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'Underprepared pitches in Japan might aid spin,' says Chakaravarthy ahead of Asian Games challenge

Niharika Raina | September 9, 2026 12:27 PM

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.

Anmol Ekka's six-goal blitz powers India men into AHF Junior Asia Cup semis

IANS | September 9, 2026 12:23 PM

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.

Arbeloa lays down Fulham law, says ‘results matter but attitude is what really counts’

IANS | September 9, 2026 12:04 PM

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.

India enter AVC Men's Volleyball Asian Championship QF

IANS | September 9, 2026 11:57 AM

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.

Zampa lands Hurricanes deal for BBL 16, says he ‘needs to consider people to be around’

IANS | September 9, 2026 11:28 AM

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.

'I know how much it hurts, I've been there twice': Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen

IANS | September 9, 2026 10:57 AM

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.

US Open: Pegula rallies past Navarro to set SF showdown with Sabalenka

IANS | September 9, 2026 10:32 AM

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.

Tiafoe makes epic comeback from two sets down to enter US Open QFs

IANS | September 9, 2026 9:56 AM

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.

Guirassy double lifts Dortmund as Real Madrid, Man City win openers

IANS | September 9, 2026 9:28 AM

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.

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Randeep Singh’s final-over magic helps Jalandhar Warriors steal thriller against Ludhiana Lions

IANS | September 8, 2026 11:44 PM

Mohali, Sep 8 (IANS) Jalandhar Warriors held their nerves to steal a win against Ludhiana Lions by seven runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

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'Underprepared pitches in Japan might aid spin,' says Chakaravarthy ahead of Asian Games challenge

Anmol Ekka's six-goal blitz powers India men into AHF Junior Asia Cup semis

Arbeloa lays down Fulham law, says ‘results matter but attitude is what really counts’

India enter AVC Men's Volleyball Asian Championship QF

Zampa lands Hurricanes deal for BBL 16, says he ‘needs to consider people to be around’

'I know how much it hurts, I've been there twice': Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen

US Open: Pegula rallies past Navarro to set SF showdown with Sabalenka

Tiafoe makes epic comeback from two sets down to enter US Open QFs

Guirassy double lifts Dortmund as Real Madrid, Man City win openers

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Randeep Singh’s final-over magic helps Jalandhar Warriors steal thriller against Ludhiana Lions

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