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Djokovic claims Athens crown but withdraws from ATP Finals soon after
Djokovic said a shoulder injury would prevent him from playing in the season-ending event for the top eight men's players that starts on Sunday in Turin, Italy
Elena Rybakina beats top-ranked Sabalenka to claim WTA Finals championship
The sixth-ranked Rybakina struck eight aces and converted the sole break of the match on the indoor hardcourt in Riyadh on Saturday
Sanjay to lead new-look India at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as seniors rested
India will open their campaign against Korea on November 23, followed by matches against Belgium (November 24), hosts Malaysia (November 26), New Zealand (November 27), and Canada (November 29)
 "Sanjay to lead new-look India at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as seniors rested")
Former No.1 Tai Tzu-ying bids farewell, Sindhu shares touching note
"A beautiful chapter has come to an end. Thank you, badminton, for everything you have given me," Tai Tzu wrote on her Instagram account on Friday
PM Modi meets women's cricket team, engages in candid conversation
During the interaction with PM Modi, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's encouragement over the years
 "PM Modi meets women's cricket team, engages in candid conversation")
Sabalenka-Kyrgios set for Battle of Sexes; know full history of the event
The concept of the "Battle of the Sexes" in tennis took shape in the early 1970s, against the backdrop of a growing movement for gender equality in sports and society
SC may exempt online sports events from gaming ban; next hearing on Nov 26
The Supreme Court has orally indicated that regular online competitions and tournaments could be kept out of the scope of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
Olympics 2028: Will Mirabai shift to 53-kg category in Los Angeles?
The IWF's decision means Mirabai, who has been competing in lower weight categories for most of her career, will need to adapt if she wants to continue her Olympic journey.
 "Olympics 2028: Will Mirabai shift to 53-kg category in Los Angeles?")
A win, a new home: Djokovic marks Greece's tennis comeback with win
Both players held their serve under pressure in the first set until Djokovic edged out the tiebreaker.
 "A win, a new home: Djokovic marks Greece's tennis comeback with win")
When Mandira Bedi gave up her endorsement fee to keep women's cricket alive
Long before equal pay and packed stadiums, actor Mandira Bedi kept Indian women's cricket alive by giving up her endorsement fee to sponsor the team's 2004 ODI series
 "When Mandira Bedi gave up her endorsement fee to keep women's cricket alive")
Do mega-sporting events pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them
Mega-events can also generate significant reputations benefits for host cities and countries, including heightened global media exposure
 "Do mega-sporting events pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them")
Rohan Bopanna announces retirement, vows to give back to Indian tennis
One of India's finest tennis ambassadors, Bopanna built his reputation on a powerful serve, sharp net play, and incredible longevity.
 "Rohan Bopanna announces retirement, vows to give back to Indian tennis")
FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Gukesh key for India's success
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will hope for an encore as he takes on a strong field, minus the top-three ranked players in the world, in the FIDE World Cup that gets underway here on Saturday.
 "FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Gukesh key for India's success")
Hockey player Manuel Frederick, Kerala's 1st Olympic medallist, dies at 78
Frederick, who hailed from Kannur district of Kerala, was the goalkeeper of the Indian team that won the bronze medal by defeating Holland in the 1972 Munich Olympics
 "Hockey player Manuel Frederick, Kerala's 1st Olympic medallist, dies at 78")
FIH names Oman as Pakistan's replacement for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup
Oman joins as the next highest placed team in the continental championship (Junior Asia Cup 2024), which was the qualifying tournament for the Junior World Cup.
 "FIH names Oman as Pakistan's replacement for Men's Junior Hockey World Cup")
FIDE chief Dvorkovich hails India as modern powerhouse and pillar of chess
As many as 206 top chess exponents from 80 countries will be in Goa for the prestigious tournament, scheduled to be held from October 30 to November 27
Sujeet Kalkal bags gold for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships
Prior to this, Kalkal had never won a world title but had two U23 Asian titles (2022, 2025) and one U20 Asian Championship gold (2022)
 "Sujeet Kalkal bags gold for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships")
HIL 2026: Full schedule, format, teams, match timings and live streaming
The live streaming of all HIL 2026 matches will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
PKL 2025 Play-in matches time (IST), predicted 7, live streaming details
The live streaming of PKL 2025 October 25 matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
Pakistan withdraw team from Junior Hockey World Cup in India
Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed to PTI on Friday.
