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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa served reality check in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 5; Vaishali remains in joint-lead

While D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa lost to Abhimanyu Mishra and Matthias Bluebaum respectively, Arjun Erigaisi romped to a 37-move victory over Nikita Vitiugov to remain joint-second in the 'Open' standings behind Parham Maghsoodloo.

'Khalid Jamil chapter kicks off in style': Indian football team feted for historic victory over Oman in CAFA Nations Cup

The Khalid Jamil-coached Indian team signed off from the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup in style by defeating Oman, a team ranked 54 places above them on the FIFA ladder, for the first time ever in the third-place playoff in Hisor on Monday.

India vs Oman Highlights, CAFA Nations Cup: India defeat Oman 3-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw

India vs Oman Highlights, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 third-place playoff: Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahul Bheke and Jithin MS find the net as 133rd-ranked India defeat 79th-ranked Oman 3-2 in the penalty shootout after Udanta Singh leads India's fightback with an 81st-minute equaliser!

'Why were all white children embraced': Raphinha accuses Disneyland Paris of racist behaviour towards his son

Brazil and Barcelona star forward Raphinha shared clips on Instagram which showed a mascot at Disneyland Paris continuously ignoring his son while greeting other children.

Gukesh aura-farming in Samarkand: Reigning world champion mobbed by fans ahead of FIDE Grand Swiss Round 4

D Gukesh was on his way to the Silk Road Expo in Samarkand for the fourth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament when he was mobbed by fans outside the venue. The Indian GM happily accepted requests for selfies and autographs before making his way inside.

Why Alcaraz has an edge over Sinner: Navratilova, Henman explain after US Open 2025 triumph

After Carlos Alcaraz demolished Jannik Sinner to win the US Open final, tennis great Martina Navratilova and Tim Henman explained why the Spaniard was able to dominate the Italian so easily.

Tactical brilliance to selfie buzz: How India turned the tables on Korea to book hockey World Cup spot

Rajgir in Bihar became the hub of celebration and exuberance after the Indian hockey team, who laboured to a 2-2 draw in Super 4s, turned the tables on Korea with a tactical brilliance in the final.

India vs Oman live streaming: Blue tigers eye history in final CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match

Indian football team will look to end the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 with a historic result against the higher-ranked Oman on Monday in Tajikistan. Here's all you need to know about IND vs OMA match.

Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics with emotional Diogo Jota tribute after scoring against Armenia

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been criticised for missing Diogo Jota's funeral, paid an emotional tribute to the late footballer after scoring his first goal against Armenia on Saturday.

Ruben Amorim sack verdict made by ex-Man United scout as fans question manager’s future

What will happen to Ruben Amorim if Manchester United lose to Manchester City and Chelsea? A former Manchester United chief scout has delivered his verdict on the manager's future.

Donald Trump booed at US Open as fans face security nightmare before Sinner-Alcaraz men's final

US president Donald Trump did not get a favourable welcome during the US Open final in New York as fans booed him after facing a security nightmare to enter the stadium.

‘Best I have ever played’: Alcaraz reclaims world No 1 after US Open final triumph vs Sinner as Nadal hails him

With a four-set win over Jannik Sinner in US Open 2025 final, Carlos Alcaraz stormed back to the No 1 ranking in the world and extended the lead in their rivalry.

Gukesh, Arjun play out draw in all-Indian battle at FIDE Grand Swiss; Vaishali remains joint-leader among women

Reigning world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi share the second spot along with compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and nine others while fellow Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali remains in joint-lead in the women's section along with Kateryna Lagno.

'Fantastic execution': Max Verstappen outclasses Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri at Monza to win Italian Grand Prix

Starting from pole, reigning world champion Verstappen completed a magical weekend at Monza which included the fastest lap ever in F1 in Saturday's qualifying by schooling McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Monza.

Fearing hostile reaction against Trump, US Open orders broadcasters to censor boos during Sinner-Alcaraz final

US President Donald Trump, once a regular at the US Open, will be in attendance at the hard-court Grand Slam for the first time in a decade. His return to Flushing Meadows, however, comes at a time when he's facing a barrage of criticism for some of his decisions and policies in his second term.

India vs South Korea Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final: India crowned Asian champions with 4-1 victory

India vs South Korea Highlights, Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final: Dilpreet Singh fires a brace and is adjudged the Player of the Match while Sukhjeet Singh and Amit Rohidas are also on target as India defeat South Korea 4-1 to be crowned Asian champions for a fourth time. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates.

'About to face the loudest boos': Donald Trump's attendance in US Open final sparks outrage online

US president Donald Trump will be attending the final of the US Open men's singles competition between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, less than two months after his controversial appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup final.

AIFF takes big steps for Indian football: ISL tender plan and Super Cup 2025 confirmed

The AIFF Executive Committee has approved the RFQ process for selecting a commercial partner for the ISL and formed a three-member Bid Evaluation Committee as well. The AIFF also confirmed the Super Cup 2025 schedule.

Will Neeraj Chopra face Arshad Nadeem at World Championships? Here’s what Pakistani javelin star’s doctor has said

Arshad Nadeem had denied Neeraj Chopra back-to-back Olympic gold medals in Paris last year with a record-breaking throw. Will Chopra get his revenge at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month? Here's more on that...

Manchester United star close to shock loan exit after transfer agreement with Turkish club: Report

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly planning an exit for another one of his star players and is in talks with Turkish club Trabzonspor. However, the big twist here is that the final decision lies with the concerned player.

Historic triumph: Indian men’s compound archery team wins first-ever World Championship gold

The Indian men's compound archery team made history by winning its first-ever World Championship gold, defeating France 235-233 in a thrilling final in Gwangju.

Lovlina Borgohain opens up on training struggles after early exit at World Boxing Championships

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain opened up about inadequate training and lack of international exposure after a first-round exit at the World Boxing Championships. She has vowed to fight on despite challenges.

Ronaldo overtakes Messi: Portugal star breaks record in World Cup Qualifier thrashing

Cristiano Ronaldo registered yet another record as Portugal crushed Armenia 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers opener. Ronaldo scored twice in the game and also paid emotional tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota.

'He was sending me scores of one of his tests': Sunil Chhetri compares Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has praised Virat Kohli’s fitness and mindset, comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo. Chhetri highlighted Kohli’s dedication even at this age, revealing that the former India captain recently shared scores of one of the fitness tests he took in London.

'He always gives players their due': Djokovic praised for humble reaction after US Open loss to Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic recently suffered a heartbreak at the 2025 US Open after a semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. Tennis legend John McEnroe has now praised Djokovic’s grace in defeat, talking about the Serbian's remarks after the loss. Alcaraz is set to face Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday.

'I deserved to have a Grand Slam title this season': World No.1 Sabalenka creates history with second straight US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title with a 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Amanda Anisimova. The World No. 1 claimed her fourth Grand Slam trophy and also her 100th major match win along with a $5 million check.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun win in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 3 as Vaishali moves into sole lead among women

The trio of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi remained in the top half of the 'Open' standings with 2.5 points out of a possible 3 while R Vaishali moved into the sole lead among women with a hat-trick of victories.

Record-breaking Verstappen clinches Italian Grand Prix Pole ahead of McLaren's Norris and Piastri

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen completed his astonishing lap in one minute and 18.792 seconds, beating the record for the fastest lap in Formula 1 history previously set by Lewis Hamilton, also at Monza in 2020, by 0.095s.

Fiercer than ever: Improved India stamp authority with sound thrashing of China, issue warning to title-holders Korea

It was non-stop action for the 4,000-odd fans who enjoyed every Indian move and the goal-fest the game produced. The forward-to-forward connection, which was evident in the win over Malaysia, was once again the feature of India’s game, with Shilanand Lakra having an outstanding match.

Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz? Supercomputer predicts winner of US Open 2025 men's singles final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to face each other in a Grand Slam final for the third consecutive time, with the former aiming to complete a sweep of the two hard-court Majors this year and lift the winner's trophy for the fourth time in the last five Grand Slams.