Montreal, Aug 8 (IANS) Joao Fonseca of Brazil recovered in time to overcome a slow start against Casper Ruud at the Canadian Open, earning a 7-6(6), 6-3 win in Montreal to advance to the last 16 for the third time at an ATP Masters 1000 event.
Guwahati, Aug 7 (IANS) Barak Legends produced a clinical all-round display to cruise to an eight-wicket victory over Charaideo Sunrisers in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.
Sao Paulo, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte on a free transfer, the 31-year-old centre-back agreeing to a deal that runs until July 2028 after parting ways with Getafe in June.
London, Aug 7 (IANS) With just 12 days to go for the first Test against Pakistan at Leeds, England are sweating over opening batter Eimilo Gay, who retired hurt with a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham, according to a news report.v
Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry–Indian Dental Association (IASD-IDA) on Friday signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru to strengthen oral healthcare support for players across Indian football.
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) Dani Ramírez, Mohamad Rashid, Hardik Bhatt, Bipin Singh and David Lalhlansanga scored as East Bengal FC produced a dominant display to register a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Group A fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.
Madrid, Aug 7 (IANS) La Liga side Sevilla have confirmed the departure of full-back Juanlu Sanchez, who joined Bournemouth, and Switzerland international midfielder Djibril Sow, who moved to Genoa.
Geneva, Aug 7 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday published the Online Abuse and Sport report from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, seeking better protection of athletes and safeguarding of the online communities.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Paralympic medallist and world champion para-compound archer Sheetal Devi believes the revamped Khelo India Scheme (KIS) can become a game-changer for para sport by ensuring talented children with disabilities are identified early and given the support they need to succeed.
Ranchi, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian forward Rodriguinho announced his arrival in Indian football in spectacular fashion, scoring five goals as SC Delhi demolished Defenders FC 7-0 for their second straight win in Group C of the 135th Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Friday.
