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.

Shelton claims first ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto

IANS | August 8, 2025 10:01 AM

Toronto, Aug 8 (IANS) Ben Shelton won the biggest title of his career to-date after claiming the Canadian Open men's singles crown after a pulsating final 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) victory against Karen Khachanov.

Akshay Bhatia starts strong at FedEx St. Jude Championship in the Play-offs

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:56 PM

Memphis, Aug 7 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia got off to a stellar start at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, carding a 4-under on the front nine to briefly lead the leaderboard. As the opening event of the FedExCup Playoffs began in Memphis, the Indian-American golfer positioned himself strongly to advance beyond his 45th-place start in the standings.

Pakistan's Haider Ali arrested in UK over rape allegations: Report

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:50 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Pakistan cricket slumped to a new low with a young player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team -- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police with sources confirming it was over a complaint by a girl, alleging rape. Haider Ali has been provisionally suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said a report.