US Open: Popyrin stuns Djokovic in third round, forces earliest exit since 2006
New York, Aug 31 – Defending champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the US Open on Friday (local time) and made his earliest exit at Flushing Meadows since 2006. In three hours and
PM apologises saying Shivaji Maharaj not just king but deity he adores; slams Oppn
Palghar (Maharashtra), Aug 30 – Amid the outcry over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised, saying that the Maratha warrior was not just a king but a deity that he
Paris Paralympics: Avani bags gold with Games record, Mona takes bronze in women’s 10m air rifle SH1
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Avani Lekhara bagged a gold medal with the Games record while Mona Agarwal took home bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. In the final, Avani bettered her previous record set
CLOSE-IN: Cricket awaits an iconic star
The beauty of any sport is when iconic superstars make their presence felt. To watch the masters enthrall one with their skills, is what makes that very sport memorable. Cricket over the last 147 years has had its fair share of great players,
UTT: Manika and Bernadette’s clash on cards as Bengaluru Smashers take on Ahmedabad Pipers
Chennai, Aug 30 – PBG Bengaluru Smashers will look to consolidate their position in the race to the playoffs when they take on table toppers Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday. The contest between Bengaluru
Indonesia tour ‘eye-opener’ ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers, says U17 coach Ishfaq Ahmed
New Delhi, Aug 30 – The India U17 men’s team have returned to their base in Srinagar after a satisfactory tour of Indonesia, where the they recorded a win in their second and last friendly match after losing the opener against the hosts.
Andre Agassi to visit India to flag off pickleball tour and league
New Delhi, Aug 30 – Eight-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January 2025 to flag off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League, a grand tour that promises to bring
Indian-American Theegala places ninth as Scheffler leads at Tour Championship
East Lake (US), Aug 30 – Sahith Theegala, who started the event at a 4-under start shot 3-under in first round for a 7-under total that placed him in the Top-10 at ninth place after the first round of the Tour Championship. Indian-American
Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan eye record-extending 18th title against first-time finalist NorthEast United
New Delhi, Aug 30 – After a thrilling and intense month of competition, the prestigious Durand Cup has reached its pinnacle. In the 133rd edition of this competition, the grand finale will see Mohun Bagan SG and NorthEast United FC, face off to
Day one of second Pakistan-Bangladesh Test called off due to persistent rain
Rawalpindi, Aug 30 – The day one of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was called off without a toss due to persistent rain and wet outfield at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Bangladesh are leading the two Test-match series
Paris Paralympics: Avani, Mona qualify for women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have qualified in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at the Paris Paralympics, here on Friday. Avani finished second with 625.8 points while Mona was placed fifth after
‘Goals and trophies are like ketchup’: Ronaldo on receiving special UEFA award
Monaco, Aug 30 – Portugal captain and one of the most decorated strikers in world football Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with a special award from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the Champions League. Ronaldo’s achievements in Europe’s
Australia name squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Sydney, Aug 30 – Australia announced a 24-player squad for the Socceroos’ third round qualifying games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday. Coach Graham Arnold named an extended squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia, with several key
Vinesh Phogat prays for strength, courage at Golden Temple
Amritsar, Aug 30 – Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the Paris games, on Friday visited the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, saying she prayed for strength and courage.
Shaheen excluded from Pakistan’s 12-member probables for second Test vs Bangladesh
Rawalpindi, Aug 29 – Pakistan have excluded left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah from its 12-man probable team ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pakistan must win the second Test to draw the series, and
‘Kasaa Aahe Bhaau?’, Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale reminisces about how PM Modi greeted him in Marathi
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Indian Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale recalled how PM Narendra Modi began their conversation in Marathi, his native language, after he won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Kusale has inscribed his name in history at the 2024
Conversation with PM Modi motivated me to aim bigger in 2028 Olympics, says Sarabjot
New Delhi, Aug 29 – As the country celebrates National Sports Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Olympic bronze medallist shooter Sarabjot Singh recollected the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that motivated him to change the
‘Letters from PM Modi before Olympics boosted our morale’, says equestrian Anush Agarwalla
New Delhi, Aug 29 – On National Sports Day, Indian equestrian and Olympian Anush Agarwalla shared his inspiring experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He recalled that every athlete participating in the Paris Olympics, including himself, received a letter from the PM, extending
Maharaja Trophy T20: Bengaluru Blasters smash records in historic run chase against Shivamogga
Bengaluru, Aug 28 – In an encounter that set many records, Bengaluru Blasters completed the highest run chase in the history of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, chasing a target of 228 in 19 overs against the Shivamogga Lions at the M. Chinnaswamy
US Open: Grigor Dimitrov ousts Hijikata to reach third round
New York, Aug 29 – Ninth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria overcame Australian Rinky Hijikata in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, 7-6(4), in a men’s singles second-round clash on Day 3 at the 2024 US Open here on Wednesday. Dimitrov, the 33-year-old from Bulgaria, immediately