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Injured Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Sean Williams will lead Zimbabwe in the series after Ervine sustained a calf injury on the eve of the series opener

With Roger Federer watching, Neeraj Chopra finishes second: 'There were things that didn't go well'

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, with a best throw of 85.01m. Germany's Julian Weber won with a season-leading 91.57m. Chopra, despite struggling with his timing, secured the runner-up position in his final attempt. He expressed optimism about improving before the World Championships, acknowledging technical challenges and a persistent groin injury.

'Our achievements reflect the diversity of our country' – Tendulkar urges Indians to celebrate non-cricket sports

Sachin Tendulkar commemorated National Sports Day by celebrating India's diverse sporting achievements and encouraging fitness. He highlighted young champions in chess, wrestling, and roller skating, alongside recognizing judo and lawn bowls successes. Tendulkar also noted the growth of domestic leagues across various sports, fostering talent beyond cricket, aligning with the 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main' initiative.

'Already registered': R Ashwin makes big revelation about future; says he wants to live life on his terms

Ravichandran Ashwin, after retiring from the IPL with 187 wickets, has announced his intention to play in overseas franchise leagues. He has already registered for one league, seeking to enjoy cricket without pressure and recapture the joy of street cricket on the global stage.

Unseen video: Harbhajan Singh nearly punched Sreesanth in IPL 2008 - WATCH

Lalit Modi's recent revelation on a podcast has brought the infamous Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth "slap-gate" incident from the inaugural IPL season in 2008 back into the spotlight. Modi claimed to possess unseen footage of the altercation, which resulted in Harbhajan's suspension and sparked significant controversy. The resurfacing of this incident reminded fans of the fiery early years of the league.

Rohit Sharma to report to BCCI's CoE on September 13 for fitness tests

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, is set to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru starting September 13, including the newly-introduced Bronco Test. He'll also practice there to prepare for the Australia white-ball tour in November.

Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred shine with dominant wins at the Diamond League Final in Zurich

American sprinter Noah Lyles became the first track athlete to win six Diamond League Final titles by defeating Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in the 200 metres, while St Lucia's Julien Alfred put injury concerns behind her with a commanding victory in the women's 100m.

US Open: Tsitsipas' father warned for coaching from sidelines during 2nd round clash

Stefanos Tsitsipas' father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, was warned for coaching his son from the sidelines during the second round match of the US Open 2025 against Daniel Altmaier.

Sindhu reveals mantra for World Championships after stunning win: Not much to prove

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu revealed her mantra for the World Badminton Championships after stunning world number two Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Riot Games launches Leagues Disrupt Festival with NLC 2025 finals in Stockholm

Riot Games is launching Leagues Disrupt, a new esports and gaming festival in Stockholm. The event will feature the NLC 2025 finals and a wide range of entertainment, boosting esports culture in the Nordics.

Duleep Trophy: Shami fails to impress on first class return, leaks 100 runs in 23 overs

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami had a forgettable return to red-ball cricket as he leaked 100 runs in 23 overs, playing for East Zone vs North Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit Sharma out of India’s ODI team': Ex-India cricketer’s shocking claim

Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, suggests the newly introduced Bronco Test in Indian cricket might be a strategy to exclude Rohit Sharma from the team, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon. He questions the timing of this endurance-focused test, contrasting it with previous instances where fitness benchmarks seemingly sidelined senior players like Gambhir and Sehwag.

'Never let pressure get to you': Rishabh Pant's golden words inspire LSG pacer Prince Yadav

Delhi's young pacer, Prince Yadav, celebrated a memorable IPL 2025 debut season with Lucknow Super Giants, highlighted by dismissing Travis Head for his first wicket. Yadav credits LSG captain Rishabh Pant's guidance for his success in handling pressure and maintaining a positive attitude.

'In Iran no dancing. In Goa, Iranians danced': Chess World Cup returns after 23 years

Goa is set to host the FIDE World Cup in 2025, marking its return to India after 23 years, reminiscent of the 2002 World Junior Championship where Levon Aronian emerged victorious. The event not only boosted Goa's tourism, particularly attracting Russian visitors, but also showcased the region's hospitality and organisational capabilities.

Ex-Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked by Besiktas

Besiktas have sacked former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after they were knocked out of the UEFA Conference League playoffs by Lausanne.

Ruben Amorim to lead Man United against Burnley - sources

Ruben Amorim is set to be in charge for Manchester United's Premier League fixture against Burnley on Saturday, sources have told ESPN.

Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez get upset win in US Open doubles

Venus Williams, who won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Serena, teamed with Leylah Fernandez to win her first doubles match at the US Open since 2014.

Micah Parsons traded by Cowboys to Packers, gets record contract

Star pass rusher Micah Parsons was traded by the Cowboys to the Packers and agreed to a record contract for a non-quarterback with Green Bay.

National Sports Day report card for federations: F for AIFF, A for NRAI

We choose certain key federations and grade them (from A to F, but you already knew that) on four key criteria.

National Sports Day 2025: India honours Major Dhyan Chand as Hockey Asia Cup begins

India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This year, the day coincides with the start of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar.