Live now
What kicks off in the next two hours
| Kick-off | Competition | Match | Venue | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 IST | Pro Kabaddi · Final | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates | Home venue · Bengaluru | Follow → |
| 21:00 IST | WTA · Semis | Quarterfinalist TBD vs Quarterfinalist TBD | Court 1 | Follow → |
| 22:30 IST | Serie A · MD 17 | Inter vs Atalanta | San Siro | Follow → |
| 00:30 IST | NBA · West Conf | Denver vs Phoenix | Ball Arena | Follow → |
A short note on what we verify before a score goes up
Every scoreboard card on the live desk carries the time of last verification and the source. If we can’t verify a number within ninety seconds of the change, we don’t update until we can.
The live desk treats accuracy as the primary product and speed as the secondary one. Our reporters carry accreditation where possible; where they can’t, they cross-check with the official broadcaster feed and the league’s published match centre.
Read our sourcing policyResults from the last 24 hours
How to use the live desk
How often is the live desk updated?
The live desk updates within ninety seconds of a verifiable change. Scoreboard cards carry the last-update timestamp so you can see how fresh the figure is.
Can I get push notifications for specific matches?
Yes — the alerts desk supports per-match subscriptions for goal, wicket, red card and innings break events.
Where do the verified scores come from?
Primary source: official league feeds. Secondary: accredited broadcaster scorecards. We disclose the source on every scoreboard card.
The seven-field check
Every scoreboard card on the live desk is checked against seven fields before it goes up. If any one fails, the card does not publish.
- Competition name and stage
- Kick-off time and current match time (where applicable)
- Both team names and the verified score
- Venue
- Source of the verified figure (official league feed, accredited broadcaster, or our reporter)
- Last-update timestamp in IST
- Match report link (where filed)
Three rules that govern the live coverage
Accuracy first, speed second. A correct figure within ninety seconds is worth more than an incorrect figure within ten seconds.
Source every score. Every scoreboard card carries the source of the verified figure. We do not publish figures whose source we cannot name.
Update the timestamp. Every change of state on a card updates the timestamp. Readers see how fresh the figure is.
What the live desk is covering
| Kick-off | Competition | Match | Venue | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 IST | Pro Kabaddi · Final | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates | Home venue · Bengaluru | Follow → |
| 22:00 IST | Premier League · MD 18 | Arsenal vs Brighton | Emirates | Follow → |
| 00:30 IST | NBA · East Conf | Boston vs Philadelphia | TD Garden | Follow → |
| 03:00 IST | NBA · West Conf | Denver vs Phoenix | Ball Arena | Follow → |
| 05:30 IST | NBA · West Conf | Lakers vs Warriors | Crypto.com Arena | Follow → |
Every sport, every competition, every match
The live desk covers every match on the comesportsnow desk across cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball and tennis. Coverage includes the verified score, the last-update timestamp, the live commentary thread and the match report when the match ends.
T20, ODI and Test
Ball-by-ball coverage of every international fixture and major T20 league match. The verified scorecard updates within ninety seconds of every change of state.
Premier League, La Liga, ISL, Champions League
Minute-by-minute coverage of every match on the football desk. Goals, red cards and the changes that shift the next twenty minutes are flagged on the live card.
Pro Kabaddi
Raid-by-raid coverage of every Pro Kabaddi fixture through the season. The raid chart updates in real time on the live card.
NBA
Quarter-by-quarter coverage of every NBA game on the desk. Score, lead changes and the rotation decisions that shape the fourth quarter.
ATP & WTA
Set-by-set coverage of every WTA and ATP match on the desk. Serve percentages, break points and the tactical reads that explain a set turnaround.
Fixture density
Up to 40 fixtures a day across the five sports during the busiest windows. The live desk prioritises the highest-leverage changes for alert delivery.
How the desk runs through a typical day
Overnight results
The overnight results from NBA, ATP and the late-window football fixtures are filed with the verified score and the report link.
Midday build
The midday build publishes the afternoon fixture list and the squad announcements that have landed in the last three hours.
Live window opens
The live window opens with the first cricket and football fixtures of the evening. Verified scorecards update from this point on.
Peak window
The peak window of live coverage. Two cricket and three football fixtures typically run concurrently, with the live desk publishing alerts.
The editorial standards we work to
Every page on comesportsnow sits on the same five editorial principles: sourced claims, named by-lines, visible timestamps, dated corrections and disclosed conflicts. The five principles are not aspirational; they are the gate every page passes through before it goes live.
Sourced claims
Every claim that can be checked against a named source is checked. If we cannot source a claim, we do not publish it.
Named by-lines
Every by-line belongs to the reporter who filed the copy. We do not run anonymous syndication or AI-only by-lines.
Visible timestamps
Every article shows when it was filed and when it was last verified. Updates carry their own timestamps.
Dated corrections
Corrections are published within 24 hours of confirmation and recorded on the corrections log.
Disclosed conflicts
Reporters disclose any personal connection to a team, competition or story. The disclosure appears at the bottom of the article when it applies.
Coverage built for readers who follow for the love of the game
Most of our readers follow the game because they care about the shape of the side, the form of the player, the captaincy call that swung a match. They do not place a wager, and they do not need a betting angle to justify their interest.
Our coverage is built for them. The desk treats live scores as the starting point, not the headline. The desk publishes the supporting and counter evidence alongside every prediction. The desk does not run odds widgets, does not take bookmaker partnerships and does not run a paid tipster subscription.
If you follow sport for the love of the game, our coverage is built for you.
One short email when a match turns
The alerts desk sends up to three emails per match you follow: kick-off, in-game change of state and full-time summary. No filler, no sponsored content, unsubscribe in one click.
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How to follow the desk
The live page
The live page is the primary access point. The page shows every match currently in play across the five sports.
Match alerts
The match-alerts desk sends up to three emails per match. The alerts carry the verified score, the last-update timestamp and the report link.
RSS & site index
The sitemap is the discovery layer for new content. Readers can subscribe to the site index to get notified of new articles and updates.
Where the live desk draws the line
The live desk does not cover MMA, esports, horse racing, or any sport outside the five-sport scope. The desk does not run odds widgets or betting lines. The desk does not publish speculative or unverified figures.
If you follow a sport outside our scope, our newsroom coverage is not the right resource. We list national support services on the responsible coverage page for readers who may need them.