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Aug

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AIFF-FSDL meeting yields limited progress as ISL future remains uncertain

The AIFF and FSDL held talks to resolve the ISL crisis but made little progress. While both parties aim to submit a joint proposal to the Supreme Court by August 28, the league’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal and contractual issues. Bengaluru: The much-anticipated meeting between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), on Monday failed to produce a clear resolution regarding the future of India’s domestic football competitions. Despite both sides expressing optimism, concrete decisions on the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) and Super Cup remain pending. In a statement…

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Lakshya Sen goes down to World No.1 Shi Yuqi in Badminton World Championships 2025 round 1

Lakshya Sen was pitted against World No.1 Shi Yuqi in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025. He put up a strong fight but lost the opener to the Chinese top-seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. New Delhi: Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen bowed out of the Badminton World Championships 2025 after suffering an opening-round loss to World No.1 Shi Yuqi on Monday, August 25. Sen put up a valiant show, but fell short to the top seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. Sen was pitted in a…

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BCCI in talks with Toyota, fintech company over title sponsorship ahead of Asia Cup: Report

With Dream11 exiting its sponsorship deal, BCCI is in talks with Toyota and a fintech firm for India's cricket team title sponsorship ahead of Asia Cup 2025. Jerseys with Dream11 branding won't be used; India may play without a sponsor if no deal is signed. New Delhi: With just weeks to go before the Asia Cup 2025 kicks off, the Indian cricket team finds itself without a title sponsor following the abrupt exit of Dream11. The fantasy sports platform pulled out of its sponsorship deal days after the Indian Parliament passed the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025',…

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Mirabai Chanu wins gold at Commonwealth Championships with record-breaking show on comeback

Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal on her return to international competition as she clinched the top prize in the Commonwealth Championships with a record-breaking show. Chanu was out of action for a year due to an injury, but has made a stellar comeback. New Delhi: Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships 2025 with a record-breaking show in Ahmedabad on Monday, August 25. Chanu, who returned to the international competition after a year's absence due to an injury,  heaved a total of 193kg (84kg+109kg) to clinch the top prize in the 48kg category.…

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Aug

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Daniil Medvedev breaks silence on his outburst during Bonzi clash after US Open first-round exit

Daniil Medvedev suffered an opening-round defeat in the US Open 2025 after being beaten by Benjamin Bonzi in a five-setter. Medvedev had an ugly meltdown with the chair umpire in a chaotic pause during the third set. New Delhi: Daniil Medvedev suffered a first-round exit at the US Open 2025 after his loss to Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi on August 24 (August 25 as per IST). Medvedev, the US Open 2021 winner, suffered a shocking opening-round defeat 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 4-6 to the 51st-ranked Bonzi in a five-setter that saw an ugly meltdown from the Russian. Medvedev went furious after…

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Sunil Chhetri injured, India announce 23-member squad for CAFA Nations Cup; Mohun Bagan players remain unavailable

India have announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming edition of the CAFA Nations Cup on August 29. Legendary footballer Sunil Chhetri is out with an injury, while Mohun Bagan team management has refused to release the players due to the AFC Champions Trophy 2. Bengaluru: Newly appointed India football head coach Khalid Jamil announced a 23-member India Squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup. Legendary striker Sunil Chhetri, who is also the leading goal-scorer of the country, has been left behind. The veteran retired from international football in June 2024, but after a chat with former coach Manolo Marquez,…

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Aug

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Jonathan Trott replaces IPL-winner as Gulf Giants’ head coach in ILT20

Afghanistan and former Pretoria Capitals head coach, Jonathan Trott, was confirmed as the new head coach of the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise, Gulf Giants, ahead of the 2025-26 edition. After winning the title in the inaugural edition, the Giants finished in third and fifth positions. Dubai: A day after parting ways with the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, current Afghanistan head coach has taken up the role at the Gulf Giants, the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise owned by Adani Sportsline. The inaugural champions of the ILT20, the Giants haven't had the seasons they would have liked in the subsequent…

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Former South Africa captain revokes retirement 2 years after hanging her boot ahead of Women’s World Cup

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk, who last played international cricket in 2021 and announced her retirement in 2023, made a U-turn from her decision two years later. The decision came on the heels of the announcement of South Africa's squad for the Women's World Cup. Durban: Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk is on the path to a return for the Proteas women in international cricket as she confirmed revoking her retirement. Van Niekerk, who last played for South Africa in 2021, retired from international cricket in 2023 amid non-cordial terms with Cricket South Africa (CSA) after she failed…

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Fatima Sana to lead, uncapped 20-year-old Eyman named in Pakistan’s Women’s World Cup 2025 squad

Uncapped 20-year-old batter Eyman Fatima, who made her T20I debut earlier this year, has been included in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan also play South Africa in a three-match ODI series against South Africa ahead of the tournament. Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, August 25 confirmed the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, led by Fatima Sana. Sana, who was impressive in her first major tournament as captain in the last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE,…

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Dream11 parts ways with BCCI as principal sponsor of Indian teams after Online Gaming Bill enactment

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development after the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill in the Parliament last week. Dream11 had gotten into an agreement with the BCCI in 2023, on a three-year contract. Mumbai: The online fantasy gaming app Dream11 has parted ways with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill in the Parliament last week. Dream11, the online gaming wing of Dream Sports, replaced Byju's as the principal sponsor of the Indian teams in March 2023 for three years until 2026.  Dream11 shut its fantasy gaming…

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