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LIVE Transfer rumors, deadline day news: Isak to Liverpool agreed

The summer transfer window closes today and all the big Premier League clubs will be busy in some way. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

US Open Day 9 Order of Play: Tricky test for Sinner, Osaka vs Gauff in blockbuster

US Open 2025 Day schedule: Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek will be looking to book their place in the quarterfinals. In a blockbuster outing, former champion Naomi Osaka takes on third seed Coco Gauff at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

AB de Villiers snubs Kohli from list of top 5 cricketers, picks Mohammad Asif

Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers snubbed Virat Kohli from his list of the top five cricketers. De Villiers and Kohli have played together in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for number of seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Asia Cup | Red-hot Sanju Samson sends strong message; smashes 30 sixes in 5 KCL matches

Sanju Samson's explosive form in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) has intensified discussions about India's Asia Cup lineup. He has amassed 368 runs in five innings, studded with 30 sixes, making him the second-highest run-getter in the competition. His most recent outing for the side as vice captain saw him score a swift 83 in a three-wicket win.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic advance; Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova storm into quarters

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic secured their spots in the US Open quarter-finals with dominant straight-set victories, keeping them on track for a potential semi-final clash. Aryna Sabalenka continued her title defense, while other notable wins included Fritz, Lehecka, Vondrousova, Krejcikova and Pegula. Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback, saving eight match points.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru unveils six-point fan welfare plan under 'RCB Cares' programme

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has launched 'RCB Cares' in response to the tragic stampede during IPL trophy celebrations, which resulted in 11 deaths. The initiative focuses on fan welfare and safety, promising structural safeguards for the future. RCB proposes a fan-safety audit framework, staff training, and collaboration with IPL and KSCA to strengthen crowd management protocols, aiming to prevent similar incidents.

Asia Cup: Sanju Samson’s record-breaking form sets up fierce opening slot contest with Shubman Gill

Sanju Samson is dominating the Kerala Cricket League 2025, silencing critics with four consecutive match-winning knocks for Kochi Blue Tigers. He has amassed 368 runs at a blistering strike rate of 186.80, including a century and three Player of the Match awards.

Slapgate controversy: 'Harbhajan is a good friend' - Match referee for infamous MI vs PBKS match breaks silence

Farokh Engineer, the match referee during the infamous 'Slapgate' incident in the 2008 IPL, expressed surprise at the recent release of the footage. He emphasized maintaining confidentiality and believes the matter should remain in the past, as both Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth have likely moved on. The resurfacing of the clip has stirred reactions, with Sreesanth's wife expressing disappointment and anger.

Not just a T20 specialist: Rinku Singh puts his hand up for Test cricket

India batter Rinku Singh does not want to be an one-format star. Speaking on the sidelines of the UP T20 League he said that he wants to make his debut in Test cricket.

US Open glory over birthday bash: Novak Djokovic says daughter not happy with clash

Novak Djokovic will miss his daughter Tara's eighth birthday to focus on his US Open quarter-final against Taylor Fritz. The Serb aims to gift his daughter a victory despite her disappointment.

With Jitesh in fray, can Sanju Samson secure a middle-order spot in Asia Cup?

Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are the only two wicketkeepers named in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad. With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, will Sanju be able to beat the competition and make the place his own? Aakash Chopra delves deep into the debate.

Harbhajan slams Lalit Modi for releasing 'slap-gate' video: Why remind people about it

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has slammed Lalit Modi for releasing the unseen clip of the slap-gate incident involving him and Sreesanth from the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).

DPL 2025 final | Back where it all started! Former India openers receive special felicitation by DDCA

Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were celebrated at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final, where West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings. Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79 led the Lions to victory, chasing down a target of 174. The DDCA honored Gambhir and Sehwag for their significant contributions to Indian cricket, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.

Asia Cup | Wasim Akram: 'Jasprit Bumrah is world class, credit to India for managing his workload'

Wasim Akram hailed Jasprit Bumrah as a “modern-day great,” praising India for expertly managing his workload. While refusing to compare eras, Akram highlighted the increased challenges bowlers face in modern cricket due to aggressive batting. He also opposed the two-tier WTC system, stressing the need for quality teams and stronger domestic structures before introducing more nations to Test cricket.

Lionel Messi misses sitter, Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final 3-0 - Watch

The Seattle Sounders dominated Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final, securing their sweep of major North American trophies. A record crowd at Lumen Field witnessed goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock. Seattle's strong defense stifled Lionel Messi and Miami's high-powered attack, leading to a historic victory despite a significant wage disparity.

Messi and Ronaldo coming together! AB de Villiers explains why he loved batting with Virat Kohli at RCB

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers revealed his fondness for batting with Virat Kohli during his 11 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their synergy led to five 100+ partnerships and two 200+ partnerships in IPL. De Villiers highlighted their shared competitive spirit and proactive approach to dismantling bowlers, recalling memorable partnerships at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy stadiums amidst electrifying crowds.

Sorry Virat! AB de Villiers picks Sachin Tendulkar, tainted Pakistan bowler in his best five cricketers

Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.

Carlos Alcaraz on rivalry with Jannik Sinner: We're fighting for great things in tennis

After securing his place in the quarterfinals of the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz opened up on his rivalry with Jannik Sinner. He says that it is important to have high-stakes matches to keep the morale of the sport high.

Serve and surge: Novak Djokovic storms into record US Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite carrying niggles, his serving prowess propelled him into the last eight for the 14th time in his career.

Watch: Fiery Taylor Townsend signs off US Open with cutest story about son AJ

Taylor Townsend capped off her US Open journey with a loss to Barbora Krejcikova in the 4th round of the US Open. After the game, Townsend shared a heartwarming story about her son AJ.