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September 1, 2025 10:45 AM

Soccer-Szoboszlai sizzler gives Liverpool 1-0 victory over Arsenal

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal in a cagey contest at Anfield on Sunday. Both sides had won their openi...

September 1, 2025 10:32 AM

Badminton-Shi clinches maiden world title, Yamaguchi wins third crown

Japan's Akane Yamaguchi claimed her third world title and China's Shi Yuqi earned his maiden crown as they triumphed in the women's and men's singles finals at the Badminton World Championships in Paris on Sunday. Shi, the 29-year-old top seed and r...

September 1, 2025 10:11 AM

Alcaraz, Pegula storm through US Open fourth round

Carlos Alcaraz got the party started early on Arthur Ashe Stadium with a dazzling fourth-round win against France's Arthur Rinderknech at the U.S. Open on Sunday, while fourth seed Jessica Pegula kept her pristine run going. Second seed Alcaraz is m...

September 1, 2025 10:09 AM

Flawless Fritz eases into quarter-finals, keeps American flag flying at US Open

American Taylor Fritz kept the Stars and Stripes fluttering at the U.S. Open on Sunday by swatting aside Czech Republic's 21st seed Tomas Machac 6-4 6-3 6-3 to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam for the third consecutive year. Las...

September 1, 2025 10:06 AM

Sabalenka outclasses Bucsa to reach US Open quarter-finals

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thumped unseeded Spaniard Cristina Bucsa 6-1 6-4 on Sunday to seal her return to the U.S. Open quarter-finals, ramping up her bid for a first Grand Slam title this year after defeats in two major finals. The world ...

September 1, 2025 9:55 AM

Djokovic makes Grand Slam history with commanding US Open win

Novak Djokovic made Grand Slam history at the age of 38 on Sunday with a commanding 6-3 6-3 6-2 victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, but the triumph came at a cost - his quarter-final match falls on his daughter's birthday. "Yeah, she was not very happy...

August 31, 2025 6:55 PM

Hockey Asia Cup: India defeat Japan 3-2 to advance to Super 4s

The Indian men’s hockey team continued their winning run at the Asia Cup with a 3-2 victory over Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Sunday. With this win, India secured a spot in the Super 4s stage of the ...

August 31, 2025 6:37 PM

Honoured to receive a letter of appreciation on my retirement from PM Modi: Cheteshwar Pujara

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending a letter lauding his cricketing achievements and wishing him well for his future endeavours following his retirement from all forms of cricket. ...

August 31, 2025 1:08 PM

How football players from MP village found their way to German coach; PM Modi shares story in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world’s attention is increasingly turning towards India and its vast untapped potential, citing the example of football players from Shahdol village in Madhya Pradesh. Addressing the 125th episode of...

August 31, 2025 8:52 AM

Osaka shines to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff

Four-times major champion Naomi Osaka powered into the U.S. Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-0 4-6 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best Grand Slam run since 2021. Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, t...

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