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Wayne Rooney: Arsenal's Max Dowman has 'massive future'

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal teenager Max Dowman is the talk of the footballing world and destined for a "massive future" following his impressive Premier League debut.

Juventus condemn racist abuse of U.S. star Weston McKennie

USMNT's Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse after Juventus completed a 2-0 win over Parma in the Serie A, the Italian club said Sunday.

Why everyone is talking about Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha, 16

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has caught the eye in preseason, but could he make an impact this year? Here's everything you need to know.

Cox and Jacks Star as Invincibles Secure Path to Hundred Final with Dominant Victory

Among the three teams in the mix to make the final directly, the Invincibles enjoy a far superior NRR

At 45, tennis legend Venus Williams holds back tears, discusses future plans after early US Open exit - Watch

Venus Williams faced an emotional first-round defeat at the US Open against Karolina Muchova, casting doubt on her future in tennis. Despite a strong showing after a 16-month break, Williams lost in three sets. She expressed gratitude for the wild card entry and highlighted her improved physical condition compared to their previous encounter, emphasising her joy in playing pain-free.

Another big exit! BCCI cuts ties with long-time team member - 'It has been a privilege'

The BCCI has ended Rajeev Kumar's decade-long tenure as the Indian cricket team's masseur. Kumar, a beloved figure known for his dedication and trademark smile, confirmed his departure on Instagram. He was crucial in player recovery, providing massages, energy drinks, and on-field support. Players like Shami and Chahal have publicly acknowledged his vital contributions.

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Mitchell Starc's wife Alyssa Healy makes a startling revelation - 'He drained...'

Alyssa Healy, captain of the Australian women's team and wife of Mitchell Starc, shared insights into the Australian men's cricket team's strategies against Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently retired. Pujara's remarkable defensive technique and endurance made him a formidable opponent, particularly in Australia, where he consistently wore down bowlers.

Duleep Trophy Preview: India’s fringe stars eye Test openings in Bengaluru

The 2025–26 domestic season begins with the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, a tournament doubling as auditions for vacancy in India's Test line-up. With questions over No. 3, No. 6 and pace depth, batters like Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfraz Khan, along with bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar, aim to impress selectors ahead of home Test series against West Indies and South Africa.

Virat Kohli was feeling like he was not wanted in the Test team: Former India batter

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has made a big claim that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket as he must've felt unwanted in the team.

Lakshya Sen needs belief in process, no quick fixes on the road to revival

Lakshya Sen's first-round exit at the BWF World Championships in Paris extends a challenging run, but there were glimpses of his old brilliance on Monday. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, coach Vimal Kumar says the 24-year-old must trust the process, play with conviction, and resist desperation to return to winning ways.

Pujara is a whitewalker, his contributions are no less than Kohli and Rohit: R Ashwin

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has compared Cheteshwar Pujara to a 'Whitewalker', mentioning that his contributions to Indian cricket were as similar as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

16-year-old Ngumoha scripts history as Liverpool down Newcastle in injury time

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a stunning stoppage-time winner for Liverpool against Newcastle. His historic goal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory.

US Open: Buzz cut Alcaraz powers himself into 2nd round with straight sets win

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a fresh buzz cut and won his US Open first-round match. His strong performance overshadowed mixed fan reactions to his new look.

BCB ACU recommends five-year ban for Sabbir over match-fixing

According to ACU documents seen by Cricbuzz, Sabbir was found to have breached multiple clauses of the BCB's Anti-Corruption Code

O'Rourke, Phillips & Allen ruled out of Australia series; Santner set for surgery

While O'Rourke and Allen are out for three months, Phillips has a timeline of one month before reassessment. Santner too will be out for a month at least

US Open: 45-year-old Venus Williams turns back the clock, but falls in fighting return

A 45-year-old Venus Williams made her long-awaited return to the Grand Slams on Tuesday, August 26. Playing against 11th seed Karolina Muchova, Williams lost in a 3-set battle.

Sachin Tendulkar's witty reply to fan - 'Why? Are you planning to play them' - goes viral

Sachin Tendulkar engaged with fans in a Reddit AMA. He shared insights on his career and cricket. Tendulkar humorously dodged a bowling attack comparison. He picked his Chennai knock against England as a favorite. Tendulkar confirmed promoting MS Dhoni in the 2011 World Cup final. His candid answers and nostalgia made the session memorable for fans.

BWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen crashes out in opening round

Lakshya Sen faced an early exit at the BWF World Championships, succumbing to top seed Shi Yu Qi in straight games. Despite flashes of brilliance, Sen couldn't overcome Shi's composed defence and sharp finishing. Shi, who is in red-hot form, extended his head-to-head lead over Sen, reinforcing his dominance in men’s singles badminton.

Arsenal make Piero Hincapié transfer approach - sources

Arsenal have approached Bayer Leverkusen with a view to signing centre-back Piero Hincapié before the transfer window closes, sources told ESPN.

Bengals give Trey Hendrickson big pay bump after hold-in

The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson reached agreement Monday on a $14 million raise for this year, boosting his 2025 salary to $30 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.