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BWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen ready for 1st round final vs Shi Yuqi

India's Lakshya Sen will be competing against top-seeded Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships. A confident Lakshya is going into the match hoping to cause a big upset.

Who is Francesca Jones? British player with 8 fingers, 7 toes set for US Open debut

Francesca Jones, a 24-year-old Briton born with Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, is set for her 2025 US Open main draw debut after a strong run through qualifying.

Khalid Jamil unveils first India squad for CAFA Cup: No Mohun Bagan players

Khalid Jamil's first India squad for the CAFA Nations Cup omits Mohun Bagan Super Giant players after the club refused to release them. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu returns as East Bengal players headline the 23-man list.

US Open: Nadal Academy star rejoices historic win with unreal comeback vs Clara Tauson

Alexandra Eala made history at the 2025 US Open, becoming the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam main-draw match. The 19-year-old stunned 14th seed Clara Tauson with a thrilling 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 comeback victory.

Why everyone is talking about Arsenal's Max Dowman, 15

Arsenal winger Max Dowman is 15 years old, yet is being tipped for the very top of the game. Here's everything you need to know.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool return to Newcastle's Isak

Newcastle United are preparing themselves for Liverpool to make another bid to sign striker Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Badminton World Championships starts, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa draw in Sinquefield Cup: Indian Sports LIVE, August 25

Here are all the updates from Indian sport on August 25, 2025.

Man United look as bad as last season in draw at Fulham

Where are Man United struggling so far this season? Well, to start: goalkeeper, captain, midfielders, goal scorers and more...

Stats: Mbappe on top with 46 goals, Kane's 16th hat trick, Ronaldo hits 100 again

ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

'Never say never': AB de Villiers on possible IPL comeback with RCB

AB de Villiers, the former South African cricket star, has expressed his desire to return to the IPL, potentially as a coach or mentor with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While a full-time professional role is unlikely, he emphasized his strong connection with RCB.

Duleep Trophy 2025 full schedule: Match dates, timings, format, venues, and all you need to know

The Indian home cricket season of 2025-26 starts with the Duleep Trophy. The tournament begins on August 28. It ends on September 15. The zonal format returns with North, South, East, West, Central, and North East zones competing. Matches will occur at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. South Zone and West Zone enter directly into the semi-finals.

Asia Cup: 'Suryakumar Yadav not effective against us' – Former Pakistan cricketer’s shocking claim

Bazid Khan analyzed India's Asia Cup squad, noting the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will impact the team's intensity. He highlighted Suryakumar Yadav's struggles against Pakistan and emphasized Ravindra Jadeja's all-round contribution and fielding prowess will be missed. India faces the challenge of finding the right combination to compensate for these key players.

Exclusive | Not Gukesh, Anand! Meet the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen in classical with black in his 14 years as World No. 1

Karthikeyan Murali, the 26-year-old Grandmaster from Thanjavur, holds a unique place in Indian chess history. In 2023, at the Qatar Masters, he became the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen with the black pieces during the Norwegian’s 14-year reign as World No. 1. A two-time national champion, Murali’s accidental chess journey now carries one unforgettable milestone.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: How many crores will BCCI lose after Dream11 exit?

Dream11 is ending its title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team following the passage of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025,' which led to the shutdown of their real money games operations.

Shocking! Daniil Medvedev’s US Open match delayed after photographer creates chaos on court - Watch

Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi descended into chaos when a photographer's on-court intrusion caused a significant delay. The disruption, lasting over six minutes, occurred at match point for Bonzi, leading to frustration and a prolonged booing from the crowd. Medvedev capitalized on the situation, fueling his comeback after Bonzi's momentum was broken.

Shakib Al Hasan makes history, achieves first-ever feat in T20 cricket

Shakib Al Hasan will make history in T20 cricket. He will become the first player to achieve 500 wickets and 7000 runs. He will play for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League. Shakib's all-round performance will secure a victory against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. His achievement will set new benchmarks in T20 cricket.

Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch

India’s Divya Deshmukh sparked laughs with her “No jeans!” rule-change joke, recalling Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 dress code controversy. Carlsen famously refused to change his Corneliani jeans, was fined, and later auctioned them for $36,100. Proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, turning a quirky chess moment into a powerful charitable milestone.

Indian Football: NEUFC Durand title a glimmer of hope in troubled times

Northeast United FC, led by coach Juan Pedro Benali, celebrated their historic Durand Cup victory with exuberance, marking their second consecutive title. They defeated Diamond Harbour FC 6-1, becoming the first team in three decades to defend the title.

Cricket | ‘Not being picked for England Tests left Arshdeep Singh impatient’ - Punjab bowling coach

Arshdeep Singh's Test debut in England was delayed due to injury and team selection, testing his patience. Punjab's bowling coach, Gagandeep Singh, believes Arshdeep should have been given a chance, given his swing bowling ability.

Cheteshwar Pujara: Test cricket's classical violinist in the era of heavy metal band

Cheteshwar Pujara retired after a career defined by grit, discipline and resilience. He was a classical violinist in an age of metal and rap. When Pujara batted, the world seemed to pause. His stillness became ours.