The European summer transfer window came to a close at 7PM BST (11:30PM IST) on September 1. The window has seen many Bundesliga sides looking to revamp their squads in advance of the nascent 2025-26 Bundesliga season. Defending champion Bayern Munich has looked to begin regenerating its squad, while the chasing pack has looked to…
The 2025-26 summer transfer window, for most of the major European leagues, came to a close on September 1, Monday. However, there still remains a lot of business left to be done. Outside of the transfer window, clubs can sign free agents — players who are not contracted with any club at the moment. Sportstar…
As the clock ran out on the Gujarat Giants in its 19-41 thrashing at the hands of Puneri Paltan at the Vishwanadh Sports Club here, Paltan skipper Aslam Inamdar – with a wide smile – asked his counterpart Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, “Why angry, bro?” The Iranian – the most expensive player in the pre-season auction…
Netherlands international Lieke Martens, voted the Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2017, announced her retirement on Monday. The 32-year-old had retired from the Netherlands national team last year after making 160 appearances, having won the European Championship in 2017, but said she was now quitting altogether. “As a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a…
A laser-focused Iga Swiatek barely broke a sweat as the former U.S. Open champion methodically dismantled Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 and booked her return to the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam on Monday. The 24-year-old’s crushing win on Louis Armstrong Stadium meant that she became the youngest woman to reach at least…
Tamil Nadu batter G. Ajitesh made his name in T20 cricket. He has played T20s for Tamil Nadu and had a breakout TNPL season in 2023. For someone who’s trying to earn his reputation in red-ball cricket, his maiden Buchi Babu hundred (101), for TNCA President’s XI in the semifinal against Jammu & Kashmir here…
Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur powered into the quarterfinals of the US Open on Monday with a straight-sets rout of Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi. De Minaur, who also reached the US Open quarterfinals last year, cruised to victory 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in one hour and 33 minutes. Riedi, whose world ranking has plummeted to…
South Africa will be without strike bowler Kagiso Rabada for Tuesday’s opening One Day International against England at Headingley, captain Temba Bavuma revealed ahead of the clash. The 30-year-old is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Australia, where South Africa won a three-match ODI series last month. Matthew Breetzke, who has started his…
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz will miss Spain’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey with a muscle injury, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Monday. The 29-year-old arrived for international duty with “muscle discomfort in his left leg” after PSG’s 6-3 victory over Toulouse on Saturday. ALSO READ: Bayern’s Davies returns…
Puneri Paltan moved to the top of the table after a thumping victory over Gujarat Giants at the Viswanadh Sports Club in Visakhapatnam. Earlier in the day, UP Yoddhas staged a late comeback against Patna Pirates to secure a second consecutive win. ALSO READ: PKL 2025, Highlights: Puneri Paltan thrashes Gujarat Giants; UP Yoddhas stages…