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.
Lewis Hamilton has openly criticised teammate Charles Leclerc following their opening-lap collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which he believes cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish and handed the victory to Max Verstappen. Hamilton stated it was 'tough when a teammate works against you' and called for changes in their team dynamics.
Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh is appealing for the inclusion of men's F41 javelin throw in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Faced with uncertainty, he has also taken up shot put, winning a national gold, and is now training for both events to keep his options open. He expresses disappointment over the potential exclusion of javelin but embraces the challenge of learning a new discipline while maintaining his consistency in performance.
India has secured three medals in the men's singles SL4 badminton competition at the Asian Para Games, with defending champion Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals. Suhas LY will face Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan, while the other semifinal will be an all-Indian clash between Naveen and Abhijeet.
Eighteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha delivered a standout performance in the Champions League, providing two crucial assists to help Liverpool secure a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against Villarreal, becoming the club's youngest player to register an assist in the competition.
TVS Racing announces the global expansion of its Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3, starting November 15.
Former champions Real Kashmir FC are set to kick off their Indian Football League 2026-27 season against debutants Nagaland United SC in Srinagar on Friday. Real Kashmir, under coach Ishfaq Ahmed, aims for a strong start after a challenging previous season, while Nagaland United makes its historic entry into the national league, led by coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla and a young squad.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising star Lakshya Sen secured a historic double victory for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday. Sindhu claimed the women's singles title with a dominant performance against Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt, marking her second title of the season. Lakshya Sen followed suit, defeating Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable triumph for Indian badminton.
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has withdrawn from the Canadian Women's Open quarterfinal due to an unspecified injury. The 18-year-old, who has had a successful year on the PSA Tour, was set to face top seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir.
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton reveals his long-standing dream of an African Grand Prix, now set for Rwanda in the early 2030s, is a significant motivator for him to extend his illustrious racing career.
India secured the top spot on the medals table at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with a total of 14 medals, including four gold, two silver, and eight bronze. This strong performance highlights India's growing depth in boxing ahead of upcoming Olympic qualifiers.
Naomi Osaka admits she has contemplated retirement as motherhood shapes her priorities, but the four-time Grand Slam champion believes she is close to rediscovering her title-winning form.
Goa is actively expanding its tourism appeal beyond traditional beaches by strategically positioning itself as a premier international destination for sporting events. This initiative aims to attract athletes and sports enthusiasts globally, diversify tourism offerings, and ensure year-round visitor engagement, fostering economic opportunities for local communities.
The inaugural KBD Run was held at the 1 Army HQ Signal Regiment complex in New Delhi on Sunday, with nearly 500 participants. The event commemorated Capt Kulbhushan Dogra, a cricketer, athletics coach, and fitness expert for the Indian cricket team. Organised by his daughter-in-law, the run celebrated fitness and community, with plans to make it an annual feature.
Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the women's compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final in Nagoya on Thursday.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction in Kochi on Wednesday will see 146 players, including capped Indian and international cricketers, go under the hammer. Teams like UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians will bid for 27 available spots, with a focus on Indian talent and strategic backups for the WPL 2027 season.
American tennis star Frances Tiafoe defeated Japanese qualifier Rei Sakamoto in straight sets (6-3, 7-6(2), 7-5) to secure his spot in the third round of the U.S. Open. Tiafoe, a leading American contender, is aiming to end a 23-year drought for a home men's champion at the tournament, feeding off the energy of the partisan crowd.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha is set to return to the starting XI for the Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, as the club grapples with a significant defensive injury crisis.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. This victory earns her crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Diya Ramesh have been granted wildcards for the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament qualifying rounds. The qualifiers, featuring strong international players like Linda Fruhvirtova and Storm Hunter, begin on Saturday, with the main draw starting Monday.
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and BWF Athletes' Commission chair, has voiced player concerns regarding the Badminton World Federation's 25-second shot clock rule. The innovation, currently being trialled, has led to issues like yellow and red cards, sparking debate among players about its fairness, especially after a controversial incident at the French Open. Sindhu expects the system to undergo a review soon.
West Indies secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur, chasing down 170 on the fourth day to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital after collapsing during reserve-team training, with the club prioritising his health as he undergoes thorough medical examinations.
Sri Lanka's interim cricket board is committed to fundamental reforms to ensure the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027 remains in the country. This comes amidst speculation that the ICC might relocate the event due to government interference in the sport's administration, with the ICC having previously indicated a search for alternative venues.
Tanush Kotian's seven-wicket haul and half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena helped Mumbai extend their lead to 311 runs against Railways on Day Three of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. Kotian's performance secured a crucial first-innings lead, putting Mumbai in a strong position.
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova enters the US Open with a low-key mindset, insisting her breakthrough Grand Slam victory has not changed her approach or added pressure.
India's first woman Senior World Wrestling Championships gold medallist, Manisha Bhanwala, attributes her mental toughness and success to the rigorous schedule and international exposure gained from the Pro Wrestling League (PWL). She highlights how PWL's back-to-back bouts and shared training with global stars prepared her for high-pressure situations, especially after her Asian Games disappointment. Manisha also looks forward to PWL Season 6 for Olympic qualification practice and believes the league helps popularise wrestling's technical aspects.
Newly appointed Mumbai Indians batting coach Robin Uthappa discusses the team's poor performance in IPL 2025 and his plans to rebuild trust with fans and empower domestic players. He views his return to MI, where he started his IPL career, as destiny and aims to make the team a formidable force both at home and away.
Michael Carrick continued to lead Manchester United training despite mounting pressure following a winless run of eight matches, with the club focusing on preparations for their upcoming match against Chelsea.
Defending champion Dhruvh Goswami secured a dramatic victory in the first LGB Formula 4 race on the final day of Round 1 of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. Despite challenging conditions and multiple safety car interruptions, Goswami showcased exceptional skill. The rain-hit day also saw Balaprasath win the second LGB Formula 4 race, Kabir Sahoch achieve a hat-trick in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Amateur class, and other notable wins across various categories.
McLaren Racing is selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars, including those driven by champions Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, and one tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, with prices expected to reach tens of millions of dollars.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala, fresh off her historic senior World Championships gold, is now focused on winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She attributes her strength and determination to the enduring memory and guidance of her late father, who introduced her to wrestling.
Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for Manchester United's alarming slump, defended his leadership after seven winless games, and vowed to restore the club's identity despite mounting pressure on his position.
Indian boxer Aditya secured a gold medal in the men's 55kg category at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, defeating Russia's Islam Magomedov. India concluded the championships with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, despite Megha Sheokand's loss in her final bout.
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World champion Pramod Bhagat and Paralympic gold-winner Kumar Nitesh have assured India of medals at the Asian Para Games by reaching the men's singles SL3 semifinals. Other Indian shuttlers, including Krishna Nagar, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, Manisha Ramdass, Sanjana Kumari, Abhijeet Sakhuja, Suhas LY, and Hardik Makkar, also delivered strong performances, advancing in various categories and securing multiple medals for the country.
Indian badminton stars P V Sindhu, Anmol Kharb, and Lakshya Sen have all reached the semifinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Germany. Sindhu and Kharb will face each other in an all-Indian women's singles semifinal, guaranteeing an Indian finalist, while Sen will compete in the men's singles last four.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attributes her sustained success to diligent body care, strategic scheduling, and an unwavering passion for badminton.
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs is set to compete in the Hero Women's Indian Open starting October 22 in Gurugram. Fresh off her success in Aichi-Nagoya, Urs is confident and aims to leverage her "home turf" advantage at the DLF Golf and Country Club, even expressing a desire to challenge defending champion Shannon Tan.
Former India captain MS Dhoni has hinted at a potential return for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, stating he will undergo fitness tests before December to assess his readiness after missing the 2026 season due to a calf injury.
