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'Start dreaming big': Lovlina Borgohain to kids as she shares her struggle-to-success journey

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain encouraged children in India's villages to dream big, regardless of their circumstances. Growing up near a tea garden in Assam, she overcame numerous challenges to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lovlina's journey demonstrated that with belief and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams, inspiring countless others to pursue their aspirations.

US Open Day 4: Sabalenka, Alcaraz advance; Townsend, Ostapenko have tense back-and-forth and Raducanu approves of Alcaraz's buzzcut

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka's T20I squad faces Zimbabwe in Harare without key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team includes experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will cover the spin department.

'Ashwin is writing a different story': Aakash Chopra reacts to IPL retirement, questions if others will follow

Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL retirement has sparked discussions about Indian players exploring overseas leagues. Aakash Chopra highlights the financial implications, noting Ashwin's bold move contrasts with the lucrative IPL contracts. While global leagues desire Indian stars, BCCI restrictions pose a challenge.

'Shameful', 'Outrageous': Fans frustrated as Duleep Trophy gets no live coverage

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

PSG and Liverpool Eye Bayern's Olise as Transfer Battle Looms; Tottenham Targets Lookman

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is attracting attention from PSG and Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

US Open 2025 Day 5: Swiatek, Sinner, Gauff Headline Round 3 Push

US Open 2025: Day 5 promises high-intensity action with top seeds Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Alexander Zverev headlining the singles schedule.

Neeraj Chopra Aims for Diamond League Glory Before World Championship Challenge

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra returns to the Diamond League Final in Zurich, chasing a second Diamond Trophy. With Julian Weber and Anderson Peters in the fray, the meet serves as the perfect prelude to next month's World Championships.

HS Prannoy narrowly misses upset against world No. 2 Anders Antonsen at BWF World Championships

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy narrowly lost to world No. 2 Anders Antonsen at the BWF World Championships in Paris after an intense 90-minute match. Despite holding two match points, Prannoy couldn't secure the win, citing crucial errors and fitness challenges.

'True fans will never do this': Mohammed Shami slams trolls targeting Muslim cricketers, says 'I am not a machine'

Mohammed Shami, despite his stellar record and contributions to Indian cricket, has faced online abuse, particularly after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shami dismissed the trolls, emphasising his commitment to the team and urging respectful criticism. He also refuted retirement rumours, expressing his determination to return to the national side through domestic cricket.

RCB break 3-month social media silence: Here's what the IPL champions wrote on stampede in title celebrations

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their three-month social media silence to address the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries. RCB acknowledged their silence stemmed from grief over the incident that occurred during their homecoming celebration after winning their first IPL title.

Watch: Emma Raducanu gives her verdict on Carlos Alcaraz's special buzzcut

Emma Raducanu defended Carlos Alcaraz's new buzzcut at the US Open, saying his confidence makes the style work despite mixed reactions. The Brit also stormed into the third round with a dominant win over Janice Tjen, setting up a clash with Elena Rybakina.

Lionel Messi powers Inter Miami past Orlando City to Leagues Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass as Inter Miami stormed into the Leagues Cup final with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday night. The Argentine superstar struck twice and provided an assist in a decisive 15-minute spell that turned the semi-final on its head.

Anish Bhanwal dazzles in 25m rapid fire, claims silver in Asian Championships

Anish Bhanwal secured a silver medal in the 25m rapid fire event at the Asian Championships in Shymkent. This is his first silver in the senior category. He narrowly missed gold to China's Lianbofan Su. In the junior event, Sameer Gulia won a bronze medal. Korea's Geonwoo Son secured gold after a shootoff with Kazakhstan.

Photos: Prithvi Shaw celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with rumoured girlfriend and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal

Prithvi Shaw and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi, sharing intimate photos that intensified relationship rumors after Shaw's reported connection with Nidhi Tapadia. This public appearance coincides with Shaw's successful debut century for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, marking a fresh start after facing challenges with form and fitness.

India formally approved to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India's formal bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city, has received government approval. The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the bid submission, the Host Collaboration Agreement, and necessary financial support.

'Not sure why Ashwin retired': Kris Srikkanth questions IPL exit, says CSK legend could have played two more years

Kris Srikkanth expressed surprise at Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden IPL retirement, believing the CSK legend had more to offer. Despite a recent dip in form, Ashwin, a key figure in CSK's past triumphs, will explore global T20 leagues. Srikkanth acknowledged Ashwin's legacy and suggested this move could pave the way for coaching or playing opportunities abroad.

Duleep Trophy: Why Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing - all you need to know

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

Can Aryna Sabalenka repeat as US Open champ?

World No. 1 Sabalenka has had an up-and-down season -- but she says she's regrouped in time to defend her US Open title.

Suns, Ishbia sued by minority owners seeking records access

Suns minority owners Andy Kohlberg and Scott Selding have filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging that owner Mat Ishbia has refused access to internal records.