Factbox on Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final to win her second Grand Slam title on Saturday:
Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez suffered a leg injury after tripping over an advertising sign during her doubles match at the French Open, forcing her to retire from the tournament.
Rafael Nadal returned to Melbourne not as a competitor this time, but as a supporter -- backing fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the Australian Open final.
Diksha Dagar achieved her first top-5 finish of the season at the Australian Women's Classic, while Kelsey Bennett secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed that the government has released funds for the national team's participation in the FIH Nations League and the FIH World Cup. However, player Abdul Hannan Shahid has raised concerns about low daily allowances and lack of financial support for players.
Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third and final One-day International in Lahore, securing the series 2-1. Australia, batting first, were bowled out for 157, with Pakistan successfully chasing the target with 49 balls to spare, thanks to strong bowling performances and a steady knock from Babar Azam.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David has been suspended for one match next season and fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during the final against Gujarat Titans.
Novak Djokovic, who is eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam title, looks likely to need to beat either Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz or both at the business end of the Australian Open.
French teenager Moise Kouame stunned former US Open champion Marin Cilic at Roland Garros to become the youngest man in 17 years to win a Grand Slam main-draw match.
Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown
Indian cricketer Axar Patel has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya in expressing concerns about its impact on the development of all-rounders.
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Australian Open organisers invoked their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, prompting the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts.
Former Australian player Brad Drewett was named on Thursday as the new head of the men's governing tennis body the ATP.
Novak Djokovic has confirmed long-time friend and compatriot Viktor Troicki as his head coach ahead of next week's French Open.
From online abuse targeting cricketers' families to paid hate campaigns and bot-driven fan wars, cricket's social media ecosystem has spiraled into a toxic industry driven by outrage, algorithms and commercial interests.
From Mexico to Canada, across 16 stadiums in wildly different climates, the continental tournament is putting turf science to its ultimate test. The goal: creating living surfaces that can withstand kicks, studs, tackles and scorching summer heat.
Anna Kalinskaya reached her maiden French Open quarterfinal with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) win over 28th seed Anastasia Potapova on Monday, marking only the second time the Russian has entered that stage of a Grand Slam.
Bangladesh secured a landmark series victory over a second-string Australian side with a composed chase in a rain-affected second One-Day International in Dhaka on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest.
Alexander Zverev will play his fourth grand slam final on Sunday and will hope to end his wait for a Major title when he meets Flavio Cabolli at the French Open final on Sunday.
Head coach Ricky Ponting led from the front as the Kings held a puja at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mohali, seeking blessings ahead of the new season.
Jannik Sinner returns to the Australian Open targeting a third straight title as the Italian seeks to impose a level of supremacy reminiscent of Novak Djokovic's stranglehold on the year's opening Grand Slam.
Alexander Zverev's French Open final against Flavio Cobolli will carry a personal twist, after their friendship grew at the Laver Cup and the support of the Italian's father in difficult moments on tour deepened ties heading into Sunday's showdown.
Novak Djokovic slides, stretches and dominates to reach the Australian Open third round and move within one win of 400 Grand Slam victories.
Hockey India on Tuesday signed up as many as 10 current Australian players for its inaugural franchise-based league (HIL) to be held across different cities of the country from January next year.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald attributes the team's disappointing T20 World Cup performance to the players' failure to execute, dismissing claims of inadequate preparation.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) CEO Raghuram Iyer announced that India will send 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, participating in eight able-bodied and four para sports. The IOA is also preparing for the Asian Games and is in talks with the IOC for India's 2036 Olympic bid in Ahmedabad, which is also set to host the 2030 CWG. Iyer clarified that the IOA will not interfere in athlete selection matters.
Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open
The WTA has backed players' demands for greater privacy at tournaments after footage of Coco Gauff smashing her racket off court at the Australian Open sparked debate over camera use in player areas.
World number one Jannik Sinner has the opportunity to complete his Grand Slam collection at the French Open, especially with Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal altering the tournament dynamics. Sinner's improved clay court game and consistent performance make him a strong contender for the title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru players attribute their consecutive IPL titles to a strong team core, meticulous planning, and Virat Kohli's anchoring performance.
David Warner and Mitchell Starc were among those who reported for training as the domestic pre-season began behind closed doors.
Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Alexander Zverev finally ended his long wait for a Grand Slam title by winning the French Open men's singles crown on Sunday, defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 6-7(5), 6-1 in a keenly contested final.
'The flip side of this is that he won't hesitate to call out India if he thinks its policies are hurting US economic interests or border US foreign policy goals.'
A heated on-field moment between Travis Head and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has spilled off the field with Head's wife Jessica speaking out about a fresh wave of online abuse targeting her family.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
Top tennis players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are considering a boycott of Grand Slam tournaments if they don't receive a larger share of the revenue. They are also seeking better representation, health options, and pensions.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off just 29 balls to power his team into Qualifier 2 and earned glowing praise from former India opener Aakash Chopra.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for using an 'obscene' gesture during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians.
