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German tennis player Alexander Zverev celebrates a landmark achievement after being confirmed as the ATP year-end World No. 1 for the 2026 season. German tennis star Alexander Zverev secured the year-end World No. 1 ranking, dethroning Jannik Sinner and becoming the first German player to achieve the feat in men's tennis.Zverev enjoyed a career-defining 2026 season, capturing his maiden Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open while completing a remarkable comeback from the serious ankle injury he suffered in 2022.With the 2026 calendar year ending soon, the German tennis star will cap off with an honour and…

Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite encounter against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana was overshadowed by security concerns after a missile threat triggered a one-hour delay to the match in Riyadh. The kickoff for Al-Nassr's Asian Champions League (ACL) Elite match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana on Monday was delayed by an hour following a security alert in Riyadh, forcing Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates to wait before taking the field.Saudi Arabia has been struck by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have hit their oil facilities and transport junctions and claimed responsibility for the attack. The Houthis also launched a vicious string of attacks…

India captain Shubman Gill poses with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for September 2026 after producing one of the most dominant ODI displays of the year. Indian skipper Shubman Gill achieved his record-extending fifth 'ICC Player of the Month' award for September 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.Gill, as per the ICC, won the award ahead of fellow nominees Abhishek Sharma of India and Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza.Gill scored 333 runs in India's first two ODIs against West Indies, with a century in the opener and an unbeaten double century in the second. India won…

India's preparations for the 2026 Para Asian Games received a major boost after the Sports Ministry approved a 275-member contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya showpiece, while also removing para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal amid mounting controversy. The Sports Ministry approved a total of 166 athletes for the upcoming Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, removing the under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal after a controversy-embroiled selection process triggered protests from the shooters and cyclists.Following the Asian Games 2026, India's para athletes are gearing up to showcase their talent on one of the biggest stages in continental para sports. The country will…

Defending champions India have named a strong squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with captain Harmanpreet Singh leading a side packed with experienced internationals and promising young talents. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returned to the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men's hockey squad, but the core of the Asian Games gold-winning line-up was retained for the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5.Harmanpreet had led India to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time and qualified for the Los Angeles…

Netflix has secured Spanish and Andorran rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with select games to remain available on free-to-air television in Spain. Netflix has secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra. The streaming giant will now stream all 104 matches of the tournament as it continues to expand its live sports portfolio.The agreement with FIFA covers the centenary edition of the tournament, which will see Spain, the reigning champion, co-host the competition alongside Morocco and Portugal.Netflix said in a statement it will stream all 104 games live…