New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to singles action with a composed victory, while Stan Wawrinka's final Grand Slam appearance ended in defeat as the men's singles draw produced several compelling first-round stories at the US Open on Day 2.
New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Iga Swiatek extended her remarkable record in Grand Slam opening rounds with a straight-sets victory over Wang Xiyu, while Amanda Anisimova, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova also progressed on a busy day in the women's singles draw.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Australia have strengthened their one-day plans ahead of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, recalling several senior players for a six-match tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Peter Handscomb has been handed another opportunity to revive his Test career after being named in Australia A’s squad for their upcoming tour of India, with Brendan Doggett and Jhye Richardson adding pace and experience to the red-ball group.
Kanpur, Sep 1 (IANS) Lucknow Falcons signed off from the league stage with a 13-run victory over Kanpur Superstars via the DLS method in Match 28 of the UP T20 League 2026 at the Green Park Stadium, eliminating Kanpur from the playoff race and moving into second place on the points table.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma reflected on an emotional record-breaking outing in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener against Thailand, saying she remains determined to continue contributing to the team after becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I cricket.
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame an inconsistent start and some tense moments to launch her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Colombia's Camila Osorio in the opening round at Flushing Meadows.
Mohali, Aug 31 (IANS) Bathinda Royals kicked off their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 with a win, beating Mohali Kings by seven wickets at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine icon's announcement of his retirement from international football, praising the 39-year-old's achievements, talent and lasting impact on the global game.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil on Monday announced a 26-member squad for three international friendlies against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay during the September-October FIFA International Match Window.
