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Akash Deep stays away from workload debate ahead of home Test series

India fast bowler Akash Deep was felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal for his brilliant outing in England. Speaking at the event, Akash Deep steered clear of the workload management debate ahead of India's home Test season.

Nitish Rana on heated exchange with Digvesh Rathi: I didn't start it

Nitish Rana has opened up on his on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi in the Delhi Premier League 2025 (DPL 2025) and revealed that Digvesh had started it.

Ostapenko breaks silence amid racism storm, apologises for Townsend remark

Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her remark against Taylor Townsend. Amid racism row, Ostapenko has stated that English is not her first language, and she did not mean what she said.

US Open: Stunned by forehand barrage, Alexander Zverev crashes out in Round 3

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime came from behind to defeat Alexander Zverev at the US Open. In men's doubles, Yuki Bhambri progressed to Round 2 with his partner Michael Venus.

Joe Root could face Kohli's fate with another poor Ashes in Australia: Monty Panesar

Former England spinner Monty Panesar feels Joe Root could face a similar fate as Virat Kohli in Tests, if he fails to score runs in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

VAR controversy masks Chelsea's issues in win over Fulham

Enzo Maresca will have to concede that VAR masked a number of issues he has to address after Chelsea's win over Fulham.

Dutch GP qualifying: McLaren's Piastri takes pole ahead of Norris

Oscar Piastri secured pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix after beating his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to the fastest time in qualifying by 0.012 seconds.

Doncic's 39 not enough for Slovenia; Serbia, Germany advance

Luka Doncic's 39 points wasn't enough as Slovenia lost again at EuroBasket while Serbia and Germany advanced to the knockout round.

Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for words used toward Taylor Townsend

Jelena Ostapenko apologized on social media Saturday, three days after telling Taylor Townsend that she had "no class" and "no education" following their second-round match at the US Open.

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bow out in semi-finals, settle for bronze

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.

'Why is she getting angry?': Lalit Modi hits back at Sreesanth’s wife; defends release of unseen Slap-gate video

Lalit Modi defended releasing unseen footage of the 2008 'Slap-gate' incident, asserting he was simply answering a question truthfully during a podcast with Michael Clarke. This reignited controversy, drawing criticism from S. Sreesanth's wife, Bhuvneshwari, who condemned the act as insensitive and harmful to their families. Harsha Bhogle explained the video's suppression, aimed at protecting the IPL's early image.

Vihaan Malhotra: Sacrificed his batting position for Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, now creating his own space

Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.

Chelsea snatch Alejandro Garnacho from rivals Manchester United

Chelsea have secured Alejandro Garnacho on a long-term deal from Manchester United. This rare switch between rival clubs adds fresh firepower to Chelsea's attack while increasing pressure on United to strengthen.

Pakistan survive Asif Khan blitz to edge past resilient UAE in tri-series

Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz starred with the bat as Pakistan secured a 31-run win over the UAE in the tri-series. Hasan Ali's timely wickets helped Pakistan fend off a late onslaught from Asif Khan.

US Open: Rohan Bopanna crashes out after first round defeat in men's doubles

Rohan Bopanna and Romain Ameodo were defeated in the US Open men's doubles first round. Indian pair Chandrasekar and Prashanth's maiden Grand Slam win signals fresh hope for Indian tennis.

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag win 2nd bronze after gritty display in semifinal defeat

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put in a fighting performance but gassed out as they took a second bronze after their defeat to China's Liu Yi and Chen Bo Yang

US Open: Jannik Sinner survives Shapovalov scare, Naomi Osaka beats Kasatkina

Jannik Sinner survived a tough four-set match against Denis Shapovalov to reach the US Open fourth round. Naomi Osaka also advanced, setting up a high-profile clash with Coco Gauff.

Alejandro Garnacho joins Chelsea from Man United in £40m deal

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.

Liverpool submit £35m bid for Palace's Marc Guéhi - source

Liverpool have submitted an official bid to sign defender Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, a source has told ESPN.

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka win to set up 4th-round US Open duel

Coco Gauff enjoyed a stress-free 6-3, 6-1 win over Magdalena Frech to propel her into the fourth round of the US Open, where she will face four-time major champion Naomi Osaka.