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New Delhi is undergoing a major beautification drive ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC undertaking decorative illumination, floral installations, landscaping, sanitation and maintenance works across key locations, routes, hotels and public spaces to welcome international delegates

Coco Gauff defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for a fifth consecutive year. The fourth seed extended her winning streak to nine matches and will next face fellow American teenager Iva Jovic.

Iva Jovic ended Alexandra Eala’s US Open run with a three-set victory to reach the fourth round for the first time. The 18-year-old American will face Coco Gauff next, while Iga Swiatek advanced past Marie Bouzkova to meet Zheng Qinwen.

Naomi Osaka survived Elise Mertens in three sets while Elena Rybakina defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva in straight sets to reach the US Open fourth round. Osaka and second seed Rybakina will now meet for a place in the quarter-finals.

Casemiro and Luis Suarez scored for Inter Miami, but Atlanta United fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw in the MLS. Casemiro opened the scoring before Suarez restored the lead, while Breel Embolo’s late penalty secured a point.

Loris Karius produced a series of crucial saves as promoted Schalke 04 held defending champions Bayern Munich to a goalless Bundesliga draw. The result ended Schalke's 12-match losing streak against Bayern and left the defending champions fourth in the table.

At least 11 people were killed and seven wounded after a fuel tanker exploded following a traffic accident in western Iran on Saturday. The incident comes amid heightened tensions, with US forces also reporting strikes on three Iranian crude oil tankers.

India thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup, with young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat taking three wickets each to bowl Pakistan out for 55. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma completed the chase comfortably

India and Pakistan continued their no-handshake protocol during their Women's Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai on Saturday. Captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana avoided the traditional greeting at the toss, continuing a practice maintained by Indian teams since 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong 21-15, 18-21, 21-11 to reach their third China Masters final, staying on course for a second title of the season

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai. Both teams remained unchanged, while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first player to lead a side in 150 T20Is

Last year’s runners-up CAG survived a scare against Punjab & Sind Bank, while defending champions PSPB were held to a 4-4 draw by PNB on the second day of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Departmental Hockey Championship in Hyderabad

The Indian men’s volleyball team will look to build on its AVC Cup 2026 podium finish at the AVC Continental Championship in Fukuoka. Former international G Venu Madhav says India can target a podium finish and potentially secure an LA 2028 berth

Telangana Archery Association will conduct under-18 selection trials on September 13 at Telangana Sports School, Hakimpet, to pick archers for the Khelo India Youth Games. Trials will cover recurve and compound events for boys and girls, followed by a training camp

M Varun Tej’s six-wicket haul for 13 runs and Gimkala Yuvan’s 140 were among the standout performances in the HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League and C-Division One-Day League matches played on Saturday

The BCCI will send its operations team to a Dubai workshop on the Future Tours Programme, where it plans to push for wider gaps between international matches. The move follows concerns over player workload and injuries caused by demanding schedules

Former India batter Suresh Raina has backed Rishabh Pant to regain his place in India’s white-ball teams, saying the wicketkeeper-batter has the talent and X-factor to succeed if he overcomes mental blocks and plays with greater freedom

Aditya Shrivardhan, a young shuttler from Mancherial, has been selected to represent Telangana in the South Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026 being held in Bengaluru from September 5 to 8. The Mancherial District Badminton Association congratulated him for his achievement.

Four Indian junior pickleball players have earned invitations to the 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships after winning medals at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open. Aadya Vinod, Keerthi YS, Anjali Bhupendra Pol and Stuti will compete in Dallas in November

India spinner Manav Suthar took seven wickets as Warwickshire defeated Hampshire by an innings and 129 runs in the County Championship. Yuzvendra Chahal claimed nine wickets for Northamptonshire in another game, while Auqib Nabi made an impressive Surrey debut

The AIFF has announced October 16 as the start date for the 2026-27 Indian Women’s League and October 23 for IWL 2. The federation has also approved stricter coaching licence requirements and plans to expand the IWL to 12 teams

East Zone skipper Ishan Kishan believes veteran pacer Mohammad Shami still has the hunger and motivation to return to the Indian team. Kishan praised Shami's intensity and competitive spirit after his five-wicket haul helped East Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final

Uruguay have announced a strong squad for their October 6 friendly against India in Kolkata, with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde, Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo among the key names. The match will also mark Diego Forlan’s start as head coach.

East Zone will face South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai on Sunday. East are chasing their third title, while 12-time champions South seek another trophy, with several India internationals set to feature in the summit clash