Alcaraz joins Sinner, Zverev in sealing berths to ATP Finals

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:31 PM

Turin, Sep 16 (IANS) Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the season-ending 2026 ATP Finals for the fifth consecutive season, joining World No.1 Jannik Sinner and No.2 seed Alexander Zverev in sealing their berths for the event to be played in Turin in November.

Athletes stranded near airport as Asian Games shuttle service falters

IANS | September 16, 2026 9:37 PM

Nagoya (Japan), Sep 16 (IANS) Widespread transport delays left numerous athletes and officials from various countries and regions stranded on Wednesday at Aichi Sky Expo, a venue next to Chubu Centrair International Airport, ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Vipraj Nigam called up as injured Chakaravarthy ruled out of Asian Games

IANS | September 16, 2026 9:16 PM

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Young leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam has been called up to replace the injured Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s squad for the upcoming Japan T20I and the Asian Games, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of both assignments after suffering a side strain.

Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027 to 2029

IANS | September 16, 2026 8:45 PM

Charlotte, Sep 16 (IANS) The WTA Finals will have a new home from 2027, with Charlotte, North Carolina, set to host the season-ending championship for three years as the women’s tennis tour looks to build a long-term platform for its premier event.

PGTI Tour: Khalin Joshi extends his lead at Nava Raipur Open

IANS | September 16, 2026 7:18 PM

Naya Raipur, Sep 16 (IANS) Khalin Joshi posted a bogey-free four-under 30 to extend his lead to two shots after the second round of the inaugural INR 1 crore Nava Raipur Open, being played at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Lancashire Women confirm seven departures, Cross and Morris set to retire

IANS | September 16, 2026 7:10 PM

Manchester, Sep 16 (IANS) Lancashire Women will undergo a significant squad transition at the end of the 2026 season, with seven first-team players set to leave the club, including England great Kate Cross and all-rounder Fi Morris, who will both retire when their current contracts expire.