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Global citizens, teen US Open finalists have fans all over

Emma Raducanu first met Leylah Fernandez at a tournament for players 12 and under, around the time one of Fernandez's teachers urged her to give up the tennis dream

Klopp, Nagelsmann decry FIFA's plans for biennial men's World Cup

Jrgen Klopp seems sure why FIFA is so determined to gain support for World Cups every two years, and he's not pleased by apparent financial motivations

Cristiano Ronaldo to play against Newcastle, possibly from the bench

Cristiano Ronaldo has been putting pressure on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to hand him a start in the first appearance of his second spell at the English club

Ind vs Eng: ECB, BCCI to try 'finding a window to reschedule' 5th Test

The BCCI along with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had earlier jointly decided to call off the fifth Test scheduled at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Like IPL, India needs a league for wrestling too, says Bajrang Punia

In this special interview, Punia talks about his Olympic dream, the experience of meeting PM Narendra Modi, his next goal and more

No DRS during Pakistan's upcoming white ball home series against NZ

Decision Review System will not be used during Pakistan's upcoming limited overs home series against New Zealand due to the non-availability of an approved provider for the technology

Online Olympiad: India climbs to top spot with three wins on day 2

India grabbed the top position in Group B at the Fide Online chess Olympiad after winning three matches in the Top Division on Thursday

FIFA unveils biennial men's World Cup plan, UEFA threatens boycott

FIFA detailed its plan for reshaping international soccer around playing the men's World Cup every two years despite European opposition that could lead to a boycott

Lionel Messi would back World Cup plans says Brazil legend Ronaldo

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would back FIFA's controversial plans to stage the World Cup every two years

IND vs ENG: Team India's junior physio tests Covid positive in Manchester

India cricket team's junior physio Yogesh Parmar has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to cancel its practice session ahead of the fifth Test against England beginning on Friday

Soccer leagues resist FIFA plan for men's World Cup every 2 years

The global group of national soccer leagues said Wednesday it will oppose FIFA's plans to play the men's World Cup every two years

India's T20 World Cup squad: Ashwin returns, Dhoni to join team as mentor

BCCI secretary Jay Shah reveals that Dhoni agreed to be mentor for T20 WC only and captain (Virat Kohli) and vice captain (Rohit Shamra) and everyone have also agreed

IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for Play-offs

It will be a herculean task for them but Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Dinesh Karthik is confident that his side can win six out of their remaining seven matches and qualify for the IPL playoffs.

Dope violators eligible for sports awards if ban period served: Ministry

The sports ministry has made dope-tainted athletes and coaches eligible for the National Sports Awards provided they have completed their ban periods

US Open: Novak Djokovic beats Jenson Brooksby to enter QFs

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday cruised into the quarter-finals of the US Open that put him just nine sets away from completing the calendar-year Grand Slam

Madhya Pradesh govt appoints Olympic hockey player Vivek Sagar as DSP

The MP govt has issued a letter appointing hockey player Vivek Sagar, who was part of the Indian squad that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, as DSP in the state police

ISL champions Mumbai City FC sign experienced midfielder Bradden Inman

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Australian midfielder Bradden Inman ahead of the upcoming season.

Rohan Bopanna-Ivan Dodig pair goes down fighting in US Open

Bopanna and his Croatian partner Ivan Dodig fought their hearts out before losing their men's doubles third round to fourth seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury at the US Open

Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to reach 100 Test wickets mark

Jasprit Bumrah on Monday became the quickest Indian fast bowler to take 100 Test wickets, achieving the feat in his 24th game, on the fifth and final day of the fourth Test against England.

India's history-making Paralympians return to rousing reception

The last batch of India's triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home