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'Amazing' Estêvão shines in 1st Chelsea start vs. West Ham

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised Brazilian teen Estêvão after he overcame an early error to make an impressive full debut in the win over West Ham.

Man United working on deal for Antwerp's Lammens - sources

Manchester United have made contact with Royal Antwerp over a deal for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, sources have told ESPN.

Nuno Espirito Santo to remain at Forest for Palace clash

Nuno Espirito Santo looks set to be in charge of Nottingham Forest for Sunday's Premier League clash at Crystal Palace.

Howe warns Newcastle of Ekitike threat ahead of Liverpool clash

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has put his defenders on red alert as they prepare to come up against a man he wanted them to line up alongside this season.

Novak Djokovic explains skipping Masters before US Open: Family first, Slams second

Novak Djokovic skipped the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters to prioritise family time, saying he now focusses mainly on Grand Slams rather than ranking points. Ahead of his US Open opener, the 38-year-old admitted he may even miss his daughter's birthday during the tournament.

Miller, Ferreira and Maharaj back in South Africa's T20I squad

Kagiso Rabada, who missed the ODI series in Australia due to inflammation in his right ankle, has been named in both the white-ball squads for the England tour

Cricket | Bangladesh women's team loses twice to U-15 boys side

Bangladesh women's cricket team faced a setback in their World Cup preparations, suffering consecutive defeats against the country's Under-15 boys in the Challenge Cup. The U-15 team dominated both fixtures, outclassing Women's Red by 87 runs and Women's Green by 41 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana acknowledged that more international exposure would have been beneficial leading up to the tournament.

ICC ODI World Cup 2027: South Africa to host 44 matches, Zimbabwe and Namibia 10; CSA confirms eight venues

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed plans for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, featuring 44 matches across eight South African cities, with Zimbabwe and Namibia hosting 10 matches. Former minister Trevor Manuel leads the Local Organising Committee, aiming for a unifying event.

Premier League updates: Man City-Spurs, Arsenal-Leeds

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Shah Rukh Khan took me on a chartered flight after team India snub: Rinku Singh

India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh revealed how his IPL team owner Shah Rukh Khan asked him to travel on a special chartered flight with him after Rinku's team India snub.

South Zone defies BCCI directive; excluded contracted stars unlikely to be added

South officials argue that national selectors should have no role in picking zonal sides and that the BCCI, if at all, should make Ranji Trophy participation mandatory for the contracted players

'Because of Virat Kohli, every young cricketer wants to be fit': Virender Sehwag lauds ex-India skipper

Virender Sehwag praised Virat Kohli for revolutionizing fitness standards in cricket, highlighting Kohli's dedication as a benchmark. Sehwag emphasized that Kohli's influence has inspired a fitness culture among young cricketers, establishing him as the fittest player of his era. Kohli is expected to participate in India's ODI series in Australia this October.

Sachin Tendulkar played at 16! Ex-England cricketer on Jacob Bethell's selection; slams country for 'conservative' mindset

Jacob Bethell will captain England in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. He will replace Harry Brook, who is being rested for The Ashes. While some criticized Bethell's appointment and his inclusion in the Test side, Rob Key defended it. The former England player believes that talent should be prioritized over the number of games under one's belt. Bethell will become England's youngest international captain. The series in Dublin starts September 17.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: WinZO withdraws money-based games after Presidential assent - 'The best is yet to come'

WinZO, one of India's leading social gaming platforms, will withdraw money-based games following the new online gaming bill. The legislation, effective August 22, 2025, prohibits real-money gaming but supports e-sports. WinZO emphasizes its commitment to compliance and innovation, despite the significant regulatory shift. Other gaming firms like Dream11 and Games24x7 are also adapting, signaling a major transformation in India's online gaming sector.

'He didn’t put a foot wrong': Sanjay Manjrekar questions Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from Asia Cup - Watch

Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the Indian selection committee's approach of rewarding players for Test performances with T20I spots, deeming it illogical. He questioned Shubman Gill's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad while expressing shock over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion despite his outstanding IPL form and recent displays of maturity in other formats.

Transfer rumors, news: Man Utd's Højlund nearing Napoli move

Rasmus Højlund has moved a step closer to leaving Manchester United for a return to Serie A. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

India women to begin World Cup prep camp in Vizag from August 25

The week-long camp will focus on skills, with Vizag chosen strategically as India face both South Africa and Australia there in the World Cup

South Zone defies BCCI directive; excludes contracted stars from Duleep squad

South officials argue that national selectors should have no role in picking zonal sides and that the BCCI, if at all, should make Ranji Trophy participation mandatory for the contracted players

US Open 2025: Defending champions, top seeds, schedule, seedings, how to watch and more to know

The 2025 US Open has introduced a 15-day schedule commencing Sunday, August 24, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner defending their titles. Here's everything you need to know about the last major tennis tournament of the year, to be played at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.

Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan strike gold in 10m air rifle mixed team at Asian Shooting Championship

Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan clinched gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Shooting Championship in Kazakhstan, defeating China 17-11. This victory follows Elavenil's individual gold in the women's 10m air rifle. The men's team, including Arjun Babuta, also secured gold.