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August 26, 2025 11:53 AM

Golden years lost without early sports science exposure: MoS Sports Raksha Khadse

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Monday inaugurated the “Giving Wings to Dreams Conclave 2025” at Shangri-La Eros Hotel in the capital. The event, organised by SPORTSCOM, brought together stakeholders from ...

August 26, 2025 11:09 AM

Mandaviya unveils Hockey Asia Cup 2025 trophy, Bihar gears up for first-ever international tournament

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday unveiled the Hockey Men’s Asia Cup 2025 trophy in New Delhi, setting the stage for the 12th edition of the continental tournament. The championship will be held from August 29 to September 7 at the newly...

August 26, 2025 9:55 AM

Ngumoha in dream Premier League debut with late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle

The absent Alexander Isak dominated the build-up to Newcastle United's clash at home to Liverpool but the Swede was temporarily forgotten in a rip-roaring contest that ended 3-2 to the reigning champions thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged P...

August 26, 2025 9:52 AM

Zarazua stuns Keys, Tiafoe marches on in US Open first round

Mexico's Renata Zarazua pulled off a stunning upset by beating sixth seed Madison Keys while American Frances Tiafoe launched his latest bid to end the American men's drought at the U.S. Open with a confident win over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka. Key...

August 26, 2025 9:50 AM

Venus exits US Open in first round despite valiant display against Muchova

Venus Williams showed flashes of vintage form under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday but despite pushing Karolina Muchova to a deciding set the 45-year-old American fell 6-3 2-6 6-1 in a thrilling U.S. Open first-round battle. The seven-t...

August 25, 2025 4:25 PM

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly takes first coaching job at Pretoria Capitals

Sourav Ganguly has been appointed head coach of Pretoria Capitals, marking the former India captain's first venture into coaching, South Africa's SA20 franchise said. The 53-year-old succeeds former England batter Jonathan Trott, while former South ...

August 25, 2025 1:39 PM

BCCI looking for new title sponsor after ending association with Dream11: BCCI secretary

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that the board’s association with fantasy sports company Dream11 has ended, and discussions are underway to find a new lead sponsor. Dream11 had signed a thr...

August 25, 2025 9:47 AM

Fernandes misses penalty as Fulham hold Man Utd to 1-1 draw

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday after Emile Smith Rowe equalised for the hosts with his first touch as a substitute to cancel out an own goal while Bruno Fernandes missed a first-half penalty. Aft...

August 25, 2025 9:44 AM

Djokovic battles past Tien to reach US Open second round

Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in Grand Slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the U.S. Open on Sunday as he battled past the American teenager 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 and launched his latest quest for a record 25th major title. Competing in ...

August 25, 2025 9:41 AM

Sabalenka moves on, Raducanu notches first US Open win since 2021 triumph

Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was given an early test before she moved into the second round while Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Grand Slam since her 2021 triumph as the tournament began a day earlier than usual on Sunday. ...

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