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Hockey Asia Cup: Fans get free entry in Rajgir stadium

Hockey India has announced free tickets for fans who want to watch the Asia Cup 2025. The tournament is being held in Rajgir, Bihar.

MS Dhoni didn't like me, supported his favourite players: Manoj Tiwary

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has said that despite good performances for India, he never got enough opportunities in the MS Dhoni-led side. He feels that other players got more backing and support during the same period.

Maria Sharapova approves Carlos Alcaraz's new hairdo: Still stuck at the buzz cut

Maria Sharapova praised Carlos Alcaraz's new buzz cut at the 2025 US Open, admiring its simplicity and his confidence in carrying the look. On Monday, Alcaraz defeated American Reilly Opelka.

Pakistan's Haris Rauf Issues Bold Challenge to India Ahead of Asia Cup Showdown

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf has stirred the pot ahead of the Asia Cup clash with India, confidently proclaiming victory in both anticipated matches. While Pakistan gears up for the tournament and a preceding tri-series, a surprising squad selection sees Salman Agha appointed captain, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan notably absent.

US Open Day 2: Alcaraz's Fresh Cut Divides Opinion, Venus Defies Age, and Legends Bow Out

Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut stole the show at the US Open, overshadowing his first-round win over Reilly Opelka. Venus Williams inspired with her return, while Madison Keys suffered a shocking defeat. Additionally, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Garcia retired, marking the end of their careers. A lost racket dampener also caused a brief on-court search. That and more on Day 2 at Flushing Meadows.

NBA 2025-26 Season Preview: Expert Predictions on Team Turnarounds, Potential Trade Bombshells, and Title Contenders

Which NBA teams will reach new heights and which will take a tumble? Which superstar will request a trade next? ESPN's Summer Forecast answers some of the biggest questions going into the 2025-26 season.

Premier League Transfer Frenzy: Liverpool Eye Isak, Man United Exodus Looms, and Rodrygo's Uncertain Future

There is one week to go before the transfer window closes on Sept. 1 and Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham and Man City are all going to be busy.

Weekend Football Wrap-Up: Man City Stumble, Mbappé Magic, and Arsenal's Injury Woes

Tottenham's win at Man City exposed Pep Guardiola's goalkeeper headache, while Kylian Mbappe rescued Real Madrid as Xabi Alonso continues to tweak his team.

No longer underdogs: How Afghanistan became Asia's number two team; cricket's most remarkable story of the last decade

Afghanistan’s rise from ICC’s lower divisions to Asia’s No. 2 white-ball team is cricket’s most remarkable story of the last decade. From inspiring World Cup campaigns to a T20 semifinal run, they’ve surpassed Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, uniting a nation through hope, resilience, and a fearless brand of cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence on Joe Root nearing his all-time Test runs milestone

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar recently praised Joe Root's prolific run in Tests as he's approaching his record for most runs in the format.

Asia Cup debutants Oman announce squad, Jatinder Singh to lead 17-member squad

Oman became the sixth team to announce their squad for the Asia Cup. The side announced a 17-member team, with opener Jastinder Singh leading the side.

At 45, tennis legend Venus Williams holds back tears, discusses future plans after early US Open exit - Watch

Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.

Duleep Trophy Preview: India’s fringe stars eye Test openings in Bengaluru

The 2025–26 domestic season begins with the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, a tournament doubling as auditions for vacancy in India's Test line-up. With questions over No. 3, No. 6 and pace depth, batters like Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfraz Khan, along with bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar, aim to impress selectors ahead of home Test series against West Indies and South Africa.

Pujara is a whitewalker, his contributions are no less than Kohli and Rohit: R Ashwin

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has compared Cheteshwar Pujara to a 'Whitewalker', mentioning that his contributions to Indian cricket were as similar as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

16-year-old Ngumoha scripts history as Liverpool down Newcastle in injury time

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a stunning stoppage-time winner for Liverpool against Newcastle. His historic goal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory.

US Open: Buzz cut Alcaraz powers himself into 2nd round with straight sets win

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a fresh buzz cut and won his US Open first-round match. His strong performance overshadowed mixed fan reactions to his new look.

US Open 2025: Honed at Rafael Nadal Academy, Hong Kong's Coleman Wong makes history

Coleman Wong achieved a historic milestone at the US Open, becoming the first male player from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era. He defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic in straight sets after successfully qualifying for the main draw. Wong trained at the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Sha Tin before moving to Nadal's academy at 17 years old.

Virat Kohli was feeling like he was not wanted in the Test team: Former India batter

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has made a big claim that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket as he must've felt unwanted in the team.

Lakshya Sen needs belief in process, no quick fixes on the road to revival

Lakshya Sen's first-round exit at the BWF World Championships in Paris extends a challenging run, but there were glimpses of his old brilliance on Monday. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, coach Vimal Kumar says the 24-year-old must trust the process, play with conviction, and resist desperation to return to winning ways.

Cox, Jacks put Invincibles on course for a direct entry to final

Among the three teams in the mix to make the final directly, the Invincibles enjoy a far superior NRR