Carlos Alcaraz has progressed to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters after his opponent, Matteo Berrettini, pulled out of their third-round match on Thursday due to an arm injury. Berrettini cited ongoing arm pain, while Alcaraz, the second seed, now awaits his next opponent as he chases his fifth title of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters, securing his ninth ATP 1000 title and avenging his US Open quarter-final loss to the American.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4, while Ben Shelton rallied past Luca Van Assche to set up a Paris Masters final, with the Spaniard chasing his first seasonal Masters crown.
Lorenzo Musetti stunned newly crowned world number one Alexander Zverev 7-6(5), 6-2 at the Paris Masters, spoiling the German's first match following his rise to the rankings summit.
Aditi Rao Hydari brought winter glam with a desi twist to Paris Fashion Week, balancing couture-like opulence with laid-back street style.
World Athletics has raised LA 2028 Olympic entry standards across athletics events, making qualification tougher while increasing reliance on world rankings from 50 percent at Paris to 60 percent.
Carlos Alcaraz enters the ATP Finals in Turin as the player to beat, riding a 10-match winning streak with titles in Vienna and Paris. Despite Alexander Zverev holding the No. 1 ranking and more big titles this year, his recent form has been shaky, leading to frustration over criticism of his top spot. Ben Shelton also arrives in strong form, having previously beaten Alcaraz in a memorable US Open match.
Chess will be featured for the third consecutive year at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next year, with two-time champion Magnus Carlsen expected to defend his title. India also showed a strong presence in EWC 2026 with four Grandmasters, two of whom reached the quarterfinals.
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.
Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary and Jadumani Singh have made a remarkable start at the Asian Games, securing their spots in the pre-quarterfinals with impressive victories, including a significant upset by Chaudhary over an Olympic medallist.
Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.
Lionel Messi earned a record-extending 18th FIFPRO Men's World 11 selection, while Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was surprisingly omitted despite a prolific season for Bayern Munich and England.
World number two Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3, securing his spot in the Paris Masters semi-finals and denying Fritz a place in the season-ending ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic revealed he is nearing a solution to the health problems that have affected his season, expressing optimism for a strong finish at the Paris Masters and securing a spot in the ATP Finals. He noted a shift in focus from playing well to feeling well on court, attributing recent struggles to health rather than preparation. Despite early exits in some majors, Djokovic aims to regain form for the season's concluding tournaments.
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 5, scheduled from November 30 to December 23 in Ahmedabad, will feature 29 international players, including Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Hernan Federico Pereyra.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the selection criteria for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, largely retaining the Olympic Selection Trials (OST) format used for the 2024 Paris Games. This system, which calculates a shooter's Final Average Score (FAS) and Quota Bonus Points (QBP), faced discontent and legal challenges in the previous cycle, with some quota winners losing their spots. The NRAI mandates participation in at least three of four OSTs and reiterates that Olympic quota places belong to the country, not the individual athlete.
French authorities have formally accused Iran of orchestrating an "unprecedented" cyberattack campaign targeting supermarket refrigeration networks across the country, causing massive food spoilage and equipment fires, and are now pushing for European Union sanctions against Tehran.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain secured significant victories in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback against AS Roma. Barcelona and Inter Milan also recorded convincing wins, with matches across Europe observing a moment of silence for Jesus de Miguel.
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.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has unequivocally stated his commitment to lead the national team until the 2028 European Championship, dismissing any speculation about a premature departure for club football.
Indian shooter Vivaan Kapoor won a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on Thursday.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained for three hours at the Delhi airport upon his return from Paris and subsequently fined Rs 50,000. AAP media in-charge Baltej Pannu alleged that the incident was due to "tremendous pressure from above" and linked it to the Centre's repeated denial of permission for Mann's foreign visits, accusing the central government of obstructing Punjab's progress.
Veteran Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen have successfully advanced to the men's singles quarter-finals at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500.
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar, a two-time Paralympic silver medallist, is focusing on mental preparation, meditation, and a process-oriented approach to achieve his ambitious goal of winning medals in both high jump and long jump at the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028. He recently secured two gold medals at the Asian Para Games, demonstrating his potential in both disciplines.
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.
Dhinidhi Desinghu, a 16-year-old swimming prodigy, aims to revolutionise Indian swimming by bridging the significant gap with leading nations. She emphasises preparation, technique, and mental belief over genetic ability, drawing insights from her international competitions. Desinghu, who has already competed at the Asian Games and Paris Olympics, is focused on rigorous training, academic balance, and inspiring future generations to achieve global swimming success.
Indian men's hockey chief coach Craig Fulton emphasizes continental dominance as a crucial step towards global success, despite the team's disappointing World Cup record. Under his leadership since May 2023, India has secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and three successive Asian Champions Trophy titles, laying a strong foundation. Fulton aims to leverage early qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to systematically plan and expose younger players to international competition, with a long-term goal of podium finishes.
Manchester United have pulled the plug on Michael Carrick's reign after a disastrous run of results left the Premier League giants languishing in the relegation zone.
The advisory, issued on Wednesday, urges Indian nationals to avoid large gatherings and crowded places where protests are occurring and to follow local authorities' instructions.
Indian skeet shooter Maheshwari Chauhan, who narrowly missed a medal at the Paris Olympics, is now leveraging that experience to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. She finished fourth in the mixed team skeet event and is currently part of a national preparatory camp.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met double Olympic medallist and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in Chandigarh, extending Diwali greetings and expressing confidence in his continued success. Chopra, currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury, provided an update on his improved condition and plans to resume training soon.
Massive nationwide protests in France over the rising cost of living and underfunded public services turned violent, with nearly 1,000 people arrested and key urban centres hit by tear gas and clashes.
Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1, maintaining their three-point lead at the top of LaLiga. The victory puts Barcelona clear of Real Madrid and five points ahead of Atletico after 12 games.
Dutch hockey legend Taeke Taekema believes the Indian women's hockey team possesses the talent to replicate China's remarkable journey to an Olympic silver medal, provided they focus on fundamental skills and secure qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.
India's Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched a silver medal in the women's singles SU5 final at the Asian Para Games, losing to China's Yang Qiuxia. The Paris Paralympics silver medallist is also set to compete in two other finals, including mixed doubles and women's doubles.
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.
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.
Kylian Mbappe apologised to China after a Mao Zedong meme sparked backlash and commercial fallout, contrasting with his previous outspoken stance against extremism, racism and police violence.
Indian para swimmer Himanshu Nandal secured his third bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's 100m freestyle S11 event on Friday, completing a hat-trick of podium finishes. Nandal, who is visually impaired, previously won bronze in the 400m freestyle and 100m breaststroke S11 events, and has also qualified for the Paris Paralympics.
