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August 29, 2025 3:56 PM

ICC partners with Google to boost global reach of women’s cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a partnership with Google to enhance fan engagement in women’s cricket. The collaboration will allow the world cricket governing body to leverage Google’s advanced technology and its co...

August 29, 2025 10:51 AM

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final; Weber wins with 91.51m throw

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up in the Diamond League final on Thursday with a best throw of 85.01m on his sixth attempt. The 27-year-old, who had earlier managed 84.35m and recorded three fouls, moved past Trinidad and Tobago’s ...

August 29, 2025 10:16 AM

AI serves up 3D tennis and chatty commentary in U.S. Open first

Tennis fans at this year's U.S Open can now watch the world's top players battle it out in 3D cartoon form while chatting with an AI commentator that has been trained to bite its digital tongue when things get heated. The tournament has introduced...

August 29, 2025 10:13 AM

Teary Gauff overcomes serving woes to beat Vekic at US Open

Former U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff wiped away a flood of mid-match tears after a litany of service errors to defeat unseeded Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6(5) 6-2 and labour into the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday. Still in the early stages...

August 29, 2025 10:10 AM

In-form Swiatek survives scare to reach US Open third round

Iga Swiatek survived a second-set scare to beat the Netherlands' Suzan Lamens 6-1 4-6 6-4 on Thursday, as the 2022 champion battled back on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the U.S. Open third round. The second seed, who looked like a top contender ...

August 29, 2025 10:08 AM

Merciless Sinner mows down Popyrin and marches on at US Open

Defending U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner effortlessly took out Australian Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2 to make the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday and send out an ominous warning to his title rivals in New York. The metronomic world numb...

August 29, 2025 10:06 AM

With ‘Billie Jean Bling’ and ‘Arthur Flash,’ Osaka gets her U.S. Open sparkle back

After walking onto the court with her Labubu charm dangling from her racket bag, Naomi Osaka was all smiles as she reached the U.S. Open third round for the first time since 2021. The Japanese 23rd seed defeated American Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 on T...

August 29, 2025 10:10 AM

Committed to making India global hub for sporting excellence: PM Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Sports Day. Reflecting on India’s evolving sporting landscape, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a culture o...

August 29, 2025 9:56 AM

Zverev’s experience trumps Fearnley’s fightback at US Open

Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam experience proved decisive as the German third seed defeated Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday, weathering a spirited comeback after asserting his dominance at Flushing Meadows. ...

August 28, 2025 9:54 PM

Prime Minister extends best wishes for Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all participating teams, players, officials, and supporters as the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins tomorrow, August 29, in Rajgir, Bihar. The tournament coincides with National Sports D...

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