David Boon leaves out Marnus Labuschagne from his Australia squad for the Ashes

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer and selector David Boon has left out Marnus Labuschagne from his preferred Australia squad for the all-important Ashes series, starting on November 21 in Perth. The five-match Test series will also be held in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

AIFF to convey to SC concerns of clubs, players over delay in start of 2025-26 season of ISL

IANS | August 15, 2025 12:06 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has finally agreed to convey to the Supreme Court the concerns of the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs and players regarding the delay in commencement of the 2025-26 season of the league because of a dispute over renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).

World Padel League: Khan Tigers dominate Vernost Jaguars, SG Pipers Cheetahs beat Leopards to clinch semis spots

IANS | August 14, 2025 10:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Khan Tigers powered past Vernost Jaguars in a commanding 19-10 victory, while the defending champions SG Pipers Cheetahs held their nerve to edge out Vedanta Leopards in a thrilling 15-14 contest on the third day of the World Padel League. The wins helped them seal their spots in the semifinals alongside Game Changers Lions and Hubtown Panorama Panthers.

Chennai Grandmasters chess: Keymer seals title with a round to spare, becomes tournament’s first-ever sole winner

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:40 PM

Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Vincent Keymer completed a landmark triumph at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and becoming the first sole champion in the tournament’s history. The 20-year-old German, playing with white pieces, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.