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Carlos Alcaraz reclaims World No. 1 as he outshines rival Jannik Sinner to win US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win the US Open, reclaiming the world number one ranking. The match, attended by Donald Trump, saw Alcaraz avenge his Wimbledon loss and extend his dominance over Sinner. Alcaraz has now won seven of the past eight meetings and is 10-5 overall against Sinner.
Max Verstappen captures Italian Grand Prix in record time
Max Verstappen dominated the Italian Grand Prix, securing a record-breaking victory for Red Bull with an average speed of 155.791 mph. McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri followed, with team strategy creating drama between them. Despite a strong finish from Leclerc and Hamilton, Ferrari maintained a 20-point lead over Mercedes in the team standings.
Start of Sinner vs. Alcaraz in the US Open final delayed because of Trump-related security
The US Open men's final faced a delay. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were set to compete. The match was pushed back due to increased security checks. Donald Trump's presence caused the changes. Sinner aimed for a repeat title. Alcaraz sought his second title of 2025. Their rivalry is notable. The winner would secure the No. 1 ranking.
England batter Jos Buttler completes 12000 international runs in his career
Jos Buttler achieved a milestone in the third ODI against South Africa. He scored 12,000 international runs for England. Buttler is the seventh English batter to reach this feat. He played an unbeaten innings of 62 runs. Currently, Buttler has 12,019 runs in 387 matches. Joe Root leads England's run-scoring charts with 21,637 runs.
India clinch historic gold in men’s compound team event at World Championships
India achieved a historic milestone at the Gwangju World Championships, with the men's compound archery team securing a gold medal by defeating France. Rishabh Yadav also earned a silver in the mixed team event alongside Jyothi Surekha Vennam.
Shubman Gill to replace Sanju Samson? Team India's practice session gives a glimpse of possible combination in Asia Cup
Team India is preparing for the Asia Cup in Dubai. The first practice session offered clues about team combinations. Shubman Gill, Jitesh Sharma, and Rinku Singh batted in the nets. Sanju Samson's limited participation was noted. Gill and Abhishek Sharma practiced together. Bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah were also present.
'They know how to make content': Viswanathan Anand takes a dig at Gukesh's critics
D Gukesh's World Chess Championship win has sparked debate, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov predicting his failure to defend the title. Gukesh responded, focusing on his own preparation. Viswanathan Anand reacted to Abdusattorov's claim, acknowledging the modern approach to the game and dismissing the controversy as good fun, highlighting the competitive spirit.
India clinch historic gold in men’s compound team event at World Championships
India's compound archery team made history. The men's team secured their first-ever gold medal at the World Championships, defeating France. Earlier, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav won silver in the mixed team event. Rishabh, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge then clinched the gold, overcoming France in a thrilling final.
Asia Cup 2025: Team India's new sponsor-less jersey revealed
Team India is preparing for the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, commencing September 9. Shivam Dube unveiled the new sponsor-less jersey after BCCI's contract termination with Dream11 due to the Online Gaming Bill. The board has initiated the search for a new lead sponsor, with applications open until September 12 and bids due by September 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a stunning goal as he targets a sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his quest for a record sixth World Cup appearance with two goals in Portugal's dominant 5-0 victory over Armenia. England, despite a 2-0 win against Andorra, remained unconvincing. Ireland staged a late comeback to draw 2-2 with Hungary, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria continued their winning streaks in Group H.
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India, Pakistan first meet on field after deadly Pahalgam attack fires up Asia Cup
The Asia Cup begins in the United Arab Emirates. India and Pakistan will play their first cricket match since the military conflict. The Twenty20 competition is a build-up to the T20 World Cup. Eight teams will participate in the event. India and Pakistan are in the same group. Tensions exist after the conflict in May.
US Open women: World number 1 defeats Amanda Anisimova to retain crown
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown on Saturday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career. But a determined Sabalenka, playing in the seventh Grand Slam title game of her career, brought all her experience to bear as she slammed the door on Anisimova's dream of a maiden Grand Slam title.
Indian flavour set to spice up Australia’s Hockey One League
Melbourne is a highly saturated market for sports franchises. “In a city of just 4.5 million people, there are 56 franchise teams,” Hockey Victoria CEO Andrew Skillern said in an interaction with ET Sport. To stand out, Hockey Victoria decided to tap into the Indian diaspora, an audience yet to be targeted by professional sports leagues.
Novak Djokovic embraces the joy of agony
After his latest evisceration at the hands of Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-final, Djokovic conceded the gap between him and the top two on the circuit is all but impossible to bridge. It will take a minor miracle for the 24 slams he owns to tick over to 25, but when the definitive record of his journey is tabulated, the final tally would be imposing enough either way.
India thrash China 7-0 to reach Asia Cup hockey final, face South Korea in summit clash
India dominated China in the Asia Cup Super 4s match. The final score was a resounding 7-0 victory. Abhishek scored twice, contributing to India's triumph. Other goal scorers included Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh. India will now face South Korea in the final. This win puts India closer to qualifying for the World Cup.
India hold defending champions Japan to 2-2 draw in women's Asia Cup hockey
In a thrilling encounter at the Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Hangzhou, Navneet Kaur's last-second penalty corner helped India secure a 2-2 draw against defending champions Japan. India twice came from behind, with Rutaja Dadaso Pisal also scoring, to earn a crucial point in Pool B. India will now face Singapore in their final pool match.
