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'We gave it our all, eyes on Asian Games': Satwik-Chirag on BWF Worlds' loss

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Indian star doubles shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Friday lost out in the quarterfinal of the ongoing BWF World Championships to Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, which dashed their hopes of a medal on home soil. The shuttlers, who have won two bronze medals at the BWF Worlds, went down to the Chinese duo 18-21, 9-21 in a 36-minute rubber at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Exclusion of northern venues for 2027 Ashes 'bizarre', says Mark Butcher

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:59 PM

Leeds, Aug 21 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher has labelled the decision to leave iconic grounds Headingley and Old Trafford, based in the northern part of the country, off the schedule for the 2027 men's Ashes series as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘bizarre.’

Coventry City sign goalkeeper Dan Bentley from Wolves on two-year deal

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:39 PM

Coventry, Aug 21 (IANS) Premier League club Coventry City have signed experienced goalkeeper Dan Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a two-year contract, the club announced on Friday.

Saurav's unbeaten half-century guides Barpeta Braves to Assam Premier League final

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:23 PM

Guwahati, Aug 21 (IANS) Saurav Mousum Dihingia carried his bat with a composed, unbeaten half-century as Barpeta Braves edged Dibrugarh Warriors by five wickets in a tense semi-final to book their place in the final of the 2026 Assam Premier League (APL) at the ACA Stadium here on Friday.

Tanu Sharma wins silver in U20 World Championships, family dives in celebration

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Young Indian grappler Tanu Sharma clinched a silver medal in the U20 World Wrestling Championships, underlining a significant achievement in her budding career as the family in her village dived in joy. Sharma, a wrestler from Hansi's Bhaklana village in Haryana, achieved the glory during the ongoing Championship in Slovakia in the 72kg category.

England pacer Kate Cross to retire from professional cricket at the end of 2026 season

IANS | August 21, 2026 6:50 PM

London, Aug 21 (IANS) Veteran England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from all professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, and bring the curtains down on an illustrious career spanning over two decades.

BWF World C’ships: Satwik-Chirag bow out as Liang-Wang end India’s men’s doubles challenge

IANS | August 21, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s bid for a second straight World Championships semi-final ended on Friday as China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang defeated the Indian pair 21-18, 21-9 in the men’s doubles quarter-finals here at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Golf: McIlroy shares Championship lead as Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia makes strong start

IANS | August 21, 2026 6:23 PM

St. Louis, Aug 21 (IANS) Rory McIlroy made an emphatic return to form as he opened with a bogey-free six-under 64 to grab a share of the lead at the BMW Championship, while Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia made a solid start to the second FedExCup Playoffs event with a three-under 67 at Bellerive Country Club.

ACB in talks with BCCI to advance dates for upcoming T20Is between India and Afghanistan

Niharika Raina | August 21, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is in discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to potentially alter the dates of the upcoming three-match T20I series between the two nations.

Divine Mukasa joins West Ham United on season-long loan from Man City

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:55 PM

London, Aug 21 (IANS) Premier League club West Ham United has announced the signing of Divine Mukasa, who will arrive at the East London club from Manchester City on a season-long loan, reuniting with the Club where he spent a decade as a schoolboy.

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'We gave it our all, eyes on Asian Games': Satwik-Chirag on BWF Worlds' loss

Exclusion of northern venues for 2027 Ashes 'bizarre', says Mark Butcher

Coventry City sign goalkeeper Dan Bentley from Wolves on two-year deal

Saurav's unbeaten half-century guides Barpeta Braves to Assam Premier League final

Tanu Sharma wins silver in U20 World Championships, family dives in celebration

England pacer Kate Cross to retire from professional cricket at the end of 2026 season

BWF World C’ships: Satwik-Chirag bow out as Liang-Wang end India’s men’s doubles challenge

Golf: McIlroy shares Championship lead as Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia makes strong start

ACB in talks with BCCI to advance dates for upcoming T20Is between India and Afghanistan

Divine Mukasa joins West Ham United on season-long loan from Man City

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