The world No. 39 Indian pair, who entered the tournament unseeded, recovered from a slow start to defeat the Chinese combination 15-21, 21-16, 21-13

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (L-R) (Image Credits: BAI)

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The defeat ended Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's hopes of adding another World Championships medal to their tally, having previously reached the semifinals in 2022 and 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (L-R) (Image credit- BAI)

Mondo Duplantis called his victory in a vibrant lakeside Diamond League event "the greatest pole vaulting competition ever."
The Olympic and world champion then took two attempts at a new world record of 6.32 meters and just failed to delight a noisy crowd at a pop-up venue near the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
Duplantis had cleared the bar at 6.21 meters - with first-time clearances at each of six different heights - for his best result since March, the month that he raised his own world record to 6.31 at an indoor meet in his native Sweden.
Emmanouil Karalis, Duplantis' great friend and rival, cleared 6.16 on Thursday and barely failed on his second attempt at a lifetime best of 6.21.
Three more athletes cleared 5.91, which would have been enough to take bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Duplantis raised his world record to 6.25 and silver medalist Sam Kendricks went over 5.95.
The high-class competition that lasted 2 1/2 hours Thursday also saw four more men, including ..

Mondo Duplantis

The Olympic and world champion then took two attempts at a new world record of 6.32 meters and just failed to delight a noisy crowd at a pop-up venue near the Olympic Museum in Lausanne

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Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title.
"Here we go," Alcaraz posted on his social media pages Thursday, with one picture showing him in front of the U.S. Open logo.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won his second U.S. Open title last year, beating Jannik Sinner in the final. He then won the Australian Open and his next tournament, part of his 22-3 start to this season.
But after winning his first match in the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament because of the injury. He is still ranked No. 2 despite his absence.
Photos and videos on social media had shown Alcaraz on the practice court, so it appeared he was on the verge of returning during the hard-court swing preceding the U.S. Open before he withdrew from the Cincinnati Open. That tournament is ongoing, and during a match Wednesday night commentat

Carlos Alcaraz, Carlos, Alcaraz

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon

With the new season getting underway on August 22, here are five reasons why the Premier League promises to deliver another season of high-stakes drama.

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Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.
The lyrics "and the world's going to know your name" seemed ironically superfluous as one of soccer's most recognizable figures stepped on stage in front of thousands of fans on Thursday.
That song, "Hall of Fame" by The Script, had been belted out throughout the presentation of third-tier Ravenna's team for the upcoming season before the team's new No. 10 walked out.
Thursday was dubbed "Ronaldinho day" as the soccer legend was presented first to the press before a glitzy beachside ceremony in front of around 6,000 fans, waving flags and holding flares aloft - despite the intermittent rain.
In a surprise announcement in June, the 46-year-old Ronaldinho signed with Italian third-division club Ravenna more than a decade after retiring.
"I'm very happy to be here with my friends, but let's wait and see if things go well with the team," Ronaldinho said Thursday when asked ab

Brazalian soccer icon Ronaldinho waves at fans during the inauguration of 'R 10 Academy', at Rajarhat outskirts of Kolkata

Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has bought a minority stake in Formula 1 team Aston Martin.
The British racing team didn't disclose financial terms but said the former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom will focus his attention on "commercial growth, especially in the United States."
In addition to his controlling interest in the NFL club, Johnson owns a stake in Premier League soccer club Crystal Palace.
Johnson will join Aston Martin's board of directors as vice chairman but won't undertake any day-to-day management duties, the team said.
Aston Martin executive chairman and controlling shareholder Lawrence Stroll will continue to manage and control the company. He said Johnson's "experience, passion and investment further strengthen our position as we enter the next phase of our competitive journey.
"His deep appreciation for our brand, combined with his commitment to innovation and commercial opportunity, makes him an ideal partner as we look to the future," Stroll said.


Woody Johnson

Johnson will join Aston Martin's board of directors as vice chairman but won't undertake any day-to-day management duties, the team said

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty battled past Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Yap Roy King 21-23 21-19 21-17 to enter the men's doubles quarterfinals at the World Championships here on Thursday.
The Indian pair were pushed hard by their Malaysian opponents but held their nerve in a tense three-game contest. After dropping the opening game, Satwik and Chirag fought back to level the match before completing the comeback in the decider.
The victory keeps the Indian duo's campaign alive as they eye a deep run in the prestigious tournament. They will now look to carry the momentum into the quarterfinals as they bid for a strong finish at the home World Championships.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

The Indian pair were pushed hard by their Malaysian opponents but held their nerve in a tense three-game contest.

Elena Rybakina stopped playing during the first set of her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open.
With the No. 2-ranked Rybakina serving at 1-4, 40-40, she took a medical timeout to have trainers address her left ankle area and retired from the match moments later.
"Of course I feel not the greatest," Rybakina said. "It's painful to walk. We'll know more tomorrow when we have the MRI. It's been bothering me for a long period of time but felt like I had it under control."
After aggravating the injury during the second set on Thursday, she spent several minutes speaking with trainers before returning to the court. She decided to call it quits after she was unable to put full weight on her leg while attempting a serve.
"It was feeling OK before (Thursday's) match," Rybakina said. "Unfortunately one wrong movement and something happened."
With top seed Aryna Sabalenka losing Thursday night to Sara Bejlik, the 27-year-old Rybakina could have risen to No. 1 in th

Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina stopped playing during the first set of her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open.

PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a 90-minute thriller against Wang Zhi Yi, losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in New Delhi.

India's PV Sindhu and Wang Zhi Yi of China

The campaign brings together some of Indian hockey's most prominent figures, including former men's captain Sardar Singh, former women's captain Rani Rampal and Ajinder Kaur.

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Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal's players "start from scratch" in their bid to retain the Premier League title.
After painful near misses in three straight campaigns, Arsenal ended its 22-year wait to be English champion last season and is the favorite with British oddsmakers to win the league again.
The title defense begins Friday at home to Coventry.
"In the last three seasons, at some point we were first and at some point we were chasing. And you never know what is better," Arteta said. "But if you give me the choice, I want to be first. I want to be hunted, and I want to be in control of our future, rather than depending on somebody else."
Arteta called on his players to retain the hunger they had last season.
"We start from scratch, from zero, and we're going to have to prove we are at the level to go back to that position again," he said. "We need to show that desire and the ambition to be better than what we were last season, a mo

Mikel Arteta can win the double this year with Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal's players "start from scratch" in their bid to retain the Premier League title.

The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women's World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday.
Brazil is the first South American nation to host the tournament and will play in the opener on June 24 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the 73,000 seat Maracana, which also hosted the 2014 men's World Cup final.
The hosts will also play in Sao Paulo and Brasilia during the group phase of the 32-team competition spread across eight Brazilian cities.
The final is scheduled for July 25.
The Maracana is one of soccer's most iconic venues, having hosted the decisive match of the 1950 men's World Cup, with Uruguay crowned champions after beating the hosts 2-1. In the final of the 2014 edition, Germany lifted its fourth title after a 1-0 extra-time win against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
So far, only Sweden's Rasunda Stadium and California's Rose Bowl have hosted both the men's and women's World Cup finals.
Spain is the defending champion

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands in front of the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women's World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday.

United have made an offer of around £60 million (€70m/$81m), plus £5 million in add-ons, with negotiations continuing over the final transfer fee.

Carlos Baleba to Man United rumour

Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw.
Messi's cross was headed by Luis Suarez into the path of forward Daniel Pinter for the first Inter Miami goal in the 21st minute Wednesday night.
Messi cut inside to his preferred left foot from 12 yards out in the 26th and curled a shot into the corner of the net for his first goal since returning to action following the death of his father.
Messi has 13 goals and nine assists in 17 MLS games this season. He has six goals and four assists in six matches in all competitions against the Union.
Indiana Vassilev scored on a volley in the first half to give the Union the lead, then 18-year-old defender Neil Pierre headed home his third goal in five games this season in the 58th minute to tie the score. Cavan Sullivan, the Union's 16-year-old midfielder, was credited with his seventh assist of the season on Vassilev's goal.
Union forward Milan Iloski appeared to put the Union ahead in the

Lionel Messi, Messi

Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw.

During the interaction, PM Modi said athletes have been among the most frequent visitors to his residence and appreciated their consistent efforts over the years to achieve success for India.

PM Modi lauds CWG medallists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted map of India at a restaurant in Glasgow during his light-hearted interaction with the CWG medal-winners here.
The PM cracked jokes and heard from the medallists about their experiences building up to the Games and during their stay in Glasgow in the interaction which took place on Sunday. Modi's office released its video on Monday.
"Kya hua wo restaurant waale se jhagda kar rahi thi? (What happened, you were fighting with that restaurant guy?)" he asked Lovlina, who won the 75kg category gold.
The Assam boxer laughed and replied, "It was a happy occasion sir, we were celebrating and I didn't like to see the distorted flag. I politely told them and they have made the changes also."
The PM, while applauding her, said it was a thoughtful gesture at a time when she was just out to celebrate her triumph.
"To be able to recognise the significance of that map at a t

PM Modi praises Lovlina Borgohain

The PM cracked jokes and heard from the medallists about their experiences building up to the Games and during their stay in Glasgow in the interaction which took place on Sunday.

The 25-year-old Indian boxer had endured injuries, missed major international events and made a significant change in weight category before finally getting her opportunity at the CWG 2026.

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Country does well in Commonwealth and Asian games but must aim higher

India's Tejaswin Shankar celebrates with the national flag after winning the bronze medal in the men's decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 (PTI Photo)

Advertising spend on women's sports has risen 120 per cent since 2022, while women account for more than half of new sports fans in the US

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The token exit price masks Rs 40.8 crore of paid-up equity and other historical financing at Jamshedpur FC; revenue fell 41 per cent in FY26 as income from central rights collapsed

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In 2025, Bill Chisholm-led group bought the Boston Celtics at a $6.1 bn valuation, just a few months before Mark Walter, a financier, bought a majority stake in the Lakers with a valuation at $10 bn

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The group is in talks with Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's controlling owner since 2010, over a significant minority stake in the Premier League club.

Amit Bhatia led consortium to buy Liverpool FC stake

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