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NEW DELHI: Erik ten Hag has admitted he was caught off guard by Bayer Leverkusen’s decision to sack him just two games into the Bundesliga season, saying the club’s leadership lacked faith in his ability.

MUMBAI: Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who is known for his mellifluous meaning voice, and is a favourite of the millennials, is set to embark on his North America Tour 2025.

MELBOURNE: Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has been sidelined from the upcoming white-ball series against India and New Zealand due to a lower back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that his rehabilitation is being carefully managed with a focus on ensuring full fitness ahead of the Ashes.

NEW YORK: World No. 1 and defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner humbled Alexander Bublik to storm into the quarterfinals, setting up a showdown with fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti.

MELBOURNE: Australia's left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc announcement retirement from T20I to extend his Test career and set sights on 2027 ODI World Cup.

SHEFFIELD: Sheffield United have signed midfielder Alex Matos on a three-year deal, with the Blades paying Chelsea an undisclosed fee for the services of a player who can operate in a number of positions.

LEEDS: Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker is set to make his England debut in the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, having been named in Harry Brook's starting XI for the fixture.

LONDON: England’s seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from red-ball cricket with immediate effect to focus on playing the shorter formats.

PHNOM PENH: Sangita Basfore expressed relief after her crucial goal ensured East Bengal’s place in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC in their final Group E clash on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: After Liverpool made a late attempt to sign Crystal Palace defender March Guehi, with the transfer deadline set for Monday, head coach Oliver Glasner insisted there is no deal on the table for his captain.

MUMBAI: India’s only professional tennis league, the Tennis Premier League (TPL), held under the auspices of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), is gearing up for its much-awaited Season 7 from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh opener Fargana Hoque said her team are determined to make their long-term preparation count in the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, starting on September 30. Bangladesh will open their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 2 in Colombo.

SEATTLE: Seattle Sounders FC have added Leagues Cup to their trophy cabinet, cruising to a 3-0 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF in the final at Lumen Field in Monday (IST).

BERLIN: Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Sunday confirmed the signing of Morocco international Eliesse Ben Seghir from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

NEW DELHI: The West Delhi Lions lifted the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 title in style, defeating Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in a high-octane final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Skipper Nitish Rana once again rose to the occasion, delivering a match-winning unbeaten 79 to guide his side to glory.

CHANDIGARH: The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) successfully organized the three–day celebration of National Sports Day 2025 from August 29 to 31at its Secretariat Office in Chandigarh, marking the spirit of discipline, dedication and determination. The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and officials in Table Tennis, Chess and Carrom reflected high levels of skill and sportsmanship.

VISAKAHAPATNAM: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar on Saturday said the focus of the match stimulation process in the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup preparatory camp at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium was on giving players quality batting time in the middle.

NEW DELHI: Pawan Sehrawat delivered a statement performance in Tamil Thalaivas' Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 opener, showcasing the maturity and composure that experts believe will define his redemption campaign this season.

NEW DELHI: Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana, Aman Bharti, Sumit Mathur and Krish Yadav have been fined for breaching the Code of Conduct during the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL), said the tournament organisers on Saturday.

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) on Saturday announced that fan zones dedicated to Indian fans during the white-ball series between Australia and India have been sold out 50 days in advance, highlighting the soaring demand and excitement for the high-profile matches.

BENGALURU: The Indian women's team left for Hangzhou, China on Saturday, as the squad gears up for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2025. The 20-member team is being led by captain Salima Tete, who is looking to win the tournament to secure India's spot for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 next year.

NEW YORK: Sixth seed Ben Shelton was forced to retire from his U.S. Open third-round clash against France’s Adrian Mannarino on Friday, shortly before 17th seed Frances Tiafoe also bowed out - delivering a major blow to American hopes of ending a 22-year drought for a men’s Grand Slam title.

NEW DELHI: The West Delhi Lions roared into Qualifier 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 after skipper Nitish Rana’s sensational century powered them to a thrilling seven-wicket win over South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday.

NEW DELHI: Former world no. 1 and 2018 Changwon World Champion Ankur Mittal created a new Asian Championship record on his way to clinching the gold medal in the Double Trap event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The gold took India’s tally past 100 medals to 103 for their best ever performance in the Asian Championship with 52 gold, 26 silver and 25 bronze medals. Ankur Mittal also combined with Bhanu Pratap Singh and Harshvardhan Kaviya to win the team bronze in the Double Trap Team event.

NEW DELHI: When Oman steps out for their maiden Asia Cup game against Pakistan in Dubai on September 12, experienced batter Jatinder Singh will carry not just the responsibility of leading the team, but also implement the lessons taken from interacting with young Indian left-handed batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.

NEW DELHI: After 17 years, an unseen video clip of the infamous IPL slapgate incident between Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth went viral on social media after former IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi shared it in public domain on Friday.

PARIS: India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto's impressive run at the BWF World Championships ended in pre-quarters after a straight-game loss to the Malaysian duo of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei here on Friday.

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of National Sports Day, former Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik extended her wishes to the nation and underlined the importance of fitness and sports in everyday life.

NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday marked National Sports Day with a heartfelt message celebrating India’s athletes across various disciplines, urging people to embrace fitness and draw inspiration from the nation’s rich sporting diversity.

ZURICH: After finishing second in the Diamond League Final, India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra admitted that he needs to better his throw heading to the World Championships next month in Tokyo to defend his title.

NEW DELHI: Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the prestigious Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Final in Brazil after after finishing runner-up at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup, further cementing his place among the world’s elite players.

NEW DELHI: Coco Gauff overcame a dangerous opponent Donna Vekic to reach the third round of the 2025 US Open. Shr survived a physically draining first set against the former world No. 17 before going on to win 7-6(5), 6-2.

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Tigers signed off their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 campaign in style, pulling off a nail-biting 6-wicket win over the North Delhi Strikers after chasing down a daunting 200-run target on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

AHMEDABAD: Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Monday.

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has come out of retirement and been named in a 20-member squad for the national training camp as the Proteas prepare for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.