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'Can’t say happy, but okay': Gukesh reflects on first half after surviving Duda scare at Sinquefield Cup

Grandmaster D Gukesh held Jan-Krzysztof Duda to a draw in Round 5 of the Sinquefield Cup 2025 after escaping a tough position. R Praggnanandhaa also drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as Fabiano Caruana maintained his sole lead at the halfway stage.

Lionel Messi's Argentina confirm India trip, share details of Kerala tour in November

Argentina will play a friendly in Kerala this November, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed. It will be their second visit to India after 2011. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi’s participation remains uncertain.

Manchester United on verge of making new goalkeeper deal with Andre Onana's spot at risk

Manchester United are close to completing a €20m deal for a new goalkeeper who could challenge Andre Onana for the No.1 spot. The move comes as questions grow over Onana’s form and his absence during the opening clash against Arsenal.

US president Donald Trump announces change in venue while revealing date for 2026 FIFA World Cup draw

President Trump, wearing a red hat with the words "Trump Was Right About Everything", confirmed that the draw for the 48-team FIFA World Cup that the US will be co-hosting with neighbours Canada and Mexico next year, will be taking place in Washington DC instead of Las Vegas.

Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana engage in war of words as chess witnesses another dispute over cheating

Hikaru Nakamura did not take kindly to fellow American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana's comments on cheating in 'Titled Tuesdays' on Chess.com, particularly when he said he did not respect the event, resulting in an argument between the world No 2 and No 3.

Serena Williams adopts unique method of weight loss after struggling to get back in peak shape

American tennis legend Serena Williams revealed taking the help of GLP-1 drugs to attain an ideal figure after struggling to shed weight despite "doing everything right".

United's hopes of signing Sporting midfielder Hjulmand ahead of transfer deadline fade away; here’s why

Manchester United had turned their attention towards Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who had played under Ruben Amorim when the latter was in charge of the Lisbon-based club, after refusing to shell out £100 million for Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba.

Elavenil Valarivan wins women's 10m air rifle gold in Asian Championships as Indian juniors continue to dominate

Elavenil, shot a score of 253.6 to finish on top in the final and claim her second gold in the continental showpiece, the first coming way back in 2019. Additionally, Abhay Singh Sekhon and Ganemat Sekhon won bronze in the skeet mixed team event.

Indian judokas to undergo high-performance training in Georgia with Asian Games and other global events in mind

Judokas from the Inspire Institute of Sport will be undergoing under the supervision of head coach Mamuka Kizilashvili in Akhmeta, Georgia keeping global events such as the Asian Games, Olympics, etc in mind.

Pro Kabaddi League: PKL Season 12 to adopt new format with Golden Raid rule, revamped playoffs

Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 will kick off on August 29 with a new format and revamped playoffs. The season will feature 108 matches across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi.

Aronian explains why Gukesh has struggled since being crowned world champion: 'It will take him some time...'

D Gukesh has had a mixed run since being crowned the youngest world champion last December. While the 19-year-old narrowly missed out on winning the Tata Steel Chess and finished third at Norway Chess, he hasn't made much of an impact in the other tournaments he has participated in.

How Dream11 plans to diversify, survive after Online Gaming Bill blow in India

Dream11 and other online gaming companies are facing a major revenue crisis after India passed the Online Gaming Bill 2025 banning real-money games. The fantasy sports giant is now reportedly planning to diversify its business and take cost-cutting measures.

Federer's former coach explains why Sinner might struggle to defend US Open title: 'It becomes difficult to regain...'

World No 1 Jannik Sinner, who had won his maiden Wimbledon title last month, enters the US Open on the back of an illness that had forced him to retire in the Cincinnati Open final against fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz recently.

Ruben Amorim ‘in love’ with Premier League midfielder, Man Utd feel he is the ‘perfect player’

Manchester United are still interested in one of the top midfielders in Premier League but a transfer in 2025 is reportedly impossible. The Red Devils are looking at the said player as a long-term target for 2026 but for now they are contemplating other midfield options.

Dream11, PokerBaazi and MPL stop real-money games after Indian government ban

The ban on online real-money games by the Indian government has left the industry in shock and investors like Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners in trouble.

Patrick McEnroe stuns with US Open prediction; Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic swatted away

Tennis commentator and former player Patrick McEnroe believes that an American will be crowned champion in this year's men's singles event at the US Open. This despite the fact that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have squared off in each of the last two Grand Slam finals.

Eddie Howe makes huge Alexander Isak statement as Liverpool reportedly ready second offer

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has addressed the tussle with striker Alexander Isak as reports in England state that Liverpool are ready to make a mega second offer.

'Not at a crisis level yet': BWF opens up on shuttlecock shortage, pushes for synthetic solution

BWF reiterated its long-term commitment to synthetics but said the onus was on manufacturers to sort out the supply chain issue.

ISL impasse: Supreme Court offers ray of hope as it instructs AIFF, organisers to find a solution soon

The Supreme Court has provided a breakthrough amid the ongoing ISL impasse, directing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and organisers to work towards an early resolution, offering a glimmer of hope for all Indian football fans.

Fact check: Does Donald Trump have the real FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office?

A viral image shows that the FIFA Club World Cup trophy is still inside the Oval Office. But is it the real trophy or just a replica? Here’s the fact check.

Pakistan Hockey seeks another Pro League extension amid financial struggles; government aid to come with major caveats

The 12 August deadline passed long ago, but the Pakistan Hockey Federation has still not managed to arrange the financial support needed to take part in the FIH Pro League. The Pakistan government is ready to help, but only under a major condition.

Explained: How can Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa qualify for Grand Chess Tour finals?

The race for the 2025 Grand Chess Tour finals is heating up at the Sinquefield Cup as India’s Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa chase top-four finish and qualification for the Brazil event. Here's what the Indian prodigies need to qualify for the GCT finals.

Controversial boxer Imane Khelif refutes retirement rumours, but skips World Championships as sex test is made mandatory

Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif has refuted the rumours of her retirement, but she will not be taking part in the World Boxing Championships 2025, which has made a sex test mandatory for women's boxers.

Desperate Man United could go for a midfielder who was turned down by Erik ten Hag

With the transfer deadline fast approaching, Manchester United could be forced to approach a Premier League midfielder, who was once rejected by Erik ten Hag.

Government wants BCCI election to take place as per National Sports Governance Act: Report

The BCCI can still hold its president election under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations if the new legislation's rules are not notified by that time.

Sinquefield Cup woes continue: Gukesh survives scare vs Maxime, Praggnanandhaa slips from top position

World champion D Gukesh was very close to suffering his second lost a Sinquefield Cup 2025, but his oppentn proved to be a generous players. R Praggnanandhaa is no more in the joint-led position.

11 ISL clubs urge senior lawyers assisting Supreme Court to bring attention to their crisis ahead of AIFF-FSDL hearing

The letter from the ISL clubs came a day before an Supreme Court hearing of the case on Friday. Amici curiae Gopal Sankaranarayanan and Samar Bansal had earlier mentioned the matter on Monday before the SC which posted the matter for Friday.

Malaysia rules out Formula One return eight years since last race at Sepang

The Malaysian Grand Prix had made its debut in 1999 at its Sepang International Circuit, with the last race held there in 2017. The Southeast Asian nation dropped out of the F1 calendar in 2018 amid rising costs of hosting the prestigious event.

US Open 2025 draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic on collision course; Swiatek faces potential semi-final against Gauff

The draw for the 2025 US Open men's and women's singles was unveiled on Thursday, three days before the first round gets underway, with Novak Djokovic facing a major hurdle in his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam in the form of a potential semi-final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

Manchester United advised to 'sign a proper goalkeeper' after Arsenal loss: 'It's going to be the difference...'

Manchester United began the 2025-26 season with a home defeat against Arsenal, thanks to a first-half error by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir that allowed Riccardo Calafiori to score the only goal of the match.