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'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.

She Shakti 2025: Footballer Ashalata Devi, F4 racer Mira Erda open up on hurdles faced by Indian women in sport, equal pay and more

In a conversation with Firstpost Sports Editor Rupha Ramani on She Shakti 2025, football star Loitongbam Ashalata Devi and Formula 4 racer Mira Erda shared their journeys into professional sport, discuss pay gap between male and female athletes and more.

Manchester United ownership discussion resurfaces as hidden clause in Glazer-Ratcliffe deal becomes active

A clause buried in fine print that gave the Glazer family to see Manchester United despite the Jim Ratcliffe-led Ineos group's acquisition of a minority stake got activated on 13 August.

Tapasya Gehlawat: The inspiring story behind the name of Under-20 wrestling world champion

Rising star Tapasya Gehlawat stood tall at the U-20 World Wrestling Championships by winning gold in the women's 57kg category, defeating Norway's Felicitas Domajeva 5-2 in the final. Here's more on the 19-year-old's inspirational journey.

Why will the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup offer 'mental health support' for players? Organisers explain

The 10th edition of the World Cup is expected to be the "biggest global celebration of women's rugby", with record attendances, viewership and engagement. In such a scenario, World Rugby has decided to offer "mental health support" for participating players.

Praggnanandhaa rewarded extra time after opponent blunders in draw claim at Sinquefield Cup: 'Never seen this before'

During his match against India's R Praggnanandhaa at the Sinquefield Cup 2025, Nodirbek Abdusattorov tried to claim a threefold repetition but it backfired as Praggnanandhaa gained two extra minutes on the clock.

Novak Djokovic attacked with smear campaign as Serbian government ‘set its sights’ on tennis player: Report

Novak Djokovic reportedly wants to move his family to Greece as the Serbian government ‘set its sights’ on after he supported the student-led protests against president Aleksandar Vucic.

'Doubles players are great players': Errani, Vavassori bask in glory after winning revamped US Open mixed doubles title

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the controversial revamped US Open mixed doubles tournament an sent a strong message to the organisers and the fans.

Arsenal shock Tottenham in Eberechi Eze race with surprise £67.5m deal for England winger

Arsenal has beaten arch-rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, reports say. Arsenal need Eze after Kai Havertz's injury.

Miami coach Mascherano sparks controversy with phone call during match vs Tigres UANL as Messi sits out

Bizarre scenes unfolded during Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL as Javier Mascherano was seen coaching through a phone call after being shown a red card, while Lionel Messi skipped the game.

Sinquefield Cup Twist: Gukesh held by World No.42, Praggnanandhaa loses No.3 spot in live rating

Indian chess star D Gukesh suffered another disappointing result in Sinquefield Cup 2025, while R Praggnanandhaa slipped in the live world rating on Wednesday.

India cracks down on real-money gaming: Impact of Online Gaming Bill on cricket and other sports

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and intends to prohibit online games played with real money, with the government citing psychological and national security concerns as the key reason behind the legislation.

United warned about Sesko after Slovenian striker is compared to Liverpool flop: 'Pretty similar player to...'

Benjamin Sesko had joined Manchester United from RB Leipzig for £74 million and the Red Devils are hopeful that the striker is able to deliver this Premier League season. Ex-Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann, however, has compared him to Darwin Nunez, who had a largely lacklustre run at Anfield.

AIFF's government funding slashed by half as Sports Ministry awards massive hike to yoga

Football has been among the biggest losers in Indian sport when it comes to receiving government funding, its allocation coming down to Rs 8.78 crore from Rs 15 crore in 2022-23 and Rs 30 crore in 2019-20. Yoga, on the other hand, has received a hike of nearly 400 per cent from the sports ministry.

'Security in India much better than Pakistan': Hockey India secretary general responds to Asia Cup withdrawals

Pakistan and Oman had withdrawn from the upcoming Men's Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, with the former citing security concern as the reason for their exit. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh, who is also the vice-president of the Asian Hockey Federation, disagrees with their stance.

Qualified for the final, Neeraj Chopra to skip last leg of Diamond League series in Brussels

Through to the high-profile Diamond League Finals, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will skip the last leg of the prestigious series in Brussels, Belgium on Friday.

US Open Mixed Doubles Championship: A successful attempt to revamp the doubles category or a major misstep?

The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship attempted to revolutionise the mixed doubles category with the involvement of the some of the biggest names in tennis as well as the introduction of a new format. But was the inaugural edition a success? Let's find out...

Gukesh explains factor behind chess boom in India besides Anand's inspirational touch: 'Since the pandemic...'

D Gukesh also opened up on the inspiration behind his historic victory over China's Ding Liren in Singapore last year that helped him becoming the youngest world champion in chess history and only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the feat.