Gauff edges past Collins; Ito shocks Paolini at Canadian Open
Top seed Coco Gauff survived a tense three-hour battle to defeat fellow American Danielle Collins 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2) in the second round of the Canadian Open, notching her first win since her French Open triumph in June. In a dramatic match, Gauff came
Zverev, Rune, Musetti advance with opening wins at Canadian Open
Top seed Alexander Zverev launched his Canadian Open campaign with a gritty 7-6(6), 6-4 victory over Adam Walton in Toronto. The 28-year-old German, a seven-time ATP Masters 1000 champion, including a 2017 title in Canada, survived a lung-busting rally to claim a pivotal
Parthiv Patel backs Gill to shine again in decisive Oval Test against England
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed confidence that captain Shubman Gill will deliver another strong performance in the upcoming fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, starting Thursday. Gill has been in sensational form throughout the series, scoring 722 runs in
NCSSR holds first ethical committee meeting to guide sports science research
The National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR), operating under the Sports Authority of India (SAI), held its first Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) meeting on July 18 at the SAI Head Office, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The meeting marked a critical
Marsh stresses squad depth after Australia’s dominant T20 win over West Indies
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh underlined the importance of squad depth after his team’s commanding eight-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20I at Sabina Park. With senior pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood rested following the Test series sweep, Australia
Top-order still unsettled ahead of Ashes, admits Australia coach McDonald
Despite a 3-0 Test series win over the West Indies, Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has acknowledged that the team’s top-order combinations remain unsettled heading into the Ashes later this year. Speaking on SEN Radio, McDonald pointed out that the upcoming rounds of
‘I imagined playing for United on Brazil’s gravel pitches’: Matheus Cunha on dream move
Manchester United’s latest signing, Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, described his move to Old Trafford as a “dream come true,” recalling how he once imagined donning the Red Devils’ shirt while playing on gravel pitches back in Brazil. Speaking on Jio Hotstar, Cunha shared
Shastri says England can overcome WTC points penalty by focusing on wins
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes England can recover from their two-point deduction in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings if they stay focused on winning matches. England were penalised for maintaining a slow over rate during their thrilling win at Lord’s.
Marc Marquez takes German GP pole in wet Sachsenring qualifying
Marc Marquez (Ducati Team) secured pole position for the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Germany in a dramatic, rain-affected qualifying at the Sachsenring Circuit on Saturday. The former World Champion clocked a fastest lap of 1:28.730, edging out Q1 graduate Johann Zarco (Honda
Davide Ancelotti named new Botafogo manager in first solo coaching role
Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti, has been named the new manager of Botafogo, the reigning Brazilian Serie A champions. The 35-year-old has signed a contract through December 2026, marking his first head coaching role. Botafogo announced the appointment as
Over 400 shooters register for inaugural Shooting League of India
The Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), is off to a strong start with over 400 athletes from around the world already registered for its debut season. Shooters from countries including India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran,
Bumrah threat looms as England and India brace for high-stakes seriesopener
By: Dr Avi VermaIndia and England are set to begin a much-anticipated five-Test series at Headingley onFriday, with Jasprit Bumrah once again emerging as the most feared bowler on either side.Known for his unorthodox slingshot action and surgical accuracy, Bumrah enters the seriesafter
Sindhu advances, Lakshya Sen exits early at Indonesia Open
PV Sindhu moved into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after a thrilling win over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, while Lakshya Sen exited in the first round after a close match against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu
Suman makes comeback to Indian women’s hockey team
Suman Devi Thoudam, who made her return to the Indian women’s hockey team after a three-year hiatus, is determined to make the most of the opportunity. Having last played for India in 2022, Suman has been included in the squad for the upcoming
Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m javelin throw earns praise from PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra after the star athlete became the first Indian to throw over 90 meters in javelin. Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, breaking his own national record. Calling it “a
Faf du Plessis, Stubbs rejoin Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals have confirmed the return of vice-captain Faf du Plessis and middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025. However, the team will be without Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira, who remain unavailable. The franchise extended its support and
Real Madrid win delays Barcelona’s La Liga title celebration
Barcelona will have to wait at least another day to seal the La Liga title after Real Madrid edged Mallorca 2-1 on Wednesday night. Madrid’s Jacobo Ramon scored a last-second winner, flicking the ball over goalkeeper Leo Roman to snatch victory and keep
DGMO Ghai explains India’s air defence with cricket analogy
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai on Monday praised India’s air defence system by referencing cricket legends from the 1974-75 Ashes series. He also named Virat Kohli as his favorite cricketer, who announced his retirement from Test cricket the
End of an era as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a glorious 14-year career in the longest format of the game. Kohli reportedly informed the BCCI ahead of India’s upcoming five-match Test series
Mitchell Owen replaces Maxwell in PBKS, Ponting calls him exciting
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has welcomed Mitchell Owen as Glenn Maxwell’s replacement for the remainder of IPL 2025, describing the young Australian as an “exciting package.” Ponting, who has closely followed Owen’s progress in the Big Bash League (BBL) with the