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The Archery Premier League returns to Hyderabad for its second season from October 8 to 18, featuring 36 leading Indian archers and 12 international stars. Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam headline the field

Defending champions India stormed into the AHF Junior Women’s Asia Cup final with a 5-1 win over South Korea. Drag-flick specialist Supriya scored a hat-trick from penalty corners as India produced a dominant display to keep their title defence on track.

Vivek Razdan has urged India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to play her natural game and anchor the innings in Sunday’s Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. He also warned India against underestimating the defending champions after their semifinal comeback

India face Afghanistan in the first of three T20Is at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With the 2026 Asian Games approaching, both teams will look to test combinations and build momentum ahead of the continental multi-sport event.

Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen was felicitated by the Telugu NRI community in Qatar for her international achievements. Currently in Qatar with her family while recovering from knee surgery, Zareen said she felt at home in the country

Elena Rybakina plans to stay aggressive and prevent Aryna Sabalenka from dictating play when the two meet in the US Open women’s singles final. Rybakina, who overcame Coco Gauff in the semifinal, has already beaten Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final this year

India and Sri Lanka face off in the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup final after unbeaten campaigns. India seek their eighth title, while Sri Lanka draw confidence from their 2024 final triumph. Fielding could prove crucial in Sunday’s clash.

Defending champions India have named 24 probables for the 2026 Men's Blind Cricket Asia Cup in Dhaka. The squad will be trimmed to 17 after a national coaching and selection camp featuring training, fitness, tactical preparation and practice matches

Mohammed Shami reflected on completing 100 first-class matches after helping East Zone win the Duleep Trophy. The veteran pacer said his hunger for wickets and passion remain unchanged, while experience, planning and maturity have evolved through the years.

Devdutt Padikkal will captain India A in the upcoming four-day matches against Australia A in Puducherry. After gaining leadership experience with Karnataka, the left-hander said he is keen to carry those lessons forward and believes captaincy can boost his batting.

India's Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Ukraine's Antonina Sushkova lost to American sisters Kristina and Annika Penickova in the US Open girls' doubles semifinals. The Indo-Ukrainian pair's impressive run ended after wins over the fourth and fifth seeds.

Afghanistan will host India in a bilateral series for the first time, marking a significant shift in their cricketing journey. India return with Jasprit Bumrah, while Afghanistan rely on their formidable spin attack and growing familiarity with Indian conditions.

Ben Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final after defeating fellow American Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. The eighth seed said he is confident and ready to face Alexander Zverev, highlighting the small margins needed to become a champion.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will clash in the US Open final in a rematch of this year’s Australian Open title showdown. Sabalenka seeks a third straight New York crown, while Rybakina targets a second major and the No. 1 ranking.

Legendary sprinter P.T. Usha has joined the 80s nostalgia trend on social media, sharing photographs from her illustrious track career. The throwback images recall her Olympic journey, Asian Games triumphs and emergence as a trailblazer in Indian athletics.

Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev have reached the US Open final after contrasting semi-final victories. Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe in four sets, while Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets, setting up a clash between American ambition and German experience

Sanjay Singh, a Hyderabad-based golf coach, believes Vishesh Sharma’s Golconda Masters triumph highlights the importance of dedicated training and facilities. With years of coaching experience, Singh hopes to nurture more young talent and produce world-class golfers from Telangana

Jasprit Bumrah returned to India’s nets at the Kotla and tested teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a series of probing deliveries. The pacer’s return brought fresh energy to the camp as Sooryavanshi faced Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur

PSPB, RSPB, CAG and AIPSCB advanced to the semifinals of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship. AIPSCB edged FCI 4-3 in a shootout after their quarterfinal ended 2-2, while the other three semifinalists won in regulation time

Sri Lanka Women won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the second semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. Mithali Ayodhya and Hasini Perera returned to the Sri Lankan XI for the knockout clash

Ajinkya Rahane backed Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to retain India’s top-three spots against Afghanistan, saying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will get his opportunities in time. He also urged the 15-year-old to remain aggressive and mentally balanced

Abdul Rafeay Bin Abdullah and Anirudh Srivasthan struck centuries in the HCA Under-23 Emerging Multi-Day Tournament, while Janmesh Singh and Vikash Gupta hit tons in the Under-19 One-Day Super League. Several big scores and bowling performances also marked Friday’s matches

George Russell described Madrid’s new F1 street circuit as having less margin for error than Monaco because of its high speeds and fast corners. His comments followed an F2 crash, while the Mercedes driver topped the opening F1 practice session

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will lead the Hyderabad senior cricket team, with left-arm pacer Chama Milind as his deputy. The HCA Senior Selection Committee unanimously took the decision on Friday, with Milind set to captain when Siraj is unavailable