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Capital Amaravathi Royals secure seven-wicket win against Simhadri Vizag Lions

The inaugural Hyderabad Pickleball League, starting October 10, features 8 teams, an auction for players, and a total prize pool of Rs 12 lakhs. The league will run in a round-robin format

St. Francis Boys secured a commanding 61-34 win over Rovers in the Annual League Basketball Championship, dominating the second half with strong performances from Jackson, Nitish, and Peter

Mohammed Abdul Quadeer has been appointed coach of the Indian ice skating team for the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 in Dehradun. He hopes young skaters, especially from Telangana, will shine and earn spots for the World Championships.

After back-to-back league-stage exits, Tamil Thalaivas have rebuilt for PKL Season 12 with coach Sanjeev Baliyan and star raiders Arjun Deshwal and Pawan Sehrawat. Strong in attack but with defensive cover concerns, the team eyes its maiden title.

A 59-member Indian boxing squad has arrived in Urumqi, China, for the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala. Only under-17 boys and girls are competing, with the event featuring a training camp and competition from August 15–30.

Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson has passed away at 89. Renowned as an opening batter, fielder, spinner, and coach, Simpson led Australia to Ashes, World Cup, and West Indies series victories and was widely respected in international cricket.

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals, extending his hard court winning streak to 25 matches, and will face French qualifier Terence Atmane next

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GM M. Pranesh won the Challengers title at the Quantbox Chennai Grandmaster Chess Championship, earning a spot in next year’s Masters section. Vincent Keymer claimed the Masters crown, dominating the event

Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup

Hyderabad boxers M Ramcharan and G Abhinay secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida. They train at Nizam College Ground under coach G Durga Prasad

Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 celebrates Independence Day with a tribute to service members. Bharat from Telugu Titans and Varinder Singh from Gujarat Giants share their insights into how kabaddi connects with national service

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style

Rising Under-23 stars, including Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, are the key attractions for the upcoming SA20 Season 4 player auction, with the auction focusing on young talent across South Africa

The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup quarterfinals will showcase high-intensity matches in Shillong and Kokrajhar, as Shillong Lajong, Indian Navy, Bodoland FC, and NorthEast United battle for a spot in the semifinals

M Siddhanth of Karnataka and Debanshi Chakraborty from West Bengal won the under-13 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, with Rajdeep Biswas and Aadya Baheti winning Under-11 titles

Saliya Saman, former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer, has been banned for five years by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal for breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10

TOFA wins 7-1 against Hazrat Nizamuddin Club in the AIFF Futsal Championship, with Ahtesham Ali, Raheem, Hammad, Chaitan, and Haseeb scoring. TOFA will face Bhawanipore FC in the semifinals

Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025 for his “GOAT Tour,” starting in Kolkata on December 12. The tour includes concerts, football events, statue and mural unveilings, and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Mohun Bagan SG and FC Goa will face tough continental tests in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage. The Mariners meet Sepahan, Al Hussein, and Ahal, while the Gaurs battle Al Nassr, Al Zawra’a, and Istiklol.

Paris Saint-Germain staged a dramatic comeback to win their first UEFA Super Cup, defeating Tottenham 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. PSG's victory capped a remarkable year for the club