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Serena Williams has a benign cyst removed from her neck, says 'all is OK'

The retired tennis star, who turned 43 last month, posted Wednesday on social media that she found a lump on her neck in May.

New Delhi to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in January next year

During the announcement ceremony, an exhibition match between Team Maharashtra and the Rest of India was played, in which the former emerged 26-24 winners.

Hockey India League 2024: Full list of sold players after auction

Teams were allowed to assemble a squad of 24 players at the most, including a maximum of eight foreign players

Hockey India League 2024: Full list of unsold players after auction

While players like Harmanpreet Singh, Udita Duhan, Hardik Singh and Savita Punia bagged huge sums of money during the auction, a number of players failed to find a buyer

Hockey India League: Costliest buys Harmanpreet, Udita raring to play

Harmanpreet Singh and Udita Duhan can't wait to enthrall fans with their dazzling stickwork after walking away with the best bids in the men's and women's section at the Hockey India League auctions.

Women's HIL auction 2024: Indian players request reduction of base price

The HIL governing committee, after multiple requests, allowed the unsold players to reduce their base price from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2 lakh

Hockey India League 2024 auction: Top five most expensive overseas players

While the most expensive players in both the men's and women's divisions are Indian, several international stars also garnered significant bids

Hockey India League 2024 auction: Top five most expensive Indian players

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh, known for his incredible goal-scoring skills, became the most expensive player in the men's division

IOA doesn't pay heed to suggestions: Athletes' Commission chief Mary Kom

Mary Kom were among 10 elite sportspersons who were elected on the IOA athletes' commission back in November 2022.

Indian women's team has shown no growth in last 3 years: Mithali Raj

It was the first time under Harmanpreet Kaur's long captaincy tenure that India failed to qualify for the knockouts of the ICC showpiece, extending the team's title-less run in world events.

HIL Auction: Udita attracts highest bid in first half of women's auction

Dutch star drag-flicker Yibbi Janssen was the second most expensive player and was bought by Odisha Warriors for Rs 29 lakh.

Hockey India League Auction: Check the top 5 buys in men's auction

A total of 192 players, comprising Indian national team members, domestic talents, and international stars, were purchased during the two-day auction.

HIL Auction: Belgium's Victor Wegnez most expensive player on Day 2

Other notable overseas players who went under the hammer included the Dutch duo of Thierry Brinkman (Rs 38 lakh) and Arthur Van Doren (RS 32 lakh), who were sold to Kalinga Lancers.

England's Dan Bradbury secures Open de France title by one stroke

The 25-year-old Bradbury stepped it up with four birdies on the back nine to finish at 16 under overall for his second European tour career win

All India FIDE Rating Open Chess: Shraddha beats Kirti in third round

The Palghar-based Shraddha (rating 1588) started with the English opening, while Kirti (1829) opted for a neo-Catalan defence in their contest

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup next year

ISSF chief Rossi is in the national capital to attend the season-ending World Cup Final of the International Shooting Sport Federation, in which the year's top performers compete against each other

Shanghai Masters 2024: Novak Djokovic to face Jannik Sinner in the finals

By also reaching the final on Saturday night, top-ranked Jannik Sinner ensured he will be the ATP year-end No. 1 and the first Italian to achieve that feat

Asian TT Championships: India win historic bronze in women's doubles event

The world No. 15 pair, who stunned the reigning world champions from China en route to a bronze at the Asian Games last year, fell to Japan's Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara, 4-11 9-11 8-11

India's Ayhika, Sutirtha get historic 1st ever medal in women's doubles

The Mukherjees, who had beaten the world champions from China on way to a historic bronze at Asian Games last year, bounced back to beat South Korean duo of Kim Nayeong and Lee Eunhye.

Dutchman Paul roped in as chief coach of Lucknow HIL franchise UP Rudras

The 64-year-old, who guided the Netherlands women's weam to gold at the Paris Olympics, will work closely with co-coach Thomas Tichelman and Technical Director Cedric D'Souza, a media release said.