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Chelsea, Tottenham, Sporting Lisbon also finish in Top 8, in addition to already-qualified Arsenal and Bayern Munich

Praggnanandhaa defeated Aravindh Chithambaram, outplaying the former in what should have been a drawable rook and pawns endgame

Jagadeesan, Gurjapneet to miss the Baroda clash due to India ‘A’ duty; teams can use the match to lay the foundation for the future

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, the fielding coach of Giants in WPL-4, says that the Women in Blue are making rapid strides due to the exposure they are getting; feels that the franchise leagues have made women’s cricket more exciting and competitive

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel advocates for Ishan Kishan to replace Sanju Samson in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand. Patel believes Kishan, who has impressed on his return, should be given the wicketkeeper-batter role immediately if he is the team's preferred choice for the T20 World Cup.

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley acknowledged a delicate balance exists regarding player privacy after stars like Iga Swiatek voiced concerns. Following Coco Gauff's on-camera outburst, Tiley stated the tournament is listening to player feedback and will review camera placement to ensure comfort, aiming to connect fans and players without compromising […]

Pakistan's T20 World Cup participation hangs in the balance as the team is booked to depart for Colombo Monday, despite ongoing uncertainty. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is expected to make a final decision before the flight, following discussions with the Prime Minister and other stakeholders. Players are urged to remain focused amidst the administrative del […]

Nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra's dream to play with Virat Kohli has materialised as he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. The 19-year-old, India's only centurion in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, has transformed into an all-dimensional player, impressing with his batting, bowling, and fielding.

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was held to a quick 22-move draw by American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters. Playing white, Erigaisi’s attempts to create complications from the English Opening fizzled out as Niemann opted for rapid development, prompting an early handshake

Speculation is rife among tennis fans after world-renowned DJ Peggy Gou was spotted in Carlos Alcaraz’s players’ box during his Australian Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur. While Alcaraz played down rumours, calling Gou a “friend”, fans pointed to their recent dinner outing in Seoul

Elena Rybakina credited her calmer approach for a dominant 7-5, 6-1 victory over second seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The Kazakh star, who recovered from early serving issues, said she now treats big matches as “just another day” and will face Jessica Pegula for a place in the final

Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt while leading their Australian Open quarter-final, sending the 24-time Grand Slam champion into his 13th Melbourne semi-final. Djokovic, who will now face defending champion Jannik Sinner, said Musetti was the better player on the night and deserved to win

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has raised concerns over players’ privacy after Coco Gauff’s racquet-smashing moment near the locker room was widely broadcast. Questioning whether players are treated like “animals in a zoo,” Swiatek said constant surveillance takes away basic personal space and called for more respect off the court