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.
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.
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.
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.
Neelam Sirohi and Kajal Dhochak secured historic silver medals for India at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on Wednesday, marking the first time two Indian women reached the finals in the same edition. Neelam faced a formidable opponent in five-time world champion Yui Susaki, while Kajal narrowly lost a hard-fought bout against three-time European champion Anastasiya Alpyeyeva. Despite the disappointment of missing gold, these achievements represent a significant milestone for Indian women's wrestling. Other Indian wrestlers, including Rajnita, Nishu, Srishti, Neha Sangwan, and Tanu Sharma, faced defeats in earlier rounds.
Three Indian amateur golfers, Arkesh Bhatia, Anshul Mishra, and Ribhav Verma, are set to compete in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Te Arai, New Zealand, from October 29 to November 1. The prestigious tournament offers the winner invitations to the Masters Tournament and The Open, providing a significant opportunity for the region's top amateur talent.
American tennis player Robin Montgomery reflects on how an injury-forced break helped her discover her identity beyond the sport. Despite early success as a junior and a recent WTA title, she faced challenges, including a serious wrist injury. This period allowed her to explore new hobbies and appreciate her life off the court, fostering a stronger sense of self.
Chennai Super Kings will not have a batting coach for IPL 2027, following an overhaul of their coaching staff after recent disappointing results.
Indian wrestlers Tanu Sharma and Neelam Sirohi, who secured bronze and silver respectively at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, share their experiences, challenges, and future aspirations. Tanu discusses overcoming injuries and her dream of representing India, while Neelam reflects on years of perseverance and her goal for Olympic qualification. Both athletes were warmly welcomed upon their return to India.
India has announced a 28-member U23 squad for the upcoming SAFF Championships in Dhaka, led by coach Naushad Moosa. The defending champions are sending a second-string team due to international friendlies for the main squad and ISL club reluctance to release players. India aims for its 10th title in the tournament, which runs from November 5 to 17.
Paris St Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League clash on Tuesday, ending Barcelona's perfect season record. Liverpool also secured a 4-3 comeback win against Villarreal, while Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1.
Pakistan is set to host the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, with plans to use a hybrid model where matches involving India will be played in the United Arab Emirates. The ICC announced the tournament dates, and the Pakistan Cricket Board aims to host all other games, including knockout stages not featuring India, potentially boosting women's cricket in the country.
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed confidence in his ability to continue racing into the 2030s, potentially participating in the sport's return to Africa, citing his sustained reaction times and commitment to performance.
Former Mumbai Indians player Kieron Pollard has been appointed as the new head coach for the IPL 2027 season, replacing Mahela Jayawardene.
Barcelona secured an emphatic 6-1 home win over Alaves in LaLiga, with goals from Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon, as they responded strongly to recent losses against Real Madrid and Paris St Germain. The victory puts Barca at the top of LaLiga with 30 points.
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh stated that the controversy over the national team's jersey colour change to saffron before the World Cup was unnecessary. He claimed that federation president Dilip Tirkey was aware of the decision, contradicting Tirkey's earlier denial. Bhola Nath asserted the change was based on player and team management preference and criticised the timing of the dispute.
Gael Monfils, the flamboyant French tennis star, officially retired from his 22-year career in an emotional ceremony in Paris. He delivered a heartfelt message to his young daughter, Skai, expressing his hope that she would one day play in the city that shaped his life. Monfils, known for his athleticism and crowd-pleasing style, won 13 ATP Tour singles titles and reached two Grand Slam semi-finals.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future is in serious doubt following a humiliating 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, extending the club's winless streak to eight games across all competitions and leaving them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn Sri Lanka's hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027, citing government interference in Sri Lanka Cricket's administration. This decision, stemming from the presence of a government-appointed Transformation Committee, could also jeopardise the Sri Lankan women's team's participation and will have financial implications for the board.
The International Cricket Council has announced that India will host the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy from February 14 to 28, with matches scheduled in Mumbai and Vadodara. Sri Lanka was originally slated to host but was replaced due to ongoing governance issues in its cricket board. Six top women's teams will compete in this landmark tournament.
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for Arsenal in a 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, largely due to Thibaut Courtois's saves. Manchester United suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat to Como, with Nico Paz starring for the Italian side. Other European matches saw Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Real Betis, and LASK secure wins.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed strong support for a dedicated New Zealand T20 league, believing it would significantly benefit domestic players and enhance the sport's profile in the country. He also highlighted the importance of consistent bowling in ODIs to pressure Indian batters.
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma finished tied 11th at the Genesis Championship in South Korea with a score of 9-under par, improving his Race to Dubai rankings and securing conditional status on the DP World Tour. Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa won the tournament.
Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League, despite a perfect record this season, highlighted that Hansi Flick's side are not yet among Europe's elite, though they showed signs of closing the gap.
Indian golfer Vani Kapoor has taken a one-shot lead on the penultimate day of the Hero Women's Indian Open, positioning herself to become the first home winner in a decade. She carded a three-under 69, staying ahead of defending champion Shannon Tan and Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum, while other Indian golfers like Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik also performed well.
Indian judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai secured a silver medal in the women's 63kg category at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian judoka to achieve this feat. Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu also earned a bronze medal in the women's 100m freestyle. Khushbu's journey to the final was impressive, though she lost to a strong German opponent. Dhinidhi's bronze marks another significant achievement in her young career.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh has made history by reaching her first-ever PSA Gold-level semifinal at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, USA. The 18-year-old defeated Egyptian sixth seed Salma Hany in a thrilling five-game quarterfinal match, following her impressive win against world No.3 Nour El Sherbini a day earlier. She is now set to face Malaysian world No.4 Sivasangari Subramaniam.
Yusha Nafees and Unnati Tripathi from Uttar Pradesh secured their first U-19 boys' and girls' titles at the Sub-Junior and Junior National Squash Championships in Jaipur on Thursday. Other winners included Hridhaan Shah (U-17 boys'), Alia Kankaria (U-13 girls'), and Inaya Andrabi (U-11 girls').
Karnataka's KV Aneesh scored an unbeaten 142, leading his team to a commanding 496 for five against Assam in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Karnataka now holds a 361-run first-innings lead, with other players like Mayank Agarwal, Aneeshwar Gautam, and Manvanth Kumar also contributing half-centuries. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Tripura take a significant lead against Saurashtra, Punjab post a huge total against Andhra, and Chhattisgarh hold a slender lead over Hyderabad.
Former Indian wrestler Sangram Singh is set to compete against Malta's Wallochon in an MMA bout at the FightStar Championship 39 in London on December 19. Singh, who made his MMA debut in 2024, has a strong record with previous wins and is also a two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the US Grand Prix, putting him in a strong position to become Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953, if results align on Sunday.
Tenerife have mourned the death of striker Jesus de Miguel, 30, after he suffered a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision against FC Andorra.
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town secured a stunning upset victory over 10-man Arsenal in the League Cup last 16, winning 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Aaron Loupalo-Bi put Fleetwood ahead, and despite Viktor Gyokeres levelling for Arsenal, a red card for Max Dowman hampered the Gunners. Fleetwood's goalkeeper Lynch was the hero, making crucial saves and denying Guimaraes in the shootout.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured double titles for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in the women's singles final, marking her second title of the season. Sen triumphed over Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable day for Indian badminton.
Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.
Rishabh Pant gets another opportunity to clear his fitness test on November 9 and join India A for the New Zealand warm-up game ahead of the two-Test series.
