Jessica Pegula saved a match point to defeat Linda Noskova 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-5, securing her spot in the WTA Finals semi-finals and eliminating fellow American Coco Gauff from the season-ending championships.
Italy delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League, while Harry Kane celebrated his record 126th cap for England by scoring a match-winning penalty in their 2-1 win against Croatia, securing a quarter-final spot.
Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating 126, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma struck an unbeaten 106 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI in Vadodara.
Counting of votes has commenced for Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, with significant political implications ahead of upcoming electoral battles. The elections saw varied turnouts and intense contests between ruling alliances and opposition parties.
India's Soumya secured a gold medal in the women's 1500m T12/T13 event at the Asian Para Games, with compatriot Radha Venkatesh winning a silver, marking a strong 1-2 finish for the nation. Both athletes competed with their guides in the visually impaired category.
Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel, along with Baby Sahana Ravi, Shubham Wadhwa, and Jehan Madan, secured impressive victories in their opening matches at the Asian Para Games table tennis competition on Friday, showcasing India's strong start in the event.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that the BJP would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it returns to power in the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing a state working committee meeting, Shah expressed confidence in the BJP's victory, criticised opposition parties on issues like the Ram temple and alleged voter list irregularities, and highlighted the Adityanath government's achievements in law and order and development.
Indian athlete Ayush Verma clinched a gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, marking his second medal at the competition.
L. Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan have made history by securing India's first-ever boxing gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Ambekar won in the men's 50kg category, followed by Gunjan's dominant victory in the women's 48kg final, marking India's best performance in the sport at the Games.
Daryl Mitchell's blistering 52-ball-89 anchored New Zealand's innings, helping them post a formidable 198 for 3 against India in the third T20 International in Wellington. Despite a strong start from India's bowlers, Mitchell and Finn Allen built a crucial partnership, with Bevon Jacobs providing a late surge.
Women Inspiring Network (WIN) has launched 'WIN Connect', an AI-powered platform designed to connect global women leaders and enhance opportunities across various sectors. Unveiled in New York, the platform aims to leverage AI to facilitate networking, access to capital, and business growth for its 10,000-strong network across 50 countries.
Australia's cricket coach Andrew McDonald indicated that selectors remain open to further changes in the batting order for the second Test against South Africa, depending on the pitch conditions in Gqeberha. This follows a successful, albeit surprising, lineup in the first Test where Nic Maddinson opened and Matt Renshaw excelled at number five. While former captain Steve Waugh urged consistency, McDonald emphasised the panel's flexible approach. The team is also monitoring the fitness of Cameron Green and Josh Inglis.
India captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the drawn five-match T20I series against the West Indies, suggesting India could have performed better with the ball in their lost games. West Indies captain Shai Hope expressed satisfaction with his team's progress despite missing a series win. India is now set to tour New Zealand for another five-match series.
Borussia Dortmund squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes against former player Niclas Fullkrug's Werder Bremen, drawing 2-2 and dropping points for the first time this Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, RC Lens secured a much-needed 2-1 home victory over Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, despite a late red card.
Australia were bowled out for 99 in their first innings, trailing South Africa by 326 runs.
Arafat Minhas delivered a match-winning all-round performance with a brisk 59 and six wickets as Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the Tri-Series clash.
Coventry City claimed their first home Premier League win of the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, featuring goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni.
West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer discussed his team's "Plan B" to contain India's Abhishek Sharma, who scored a rapid 69 runs, leading India to a 14-run victory in the third T20I. Springer acknowledged Sharma's world-class performance and the difficulty of bowling on good wickets. He also reflected on the West Indies' chase, noting missed opportunities and the impact of the pitch conditions, while praising Roston Chase's underrated bowling.
Indian squash player Suraj Chand secured a spot in the men's singles quarter-finals of the Singapore Classic PSA Challenger event after a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, the women's competition saw Indian players Tanvi Khanna, Sanya Vats, and Rathika Seelan exit in the second round.
South Africa face an uphill task after slipping to 140 for four in their second innings, holding a slender 40-run lead over Australia at stumps on Day 3 of the decisive third Test at Newlands on Thursday.
East Bengal FC delivered a powerful performance, defeating Inter Kashi 5-1 in an Indian Super League match. Ake Loba scored a brace, supported by goals from Dani Ramirez, PV Vishnu, and Lukasz Zwolinski, securing a comprehensive victory for the Torchbearers.
Kerala Blasters FC defeated Inter Kashi 2-0 in their Indian Super League season opener on Sunday. Goals from Vibin Mohanan in the 18th minute and Andre Green in stoppage time secured the victory for the Blasters.
Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured a silver medal in the compound women's doubles final at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
The 14th leg of the 2026 Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour is set to begin in Jaipur, with Vani Kapoor and Ridhima Dilawari as the leading contenders. Both players have shown exceptional form this season, with Dilawari leading the Order of Merit and Kapoor recently achieving a strong international finish. The event will also feature other season winners and promising young talents, all vying for victory as the tour nears its conclusion.
The Premier League resumed after the international break with Arsenal securing a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United. Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1, while Tottenham salvaged a late draw against Manchester United. The return of the league was overshadowed by Manchester City's alleged financial breaches, which the club denies.
Kakatiya Knights secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Mighty Marathas in their final round-robin match of the Archery Premier League. This win serves as a strong precursor to their upcoming clash in the first qualifier on Sunday, where both teams will vie for a spot in the final. The Knights' compound archers were particularly impressive, maintaining perfect scores despite challenging conditions.
Bengal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni top-scored with 85, but Bengal chased down the target of 89 comfortably. In another Group C match, Gujarat defeated Odisha by 10 wickets, powered by Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul, while Jharkhand and Kerala played out a draw.
Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a best effort of 15.66m.
Left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul helped Gujarat secure a commanding 10-wicket victory over Odisha in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener. Gujarat chased down a paltry target of 47 runs without losing a wicket, earning a bonus point.
Rohit Sharma is poised to return as Mumbai Indians' captain for IPL 2027 following Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings, marking a significant leadership change after Hardik's unsuccessful tenure and subsequent departure.
Linda Noskova has secured her place in the WTA Finals semi-finals with a dominant victory over Coco Gauff, while Jessica Pegula eliminated Marta Kostyuk from the tournament.
Niraj Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing India's second quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He shot 346.5 in the final, narrowly missing silver. India also claimed a team bronze in the event.
Himon Kumar Mondal from West Bengal and Tanishka Kalbhairav from Karnataka secured victories in the U-15 boys' and girls' categories, respectively, at the second National Ranking Table Tennis Championships held in Panchkula on Saturday. Mondal won a thrilling final against Rishaan Chattopadhyay, while Kalbhairav defeated Aarya Redkar.
Indian squash players Om Semwal, Rathika Seelan, and Sanya Vats have advanced to the second round of the Singapore Classic. While Semwal secured a hard-fought victory, Seelan and Vats won their matches more comfortably. Sandhesh Palanivel Ravikumar, however, exited in the first round.
A panel supported by Congress MLC Satej Patil has won the election for the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Gokul Dairy), defeating the Mahayuti-backed group led by NCP minister Hasan Mushrif. This victory marks a setback for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in western Maharashtra and gives the Patil-backed panel control of the influential cooperative's board.
The second round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 will take place on November 14 and 15 at Kari Motor Speedway, following an exciting first round with multiple winners across categories.
Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start against Ipswich as financial uncertainty clouds their title charge, while Arsenal chase, Liverpool seek revival and United battle struggles.
