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Aug

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Jannik Sinner eyeing title defence, makes quick work of Vit Kopriva in US Open 2025 round 1

Top seed Jannik Sinner put in an excellent performance in round 1 of the ongoing US Open 2025, taking on Vit Koprova, Sinner defeated his opponent in straight sets and talked about how good it felt to come back to the tournament. New York: The US Open 2025 campaign began for defending champion Jannik Sinner. The top seed had made all the headlines recently after he had to pull out of the Cincinnati Open final due to illness and did not participate in the US Open 2025 mixed doubles clashes as well.  However, having made a full recovery, Sinner looked…

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27

Aug

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Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez to return to F1 as Cadillac make blockbuster signings ahead of 2026 debut

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez lost their places in Formula 1 teams after the end of the 2024 season. The two experienced drivers have been signed by Cadillac, who will be making their F1 debut in 2026. New Delhi: Cadillac have made blockbuster signings as they are set to make their Formula 1 debut in 2026. The American squad has penned multi-year deals with Grand Prix winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez ahead of the 2026 season. Cadillac join the F1 paddock as the 11th team with Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon leading them. This will also increase the driver…

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26

Aug

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Who is Rio Ngumoha? Liverpool’s 16-year-old prodigy scripts history on Premier League debut vs Newcastle

Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool’s 16-year-old winger, made headlines by scoring a stoppage-time winner against Newcastle, becoming one of the youngest Premier League scorers. A former Chelsea academy talent, he turned out to be a super sub for Arne Slot against the Magpies. Liverpool: Liverpool’s thrilling 3-2 win over Newcastle United wasn’t just a momentous early-season victory, it also marked a major personal milestone for Rio Ngumoha, a 16-year-old prodigy who has now joined elite company in Premier League history. As he netted the winning goal deep into stoppage time, Ngumoha etched his name alongside legends like Wayne Rooney and James Milner…

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26

Aug

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Could have played even if there was another Test in England: Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj, hero of India's England tour, said he could’ve played another Test despite bowling 185.3 overs. He took 23 wickets, led India to a historic win at The Oval, and called Test cricket his passion for its challenges and comebacks. Kolkata: Mohammed Siraj may have been the standout performer in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but the Indian fast bowler says he still had more to give, as he himself mentioned. After delivering a staggering 185.3 overs across the five-match series in England, which is more than any other bowler from either side, Siraj said he could’ve played an…

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26

Aug

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Iga Swiatek becomes first woman to achieve huge record with opening round win at US Open 2025

Iga Swiatek unleashed her best as she made light work of Emiliana Arango in her opening round of the US Open 2025. Swiatek also registered a major record with her first-round win at Flushing Meadows. New Delhi: Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek eased past Emiliana Arango in her opening round of the US Open 2025 with a brilliant straight-sets win over the Colombian player 6-1, 6-2.  Swiatek, the World No.2, made light work of her opponent as she unleashed her best, breaking her opponent four times and not even facing a break point on her serve. She was too much…

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26

Aug

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Duleep Trophy 2025: Where to Watch, Schedule, all squads and all you need to know

Duleep Trophy 2025 will begin on August 28. Several India cricketers, including Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav and probables like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ishan Kishan and Sarfaraz Khan will feature in the marquee domestic tournament. Bengaluru: The 2025 edition of the Duleep Trophy will begin on August 28, with North Zone taking on East Zone and Central Zone challenging NorthEast Zone. Two other teams, West Zone and South Zone, have already progressed to the semi-final by virtue of their dominance in India’s domestic circuit. In the meantime, all the matches of the tournament will be played in the BCCI Centre…

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26

Aug

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Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign cricket experts for commenting on India’s Asia Cup squad

Sunil Gavaskar has called out the foreign cricket experts for commenting and analysing India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025, stating that they should focus on their own country's cricket. Several experts have given their views on Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal's snubs. New Delhi: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed the foreign cricket experts for commenting on India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Former Indian cricketers and experts have expressed surprise over the snub of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal from India's squad; however, Gavaskar feels that the foreign experts should focus on their cricket. "What is baffling…

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26

Aug

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Virat Kohli reacts to Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at No.4’

Cheteshwar Pujara walked into the sunset as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, closing out a 13-year-long, illustrious chapter. Former India captain Virat Kohli has given his reaction to Pujara's retirement. New Delhi: Former India captain Virat Kohli paid his tribute to the now-retired Cheteshwar Pujara with a special post on social media. Kohli and Pujara were the Indian mainstays in the Test cricket and had scored some huge runs in their heydays. While Kohli hung up his boots from Test cricket in May this year, Pujara confirmed his all India retirement in late August with…

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26

Aug

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Five players to keep an eye on in Duleep Trophy as India’s Test season awaits

The forthcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will begin on August 28. Ahead of that, check five cricketers that the selectors will keep an eye on, especially with the Test series against South Africa and West Indies in mind. New Delhi: The Duleep Trophy is set to begin on August 28, with North Zone playing East Zone and Central Zone taking on NorthEast Zone. By virtue of their dominance in the previous edition of the zonal tournaments and in the Ranji Trophy, West Zone and South Zone have already qualified for the semi-finals, which will be played on September 4…

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Aug

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FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years as Goa gears up to host tournament

India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, with Viswanathan Anand lifting the title. The tournament returns to India after 23 years, with Goa set to host the event in which 206 players will take part in. New Delhi: The FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years, as Goa will be hosting the prestigious tournament from October 30-November 27. 206 players will be featuring in the tournament that will offer a berth to three players for the coveted Candidates and a prize purse of USD 2 million. India will have a strong field with the…

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