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Yerson Mosquera gave the hosts the lead at Estadio Metropolitano with a close-range header from Rodriguez's precise cross from the left. Nico Gonzalez equalized for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions by intercepting a wayward pass from Rodriguez, sprinting into the box, and beating goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, according to Xinhua.

Imran Ali’s decisive goal in the 78th minute earned Abbas Union FC three crucial points, propelling them into the final round of the I-League 3.

Vritti clocked 4:25:09s, narrowly missing the top spot in the women’s 400m freestyle in the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championship in Mangaluru, Karnataka on Tuesday.

While Nishant Sandhu comes in as a replacement for Axar in India D squad, Tushar Deshpande ruled out of game due to a niggle and his place will be taken by India A's Vidwath Kaverappa

The Eagles of Qasioun register a 3-0 victory over the Blue Tigers in Hyderabad on Monday as Marquez's India era off to a rocky start.

The off spinner, who played 133 Tests for Sri Lanka, admits that he is 'definitely worried' about Test cricket's future

After a late 3-2 loss to Poland on Thursday, Steve Clarke's team started strong and took the lead with their sole first-half opportunity. Scott McTominay scored his tenth goal in his last 17 internationals, heading in from a cross by Kenny McLean.

With his two-hour, 16-minute victory, Sinner became only the fourth player to win both the Australian Open and US Open on hard courts in the same season, following Mats Wilander, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. In a remarkable 2024 season, Sinner has claimed a Tour-leading six titles and now holds a 4,105-point lead over Alexander Zverev in the race for the ATP Year-End No.1 ranking, according to ATP stats.

Rohit Sharma leads the test squad once again, with star batter Virat Kohli and pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah also included

"India is thrilled that our remarkable para-athletes have won 29 medals, marking our best performance ever at the Games. This success is a testament to their unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit. Their achievements have provided us with memorable moments and inspired many future athletes," he added.

Huge challenge lies for Blue Tigers in the do-or-die Intercontinental Cup clash in Hyderabad on Monday.

Singh, who became the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 1978 in Bangkok, was the sole candidate contesting for the position.

The all-rounder says he still feels like he can compete at the highest level, but was "trying to be realistic" about his international future

Germany dominated from the start on home turf, with Jonathan Tah’s header cleared off the line by Dominik Szoboszlai just eight minutes in. Hungary's defense was kept on alert as Musiala set up Niclas Fullkrug, who was thwarted by Hungary's goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi at the 20-minute mark.

To fight against Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Russia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina to get the hosting rights

Both Punia and Phogat recently joined the Congress and the latter has been given a ticket to contest election from Julana constituency in Haryana

Navdeep initially finished second behind Iran's Beit Sayah Sadegh, who set a Paralympic record with a throw of 47.65 meters. However, Navdeep's medal was upgraded to gold after the Iranian athlete was disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations (Code of Conduct and Ethics).

The 24-year-old Simran had a slow start in the Women's 200m T12 final but finished strong, securing third place. This marks India's first-ever medal in the Women's 200m T12 category and Simran's first Paralympic medal, earned on the penultimate day of the Games.

With the win, Sabalenka became the first woman to claim both hard-court majors in a single season since 2016

The 37-year-old striker, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer and a key player since 2007, was honored with the captain's armband by manager Marcelo Bielsa for his final match, according to Xinhua. The Inter Miami star nearly made his farewell memorable with a stunning volley in the 18th minute that struck the post.

The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick, who claimed victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Now, Taylor Fritz will compete against top seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday for the title. At 26, Fritz has had a tough path to the final, entering the tournament with only one ATP Masters 1000 win from Montreal and Cincinnati, according to ATP.

The league, featuring six competitive teams—Alleppey Ripples, Thrissur Titans, Trivandrum Royals, Kochi Blue Tigers, Calicut Globstars, and Kollam Sailors—is designed to nurture regional talent.

Vinesh is expected to join the Indian National Congress on Friday. She is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections.

The season finale, set for September 13 and 14, will be a two-day event. The Indian javelin star, who won the 2022 Diamond League, participated in the Doha and Lausanne meets this year, earning 14 points from his second-place finishes. He chose to skip the Zurich leg of the series on Thursday.