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Photos: Prithvi Shaw celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with rumoured girlfriend and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal

Prithvi Shaw and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi, sharing intimate photos that intensified relationship rumors after Shaw's reported connection with Nidhi Tapadia. This public appearance coincides with Shaw's successful debut century for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, marking a fresh start after facing challenges with form and fitness.

India formally approved to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India's formal bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city, has received government approval. The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the bid submission, the Host Collaboration Agreement, and necessary financial support.

'Not sure why Ashwin retired': Kris Srikkanth questions IPL exit, says CSK legend could have played two more years

Kris Srikkanth expressed surprise at Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden IPL retirement, believing the CSK legend had more to offer. Despite a recent dip in form, Ashwin, a key figure in CSK's past triumphs, will explore global T20 leagues. Srikkanth acknowledged Ashwin's legacy and suggested this move could pave the way for coaching or playing opportunities abroad.

Duleep Trophy: Why Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing - all you need to know

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

Can Aryna Sabalenka repeat as US Open champ?

World No. 1 Sabalenka has had an up-and-down season -- but she says she's regrouped in time to defend her US Open title.

Suns, Ishbia sued by minority owners seeking records access

Suns minority owners Andy Kohlberg and Scott Selding have filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging that owner Mat Ishbia has refused access to internal records.

Dawn Staley interviewed with Knicks for head coaching job

Had the Knicks offered their head coaching job to South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, who interviewed for the position, she said she would have taken it.

Carlos Alcaraz wins easily to reach 2025 US Open 3rd round

No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz needed a little more than 1½ hours to beat Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi's late heroics lead Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final

Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night, thanks to two goals from a returning Lionel Messi.

Jelena Ostapenko reacts to racial slurs after Taylor Townsend saga: Never a racist

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.

RCB break silence after stampede, launch an initiative to honour and heal fans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday ended their three-month silence on social media following the horrific stampede that marred their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title celebrations in June.

Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar set up men’s final at National Squash Championships

Abhay Singh overcame his best friend Ramit Tandon in a thrilling five-set match to reach the National Squash Championships final. He will face Velavan Senthilkumar, who defeated Veer Chotrani. In the women's draw, Anahat Singh recovered from a poor start to beat Tanvi Khanna and will play Akanksha Salunkhe, who prevailed over Joshna Chinappa.

Indian shuttlers shine as PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha enter pre-quarters

PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships, defeating Letshanaa Karupathevan. The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, along with men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, also advanced. Satwik and Chirag recovered from a slow start to beat Yang Po Han and Liu Kuang.

AIFF awaits Supreme Court order as FIFA suspension threat looms over Indian football

The AIFF is awaiting a crucial Supreme Court decision on Thursday to resolve the constitutional impasse threatening Indian football with a potential FIFA suspension. FIFA and AFC have expressed serious concerns over the delay in finalizing the revised constitution, setting an October 30 deadline.

'No class, no education': Townsend, Ostapenko in ugly exchange at US Open 2025

Taylor Townsend's stunning 7-5, 6-1 win over Jelena Ostapenko at the 2025 US Open was overshadowed by a heated post-match spat, where Ostapenko accused her of lacking "class" and "education."

US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Ben Shelton advance to third round in straight sets

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through a sluggish start to defeat unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4), 6-2 on Wednesday and advance to the third round of the US Open, while American Ben Shelton thrilled the New York crowd a day later with a commanding 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Pablo Carreno-Busta.

'No class, no education': Jelena Ostapenko, Taylor Townsend exchange heated words after US Open match

Taylor Townsend defeated Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open, leading to a heated exchange after the match. Ostapenko accused Townsend of lacking class, while Townsend dismissed the comments and focused on her victory. Townsend, now in the third round, emphasized letting her racket do the talking, marking a significant milestone in her singles career.

'It's one of the worst you can do': AB de Villiers shares Bronco test experience as BCCI mulls new fitness regime

AB de Villiers described the Bronco test, potentially being introduced to Indian cricketers by strength and conditioning coach Adrian le Roux, as a grueling fitness assessment he's familiar with since age 16. He recalled its difficulty, especially in low-oxygen conditions. Ravichandran Ashwin cautioned against sudden changes in training methods to prevent player injuries.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz crushes Mattia Bellucci, Casper Ruud stunned by World No.107

Carlos Alcaraz powered past Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to reach the US Open third round while Casper Ruud slumped to a defeat at the hands of World No.107 Raphael Collignon.

Manchester United's historic humiliation at Grimsby: Under-fire Amorim apologises to fans

Carabao Cup 2025: Manchester United slipped to a new low when they lost 11-12 on penalties to Grimsby Town, suffering their first-ever defeat to a fourth-tier club. Manager Ruben Amorim was visibly shaken as he apologised to fans after the humiliation at Blundell Park.