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Kimi Antonelli remains cautious despite holding a 59-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship after 12 rounds. The Mercedes driver says the job is only halfway done as he targets a historic maiden world title

Former India captain Shabbir Ali believes upcoming matches against Brazil and Uruguay will provide Indian footballers with valuable exposure and confidence. Recalling his own encounters with Argentina and Uruguay, he said regular competition against top sides can help India grow

Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has hailed the UP T20 League as an ideal platform for Uttar Pradesh cricketers to gain match exposure and prepare for the IPL. He credited UPCA for creating an ecosystem that prioritises opportunities and match-readiness

Shanmukha Sai Srivatsav won the Under-8 title at the 33rd All India Telangana Chess Academy Chess Tournament on Sunday. D Ivaan finished second and Nihaan Karthikeya third, while winners and top-10 finishers were listed across four age categories

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the "so-called coaches" for failing to help Babar Azam address technical flaws. Yousuf called the coaches "poison for the game" as Babar continues to struggle for runs in Test cricket

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the Indian team is giving ample opportunities to young players during its ongoing assignments. He also expressed confidence that India will win the 2027 ODI World Cup and highlighted the team's upcoming Test commitments

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, while Richarlison is set to return to the Merseyside club. The two transfers are unrelated as Spurs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the deadline.

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the home Test series against Australia after suffering a Grade 3 tear to his right hamstring. Rabada is expected to miss the three-match series and could remain sidelined for two months

A 22-year-old Aligarh Muslim University student from Jammu and Kashmir allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation, marking the second such case at the university in four weeks. The report also highlights protests at IIT Delhi over another student’s death

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is likely to join Surrey for a brief County Championship stint after securing his England visa. The move will provide him exposure to seamer-friendly conditions ahead of India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand

Chelsea have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a three-year deal ahead of the transfer deadline. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner, joins the Blues after six years at Villa, where he made 213 appearances for the club

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge as East Zone's stand-in captain after Ishan Kishan suffered a thumb injury during the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone. Sooryavanshi, the side's vice-captain, also discussed his bowling exploits.

Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Jessica Pegula and Venus Williams headline the opening day of the US Open 2026. Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone in New York.

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-1 win at Sevilla despite Julian Alvarez's absence, while Levante thrashed Betis 5-2. Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1, Racing Santander defeated Elche and Deportivo Alaves edged Villarreal 1-0 in the latest La Liga action.

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as they continued their search for a first win. Newcastle United beat Tottenham 2-0, while Hull City defeated Coventry and Everton drew with Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League action.

Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott revealed that world No. 1 Test batter Harry Brook never reached out after being offered mentorship. Boycott warned that Brook's aggressive shot selection risks squandering talent comparable to Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has detailed how his side identified and exploited vulnerabilities in England’s aggressive "Bazball" strategy. Henry’s 12-wicket haul helped secure a 2-1 series victory, ultimately triggering key departures in the English Test setup

Former Pakistan cricket icon Javed Miandad has tearfully demanded the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting his contributions to the nation. Miandad’s emotional plea aligns with an international petition signed by 21 cricket legends expressing concern over Khan's health

Players have complained about the smell of cannabis drifting into some US Open courts from nearby Corona Park. Britain’s Katie Boulter called it distracting, while Fran Jones and Harriet Dart also discussed the issue. The USTA said it remains vigilant

Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid will begin their Champions League league-phase campaign against Inter Milan on September 8. UEFA has announced the full schedule, with PSG, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal also learning their fixtures

India’s contracted cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal an Ravindra Jadeja, have completed pre-season testing at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The fitness assessments come ahead of a packed 2026/27 season featuring international and domestic commitments.

Thirty-six athletes from Visakhapatnam district have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 36th South Zone Junior National Athletics Championships in Puducherry on September 16. Athletics officials congratulated the selected athletes and wished them success at the championships

Former students of Valerian Grammar School, Bolarum, will conduct the 13th Jaya Rao Memorial Under-16 football tournament from September 1 to 6. The league-cum-knockout event will feature schools, academies and clubs, with registrations closing on August 30

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed sorrow over devastating floods in Nepal, offering thoughts and prayers to victims and survivors. The cricketer recalled his visit to the country last year and praised the warmth of its people.\