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July 23, 2025 11:36 AM

Fire still burns as Venus Williams becomes oldest WTA match-winner since 2004

Venus Williams said she still has fire in her belly after the 45-year-old became the oldest player to win a WTA singles match since 2004 with her 6-3 6-4 victory over Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open on Tuesday. Having returned to competitive a...

July 23, 2025 10:56 AM

WI vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Ruthless Aussies deny Russell a winning farewell

West Indies stalwart Andre Russell was denied a winning farewell after Josh Inglis and Cameron Green smashed unbeaten half-centuries to secure Australia’s eight-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 International on Tuesday. Put into bat, West Ind...

July 23, 2025 10:09 AM

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: India look to level series amid injury crisis as Old Trafford Test beckons

India will step onto the field at Old Trafford on Wednesday with the odds stacked heavily against them — trailing 2–1 in the series, grappling with a spate of injuries, and confronting a venue where victory has eluded them in the past. After a n...

July 23, 2025 9:47 AM

England fight back to down Italy in extra time and reach Euro 2025 final

Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday and reach the Women's European Championship final. Englan...

July 22, 2025 3:34 PM

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen withdraws from U.S. Open after elbow surgery

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the U.S. Open as she recovers from right elbow surgery, tournament organisers announced Monday. The world number six revealed last week on Instagram that she has been struggling with "persistent pain"...

July 22, 2025 12:35 PM

Heated exchanges at Lord’s were fun, says England’s Harry Brook

England batsman Harry Brook said the tension with Indian players during the third test at Lord's was fun and put the visitors under added pressure as England secured a dramatic 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series. Tension flared between the ...

July 22, 2025 12:32 PM

Liam Dawson back in England team after eight-year absence for fourth test vs India

England's Liam Dawson has been named in the team to play India in the fourth test of the series at Old Trafford, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Monday, marking the spinner's first test appearance in eight years. The 35-year-old Hampshire...

July 22, 2025 12:30 PM

Alcaraz joins list of marquee withdrawals from Canadian Open

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has joined the list of big names skipping next week's Canadian Open in Toronto with the Spaniard saying he needs to focus on recovering from muscle issues after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final. The 22-y...

July 22, 2025 1:44 PM

Venus Williams makes winning return after 16-month layoff

Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game as the 45-year-old American teamed up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste to win their round of 16 women's doubles tie at the Washington Open on Monday. The seve...

July 21, 2025 3:14 PM

India to host 2025 Chess World Cup from Oct 30 to Nov 27

India will host the 2025 Chess World Cup from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Monday. FIDE added that the host city will be announced later. The tournament will feature 206 players in a knockout format, w...

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