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Hugo Ekitike snubbed by France despite strong Liverpool start

Hugo Ekitike has been snubbed by France manager Didier Deschamps for the World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland despite his fine start for Liverpool.

Erling Haaland changes name on back of Norway shirt

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has changed the name on the back of his Norway shirt.

US Open: Emma Raducanu into third round after 4 years, 5th seed Draper withdraws

Emma Raducanu stormed into the US Open third round with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Janice Tjen — her first deep run in New York since her 2021 title. The Brit hit 16 winners and 8 aces, while fellow Brit Jack Draper pulled out of the men's draw with injury.

Bold statement! 'Gautam Gambhir values bowlers who can bat': Ex-India cricketer

Aakash Chopra suggests Gautam Gambhir's preference for bowlers who can bat might be limiting Kuldeep Yadav's opportunities, despite his improved red-ball form. Kuldeep didn't feature in the England Test series, raising questions about his role under Gambhir's coaching approach. While he's in the Asia Cup squad, a significant role may have to wait for home conditions.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi headlines PKL 12 season opener on National Sports Day

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 kicks off on National Sports Day with sporting icons Pullela Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay, Pardeep Narwal, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi uniting as kabaddi celebrates its roots with new formats and fierce rivalries.

World Badminton Championships: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter Round of 16

PV Sindhu displayed remarkable resilience at the BWF World Championships, overcoming a shaky start to defeat Malaysia's Letshanaa Karupathevan in the women’s singles. After a tough first game where she trailed significantly, Sindhu rallied to secure a 21-19, 21-15 victory. This win propels the two-time Olympic medallist into the pre-quarterfinals, keeping her hopes alive for another world title.

1 ball, 3 sixes, 22 runs! RCB batter pulls off the unthinkable

West Indies' Romario Shepherd stunned the CPL 2025, blasting 22 runs off a single legal delivery while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors against St Lucia Kings. Shepherd's explosive, unbeaten 73 off 34 balls, following his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, powered the Warriors to 202. However, it proved futile as St Lucia Kings won the game with 11 runs to spare.

Sanju Samson flexible enough to drop down batting order, says mentor Raiphi Gomez

Former Kerala cricketer, Raiphi Gomez, suggested that Sanju Samson is more than flexible to bat lower down the order if the team needs it considering the return of Shubman Gill in the Asia Cup 2025 squad.

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu into R16 after 4 years, Satwik-Chirag begin with win

BWF World Championships 2025: PV Sindhu came back from behind to beat Malaysia's Karupathevan Letshanaa in the second round. The 2019 champion will face a stern test in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday.

Duleep Trophy 2025: Full squads, schedule, livestreaming details and more

The Indian domestic season is all set to start with the Duleep Trophy starting on August 28. With the selectors keeping a keen eye on domestic performances, the players will be eager to impress during the tournament being played in Bengaluru.

Diamond League Final: 'Technically not perfect' - Neeraj Chopra on breaching 90m mark

Neeraj Chopra, despite his impressive 90.23m throw in Doha, believes he's yet to achieve technical perfection. Ahead of the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, Chopra highlighted the need to better utilize his run-up speed and improve his blocking technique. He credited coach Jan Zelezny for his guidance and emphasized the importance of adapting to external conditions.

Ravichandran Ashwin calls time on IPL career, set to explore foreign leagues

Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian off-spinner, has announced his retirement from the IPL after a stellar 17-year career. Ashwin expressed gratitude to the franchises and the BCCI. He hinted at exploring opportunities in other global leagues like The Hundred and SA T20. The veteran spinner ended his IPL career with the Chennai Super Kings.

Sehwag junior arrives! Aaryavir Sehwag smashes boundaries for fun

Virender Sehwag's son, Aaryavir, debuted in the Delhi Premier League for Central Delhi Kings, opening the batting like his father. The 17-year-old hit impressive boundaries against Navdeep Saini and Rounak Waghela, scoring 22 off 16 balls. Aaryavir shared memories of watching his father play, acknowledging the inspiration he draws from Sehwag's career and understanding his greatness as a player.

Ajith Narayana wins gold, Nirupama Devi Seram clinches silver at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Indian weightlifters showcased a dominant performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad. Ajith Narayana and Nirupama Devi Seram secured gold and silver medals respectively in senior events. Hemanta Doimari and Bidusmita Bhoi won gold in the junior category. Narayana also set new Commonwealth records. The strong showing highlighted India's strength in weightlifting at the Commonwealth level.

F1 Dutch GP 2025: Verstappen Eyes Home Win as Zandvoort Braces for Thunderstorms – Predictions, Stats & More

Formula 1 heads to Zandvoort, Netherlands to start the second half of the 2025 season. Find out the stats, session times and latest news following the summer break.

World Para Athletics Championships: Dharambir, Preeti named India's flag bearers

Dharambir and Preeti Pal were named India's flag bearers for the World Para Athletics Championships. The showpiece event will be held in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5.

'I'll go insane': Pacer who missed India-England Test series reveals injury layoff struggle

England's fast bowler Mark Wood is set to return to county cricket next month, aiming to play for Durham in September after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him since February. Wood is cautiously preparing for the Ashes series in Australia later this year, with England's management prioritizing his long-term fitness.

'We can't forget Pahalgam': Virender Sehwag under fire for promoting India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after Sony Sports Network's promotional video, highlighting the India-Pakistan rivalry, sparked outrage due to heightened tensions following a terror attack. Fans are calling for boycotts, overshadowing India's first major tournament without Kohli and Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav leads a youthful squad in Group A, facing UAE, Oman, and Pakistan.

Why Cadillac chose Bottas and Pérez for 2026 F1 race seats

There won't be an American behind the wheel of Cadillac's F1 car, but in Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, there's plenty of race-winning experience.

Wolves boss on Strand-Larsen: 'Every player has his price'

Wolves boss Vítor Pereira has admitted that "every player has his price" amid reported interest in Jørgen Strand-Larsen from Newcastle United.