Matches increasingly spill into the early hours at US Open 2026. (Pic credit: X/AP) The US Open’s famous late-night energy is once again coming under scrutiny, but this time the concern is not about whether New York can keep the party going. It is about whether the players can.As the first week of the Grand … Read more
21-year-old Keyaa Banerji (Image Source: X) NEW DELHI: Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji had every reason to expect attention after producing one of the standout performances of her young career. Instead, the 21-year-old found herself confronting an uncomfortable side of online fame after her 140kg deadlift and World Championship silver medal went viral.Banerji’s breakthrough came … Read more
Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi, centre, chats with Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, as head coach Mike Hesson watches (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to overhaul the national team in the middle of its England tour continues to face scrutiny, with former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed admitting that the uncertainty surrounding coaching … Read more
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne (PTI photo) Marnus Labuschagne has survived another selection scare, with Cricket Australia retaining the struggling batter in its 16-member Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa.The decision came despite growing calls for Labuschagne to be dropped. Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have both questioned his place in … Read more
Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty clinch the China Masters Super 750 title. (PTI Photo) As Chirag Shetty’s winning shot landed in the middle of the court, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy let himself go — breaking into his trademark single-leg dance, arms swinging and a broad smile lighting up his face. A delighted … Read more
Gianni Infantino (Image credit: FIFA ) FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election next year despite growing pressure over his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, football’s world governing body said on Sunday.Infantino is seeking a fourth and final term that would keep him in charge of FIFA until 2031. His … Read more
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, left, attempts a shot on goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Kylian Mbappe endured a night to forget as Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season, with the French forward facing … Read more
Ronaldo was caught peeking at rival tactics before Al-Nassr suffered their first defeat of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo has never been one to leave a competitive edge unexplored.But even by Ronaldo’s standards, his latest attempt to gain an advantage was rather cheeky.The Al-Nassr captain was caught on camera appearing to sneak a look at Al-Ittihad … Read more
Erling Haaland scripts history with 300 career club goals, breaking the barrier quicker than Ronaldo and Mbappe/ Image: AP Erling Haaland has done what he has become so accustomed to doing: score another goal and make history along the way.The Norway striker reached 300 club career goals as Manchester City maintained their perfect start to … Read more
India booked their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament for the first time in 20 years after beating Bangladesh 3-0 in their final qualifying match on Sunday.The victory was India’s second in three matches and took them to six points. However, they had to wait for the result of the later Syria … Read more