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Former Pakistan cricket icon Javed Miandad has tearfully demanded the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting his contributions to the nation. Miandad’s emotional plea aligns with an international petition signed by 21 cricket legends expressing concern over Khan's health

Players have complained about the smell of cannabis drifting into some US Open courts from nearby Corona Park. Britain’s Katie Boulter called it distracting, while Fran Jones and Harriet Dart also discussed the issue. The USTA said it remains vigilant

Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid will begin their Champions League league-phase campaign against Inter Milan on September 8. UEFA has announced the full schedule, with PSG, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal also learning their fixtures

India’s contracted cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal an Ravindra Jadeja, have completed pre-season testing at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The fitness assessments come ahead of a packed 2026/27 season featuring international and domestic commitments.

Thirty-six athletes from Visakhapatnam district have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 36th South Zone Junior National Athletics Championships in Puducherry on September 16. Athletics officials congratulated the selected athletes and wished them success at the championships

Former students of Valerian Grammar School, Bolarum, will conduct the 13th Jaya Rao Memorial Under-16 football tournament from September 1 to 6. The league-cum-knockout event will feature schools, academies and clubs, with registrations closing on August 30

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed sorrow over devastating floods in Nepal, offering thoughts and prayers to victims and survivors. The cricketer recalled his visit to the country last year and praised the warmth of its people.\

Harshavardhan scored five goals as Rainbow FC thrashed Siddipet 7-0 in the TFA Youth League football championship at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena. In another match, Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Brawlers FC 4-2, with Arnav Kumar scoring twice

A Sai Charan’s six-wicket haul for 20 runs helped Mahesh CC defeat Azad CC by 184 runs in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Mahesh posted 359/8 before bowling out Azad for 175 in 38.5 overs in Hyderabad

Telangana celebrated National Sports Day with sporting activities across all 33 districts and prominent Hyderabad venues. Sports Minister V Srihari and officials paid tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, while leading sportspersons Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated

West Indies batting great Chris Gayle said the growing number of cricket leagues, including the Kerala Cricket League, would help unearth fresh talent across India and the world by giving aspiring cricketers more opportunities to showcase their abilities and develop

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has denied knowing about a reported PCB threat to end the England tour following an interview with Imran Khan’s sons. Sarfaraz said Pakistan players were focused on the Test and unaware of the situation

Jonty Sidhu smashed an unbeaten 106 and claimed three wickets as Central Delhi Kings defeated Purani Dilli 6 by 72 runs in DPL 2026 Qualifier 2. Sidhu said he was delighted his match-winning performance came when his team needed it most

Indian racer Kush Maini completed a two-day Formula 1 test with BWT Alpine at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, covering around 200 laps and 850 kilometres. The test provides valuable preparation and confidence ahead of his Formula 2 return at Monza

North Zone batter Yash Dhull is likely to miss the Duleep Trophy semi-final against South Zone after suffering a suspected Grade 2 hamstring injury. Sanat Sangwan could return to the playing XI, while Uday Saharan has reportedly been called up

The Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 will feature 132 golfers at the Hyderabad Golf Association from September 1 to 4. The 12th edition carries a Rs 1-crore prize purse and features leading Indian professionals and prominent international players

Mannan Agarwal and Shreeniti Chowdhury emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ singles categories respectively at the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITD Tennis Tournament in Hyderabad. Agarwal defeated Ranvir Singh, while Shreeniti upset Savitha Bhubaneswar in their respective finals

More than 6,500 runners participated in the Hyderabad 5K and Inclusive Run at HITEX on Saturday as part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026. The event featured 300 differently abled participants and promoted fitness, inclusion and barrier-free participation

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, urging citizens, especially youth, to embrace sports and fitness. The event featured cricket, football and tug-of-war under the ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative

Indian rifle shooter Ashi Chouksey is targeting gold at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after winning three medals at the previous edition. She says greater experience, intensive training, sports psychology and biofeedback have strengthened her confidence ahead of the competition.

The US Open 2026 promises a blockbuster fortnight with Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th major, Carlos Alcaraz defending his crown, Serena and Venus Williams reuniting in doubles and Aryna Sabalenka targeting a third straight title in New York.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged the younger generation to make sports and physical exercise part of their daily lives. In his National Sports Day message, he highlighted their role in building discipline, confidence, leadership, perseverance and team spirit

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the Asian Games after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training. Chopra, who recently recorded a season-best throw in Lausanne, will also miss the Diamond League Final.

India's Velavan Senthilkumar won his maiden PSA Copper-level title after defeating Hungary's Balazs Farkas in the Budapest Open final. The world No. 54 secured his 11th PSA Tour crown with a dominant straight-game victory in the USD 43,500 tournament