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August 7, 2025 1:00 PM

England’s Woakes ‘gutted’ he could not win single-handedly at Oval

All-rounder Chris Woakes is still processing the shock after England fell agonisingly short of a "fairytale" series victory despite his remarkable act of bravery in the fifth and final test against India. India levelled the five-test series 2-2 on M...

August 7, 2025 10:29 AM

U.S. Open announces record $90 million prize money

The U.S. Open announced $90 million in prize money will be on offer at this year's final major, marking the largest purse in tennis history, up 20% from 2024. Top players in the ATP and WTA called for more equitable distribution of revenue at the fo...

August 7, 2025 9:49 AM

U22 Asian boxing championships: Indian boxers shine in Bangkok, four reach title clashes

India’s campaign at the U22 Asian Boxing Championships picked up pace on Day 3, with four semifinal wins — including back-to-back victories by women boxers — taking the country’s finalist tally to four. According to a release from the Boxing...

August 6, 2025 4:37 PM

Siraj doesn’t get the credit he deserves, I love his attitude: Sachin Tendulkar

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has praised Mohammed Siraj, saying he admires the fast bowler's attitude and believes Siraj doesn’t get the credit he truly deserves. On Day Five at The Oval, Siraj delivered a stunning performance, picking 5...

August 6, 2025 9:50 AM

Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while Ben Shelton eliminated Alex de Minaur on the men's side. It ...

August 6, 2025 8:40 AM

Disney’s ESPN to acquire NFL media assets in major deal

Walt Disney's ESPN has reached a landmark deal with the National Football League to acquire NFL Network and other media assets from the league in exchange for the NFL taking a 10% equity stake in the sports network, the parties said on Tuesday. The ...

August 5, 2025 11:34 AM

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, tournament organisers confirmed to U.S. media on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has opted out of the U.S. Open warm-up tournament following consecutive s...

August 5, 2025 11:16 AM

Canadian Open: Zverev ends Popyrin’s Toronto title defence to enter semis

Top seed Alexander Zverev ended Alexei Popyrin's title defence at the Canadian Open with a 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-3 victory and sailed into the semifinals. Now into his 75th tour-level semifinal, Zverev joins Novak Djokovic (196) as the only two active men ...

August 5, 2025 10:03 AM

Stokes remains upbeat despite England’s painful loss to India

England captain Ben Stokes tried to focus on the positives after his team's agonising six-run loss to India in their riveting final test at The Oval on Monday. Stokes, who did not play in the match due to injury, watched on as the hosts collapsed fr...

August 4, 2025 7:18 PM

Team India’s Oval win lifts them to third in WTC standings

India’s thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval not only helped them draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, but also gave their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign a much-needed lift. With this result...

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