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Alcaraz Cruises Into US Open Quarterfinals; Lehecka Secures First Grand Slam Quarterfinal Berth

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a commanding win over Arthur Rinderknech. Jiri Lehecka also booked his maiden quarterfinal spot, setting up an exciting clash in New York.

Nissanka's Century Propels Sri Lanka to Series-Clinching ODI Victory Over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.

Rodri Downplays Savior Role After Man City's Loss to Brighton: 'I'm No Messi'

Rodri has insisted that he cannot single handedly make City "win and win" after his return to the side failed to inspire a turnaround in form for Pep Guardiola's team.

Ekitike Earns First France Cap as Cherki Injury Sidelines Man City Star

Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki will be out for around two months and has been replaced in the France squad by Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike.

Cowboys Secure DaRon Bland with $92M, 4-Year Contract Extension

The Cowboys and cornerback DaRon Bland have agreed to a four-year extension worth $92 million, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer.

India's Badminton Fortunes Mixed at 2025 Worlds: Bronze a Consolation as Future Uncertainties Loom

Satwik-Chirag's bronze, Sindhu's near miss and Kapila-Crasto's quarterfinal run offered hope for India.

Liverpool Edges Arsenal in Thrilling Clash as Man City Stumbles Against Brighton

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Rohit Sharma's Playful Banter with Paparazzi Goes Viral After Fitness Test

Rohit Sharma, after completing fitness tests with Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill, engaged in playful banter with Mumbai airport paparazzi. Sharma last played competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, having since retired from Test cricket. He's gearing up for the limited-overs tour of Australia, while Gill and Bumrah prepare for the Asia Cup 2025.

Brighton Upset Manchester City, Exposing Guardiola's Growing Concerns After 2-1 Defeat

Brighton stunned Manchester City 2-1 at the Amex Stadium, coming from behind for the second consecutive season, as Haaland scored, Milner converted a penalty, and Gruda's late strike exposed Guardiola's defensive concerns.

ZIM vs SL: Pathum Nissanka 122 powers Sri Lanka to ODI series win in Harare thriller

SL vs ZIM: Pathum Nissanka scored a commanding 122 to lead Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket win over Zimbabwe, securing a 2-0 series whitewash. The visitors chased down 278 in the last over.

WWE SmackDown Results: Cena Confronts Paul, Zayn Captures US Title in Lyon

SmackDown from Lyon set the stage for Clash in Paris, featuring Logan Paul's promo, Sami Zayn winning the US Championship, chaotic tag matches, and rising rivalries, giving fans high-octane WWE action ahead of Sunday's PPV.

Daniil Medvedev and Coach Gilles Cervara End Partnership After US Open Exit, On-Court Incident

Daniil Medvedev has ended his long-standing coaching partnership with Gilles Cervara after a challenging year. The split follows poor Grand Slam performances and a controversial meltdown at the US Open.

Phil Salt, Harshit Rana, Navdeep Saini back Nitish Rana in on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi: ‘Swaad aa gaya raat’

Nitish Rana faced a fine for his aggressive behavior towards Digvesh Rathi during a Delhi Premier League match, stemming from a disagreement over a delivery. Despite scoring a century and leading West Delhi to Qualifier 2, Rana's actions led to a penalty.

From orphan to 150 caps: Krishan Pathak makes history in India colours at Hockey Asia Cup 2025

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, the Indian men's hockey goalkeeper, celebrated his 150th international cap during the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 match against Japan. Overcoming immense personal adversity, including being orphaned at a young age, Pathak has become a mainstay in the Indian team since his debut in 2018.

Harmanpreet Singh's Double Propels India to Second Straight Asia Cup Hockey Win Over Japan

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India edged Japan 3-2 in their second Pool A match of the men’s Asia Cup. Mandeep Singh added an early goal for India, while Kosei Kawabe netted twice for Japan. India had opened their campaign with a 4-3 win over China and will face Kazakhstan next, with the winner earning a World Cup spot.

Duleep Trophy: Blow for Sarfaraz Khan as Mumbai batter ruled out due to quadricep injury

Sarfaraz Khan's hopes for the upcoming Test season have been dashed as a quadriceps injury sustained during the Buchi Babu Tournament has ruled him out of the Duleep Trophy. Dhruv Jurel is also sidelined with a groin injury, while Tilak Varma will miss the tournament due to Asia Cup duty, resulting in Azharuddeen leading South Zone.

Rishabh Pant Fuels Comeback Hopes with Injury Update on Social Media

Recovering from a toe fracture suffered during the England Test series, Rishabh Pant has hinted at his eagerness to return to action, sharing a heartfelt social media post that has excited Indian cricket fans awaiting his comeback.

Tamim Iqbal to contest BCB presidential elections? Bangladesh batter opens up

Former Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal has confirmed he is contesting the upcoming BCB elections. Tamim retired from international cricket back in January and also led Fortune Barishal to victory in the BPL 2025.

Pujara shares message from PM Modi on retirement: Your legacy goes beyond mere numbers

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 24. PM Narendra Modi praised his calm temperament and key role in India's historic Test wins overseas.

Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni slams double century; Injury concerns for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar

Ayush Badoni's unbeaten double century propelled North Zone into the Duleep Trophy semifinals, securing a first-innings lead against East Zone after their drawn quarterfinal match. Ankit Kumar missed his double century by two runs, contributing to a strong batting performance. Concerns arose for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh, who faced injury issues during the match.