CPL: Saint Lucia Kings qualify for playoffs with win over Trinbago Knight Riders

IANS | September 4, 2025 12:07 PM

Tarouba, Sep 4 (IANS) Defending Champions Saint Lucia Kings won their fourth match in a row, moved to the top of the table and qualified for the playoffs of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a dominating win against Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago early on Thursday.

Brazil to deploy four forwards against Chile

IANS | September 4, 2025 10:45 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 4 (IANS) Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said Wednesday that he would deploy four forwards in the team's penultimate World Cup qualifier against Chile at Rio's Maracana Stadium.

US Open: Osaka overcomes Muchova to reach semis

IANS | September 4, 2025 9:26 AM

New York, Sep 4 (IANS) Naomi Osaka secured her spot in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6(3) victory over Karolina Muchova, marking a powerful statement in her comeback to top-level tennis.