US Open: Pegula Stuns Swiatek to Reach First Major Semifinal
Jessica Pegula achieved the biggest win of her Grand Slam career by defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to her first major semifinal. Pegula, who had previously reached the quarterfinals in six of her last
US Open: Tiafoe Advances to All-American Semifinal After Dimitrov Retires
Frances Tiafoe has reached the semifinals of the US Open after Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from their quarterfinal match. Tiafoe was leading 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 4-1 when Dimitrov, battling an injury, decided to withdraw. Dimitrov, who had been competitive throughout the
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Departs for Asian Champions Trophy in China
The Indian men’s hockey team departed in the early hours of Tuesday for Hulunbuir, China, to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy. The bronze medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympics are set to defend their title in the tournament, which will feature teams
New Zealand awards central contracts to Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has awarded central contracts to allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson, following the recent decision of Devon Conway and Finn Allen to decline their contracts in favor of T20 league opportunities. Nathan Smith, a 26-year-old from Wellington, has impressed
Paris Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver in Men’s Discus Throw F56
Yogesh Kathuniya clinched the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw - F56 event at the Paris Paralympics on Monday. Kathuniya, who also secured silver in the F56 category at the World Para-Athletics Championships in May, achieved his season’s best throw of 42.22
UTT 2024: Puneri Paltan eye quick turnaround against Jaipur Patriots
Chennai, Aug 31 – Relegated to the bottom of the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 table, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will have their task cut out when they take on debutants Jaipur Patriots in the first match of Sunday’s double header at the Jawaharlal
Maharaja Trophy T20: Bengaluru Blasters storm into final with 9-wicket win
Bengaluru Aug 30 – Bengaluru Blasters romped into the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, following a nine-wicket victory against the Gulbarga Mystics in the first semifinal of the competition. An authoritative partnership of 124 runs in 73 balls between Chethan LR
NRAI felicitates history-making Indian Olympic shooting squad
New Delhi, Aug 30 – The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the national governing body for shooting sport in the country, on Friday felicitated members of the successful and history-making Indian Olympic shooting squad, which returned with three bronze medals from the
UP T20, Season 2: Clinical Kanpur Superstars beat Noida Kings by seven wickets
Lucknow, Aug 31 – A complete team performance by Kanpur Superstars earned them a seven-wicket victory over Noida Kings in Season 2 of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium here. The bowlers did a good job to
Arsenal sign Raheem Sterling on season-long loan from Chelsea
London, Aug 31 – Arsenal have signed Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan from Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer deadline. The 29-year-old winger arrives at the club having won every domestic honour, including four Premier League titles and five Football
Man Utd sign PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte on five-year deal
Manchester, Aug 31 – Manchester United have signed midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal, subject to registration. Uruguay International has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend it for a year. Last season Ugarte, 23,
Rahul Dravid’s son Samit named in India U19 squad for Australia series
Mumbai, Aug 31 – Allrounder Samit Dravid, son of former India head coach and captain Rahul Dravid, has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for the first time, for the multi-format home series against Australia Under-19 in September and October. India U19 will
Never thought would get to Lord’s honours board for a hundred, says Gus Atkinson
London, Aug 31 – England pacer Gus Atkinson said he never expected his name to be on the Lord’s honours board for making a century in Test cricket. On day two of the ongoing second Test at the Lord’s, Atkinson made 118 –
Everton sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on season-long loan
Liverpool, Aug 31 – Everton have signed Chelsea striker Armando Broja on loan for the 2024/25 season with an option to make the move permanent next summer. The 22-year-old attacker, who has been capped 23 times by Albania, sealed a transfer deadline day
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