Twenty-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is poised to become Formula One's youngest world champion, needing just two points in Mexico City to clinch the title, a feat he views as "just the beginning" of a career he hopes will include racing with his father.
Duncan Cruttenden of the United Kingdom and Annie Williams of the United States clinched the men's and women's titles respectively at the 35th Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race in Darjeeling. India's Ramanjit Oberoi and Mexico's Nahila Hernandez won the 100K Stage Race. The event, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, promoted adventure sports and sustainable tourism with participants from several countries.
Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-1 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, where they will face fourth-tier side Fleetwood Town. Goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney, and Thierno Barry secured the win for Everton, despite the absence of Jack Grealish due to a disciplinary breach.
Gokulam Kerala FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over debutants Samaleswari SC in their Indian Football League opener, with Crislan Da Silva scoring twice, including the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Samaleswari fought back from a two-goal deficit to level the score before Crislan's late header sealed the win for the two-time champions.
India's second-string football team is set to kick off its SAFF Championship campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday in Dhaka. The main Indian squad is unavailable due to international friendlies and ISL club reluctance to release players outside the FIFA window. U-23 coach Naushad Moosa leads the team, which will gradually reach full strength after November 9.
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted patience and composure as crucial factors in their 4-1 victory against Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy. Despite a tough first half, India dominated the final quarter, scoring three goals. Coach Craig Fulton also praised the team's patience and Harmanpreet's world-class performance.
Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu discusses the critical role of recovery in an athlete's performance, advocating for monitoring parameters like sleep and heart rate variability. She also highlights the importance of interactions with athletes from different sports, citing how conversations with Virat Kohli and Neeraj Chopra have provided her with inspiration and helped her navigate challenging phases in her career.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned that relegation is a 'real possibility' for the club, citing the Premier League's strength, after their recent 2-0 loss to Chelsea left them just one spot above the drop zone. United are currently 17th with seven points from nine games and are on their longest winless run since 1984.
India's Anahat Singh secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament after defeating England's Saran Nghiem.
Celtic suffered a devastating exit from the Champions League after squandering a four-goal aggregate lead against Austrian side LASK, losing 5-4 overall.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala has advanced to the women's 59kg final at the World Championships in Astana, securing her spot with dominant victories. This achievement offers India another chance to clinch a world champion title. Meanwhile, Sujeet Kalkal's impressive winning streak ended with a quarterfinal defeat, and Tanu secured a bronze medal in the 72kg category.
Lamine Yamal has made Champions League glory his primary target, aiming to help Barcelona end their 11-year European drought while embracing greater leadership responsibility.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed satisfaction with his side's consistent performance across all four quarters in their 5-2 victory over China at the Asian Champions Trophy. This marks India's second consecutive win in the tournament, following a dominant 13-0 triumph against Bangladesh. Fulton highlighted the third quarter as particularly strong and praised the team's penalty corner defence, while also acknowledging China's efforts.
Veteran Indian midfielder Nilakanta Sharma has announced his retirement from international hockey after the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy, citing a desire to make way for younger talent. The decision, made after India's Asian Games gold medal win, is part of Hockey India's transition strategy for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sharma plans to focus on coaching the next generation of players.
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
Kimi Antonelli, now 20, is poised to become Italy's first Formula One champion in 73 years and the youngest ever, a testament to Mercedes' nine-year investment in his career after Ferrari missed the chance to sign him as a young go-karter.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a dominant 6-3 6-4 6-1 victory over China's Wu Yibing at the U.S. Open, advancing to the fourth round. This win extends his Grand Slam match-winning streak to 17 and keeps his bid for a third Flushing Meadows title alive. Despite a brief challenge from Wu, Alcaraz reasserted his authority, showcasing his speed and accuracy.
Tokyo Paralympic champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat has urged authorities to take action against former head coach Gaurav Khanna. The controversy stems from Khanna's public prediction of India's medal tally before the finals at the recently concluded Asian Para Games, which Bhagat deemed unprofessional and unethical, causing undue pressure on athletes.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. She defeated Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games, showcasing superior control and stroke-play. This victory earns Sindhu crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals, keeping her on track for the season-ending event.
Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani secured his 29th world title by winning the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham.
India's Anahat Singh, the reigning world junior champion, was defeated by Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the semifinals of the Silicon Valley squash tournament. This marks Anahat's third loss to Subramaniam, despite a strong performance earlier in the tournament where she beat world No. 3 Nour El Sherbini.
Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, who previously coached Carlos Alcaraz, will join American tennis player Ben Shelton's coaching team ahead of the 2027 season, working alongside Shelton's father Bryan.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir are on the verge of an innings defeat against Baroda in their Ranji Trophy Group A match. After Baroda posted a massive 616, J&K were bowled out for 303 in their first innings and, following on, ended day three at 8 for 1, still needing 305 runs to avoid an innings loss.
Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh has highlighted the need for greater discipline and sharper man-marking for the Indian team to bridge the gap with top European sides and Australia. He acknowledged India's progress in ball possession and overall fitness but stressed the importance of disciplined play. Singh also commented on Pakistan's withdrawal from the Asian Champions Trophy and expressed confidence in India's chances as hosts.
Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired injured, extending his unbeaten Beijing streak to 34 matches and securing a 21st consecutive season with a singles title.
Novak Djokovic's chances of qualifying for the end-of-year ATP Finals have been significantly hampered after a surprising loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, leaving him with limited opportunities to secure a spot in Turin.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has indicated significant squad changes for the upcoming Pro League as the team enters a transition phase targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fulton plans to select a new squad for the February Pro League and will assess players after the New Zealand tour to form a core group for future assignments. He also highlighted the need for improvement against higher-ranked European teams despite recent Asian Games success.
Asian Games champion Pranavi Urs aims to become the first home player in a decade to win the Women's Indian Open in Gurugram, facing strong competition from defending champion Shannon Tan (winner in 2025) and a host of international and Indian golfers, including past champions Liz Young (2024) and Pornanong Phatlum.
Fourteen-year-old Indian wild card Jensi Kanabar displayed a strong performance against fifth seed Weronika Falkowska of Poland in the Chennai Open qualifying round, eventually losing in three sets. Other Indian players also exited the qualifiers. The article also details the main draw ceremony, top seeds, and Indian wild card entries for the main event.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has branded the club's players 'selfish' and 'like babies' following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the coaching staff's tactics.
New Zealander Zack Swanwick has taken a two-stroke lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship after a second consecutive four-under 67 in Saturday's third round. Swanwick is now seven under par, ahead of defending champion Fifa Laopakdee and fellow Kiwi Cooper Moore. Indian golfers Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma missed the cut. Swanwick, a University of Florida junior, expressed confidence heading into the final round, aiming to become the first New Zealander to win the event.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar believes the Indian women's cricket team is poised to dominate white-ball formats within two years, citing a strong talent pipeline from age-group cricket. He emphasizes a coaching philosophy focused on winning, discipline, and intense practice, drawing parallels to his Mumbai cricket upbringing. Muzumdar also highlights team unity and a positive dressing room atmosphere as crucial for success, similar to factors behind India's ODI World Cup win last November.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. This win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League, marking their first league triumph at Anfield in 14 years and leaving Liverpool in fifth place.
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing former India seamer Mohit Sharma as bowling coach and bringing in ex-South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel.
The third and final edition of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tournament begins, offering Indian wild card entrants Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi a crucial last opportunity to earn ranking points on home soil. The tournament marks India's exit from the WTA main Tour calendar, making it a significant event for the local players to test their skills against an international field, despite a depleted draw due to withdrawals.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the US Grand Prix, bringing him to the verge of becoming Formula One's youngest-ever champion. The Mercedes driver now needs only two points in Mexico to clinch the title, despite efforts from rivals Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to delay his triumph. Charles Leclerc finished second, with Max Verstappen third.
Former junior national champion Shoaib Khan defeated emerging cueist Mohit Gupta 4-3 in a thrilling final to win the Delhi State 6-Red Snooker Championship on Monday. Khan made a remarkable comeback after trailing 2-3 to secure the title.
Veteran Indian hockey striker Mandeep Singh, after a hat-trick in the Asian Champions Trophy, has stated his intention to continue playing until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, provided he remains fit. His performance comes amidst reports of him being phased out, with fellow player Nilakanta Sharma announcing retirement. Mandeep expressed pride in playing in front of his family in Jalandhar, where international hockey has returned after 17 years.
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has played the final match of his career at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, losing to Jiri Lehecka. The 41-year-old Swiss star, known for his powerful one-handed backhand, announced his retirement after a career spanning 24 years, marked by major victories over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
