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Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic, Yash Vir Singh named replacement

IANS | June 30, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India’s highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will miss one of its star attractions, as Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The setback, confirmed just days ahead of the meet, has forced the organisers to bring in Yash Vir Singh as Jena’s replacement in the elite javelin lineup for the event to be held on July 5.

Wimbledon 2025: Fonseca flies past Fearnley; injured Tsitsipas retires

IANS | June 30, 2025 10:40 PM

London, June 30 (IANS) Brazilian youngster Joao Fonseca made an immediate impact at the majors with a classy debut at Wimbledon, racing past home favourite Jacob Fearnley in straight sets in the first round on Monday. The Brazilian NextGenATP star defeated Fearnley 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(5) to become the first 18-year-old to reach the second round at the grass major since Carlos Alcaraz in 2021.

1st Test: Mulder's career-best 147 drives South Africa toward victory against Zimbabwe

IANS | June 30, 2025 10:17 PM

Bulawayo, June 30 (IANS) All-rounder Wiaan Mulder produced a brilliant career-best 147 to put South Africa in complete control on Day Three of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. His composed, yet commanding knock ensured the visitors set Zimbabwe a towering target of 537 before Corbin Bosch’s late strike left the hosts on 32 for 1 at stumps.

WNBA announces expansion to 18 teams with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia added

IANS | June 30, 2025 9:27 PM

New York, June 30 (IANS) The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced a major expansion to 18 teams, with new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This expansion, subject to WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors approval, marks a significant milestone in the WNBA’s commitment to growing the game.

Wimbledon: Benjamin Bonzi upsets Daniil Medvedev in first round

IANS | June 30, 2025 8:58 PM

London, June 30 (IANS) The 2025 Wimbledon Championship kicked off in superb fashion as Benjamin Bonzi wasted little time in notching the first major upset by stunning ninth seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 in the men's singles first round here on Monday.

Hitesh, Sachin Siwach lead India’s winning start in World Boxing Cup Astana

IANS | June 30, 2025 8:43 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), June 30 (IANS) Hitesh and Sachin Siwach led India’s strong start at the World Boxing Cup–Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with dominant, unanimous wins in their opening preliminary bouts at the Beeline Arena here on Monday.

Wimbledon: Sabalenka powers into second round with straight sets win over Branstine

IANS | June 30, 2025 8:09 PM

London, June 30 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her Wimbledon 2025 campaign in commanding fashion on Monday, dispatching qualifier Carson Branstine 6-1, 7-5 in 73 minutes on a record-hot opening day at the All England Club.

Ready to make a call on Bumrah playing at Edgbaston at the very last minute, says ten Doeschate

IANS | June 30, 2025 7:50 PM

Birmingham, June 30 (IANS) Ryan ten Doeschate, India’s assistant coach, said Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection for the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England, starting at Edgbaston on July 2. At the same time, ten Doeschate admitted that the Indian team think-tank is ready to make a call on Bumrah playing in the match at the very last minute’.

Elite Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Saweety, Lovlina, Nikhat enter finals

IANS | June 30, 2025 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, June 30 (IANS) World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the final in the 48kg category of the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament here on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here.

Archer misses England’s training session due to family emergency, set to rejoin squad on Tuesday

IANS | June 30, 2025 6:49 PM

Birmingham, June 30 (IANS) England fast bowler Jofra Archer will be rejoining the Test squad at Edgbaston on Tuesday after a family emergency forced him to miss the training session in preparation for the upcoming clash against India on Monday.

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Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic, Yash Vir Singh named replacement

Wimbledon 2025: Fonseca flies past Fearnley; injured Tsitsipas retires

1st Test: Mulder's career-best 147 drives South Africa toward victory against Zimbabwe

WNBA announces expansion to 18 teams with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia added

Wimbledon: Benjamin Bonzi upsets Daniil Medvedev in first round

Hitesh, Sachin Siwach lead India’s winning start in World Boxing Cup Astana

Wimbledon: Sabalenka powers into second round with straight sets win over Branstine

Ready to make a call on Bumrah playing at Edgbaston at the very last minute, says ten Doeschate

Elite Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Saweety, Lovlina, Nikhat enter finals

Archer misses England’s training session due to family emergency, set to rejoin squad on Tuesday

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