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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. ...

August 24, 2025 12:42 PM

Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from all forms of Indian cricket

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a distinguished career highlighted by the art of batting for a long time in Tests. “As a little boy from the smal...

August 23, 2025 11:40 AM

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India

India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Mini...

August 22, 2025 4:22 PM

BCCI invites applications for senior men’s, women’s and junior men’s selection committees

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for multiple positions in its senior men’s, women’s, and junior men’s selection committees. According to the BCCI, applications have been sought for two national selecto...

August 22, 2025 3:25 PM

Safety concerns force ICC to move Women’s World Cup matches from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that five matches of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup will be moved from Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy stadium to Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil stadium. The decision follows the Karnataka Cri...

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