Wilfred Ndidi joins Besiktas after eight years at Leicester City

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:34 PM

Leicester, Aug 8 (IANS) English Premier League side Leicester City have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the permanent transfer of long-serving midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance.

Aston Villa sign striker Evann Guessand from Nice

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:58 PM

Birmingham, Aug 8 (IANS) Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons, rounding the fee to 30 million.

Jannik Sinner secures spot in ATP Finals, joins Carlos Alcaraz

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Jannik Sinner has secured his spot at the 2025 ATP Finals, joining rival Carlos Alcaraz in the season-ending event in Turin. The world No. 1 will return to his home nation to defend the year-end championship title he won in 2024 without losing a set. This year’s ATP Finals will be held at the Inalpi Arena from November 9–16.

PCI chief Devendra Jhajharia to highlight India’s para-sports vision at APC General Assembly

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) will represent the country at the 2025 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards, and General Assembly scheduled to be held from August 10 to 15 in Astana, Kazakhstan. PCI President Devendra Jhajharia and General Secretary Jaywant Hammanavar will be attending the event on behalf of India.

JK Tyre racing season 2025 set to kick off in Coimbatore on Aug 9

IANS | August 8, 2025 12:35 PM

Coimbatore, Aug 8 (IANS) The adrenaline is set to rise as JK tyre racing season 2025 kicks off this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on August 9-10. The 2025 season will witness 10 races of Novice Cup and eight races of Continental GT Cup spread across three rounds.

Sub-jr Boxing Nationals begin with high-energy bouts in Greater Noida

IANS | August 8, 2025 12:09 PM

Greater Noida, Aug 8 (IANS) Day 1 of the 4th Sub-Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships kicked off with an action-packed session at Galgotias University here on Thursday. Over 80 bouts were contested as India’s youngest boxing talents stepped into the ring full of energy and determination.