running marathons at the age of 89, after having migrated to the UK in 1993 after the death of his wife, Gian Kaur. According to his autobiography, 'Turbaned Tornado', Fauja started running to cope with depression after the deaths of some of his family members, including his wife. Fauja started with long walks in Ilford public parks before switching to running longer distances. Fauja's late-life passion for running was all the more exceptional because, as he would go on to tell, as a child, he had been very ill and had struggled to walk until he was five years old. Following a meeting with marathon trainer Harmandar Singh, Fauja was trained for the marathon distance with the aim of running for charity.

The Punjab Police has moved swiftly in the last 30 hours as they arrested key accused Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Amritpal Singh Dhillon in the hit-and-run case of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh late on Tuesday (July 15).

Fauja Singh hit-and-run case: Punjab Police arrests NRI suspect, claims he was 'unaware' of who the victim was

From Christine Sinclair to Maysa Jbarah, meet the five women with most goals in International football. These five legengs have always stood up and delivered in crunch moments for their nation.

From Christine Sinclair to Maysa Jbarah, meet the five women with most goals in international football. These five legends have always stood up and delivered in crunch moments for their country.

These 5 women scored the most goals in international football: Check who tops the list

Napoli’s latest signing and star acquisition Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break the club’s tradition and inherit squad number 10 as the pre-season for new football season begins. De Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?<h2>Will De Bruyne wear No. 10?</h2>With the pre-season in full swing, De Bruyne was spotted wearing the iconic number 10 in the training gear, sparking debate over the use of the retired kit. While the actual season is still a month away from the start, speculations have been fuelled over the use of the kit. However, going by the protocol the numbers used in the pre-season are not necessarily used in the actual season.&nbsp;&nbsp;The kit numbers are finalised once the summer transfer window is closed as the final squad is out. Serie A and UEFA allow teams to use any numbers between 1 and 99, so De Bruyne could yet end up using a different kit number when it comes to the final season.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616"> Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;Napoli will still have their work cut out when it comes to the final kit as they will have to accommodate De Bruyne with a squad number other than 10 if they decide to keep the legendary kit retired. Currently, No.17 is donned by Mathías Olivera, a number De Bruyne used in his Manchester City days.&nbsp;Other numbers De Bruyne has used include No.7 (for Belgium) and No.14 (Chelsea, Wolfsburg), but they too remain unavailable if the club decides to go with the same pattern from last season. Goalkeeper Nikita Contini is wearing the No.14 while David Neres inherits the No.7 kit.

Kevin de Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?

Napoli’s latest signing and star acquisition Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break the club’s tradition and inherit squad number 10 as the pre-season for new football season begins. De Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000? Will De Bruyne wear No. 10? With the pre-season in full swing, De Bruyne was spotted wearing the iconic number 10 in the training gear, sparking debate over the use of the retired kit. While the actual season is still a month away from the start, speculations have been fuelled over the use of the kit. However, going by the protocol the numbers used in the pre-season are not necessarily used in the actual season. The kit numbers are finalised once the summer transfer window is closed as the final squad is out. Serie A and UEFA allow teams to use any numbers between 1 and 99, so De Bruyne could yet end up using a different kit number when it comes to the final season. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Napoli will still have their work cut out when it comes to the final kit as they will have to accommodate De Bruyne with a squad number other than 10 if they decide to keep the legendary kit retired. Currently, No.17 is donned by Mathías Olivera, a number De Bruyne used in his Manchester City days. Other numbers De Bruyne has used include No.7 (for Belgium) and No.14 (Chelsea, Wolfsburg), but they too remain unavailable if the club decides to go with the same pattern from last season. Goalkeeper Nikita Contini is wearing the No.14 while David Neres inherits the No.7 kit.

Kevin de Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?

Kevin de Bruyne to wear Diego Maradona's retired No.10 jersey at Napoli? Here's what we know

England legend Geoffrey Boycott has taken a dig at opener Zak Crawley after he continues to struggle in the ongoing five-match Test series against India. Crawley, who has played in 57 Test matches, has struggled big time in the series scoring 128 runs in six innings so far. According to Boycott, Crawley has not learned from his mistakes and questioned the batter’s technique.<h2>Boycott takes jibe at Crawley</h2>"How many more chances is Crawley going to get? He has learned nothing in his 57 Tests. A waft in the first innings caught behind and a front-foot drive in the second innings to a wide sucker ball caught at gully. It was just a replay of too many of his dismissals. Time to go,” Boycott wrote in his The Telegraph.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the six innings played so far, he has scored 4, 65, 19, 0, 18 and 22, highlighting his poor form in the series. His sole fifty came in the second innings of the Headingley Test where England won in the final session of the Test. The hosts chased a record 371 runs to win the Test match with Crawley playing an important role. However, apart from that contribution he has struggled for England, barely scoring runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a><h2>England lead series 2-1</h2>With no lead in hand for the second innings of Lord's Test, this ultimately came back to haunt Team India. Having closed Day 4 at 58/4, India needed 135 more runs to win on the final day of the Lord’s Test. However, the visitors were left to rue missed chances and lost the Test match in the final session of Day 5 after being bowled out for 170.&nbsp;The defeat also sees India trail the five-match series 1-2 with matches at Old Trafford and the Oval still to be played.

Zak Crawley, who has played in 57 Test matches, has struggled big time in the series scoring 128 runs in six innings so far. 

England legend Geoffrey Boycott has taken a dig at opener Zak Crawley after he continues to struggle in the ongoing five-match Test series against India. Crawley, who has played in 57 Test matches, has struggled big time in the series scoring 128 runs in six innings so far. According to Boycott, Crawley has not learned from his mistakes and questioned the batter’s technique. Boycott takes jibe at Crawley "How many more chances is Crawley going to get? He has learned nothing in his 57 Tests. A waft in the first innings caught behind and a front-foot drive in the second innings to a wide sucker ball caught at gully. It was just a replay of too many of his dismissals. Time to go,” Boycott wrote in his The Telegraph. In the six innings played so far, he has scored 4, 65, 19, 0, 18 and 22, highlighting his poor form in the series. His sole fifty came in the second innings of the Headingley Test where England won in the final session of the Test. The hosts chased a record 371 runs to win the Test match with Crawley playing an important role. However, apart from that contribution he has struggled for England, barely scoring runs. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss England lead series 2-1 With no lead in hand for the second innings of Lord's Test, this ultimately came back to haunt Team India. Having closed Day 4 at 58/4, India needed 135 more runs to win on the final day of the Lord’s Test. However, the visitors were left to rue missed chances and lost the Test match in the final session of Day 5 after being bowled out for 170. The defeat also sees India trail the five-match series 1-2 with matches at Old Trafford and the Oval still to be played.

Zak Crawley, who has played in 57 Test matches, has struggled big time in the series scoring 128 runs in six innings so far.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: England legend takes jibe at Zak Crawley, says 'he has learned nothing in his 57 Tests'

India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the third Test match against England as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the series on Monday (July 14). After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. However, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has defended the board, stating it had no role to play in the star duo’s retirement in May.&nbsp;<h2>Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI</h2>"I want to make it very clear once and for all. We all feel Rohit and Virat's absence, but they took the decision on their own. BCCI has a policy of never telling any player when to retire and from which format. This is on the player. This was their own decision. They took retirement on their own. We will always miss them. We consider them great batters. The good thing is they are available in ODIs," Shukla said while in conversation with ANI in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the Test format in May, meaning a new-looked Indian side under Shubman Gill was set to travel to England for the five-match series. However, the board was accused of playing a key role in influencing the retirements of the duo.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;However, Rajeev Shukla’s latest announcement has brought a full stop to the conversation. Since the retirements were announced India under Shubman Gill has done a decent job during England tour. While they lost at Headingley and now at Lord’s, India could have won both matches had luck favoured them.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, batters like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan were given the opportunity to replace the retired duo. However, neither Nair nor Sudharsan have cemented their place in the Playing XI with Abhimanyu Easwaran now knocking on the doors.

After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. 

India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the third Test match against England as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the series on Monday (July 14). After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. However, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has defended the board, stating it had no role to play in the star duo’s retirement in May. Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI "I want to make it very clear once and for all. We all feel Rohit and Virat's absence, but they took the decision on their own. BCCI has a policy of never telling any player when to retire and from which format. This is on the player. This was their own decision. They took retirement on their own. We will always miss them. We consider them great batters. The good thing is they are available in ODIs," Shukla said while in conversation with ANI in London. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the Test format in May, meaning a new-looked Indian side under Shubman Gill was set to travel to England for the five-match series. However, the board was accused of playing a key role in influencing the retirements of the duo. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss However, Rajeev Shukla’s latest announcement has brought a full stop to the conversation. Since the retirements were announced India under Shubman Gill has done a decent job during England tour. While they lost at Headingley and now at Lord’s, India could have won both matches had luck favoured them. On the other hand, batters like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan were given the opportunity to replace the retired duo. However, neither Nair nor Sudharsan have cemented their place in the Playing XI with Abhimanyu Easwaran now knocking on the doors.

After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI amid Rohit, Virat retirement saga, says 'they took decision on their own'

Veteran former England speedster James Anderson is all set to feature in the upcoming edition of The Hundred after Manchester Originals roped him in. In an announcement made on Tuesday (July 15), Manchester Originals acquired Anderson’s services as part of the two-member draft pick, having gone undrafted during the main drafts. Northern Superchargers, on the other hand, picked Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew, to play for the franchise ahead of the upcoming season, which begins on August 5.&nbsp;<h2>Anderson returns to franchise cricket</h2>"I'm really looking forward to The Hundred and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad," Anderson said of his signing. "I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in the Hundred.&nbsp;"It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there."&nbsp;Retired from all formats at the international level in July 2024, the 42-year-old announced his return to domestic cricket earlier this year when he represented Lancashire Lightning in the T20 Blast. It was his first taste of T20 cricket after 11 years, having largely focused on Test matches. He enjoyed a successful return with the side bagging 14 wickets in eight matches for Lancashire.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;By the time he bowls his first ball at The Hundred, Anderson will turn 43, but showing signs of no aging. Interestingly, Anderson had also gone unsold in the IPL 2025 auctions held in November, as no other franchise showed interest in him.&nbsp;<h2>Men's Hundred Wildcard picks</h2>Manchester Originals: James Anderson, Marchant de LangeNorthern Superchargers: James Fuller, Rocky FlintoffSouthern Brave: Toby Albert, Hilton CartwrightTrent Rockets: Callum Parkinson, Ben SandersonLondon Spirit: Sean Dickson, Ryan HigginsWelsh Fire: Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben KellawayBirmingham Phoenix: Liam Patterson-White, Louis KimberOval Invincibles: George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar&nbsp;

 In an announcement made on Tuesday (July 15), Manchester Originals acquired James Anderson’s services as part of the two-member draft pick, having gone undrafted during the main drafts.

Veteran former England speedster James Anderson is all set to feature in the upcoming edition of The Hundred after Manchester Originals roped him in. In an announcement made on Tuesday (July 15), Manchester Originals acquired Anderson’s services as part of the two-member draft pick, having gone undrafted during the main drafts. Northern Superchargers, on the other hand, picked Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew, to play for the franchise ahead of the upcoming season, which begins on August 5. Anderson returns to franchise cricket "I'm really looking forward to The Hundred and I'm really happy to be part of the Manchester Originals squad," Anderson said of his signing. "I've loved my time with Lancashire this season, so I'm excited to have the opportunity to add value in the Hundred. "It's a competition I've really enjoyed watching. When you're at the games you can really see that it does attract a slightly different crowd, a lot of younger people and families, and you can't underestimate how important that is for our game. I can't wait to get out there." Retired from all formats at the international level in July 2024, the 42-year-old announced his return to domestic cricket earlier this year when he represented Lancashire Lightning in the T20 Blast. It was his first taste of T20 cricket after 11 years, having largely focused on Test matches. He enjoyed a successful return with the side bagging 14 wickets in eight matches for Lancashire. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss By the time he bowls his first ball at The Hundred, Anderson will turn 43, but showing signs of no aging. Interestingly, Anderson had also gone unsold in the IPL 2025 auctions held in November, as no other franchise showed interest in him. Men's Hundred Wildcard picks Manchester Originals: James Anderson, Marchant de Lange Northern Superchargers: James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff Southern Brave: Toby Albert, Hilton Cartwright Trent Rockets: Callum Parkinson, Ben Sanderson London Spirit: Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins Welsh Fire: Ajeet Singh Dale, Ben Kellaway Birmingham Phoenix: Liam Patterson-White, Louis Kimber Oval Invincibles: George Scrimshaw, Zafar Gohar

&nbsp;In an announcement made on Tuesday (July 15), Manchester Originals acquired James Anderson’s services as part of the two-member draft pick, having gone undrafted during the main drafts.

The Hundred: James Anderson roped in by Manchester Originals in 'lucky' wildcard pick

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.&nbsp;"Our club and the Brazilian side have reached an agreement, pending confirmation once the player passes the required medical examination and signs the contract," the La Liga outfit posted on social media.&nbsp;The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;Almada has 10 caps for his country, and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. He also represented Argentina in the 2024 Paris Olympics.&nbsp;The right-footed attacking midfielder came through the ranks at local side Velez Sarsfield, where he made his professional debut in 2018 at the age of 17.&nbsp;He joined MLS side Atlanta in 2022, being voted best rookie in the league after his first season.&nbsp;Almada's form earned him a move to Botafogo last summer.He made 26 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, winning the Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores, before heading off on loan to Lyon in January.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thiago Almada spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada. "Our club and the Brazilian side have reached an agreement, pending confirmation once the player passes the required medical examination and signs the contract," the La Liga outfit posted on social media. The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Almada has 10 caps for his country, and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. He also represented Argentina in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The right-footed attacking midfielder came through the ranks at local side Velez Sarsfield, where he made his professional debut in 2018 at the age of 17. He joined MLS side Atlanta in 2022, being voted best rookie in the league after his first season. Almada's form earned him a move to Botafogo last summer. He made 26 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, winning the Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores, before heading off on loan to Lyon in January. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thiago Almada spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

Atletico Madrid agree deal for Argentina international Thiago Almada

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.McIlroy will be heralded by an expected crowd of 200,000 across the four days after ending his 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.&nbsp;But a long list of contenders, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and reigning champion Xander Schauffele, stand between the hometown hero and a second Claret Jug.&nbsp;"When I was looking at the calendar for 2025, this was the tournament that was probably circled even more so than the Masters for different reasons," he told reporters after a practice round on Monday.&nbsp;"It's lovely to be coming in here already with a major and everything else that's happened this year. I'm excited with where my game is."&nbsp;McIlroy will be desperate to at least put on a better show than in 2019 when he opened his tournament with a ruinous quadruple bogey on his way to a first-round 79, missing the cut despite a second-round charge.&nbsp;"The golf on Thursday feels like a bit of a blur. I try to forget that part of it," said the 36-year-old, who famously shot a 61 at Portrush 20 years ago.&nbsp;"But I remember the run on Friday. I remember I was making a charge and making a run to try to make the cut, and I hit a 6-iron into the 14th, second shot, and I remember the roar from the crowd...&nbsp;"It was really special."&nbsp;McIlroy will play the first two rounds alongside world number four Justin Thomas and England's Tommy Fleetwood, teeing off at 3:10 pm local time (1410 GMT) on Thursday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a><h2>Schauffele searching for best</h2>Schauffele was undoubtedly one of the two most in-form players in the world alongside Scheffler when he romped to his second major title of 2024 at Troon 12 months ago.The American has not posted a top-five finish this year, though, and has admitted he is struggling for rhythm.&nbsp;A tied-eighth effort at the Scottish Open in North Berwick last weekend provided a glimmer of hope that being back on links courses could help him rediscover his form."I think I had a better understanding of what I was doing, which was helpful when I was hitting bad shots," he said of his efforts in Scotland.&nbsp;The last 11 Opens have produced first-time champions, with the last previous winner to lift the trophy Ernie Els in 2012.&nbsp;Scheffler is one of the players hoping that trend continues.&nbsp;The 29-year-old is the title favourite after bouncing back from an uncharacteristically slow start to the season.&nbsp;The three-time major champion has finished in the top 10 on each of his past 10 starts, winning three times including the PGA Championship.&nbsp;"I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite," said Scheffler. "We all start even par and the tournament starts on Thursday. That's pretty much all that matters."&nbsp;Lowry sparked jubilant scenes with his sensational six-shot triumph six years ago when the island of Ireland hosted the competition for the first time in 68 years.&nbsp;The Irishman is still waiting for a second major title despite a series of near misses since."I am a better golfer than I was in 2019," he said.&nbsp;"But it doesn't mean I'm going to go out and win by seven this year instead of six."It's just golf; that's the way it is. I think, as a golfer, you always have to look at it as the glass is always half full. You can't look at it any other way."&nbsp;The 7,381-yard, par 71 lay-out will provide a tough test, with rainy and breezy conditions forecast for all four days.&nbsp;Two-time champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland will hit the opening tee shot at 6:35 am local time, playing with Northern Irish youngster Tom McKibbin and Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rory McIlroy will be heralded by an expected crowd of 200,000 across the four days after ending his 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph. McIlroy will be heralded by an expected crowd of 200,000 across the four days after ending his 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April. But a long list of contenders, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and reigning champion Xander Schauffele, stand between the hometown hero and a second Claret Jug. "When I was looking at the calendar for 2025, this was the tournament that was probably circled even more so than the Masters for different reasons," he told reporters after a practice round on Monday. "It's lovely to be coming in here already with a major and everything else that's happened this year. I'm excited with where my game is." McIlroy will be desperate to at least put on a better show than in 2019 when he opened his tournament with a ruinous quadruple bogey on his way to a first-round 79, missing the cut despite a second-round charge. "The golf on Thursday feels like a bit of a blur. I try to forget that part of it," said the 36-year-old, who famously shot a 61 at Portrush 20 years ago. "But I remember the run on Friday. I remember I was making a charge and making a run to try to make the cut, and I hit a 6-iron into the 14th, second shot, and I remember the roar from the crowd... "It was really special." McIlroy will play the first two rounds alongside world number four Justin Thomas and England's Tommy Fleetwood, teeing off at 3:10 pm local time (1410 GMT) on Thursday. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Schauffele searching for best Schauffele was undoubtedly one of the two most in-form players in the world alongside Scheffler when he romped to his second major title of 2024 at Troon 12 months ago. The American has not posted a top-five finish this year, though, and has admitted he is struggling for rhythm. A tied-eighth effort at the Scottish Open in North Berwick last weekend provided a glimmer of hope that being back on links courses could help him rediscover his form. "I think I had a better understanding of what I was doing, which was helpful when I was hitting bad shots," he said of his efforts in Scotland. The last 11 Opens have produced first-time champions, with the last previous winner to lift the trophy Ernie Els in 2012. Scheffler is one of the players hoping that trend continues. The 29-year-old is the title favourite after bouncing back from an uncharacteristically slow start to the season. The three-time major champion has finished in the top 10 on each of his past 10 starts, winning three times including the PGA Championship. "I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite," said Scheffler. "We all start even par and the tournament starts on Thursday. That's pretty much all that matters." Lowry sparked jubilant scenes with his sensational six-shot triumph six years ago when the island of Ireland hosted the competition for the first time in 68 years. The Irishman is still waiting for a second major title despite a series of near misses since. "I am a better golfer than I was in 2019," he said. "But it doesn't mean I'm going to go out and win by seven this year instead of six. "It's just golf; that's the way it is. I think, as a golfer, you always have to look at it as the glass is always half full. You can't look at it any other way." The 7,381-yard, par 71 lay-out will provide a tough test, with rainy and breezy conditions forecast for all four days. Two-time champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland will hit the opening tee shot at 6:35 am local time, playing with Northern Irish youngster Tom McKibbin and Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rory McIlroy will be heralded by an expected crowd of 200,000 across the four days after ending his 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.

British Open Preview: Rory McIlroy returns to Portrush as Xander Schauffele defends crown

Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush. The world number one has never seriously threatened to win a Claret Jug, but is again enjoying a run of supreme form and arrives in Northern Ireland as the PGA champion. The American has emphatically rebounded from a slow start to the year after suffering a freak hand injury cutting himself on a wine glass, reeling off 10 successive top-10 finishes including three victories.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-was-ex-nfl-qb-teddy-bridgewater-suspended-as-miami-northwestern-coach-1752575366099">Ex-NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater announces suspension from high school coach job</a>"I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite," he said."We all start even par and the tournament starts on Thursday. That's pretty much all that matters."Scheffler produced his best British Open finish last year with a tie for seventh, but ended his tournament at Troon in ignominious style with an embarrassing topped tee shot on the 18th en route to a closing double-bogey.He has never missed the cut at the links major before, though, and believes he has what it takes to lift the Claret Jug."In terms of links golf, I love the style of golf. I think it's really fun and you have to be creative," Scheffler added."You have to hit a lot of really good shots. There's a challenge to it, but I think it's a lot of fun."We'll see how the weather turns out this week. Weather has a pretty dramatic effect on how the golf course is going to play."Scheffler won nine titles last season, including the Masters and the Olympic gold medal.His third major title at the PGA Championship in May is one of his three victories so far this year, but he says he doesn't set himself specific targets."I don't look at wins and losses or stuff like that."I don't sit down at the beginning of the year and say I want to win X number of times; I want to win this many majors; I want to win this many tournament events. That's not something I do."That's not something that works for me."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

His third major title at the PGA Championship in May is one of his three victories so far this year, but he says he doesn't set himself specific targets.

Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush. The world number one has never seriously threatened to win a Claret Jug, but is again enjoying a run of supreme form and arrives in Northern Ireland as the PGA champion. The American has emphatically rebounded from a slow start to the year after suffering a freak hand injury cutting himself on a wine glass, reeling off 10 successive top-10 finishes including three victories. Also Read - Ex-NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater announces suspension from high school coach job "I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite," he said. "We all start even par and the tournament starts on Thursday. That's pretty much all that matters." Scheffler produced his best British Open finish last year with a tie for seventh, but ended his tournament at Troon in ignominious style with an embarrassing topped tee shot on the 18th en route to a closing double-bogey. He has never missed the cut at the links major before, though, and believes he has what it takes to lift the Claret Jug. "In terms of links golf, I love the style of golf. I think it's really fun and you have to be creative," Scheffler added. "You have to hit a lot of really good shots. There's a challenge to it, but I think it's a lot of fun. "We'll see how the weather turns out this week. Weather has a pretty dramatic effect on how the golf course is going to play." Scheffler won nine titles last season, including the Masters and the Olympic gold medal. His third major title at the PGA Championship in May is one of his three victories so far this year, but he says he doesn't set himself specific targets. "I don't look at wins and losses or stuff like that. "I don't sit down at the beginning of the year and say I want to win X number of times; I want to win this many majors; I want to win this many tournament events. That's not something I do. "That's not something that works for me." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

His third major title at the PGA Championship in May is one of his three victories so far this year, but he says he doesn't set himself specific targets.

Scottie Scheffler 'could not care any less' about being British Open favourite

Former India coach Anil Kumble, under whom the team rose of number 1 in Test rankings in 2016-17 season, has questioned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's intent on final day (Jul 14) of Lord's Test vs England. India lost the match by 22 runs with Jadeja stranded on the other end on 61. The all-rounder, Kumble says, could have shown a bit more intent and taken a chance. Jadeja played 181 balls in his marathon innings, hitting only four fours and a six. India now are 1-2 in the five-Test series two more matches to go.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/siraj-first-since-paks-rahat-ali-to-achieve-this-feat-in-england-in-a-test-1752589128944">Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test</a>"The two bowlers he could have potentially taken on were Chris Woakes, who is slightly slower in the air, and then Bashir and Joe Root. I know they're off-spinners taking the ball away, but it wasn't turning square. So there wasn't a lot to worry about in terms of spin or the outside edge. Jadeja has played on tougher pitches and against better bowling. I thought he could have taken a chance," Kumble said after the game. "You want to take those risks. Yes, there were a few runs he rightly declined because Bumrah and Siraj were at the other end, but he could have chanced it a bit more," he further added.Nonetheless, it was a game for the ages which kept everyone hooked until the ball defended by Mohammed Siraj off Shoaib Bashir rolled on to the stumps. Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah - the highest for Indian in fourth innings of Test in England. Bumrah, shortly before tea, had a lapse in concentration though and played a pull shot despite missing it thrice earlier. The fourth attempt at the shot, which came against England skipper Ben Stokes, was caught by Woakes, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah but the latter played a poor pull shot shortly before tea, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Former India coach Anil Kumble, under whom the team rose of number 1 in Test rankings in 2016-17 season, has questioned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's intent on final day (Jul 14) of Lord's Test vs England. India lost the match by 22 runs with Jadeja stranded on the other end on 61. The all-rounder, Kumble says, could have shown a bit more intent and taken a chance. Jadeja played 181 balls in his marathon innings, hitting only four fours and a six. India now are 1-2 in the five-Test series two more matches to go. Also Read - Siraj first since Pak's Rahat Ali to achieve THIS feat in England in a Test "The two bowlers he could have potentially taken on were Chris Woakes, who is slightly slower in the air, and then Bashir and Joe Root. I know they're off-spinners taking the ball away, but it wasn't turning square. So there wasn't a lot to worry about in terms of spin or the outside edge. Jadeja has played on tougher pitches and against better bowling. I thought he could have taken a chance," Kumble said after the game. "You want to take those risks. Yes, there were a few runs he rightly declined because Bumrah and Siraj were at the other end, but he could have chanced it a bit more," he further added. Nonetheless, it was a game for the ages which kept everyone hooked until the ball defended by Mohammed Siraj off Shoaib Bashir rolled on to the stumps. Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah - the highest for Indian in fourth innings of Test in England. Bumrah, shortly before tea, had a lapse in concentration though and played a pull shot despite missing it thrice earlier. The fourth attempt at the shot, which came against England skipper Ben Stokes, was caught by Woakes, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Before the last wicket, Jadeja had added 35 runs for the ninth wicket with Jasprit Bumrah but the latter played a poor pull shot shortly before tea, leaving England just one good ball away from the win.

Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday (July 15) stayed cricketer Yash Dayal's arrest in relation to an FIR against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman. A bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Anil Kumar issued the order on Dayal's petition questioning the FIR. Staying his arrest, the court directed state counsel to file a counter affidavit and also issued notices to the complainant to file her counter in the case.&nbsp;The FIR of 27-year-old Dayal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL was lodged on July 6 at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad district under Section 69 (Sexual intercourse by making false promises etc.) of the BNS. Dayal is accused of sexually exploiting a woman with the pretext of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;The lawyer for the petitioner argued that one can be charged with an offence under Section 69 of BNS only when it is proved that he promise to marry to a woman without intending to marry her. He contended that despite a bare reading of the facts stated in the FIR shows that the informant was in relationship with the petitioner for the last five years.&nbsp;She remained silent for a very long time and as when the petitioner was chosen in the Indian cricket team, the FIR with an oblique motive was filed for extorting harsh and arbitrary demands, the counsel added. He added the petitioner in the course of the relationship had supplied monetary support to the informant.&nbsp;In her FIR under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the woman accused Dayal, with whom she said she had a "five-year relationship," of duping her "emotionally, mentally, and physically in lieu of marriage. The complainant, in her FIR, alleged that she was "in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years." According to her, Dayal "repeatedly made false promises of marriage" and "formed physical relations under that pretext." She went on to add that Dayal got her meet his family, who accepted her as a "daughter-in-law, thus making her trust stronger."&nbsp;The complainant said that when she asked Dayal about his supposed deceit and affairs with other women, she was physically abused and manipulated. Feeling lonely and heartbroken, she allegedly called the women's helpline 181 but claimed that her case did not move forward at the police station level so she forwarded the case to the office of the Chief Minister.

High court stays arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal in alleged sexual exploitation case

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday (July 15) stayed cricketer Yash Dayal's arrest in relation to an FIR against him for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman. A bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Anil Kumar issued the order on Dayal's petition questioning the FIR. Staying his arrest, the court directed state counsel to file a counter affidavit and also issued notices to the complainant to file her counter in the case. The FIR of 27-year-old Dayal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL was lodged on July 6 at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad district under Section 69 (Sexual intercourse by making false promises etc.) of the BNS. Dayal is accused of sexually exploiting a woman with the pretext of marriage. The lawyer for the petitioner argued that one can be charged with an offence under Section 69 of BNS only when it is proved that he promise to marry to a woman without intending to marry her. He contended that despite a bare reading of the facts stated in the FIR shows that the informant was in relationship with the petitioner for the last five years. She remained silent for a very long time and as when the petitioner was chosen in the Indian cricket team, the FIR with an oblique motive was filed for extorting harsh and arbitrary demands, the counsel added. He added the petitioner in the course of the relationship had supplied monetary support to the informant. In her FIR under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the woman accused Dayal, with whom she said she had a "five-year relationship," of duping her "emotionally, mentally, and physically in lieu of marriage. The complainant, in her FIR, alleged that she was "in a relationship with cricketer Yash Dayal for the past five years." According to her, Dayal "repeatedly made false promises of marriage" and "formed physical relations under that pretext." She went on to add that Dayal got her meet his family, who accepted her as a "daughter-in-law, thus making her trust stronger." The complainant said that when she asked Dayal about his supposed deceit and affairs with other women, she was physically abused and manipulated. Feeling lonely and heartbroken, she allegedly called the women's helpline 181 but claimed that her case did not move forward at the police station level so she forwarded the case to the office of the Chief Minister.

A bench comprising Justices Siddhartha Varma and Anil Kumar passed the order on Dayal's petition challenging the FIR

Portland Fire has been lit again - the 15th franchise has officially revealed the name and logo ahead of the 2026 debut and it is the same as the previous WNBA franchise from the city - Fire. The logo has has all the flame-leaning colours in it - red, blue and pink. The logo also, very cleverly, hides a picture in itself of a rose - as a mark to Portland which is known as Rose City too - smart, right? The rose logo also hints at subtle link with the organization's sister franchise Portland Thorns in NWSL - owned by same group.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-hr-derby-2025-mariners-cal-raleigh-first-catcher-to-win-after-surviving-round-1-by-0-08-feet-1752578273022">Home Run Derby: Mariners' Cal Raleigh first catcher to win after surviving Round 1 by 0.08 feet</a>The last time Portland Fire played in WNBA was in 2000 but it only lasted for about three seasons before it flamed out. Now that the Fire has been lit again - let's hope it lasts more than the previous one. The franchise makes its debut at Moda Center in 2026 but the fans are already excited for the jerseys and why shouldn't they be - it promised to have a fiery rose in red, blue and pink - I mean, wow! Have a look at the official posts from WNBA, the franchise itself and some fan reactions as well.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome the Portland Fire Tip-off in 2026. <a href="https://t.co/GFpaZg8pvU">pic.twitter.com/GFpaZg8pvU</a>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WNBA/status/1945106142696181843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Flame rose? I have HIGH hopes for these jerseys and this court. <a href="https://t.co/P6TD9CG7nx">https://t.co/P6TD9CG7nx</a>&mdash; Rory. (@RawrEWreckz) <a href="https://twitter.com/RawrEWreckz/status/1945107856803438933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Okay I dont think im bugging but Im absolutely loving the Rose in the fire. The logo connects not only the Trail Blazers but also the Portland Thorns who are connected to the Portland Timbers. <a href="https://t.co/CGyl7iHObv">https://t.co/CGyl7iHObv</a>&mdash; Mi-ha The Great Fossil (@Waitin4theBeast) <a href="https://twitter.com/Waitin4theBeast/status/1945119302358601965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Portland Fire last played in WNBA back in 2000 but it only lasted for about three seasons before fading out. The new franchise makes its debut in 2026 at Moda Center.

Portland Fire has been lit again - the 15th franchise has officially revealed the name and logo ahead of the 2026 debut and it is the same as the previous WNBA franchise from the city - Fire. The logo has has all the flame-leaning colours in it - red, blue and pink. The logo also, very cleverly, hides a picture in itself of a rose - as a mark to Portland which is known as Rose City too - smart, right? The rose logo also hints at subtle link with the organization's sister franchise Portland Thorns in NWSL - owned by same group. Also Read - Home Run Derby: Mariners' Cal Raleigh first catcher to win after surviving Round 1 by 0.08 feet The last time Portland Fire played in WNBA was in 2000 but it only lasted for about three seasons before it flamed out. Now that the Fire has been lit again - let's hope it lasts more than the previous one. The franchise makes its debut at Moda Center in 2026 but the fans are already excited for the jerseys and why shouldn't they be - it promised to have a fiery rose in red, blue and pink - I mean, wow! Have a look at the official posts from WNBA, the franchise itself and some fan reactions as well.

Portland Fire last played in WNBA back in 2000 but it only lasted for about three seasons before fading out. The new franchise makes its debut in 2026 at Moda Center.

Portland Fire lit again - WNBA's newest franchise reveals name and logo ahead of 2026 debut

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Portland Fire lit again - WNBA franchise reveals name & logo ahead of 2026 debut