Novak Djokovic fears his lack of physical conditioning may come back to haunt him as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open. The 38-year-old Serbian superstar made a winning start to his latest tilt at glory on Sunday, defeating US teenager Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 in 2hr…
U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse after Juventus completed a 2-0 season-opening win over Parma in the Serie A, the Italian club said on Sunday. Juventus posted a statement on social media saying McKennie was the target of “discriminatory, racist remarks by individuals in the away section” while he was warming down…
Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton kept American hopes flying high at the U.S. Open, as the year’s final major kicked off a day earlier than usual on Sunday. Under the new extended 15-day format, first-round singles action will be contested from Sunday to Tuesday, rather than two days as in previous years, allowing access for…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is on the lookout for a new title partner for the Indian cricket team after Dream11 informed the board that it will no longer be able to sponsor the team. The decision comes a few days after the Parliament passed a law that made real-money-based online…
By virtue of winning its maiden Indian Women’s League (IWL) title in April this year, East Bengal FC will represent India in the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) Preliminary Stage. The champion of India has been drawn in Group E, along with host Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia) and Kitchee SC (Hong Kong). When and…
The India U23 men’s football team will take on Iraq in the first of two friendly matches on Monday, as part of their preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers next month. The match will be played behind closed doors. Speaking on the eve of the match, India U23s head coach Naushad Moosa said,…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India aspires to be among the top five sporting nation in the world by 2047, the centenary of the country’s independence. Mandaviya said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has progressed by leaps and bounds in the sporting sector and many reforms have been introduced in the…
Sanju Samson on Sunday gave a glimpse of his explosive batting as he struck a 42-ball century for Kochi Blue Tigers against Aries Kollam Sailors in the Kerala Cricket League in Thiruvananthapuram. With his team chasing a steep 237 runs, Samson struck 14 fours and five maximums to put his team on the track to…
Real Madrid claimed a 3-0 LaLiga win at promoted Real Oviedo on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring in each half before Vinicius Junior added a late third to seal the match. Mbappe put Real ahead in the 37th minute after Aurelien Tchouameni won the ball off Leander Dendoncker in midfield and quickly fed Arda Guler,…
Serena Williams made a surprise — and early — appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, emerging from behind the stage to introduce “former rival, former fan and forever friend” Maria Sharapova for her induction on Saturday night. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion who will be eligible for her own enshrinement in 2027,…