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| Photo: IMAGO/Hindustan Times : The Aspirants: Candidates leaving
an examination centre after appearing for NEET-2026 at Lucknow Montessori School on May 3, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Scandal: Collapse of Trust, Student Suicides and India’s Medical Entrance Crisis

BY Zenaira Bakhsh

| Photo: Imago/sopa images : Torrent of New Talent: A mental switch has been flipped that tells young cricketers like Priyansh Arya that their time has come

The Swashbucklers: How India’s New IPL Power Hitters Are Redefining Modern Batsmanship

BY Rahul Banerji

Early Stardom that Fizzled Out: Vinod Kambli (left) and Prithvi Shaw

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BY Vijay Lokapally

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Cricket & Classrooms: Nurturing India’s Young Dreams Amid Rising Stars and Failing Exams

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Illustration: Vikas Thakur

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| Photo: AP/Bikas Das : Kolkata Knight Riders' Blessing Muzarabani, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Ishan Kishan during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata, India.

IPL 2026 Updated Points Table: Kolkata Knight Riders' Playoffs Hope Alive After Victory Over Mumbai Indians

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: AP Photo/Bikas Das : Kolkata Knight Riders' Manish Pandey plays a shot during the IPL match.

KKR Vs MI, IPL Player Of The Match: Who Won POTM Award Yesterday In Indian Premier League 2026 Clash

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra : Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, right, and Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane during the toss before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

KKR Vs MI, IPL Match Report: Who Won Yesterday In Indian Premier League 2026 Match 65 – Check Result

BY PTI

AP/Francisco Seco : Aston Villa beat Freiburg in the Europa League final at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul on Friday.

SC Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa, UEFA Europa League: Unai Emery Leads AVFC To Their First UEL Title In Istanbul

BY Associated Press

AP : Kolkata Knight Riders' Manish Pandey plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata.

IPL Dispatch: Hardik Pandya's Return Hardly Matters As Manish Pandey Rocks Kolkata Charts

BY Soubhagya Chatterjee

AP Photo : Kolkata Knight Riders' Manish Pandey, and Rovman Powell toss during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata.

KKR Vs MI Highlights, IPL 2026: Bowlers, Pandey-Powell Partnership Seal Crucial Two Points For Knight Riders

BY Vikas Patwal

AP Photo : Aston Villa players celebrate after winning the Europa League final soccer match between Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul, Turkey.

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BY Soubhagya Chatterjee

mipaltan/X : Corbin Bosch goes to the ground after taking stunning catch to dismiss Rovman Powell.

KKR Vs MI, IPL 2026: Bosch Turns Superman; Proteas Cricketer Dives And Grabs Stunning Catch To Dismiss Powell - Watch

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: X/ALAHLI_FCEN : Al-Ahli's Matheus Goncalves celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League match against Al-Khaleej on May 20, 2026.

Saudi Pro League Highlights, Goal Rush: Al-Ahli Win Big Against Al-Khaleej, Al-Najma Clinch Rare Victory

BY Sushruta Bhattacharjee

| Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard : Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a shot against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their semifinal match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 6, 2025.

French Open Draw Guide: Date, Entry List, Wildcards, Live Streaming Details – All You Need To Know

BY Outlook Sports Desk

X/IPL : Rovman Powell scores a useful 40 off 30 balls for KKR while chasing 148 against MI at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 20.

KKR Vs MI, IPL 2026: Catch Confusion Between Two Mumbai Fielders Sparks Drama In Kolkata - Watch

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali : Former Arsenal player Ian Wright celebrates with Arsenal supporters at the Arsenal stadium after Arsenal's soccer team won the Premier League title in London, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Did Botswana Government Really Give Arsenal Fans A Day Off To Celebrate Title Win? Viral Claim Fact-Checked

BY Associated Press

| Photo: AP/Erik S. Lesser : The World Cup trophy on display during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour outside Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game, in Atlanta. Eight FIFA World Cup soccer matches will be played in Atlanta.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Rights Remains Unsold In India; Prasar Bharati Clarifies Stance To Delhi High Court

BY Outlook Sports Desk

Pinterest : India and New Zealand have marked 100 years of historic bilateral sporting relations by launching a collaborative grassroots Rugby Coaching programme.

India, New Zealand Mark Century Of Sporting Ties With Rugby Coaching Programme

BY PTI

| Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar : Chennai Super Kings will be up against Gujarat Titans in match 66 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, May 21.

GT Vs CSK Match Facts, IPL 2026: All You Need To Know About Today's Indian Premier League Match In Ahmedabad

BY Outlook Sports Desk

eastbengal_fc/X : East Bengal footballers celebrate after scoring during ISL 2025-26 Kolkata derby against Mohun Bagan.

Inter Kashi Vs East Bengal Live Streaming, ISL 2025-26: When And Where To Watch Title Decider

BY Outlook Sports Desk

Photo: X | BCCI Domestic : India's 2026-27 domestic schedule will begin with Duleep Trophy from August 23, while Ranji Trophy will begin from October 11.

BCCI Unveils 2026-27 Domestic Calendar, Duleep Trophy To Kick-Off The Season, Ranji Trophy Begins From Oct 11

BY PTI

mohunbagansg/X : Jason Cummings celebrating after scoring a goal during Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal ISL 2025-26 match.

Mohun Bagan Vs SC Delhi Live Streaming, ISL 2025-26: When And Where To Watch

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: AP/Lee Jin-man : North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC players celebrate after defeating South Korea's Suwon FC in their AFC Women's Champions League semifinal match in Suwon, South Korea, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Naegohyang 2-1 Suwon, AFC Women’s Champions League: Rain‑Soaked Crowd Cheers As North Koreans Rally To Reach Final

BY Associated Press

mohunbagansg/X : Mohun Bagan and East Bengal footballers in action during the Kolkata Derby of ISL 2025-26.

ISL 2025-26 Final Round Preview: Season Set For Grand Finale: Mohun Bagan, East Bengal In Title Contention

BY PTI

| Photo: AP/Dave Shopland : Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool in Birmingham, England, Friday, May 15, 2026.

Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Preview, Europa League Final: H2H, Lineups, Live Streaming – All You Need To Know

BY Sushruta Bhattacharjee

| Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar : Hardik Pandya, who missed the last four matches for his due to injury finally makes a comeback against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 20.

KKR Vs MI, IPL 2026: Is Hardik Pandya Playing Today At Eden Gardens?

BY Outlook Sports Desk

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Train Diary: A Journey to Remember on the Shatabdi Express and the Burden of Muslim Stereotypes

BY Neera Kashyap

AP Photo : Kolkata Knight Riders' Manish Pandey plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata.

KKR Vs MI, IPL 2026: Bowlers, Pandey, Powell Combine To Keep Knight Riders In Playoff Race

BY Outlook Sports Desk

| Photo: AP/Kin Cheung : Southampton's coach Tonda Eckert, left, talks to his players during the FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Manchester City and Southampton in Manchester, England, Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Why Are Southampton Players Reportedly Exploring Legal Action Against Their Own Club? Saints ‘Spygate’ Explained

BY Outlook Sports Desk

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