New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian mixed martial artist Puja Tomar, praising her historic achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and calling her journey an inspiring example of how sports can connect people across nations.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Expecting ‘underprepared’ tracks in Japan, India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy believes spinners could play a pivotal role in the team's upcoming Asian Games campaign, even as he cautioned that unpredictable weather conditions will ultimately dictate how the pitches behave during the tournament.
Moqi, Sep 9 (IANS) Defending champions India stormed into the semi-finals of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a ruthless 15-0 demolition of Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) With Fulham still without a point in the Premier League 2026-27 season, head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has made it clear that a poor run of results will not alter the standards he expects from his players as he attempts to establish an attacking identity at Craven Cottage.
Fukuoka (Japan), Sep 9 (IANS) India have entered the quarter-finals of the AVC Men's Volleyball Asian Championship as one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the pools.
Hobart, Sep 9 (IANS) Adam Zampa has found a new Big Bash home in Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming 16th edition, but it was not simply the cricketing opportunity that convinced the Australian leg-spinner to join the franchise.
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) After Frances Tiafoe completed an epic comeback from two sets down to secure a thrilling 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Alex Michelsen in the 2026 US Open quarter-finals, the No. 11 seed cut short his celebration to console the 22-year-old Michelsen.
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) The No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula came from a set down to defeat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 minutes at a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, advancing to the US Open semifinals for the third consecutive year.
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) Frances Tiafoe earned one of the most memorable wins of his career at the US Open, where he rallied from two sets to love down and erased a 0-3 deficit in the fifth set to outlast countryman Alex Michelsen in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
Berlin, Sep 8 (IANS) Serhou Guirassy struck twice late on as Borussia Dortmund opened its UEFA Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, while Real Madrid and Manchester City also made winning starts.
