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Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek advanced to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals after straight-set victories. Sabalenka now meets Rybakina, while Swiatek continues her strong run with a third consecutive quarterfinal appearance

Sania Mirza and former Indian hockey stars mourned the passing of Dr Vece Paes, ex-Olympian and father of Leander Paes, recalling his dedication to athlete welfare and sports medicine

The Telangana Football Association has announced the sub-junior girls team for the national championship beginning August 17 in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. A 20-member squad will represent the state

India’s kho kho teams, winners of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort — a first in the sport’s history

Indian athletes and officials hailed the National Sports Governance and Anti-Doping Bills 2025 as landmark reforms, praising PM Modi for prioritising transparency, athlete welfare, safe sport policies, and governance reforms

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Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

Vincent Keymer won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters chess title with a round to spare, becoming the first sole champion. His performance also elevated him into the world’s top 10 rankings

For the first time, India’s Kho Kho players will be special guests at the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The men’s and women’s teams, winners of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, will join Prime Minister Modi’s August 15 address.

Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty of West Bengal claimed the Under-15 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Aditya beat Maharashtra’s Nilay Pattekar 3-2, while Ankolika defeated Naisha Rewaskar 3-0 in the girls’ final at SAMA Indoor Stadium

Sania Mirza paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Vece Paes, former Olympian and father of Leander Paes, who died in Kolkata. Recalling their first meeting in 2002, she described him as a likeable professional and a trusted presence in Indian tennis.

The All India Football Federation mourned Dr Vece Paes, former India hockey Olympian and noted sports medicine expert, who passed away at 80. Father of tennis star Leander Paes, he contributed significantly to AIFF’s medical programmes and Indian sports development

Defending champions Haryana Steelers target back-to-back PKL titles under coach Manpreet Singh. With star raider Naveen Kumar joining, but key defender Mohammadreza Shadloui gone, their potent attack contrasts with a potentially vulnerable left-side defence ahead of Season 12.

Former hockey international and 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medallist Dr. Vece Paes passed away in Kolkata at 80. A versatile sportsman and sports medicine doctor, he also held key roles in rugby, cricket, and Davis Cup administration.

Tamil Thalaivas appointed Pawan Sehrawat as captain and Arjun Deshwal as vice-captain for PKL Season 12. The team also unveiled their new blue-and-gold kit, aiming for championship glory starting with their opening match against Telugu Titans on August 29.

The event, organised by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter) at the Canton Heritage Park in Detroit (USA), featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics

With two rounds remaining, Arjun will take on compatriot Vidit in his penultimate match-up of the tournament

In their chase of 192, Tungabhadra Warriors were all out for 140 runs in 17.2 overs

Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League

The IOA has already submitted an Expression of Interest to host the CWG 2030 and now has until August 31 to put up the final bid proposal

PSPB Academy’s Sahil Rawat and West Bengal’s Syndrela Das clinched the Under-17 Youth Boys and Girls singles titles at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara, with Sahil winning easily and Syndrela staging a spirited comeback in her semifinal

Liverpool’s Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp reflected on the late Diogo Jota’s legacy, praising his contributions to the club, Portugal, and his family. Slot also discussed last season’s tight title race with Arsenal and the challenges ahead.

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joined Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios for a lighthearted tennis session in New York ahead of the 2025 US Open, mixing Hollywood charm with on-court fun in a warm-up that prioritised laughs over scores.