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Guess the Mysterious World Cup Star: A New Challenge Every Day
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✨ AI
⚽ news
Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise: The 19-year-old who stole the World Cup
Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has completed international football at just 19 years old after lifting the World Cup with his team, leaving Lionel Messi and Argentina heartbroken.
Sportzadda AI Desk·just now·1 min
✨ AI
🏏 news
Bethell's Heroics: Rohit Sharma Falls for 138 as India Need 128 to Win at Lord's
Rohit Sharma's incredible innings comes to an end as Jacob Bethell bowls him out for 138, leaving India needing 128 runs to win the third and final One Day International against England at Lord's.
Sportzadda AI Desk·just now·2 min
🥇 feature
From Milano Cortina to LA: Olympic Movement Looks to 2028
With the Milano Cortina Winter Games a global success, attention turns to a record-breaking Los Angeles 2028.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🎮 news
Esports World Cup Breaks Records with $75m Prize Pool in Paris
The 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris boasts a record prize pool of more than $75 million across 24 titles.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏃 news
Wanyonyi Breaks 1000m World Record at Monaco Diamond League
Emmanuel Wanyonyi smashed the 1000m world record in Monaco as the Diamond League served up a string of blistering performances.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
♟️ news
Carlsen Holds Number One as Firouzja and Sarin Shine in July
Magnus Carlsen stays world number one despite a rating dip, as Alireza Firouzja and Nihal Sarin star across a busy July of chess.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🥋 analysis
Combat Sports Crossover Era Heats Up Across a Loaded July
From freestyle-wrestling belts to boxing crossovers, the wider MMA and combat-sports scene is expanding fast in July 2026.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🥊 news
Gassiev and Mason Defend World Titles as Blockbuster July Looms
Murat Gassiev and Abdullah Mason retained their world belts, with Anthony Joshua and a Spence-Tszyu clash headlining 25 July.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🥊 news
Holloway Stuns McGregor in Round One at UFC 329
Max Holloway ended a 13-year wait to beat Conor McGregor, stopping him in the first round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏉 news
France and South Africa Clash in Junior World Championship Final
France meet defending champions South Africa in the World Rugby U20 final as the new Nations Championship shakes up the rankings.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
⚾ news
MLB Restarts After All-Star Break as Trade Deadline Looms
With the All-Star Game done and Cody Bellinger named MVP, MLB returns for an 18-day sprint to the 3 August trade deadline.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏐 news
Volleyball Nations League Finals Set for Macau Showdown
The Volleyball Nations League heads to Macau for its Finals, with the United States topping the men's standings and Italy chasing a hat-trick.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏸 news
Sindhu Marches On at Japan Open as Shuttlers Chase Super 750 Glory
PV Sindhu booked her place in the Japan Open quarterfinals as the world's best gathered in Tokyo for the Super 750 showpiece.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏒 news
Ovechkin Stays, Bobrovsky Joins Toronto in Busy NHL Free Agency
The NHL free-agency window opened with Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington and a flurry of big-money moves across the league.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏎️ news
Leclerc Wins Dramatic British GP as Antonelli Leads the Title Race
Charles Leclerc mastered a chaotic Silverstone as Kimi Antonelli clung to his championship lead heading into Belgium.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏀 news
LeBron Exits Lakers as Giannis, Kawhi Headline Wild NBA Free Agency
A blockbuster NBA offseason sees LeBron James leave the Lakers, Giannis land in Miami and a record extension for Victor Wembanyama.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🥒 news
Pickleball's Global Push Continues as PPA Tour Makes Its Singapore Debut
A busy July schedule and a first-ever Singapore Open underline pickleball's rapid international expansion.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🤼 news
PKL Season 13 Mega Auction Looms as Champions Dabang Delhi Eye a Repeat
With a mega auction expected in the coming weeks, Pro Kabaddi League franchises are preparing to reshape their squads for Season 13.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🎾 news
Sinner Defends Wimbledon Crown as Noskova Wins Maiden Grand Slam
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title while Linda Noskova claimed her first Grand Slam at a milestone Championships.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
⚽ news
Man City Smash Transfer Record for Elliot Anderson as Premier League Spends Big
Manchester City's reported 135m euro move for Elliot Anderson headlines a frantic Premier League summer window.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🏏 news
India and England Set for Lord's Decider After Root Levels ODI Series
Joe Root's unbeaten 99 dragged England level at 1-1, setting up a series-deciding third ODI at Lord's on Sunday.
Sportzadda Desk·just now·3 min
🎾 analysis
Alcaraz vs Sinner: the rivalry that is redefining a generation of tennis
Two 22-year-olds are trading Grand Slams like heavyweight blows. Inside the numbers behind the sport’s new golden age.
Priya Nair·50m ago·7 min
✨ AI
🏏 preview
IPL 2026 playoff race: every team’s path to the top four decoded
With three rounds to go, the permutations are dizzying. Our data model runs 10,000 simulations.
Arjun Mehta·2h ago·6 min
⚽ feature
How Mbappé became the heartbeat of a new Galáctico era at Madrid
One season in, the numbers are staggering — and the Bernabéu has a new king.
Diego Fernández·3h ago·8 min
🤼 news
Pardeep Narwal breaks all-time Super Raid record in Pro Kabaddi thriller
The Dubki King turns back the clock with a stunning solo effort.
Rohit Sharma·20m ago·3 min
⚽ transfer
Transfer buzz: Real Madrid weigh sensational move as summer window heats up
Sources indicate early contact, but City are digging in.
Diego Fernández·55m ago·4 min
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🥒 feature
Pickleball’s global explosion: inside the fastest-growing sport on earth
From driveways to sold-out arenas — the numbers behind the boom.
Sofia Alvarez·2h ago·5 min
🏏 preview
Ashes second Test preview: England's bold gamble at Lord's
Bazball meets its sternest examination yet against a rampant Australia.
Arjun Mehta·3h ago·6 min
🎾 opinion
Why the women’s draw at Wimbledon is the most open in a decade
Six genuine contenders, zero clear favourite. This is a good thing.
Priya Nair·5h ago·5 min
✨ AI
🏏 fantasy
MI vs CSK Fantasy XI: captaincy picks, differentials and pitch report
Our AI model’s top-6 plus the two differentials that could win your league.
Fantasy Desk·5h ago·4 min
🏎️ analysis
F1 mid-season report card: who’s overperforming, who’s in crisis
Grading all ten teams at the halfway mark.
Lena Fischer·19h ago·9 min
🏀 opinion
NBA Draft winners and losers: the picks that will define the next decade
Bold calls, head-scratchers, and one absolute steal.
Marcus Lee·21h ago·7 min
🎮 feature
Worlds 2026: the teams, the meta, and the storylines to watch
Everything you need before the biggest esports event of the year.
Kenji Tan·23h ago·6 min