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Prosecutors in France have launched an investigation into the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator. The senator's remarks were described as 'utterly abhorrent and unacceptable.'

Brazil's sports betting industry is under scrutiny as the World Cup fuels a surge in betting, sparking concerns over mental health and calls for tighter regulations.

Cape Verde, a small African nation, is defying expectations at the World Cup, inspiring pride and unity among its diaspora community worldwide.

Nagaland Sub-Junior, Pre-Junior and Junior Pencak Silat team secures 9 medals at the 14th National Pencak Silat Championship 2026. The team won 4 silver and 5 bronze medals in Tanding and Artistic events.

President Droupadi Murmu confers AVSM on Subedar Hokato Sema for distinguished service and achievements in para-athletics. He is Nagaland's first-ever Paralympic medallist.

Three people died from suffocation during mass celebrations in Mexico City after the country's World Cup victory. The victims were a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old woman.

The Chümoukedima District Football Association has announced the Second District Football League-cum-Late Rokonicha Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place from July 25 to August 15. The tournament aims to strengthen grassroots football and provide a platform for nurturing local talent across the district.

Laki Weshi Sangno becomes the first fighter from Arunachal Pradesh to win a professional MMA bout in Indonesia. He defeated Indonesia's Namr Arad in the strawweight division at Canggu Fight Night 39.

Athletes from Northeast India are making a mark in professional Mixed Martial Arts, raising questions about the region's newest sporting export.

India dominated the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, with a total haul of 24 medals, including 7 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze. The Indian team showcased their dominance throughout the championship, with multiple podium finishes in various events.

India suffered their first-ever defeat to Ireland in T20 internationals, losing by 34 runs in the opening match of the two-match series at Belfast's Civil Service Cricket Club.

India's women's hockey team wins FIH Women's Nations Cup, defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final. Lalremsiami named Player of the Match.

An exhibition football match was held in Shamator district as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to promote awareness against substance abuse and encourage healthy community engagement.

The 5th Nagaland Futsal Club Championship 2026 has begun in Tseminyu, with 10 teams competing to determine Nagaland's representative for the national futsal championship.

13 matches will be played in Canada, one of the three hosts of the tournament. The United States and Mexico are other two.

A victory would provide momentum and breathing space, while a defeat would bring immediate scrutiny

Rohit all set to become the oldest man to play for the country in ODIs; Kishan or Rahul to bat at No. 3 in Kohli’s absence; the visitor has won its previous five bilateral series in the 50-over format

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".