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Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out of US Open

Swiss player Dominic Stricker achieved the most significant victory of his career on Wednesday by triumphing over Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling five-set match, with a final score of 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-7(5), 7-6(6), 6-3. This win propelled Stricker into the third round of the US Open. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FzsVf1S

Marsh, Sangha lead Australia to big win over SA

Newly appointed captain Mitch Marsh's career-best unbeaten score of 92 propelled Australia to a commanding 111-run victory over the host team, South Africa, in the inaugural Twenty20 International held in Durban on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/flbnA87

Babar sets the tone ahead of 'high intensity' India vs Pakistan clash

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday fired a warning shot with a dazzling ton ahead of the marquee India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash on September 2. Leading his team from the front, Babar scored a sensational 131-ball 151 to power his side to a crushing 238-run win over minnows Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mJCDcTv

Tottenham Hotspur crash out of League Cup at Fulham

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou faced his first defeat as Fulham won a penalty shootout, sealing a 5-3 win after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second round clash. Postecoglou had a successful debut season, securing Premier League victories over Manchester United and Bournemouth. However, he faced opposition as he made nine changes to his starting lineup at Craven Cottage. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GKyBCSb

Road to ICC ODI World Cup begins with Asia Cup

Time is running out. The Asia Cup, that starts in Multan on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal, is probably the last stop for five of the six nations that will also be part of the World Cup to firm up their final 15, if not the playing XI, for the quadrennial showpiece. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/R3GxOsL

WATCH: Karun Nair, triple centurion in Tests, smashes 40-ball ton

Karnataka batsman Karun Nair, the only Indian batsman to score a triple century after Virender Sehwag, smashed a belligerent century off just 40 balls during the second semi-final match of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2023 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/CbLGHB0

I don't think I have achieved everything: Neeraj Chopra

The gold in Budapest on Sunday was Neeraj Chopra's second Worlds medal, after a silver last year. But despite garnering so much success, Neeraj is hungry for more. He makes no secret of it. "There is a saying that throwers have no finish line. The best thing is that we have our javelin. We can always push ourselves. I may have won a lot of medals but the motivation is to throw farther and farther," Chopra told gathered members of the media over a Zoom call from Budapest after winning the gold on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Go3QNPR

‘This is for all of India’: Neeraj Chopra puts nation on top of the world

Neeraj Chopra just gave us the Moon landing in reverse, when he flung his thunderbolt in the warm Budapest air. Flying across lands, sneaking over borders, spanning generations perhaps, it was headed homewards, landing silently, piercing our collective consciousness as a sporting never-before. “I want to thank my fellow Indians back home for their late-night vigil for this. This is for all of India!” India’s first World Athletics Championship gold medal winner would say. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Kjntapm

Defending champion Iga Swiatek eases into US Open second round

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in the first round. Swiatek, whose grip on top spot is under threat from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, needed just 58 minutes to dispose of the 86th-ranked Peterson. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zKGV7ol

Oval Invincibles win men's Hundred tournament

The Oval Invincibles clinched their maiden victory in the men's edition of The Hundred. Overcoming a challenging start, they orchestrated an impressive turnaround to defeat the Manchester Originals by a margin of 14 runs in the final showdown at Lord's on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/bMCPXxf

WATCH: When Neeraj Chopra opened up about his Olympic gold

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Neeraj Chopra's rise from a chubby village kid to Indian sporting pantheon

Neeraj Chopra's remarkable journey from a Haryana village, where he was initially persuaded to embrace sports for weight loss, has evolved into a truly spectacular narrative. At the age of 25, he is poised to etch his name as one of India's most revered sporting figures. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RA2eNyV

Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold at World Athletics C'ships

Indian superstar Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat at such a prestigious event. Despite facing a minor setback in the opening round, Chopra made a stunning comeback in his second attempt, hurling the javelin to a distance of 88.17m, securing his top position. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2i5gQhB

EPL: Nunez grabs 2-1 win for 10-man Liverpool against Newcastle

Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League, thanks to Darwin Nunez's impressive performance from the bench. The match began with an unexpected twist, with Trent Alexander-Arnold giving Newcastle the lead in the 25th minute. Anthony Gordon capitalized on a mis-controlled ball. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NwILy8P

Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

In a commanding display, Pakistan ascended to the summit of the one-day international rankings by securing a convincing 59-run victory against Afghanistan in the third and final match held in Colombo on Saturday. This triumph marked a resounding 3-0 series sweep by Pakistan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/h1HZ4ET

Arsenal held to 2-2 draw as 10-man Fulham grab late equaliser

A 10-man Fulham scored a late equaliser as Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at home in the Premier League clash on Saturday. The result prevented Mikel Arteta's team from claiming the provisional top spot in the standings. Arsenal are currently in second place with seven points, trailing behind their north London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dEFLYJS

Veteran spinner missing from Ganguly's India WC squad

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has picked his squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The roster features some notable decisions, particularly surrounding the inclusion of players recuperating from injuries. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dgm3cfw

IBSA World Games: It's India vs Pakistan in the men's final

Indian visually challenged cricket team secured a 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh, propelling them into the final of IBSA World Games 2023, set for an intense title match against Pakistan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KJSclne

Opening day rush: ODI World Cup tickets app and website crashes

The ODI World Cup ticket sales began on Friday, but fans struggled to book due to the official website not working for 35-40 minutes, causing a rush to book non-India matches. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/l0L8cQt

Brazilian superstar Neymar could play in India

If having Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi was not enough, India could next host Brazilian superstar Neymar when his new club, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, visits the country to play against Mumbai FC in an AFC Champions League game. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9vJfa85

Battle continues as Praggnanandhaa takes Carlsen to tie-breaks

R Praggnanandhaa has begun the soft landing towards the World Cup chess title in the knockout format, drawing the second classical game against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nKpFvVw

Asia Cup: How Shreyas Iyer's 199 sealed his comeback bid

It was a superb 199-run knock that Shreyas Iyer hit in a practice tie in Bangalore which convinced the selectors that the middle-order batsman was now fit and ready for a comeback into Team India for the Asia Cup. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4VBsdiF

As a cricketer, you always want responsibility: Bumrah on captaincy

Jasprit Bumrah, a comeback pacer, led the Indian team to a 2-0 series win against Ireland. The three-match series ended with an abandoned third T20I due to rain in Dublin. Bumrah took four wickets in the two matches, with an average of 9.75. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VsjClAg

3rd T20I: India eye clean sweep against Ireland

As India look to achieve a comfortable clean sweep of Ireland in the three-match T20 series on Wednesday in Dublin, Jasprit Bumrah will need to strike a balance between adding miles to his legs and assessing his team's bench strength. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vpGTDy5

Sha'Carri Richardson claims world gold in women's 100m

Sha'Carri Richardson finally lived up to the promise she had shown for three years. On Monday, the American beat the difficulty of being stuck in lane nine by making a late surge and winning the world 100-meter title in 10.65 seconds, which was a championship record. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/LbID30N

Bazball is not always going to be rosy: Brendon McCullum

Few batsmen terrorized the bowlers like Brendon McCullum did. The best part about this Kiwi is that he is still going after the rival bowlers, thanks to his Bazball theory! from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IyFXHJv

3rd T20I: New Zealand rebound to claim series win over UAE

New Zealand bounced back from their shock loss to the United Arab Emirates to win the third and final T20 in Dubai on Sunday by 32 runs to clinch the series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UZ7tYHV

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Coco Gauff in Cincinnati semis

Seventh-ranked US teenager Coco Gauff triumphed over World number one Iga Swiatek in their Cincinnati Open semi-final clash on Saturday. The match concluded with a scoreline of 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-4. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mjFXf3N

Neymar gets rapturous welcome at big-spending Saudi club

Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League. Flame-throwers and a volley of fireworks lit up the Riyadh sky as the flamboyant forward appeared in Al-Hilal's blue kit at Riyadh's 68,000-capacity King Fahd International Stadium. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QALw2gS

2nd T20I: UAE stun New Zealand by 7 wickets

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In Pics: How Bumrah performed on comeback and India won

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Watch: Comedy of errors during India-Ireland first T20I

India began their three-match series against Ireland with a two-run victory at The Village in Dublin, but the match was called off due to rain interruptions and a humorous incident. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HFuy6dw

Indian prodigy Gukesh strong enough to play Candidates, says Carlsen

After losing to Carlsen in the World Cup quarterfinals, Gukesh missed the chance to qualify for the Candidates. The top three finishers in Azerbaijan will play the eight-player double round-robin Candidates tournament scheduled in April next year at Toronto, Canada. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kTcIxyG

Praggu first Indian after Anand to enter chess World Cup semis

R Praggnanandhaa defeated his friend Erigaisi Arjun in the quarterfinals of the World Cup chess tournament in Baku. However, Arjun managed to secure a spot in the Candidates Tournament in 2024. Praggnanandhaa will face Fabiano Caruana in the semifinals, while in the women's semifinal, Nurguyl Salimova of Bulgaria defeated Anna Muzhychuk of Ukraine. Salimova will go on to play Aleksandra Goryachkina in the two-game title clash. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/MhOUJgW

Shastri advocates for including four pacers in India's playing eleven

Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, believes pacers play a crucial role in India's upcoming campaigns. He suggests fielding four pacers in the playing eleven for the Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup, supported by Sandeep Patil, sparking discussions on the Indian cricket squad composition. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aWNxklw

After getting slammed, PCB includes Imran Khan in tribute video

After receiving flak for ignoring the contribution and mention of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan in a tribute video to mark the country's 76th Independence Day, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has re-released he video, which now includes Imran and his iconic feat of leading Pakistan to World Cup triumph in 1992. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/herBSTL

Djokovic makes winning US return in Cincinnati as rival retires

The world number two, Novak Djokovic, advanced after winning the first set 6-4, when his Spanish opponent could not go on with a lower back injury. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kCQeOyb

'If Kohli continued as captain.....': Ex-Pakistan captain's big comment

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif feels that frequent changes in captaincy over the past two years had not been beneficial for the Indian team. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zsyZLul

Djokovic falls in first US match since 2021, losing in doubles in Ohio

Djokovic and Nikola Cacic on Tuesday lost 6-4, 6-2 to Jamie Murray and Michael Venus in the Serbian star's return to the country after missing events because of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kB1omaj

I try to keep negativity away from my thought process: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin, with 489 Test wickets and 151 ODI scalps, has been through a lot in the last few months. The 36-year-old was not considered for the World Test Championship final, came back strong in the West Indies Test series after that, and now he is not in India's scheme of things for the World Cup in October-November. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nVgebKv

Harmanpreet says some of the audience liked WPL more than IPL

The Women's Premier League turned out to be a huge success as it helped give a much-needed boost to women's cricket in India. And if Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is to be believed, the audience showed more interest in WPL than IPL. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HFK0yR2

Tilak Varma's special message for team-mate on his maiden call up

Tilak Varma, who plays alongside Dewald Brevis at Mumbai Indians and shares a strong bond with him, took to Instagram stories to convey his wishes to Brevis. Both Varma and Brevis share not only the Mumbai Indians' dressing room in the IPL but also a strong bond of friendship. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/wgLJBxi

Stokes set to come out of retirement to play World Cup, could skip IPL

The world-renowned all-rounder and England Test captain Ben Stokes is gearing up for a momentous return from retirement. His focus is squarely on participating in the ODI World Cup set to take place in India, even if it entails skipping an entire season of the lucrative IPL, as stated by British daily 'The Telegraph'. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kFSnzHJ

'Unlucky' Shubman Gill didn't take DRS, as hawk-eye shows otherwise

Star Indian batter Shubman Gill had to blame his luck for getting out during the fifth and final T20I against West Indies as he didn't opt for DRS and walked away after being given out lbw by the on-field umpire but the hawk-eye showed otherwise as the ball would have clearly missed the leg stump. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KBEcPYi

WATCH: Shubman, Arshdeep's special message for Indian hockey team

India star cricketers Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh on Sunday congratulated the Indian Hockey team on their remarkable achievement. India on Saturday produced a resilient performance to defeat Malaysia 4-3, clinching their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/JR87Ue4

India breathe fire to win Asian Champions Trophy

It took 10 days, a dogged Malaysian team and a passage of free-flowing hockey from a fired-up Indian team for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy to come to life. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zp7KQMy

Watch: The most economical 20-ball spell in The Hundred

In a stunning debut, Oval Invincibles fast bowler Spencer Johnson produced the most economical 20-ball effort in The Hundred on Wednesday, claiming three wickets and conceding just one run. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HR7SU9Q

Watch: Rohit Sharma hits the gym ahead of hectic India schedule

Fitness is imperative for any sport. And when it comes to the rigours of international cricket with a hectic schedule, fitness becomes all the more important. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/y7F1HAD

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

In order to focus on his recovery from injury, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of this month's US Open, according to organisers. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/bfcOiQm

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Instagram's Rich List for third consecutive year

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Instagram's top earner for the third consecutive year, surpassing the competition. He was named the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes in July 2017 after moving to Saudi Arabia. The 2023 Instagram Rich List, developed by Hopper HQ, is a global indicator of online popularity based on data on user charges for Instagram and YouTube posts. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NYmGSOe