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Paula Badosa Back on Track After Injury Nightmare

Paula Badosa's journey back to the top of women's tennis has been a rollercoaster ride, but the former world No. 2 is finally feeling like she's off the ride. After an 18-month battle with a career-threatening back injury, Badosa is back in the winner&

Cricket

Ireland to Build Permanent Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre

The Irish government has approved the construction of a permanent international cricket stadium and High Performance Centre at the National Sports Campus in Dublin. This ambitious project is a significant step towards Ireland's goal of hosting the 2030 T20 World Cup alongside England and Scotland. Currently, Ireland lacks

Football

East Bengal FC Crash Out of AFC Champions League After Defeat to Altyn Asyr FC

East Bengal FC's AFC Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end on Wednesday as they succumbed to a 2-3 defeat against Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr FC in the AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Stage in Kolkata. The Kolkata giants will now compete in the AFC Challenge

Cricket

Leicestershire Foxes Triumph Over Gloucestershire in One Day Cup Thriller

Leicestershire Foxes secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, booking their place in the quarter-finals. Chasing a revised target of 196 in a rain-affected match, the Foxes rode on a match-winning partnership of 120 between Ajinkya Rahane and Peter Handscomb. Rahane, who has

Cricket

Nottinghamshire Triumphs Over Warwickshire in Rain-Affected One Day Cup Match

Nottinghamshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign concluded on a positive note as they secured a 12-run (DLS) victory over Warwickshire at Rugby School. Despite the inconsistent nature of their campaign, Nottinghamshire's triumph ensured a high-spirited finish. Warwickshire, despite the defeat, qualified for the quarter-finals and

Cricket

Derbyshire Triumphs Over Durham, But Quarterfinal Hopes Dashed

Derbyshire Falcons' valiant efforts fell short of securing a Metro Bank One Day Cup quarter-final berth, despite a thrilling four-wicket victory over Durham at Chester-le-Street. The win was overshadowed by Hampshire's superior net run rate, which ultimately denied Derbyshire a knockout stage berth. Durham's innings

Football

Luke Shaw Ruled Out of Manchester United's Opening Three Premier League Games

Manchester United's Luke Shaw has suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury, ruling him out of the club's opening three Premier League fixtures. The 29-year-old sustained the injury during pre-season training and will now miss United's home matches against Fulham and

Football

Chelsea Star Cole Palmer Signs Long-Term Contract Extension

England forward Cole Palmer has extended his contract with Chelsea until June 2033, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal in September 2023, has committed himself to the London side for the long term. Palmer has been

Cricket

Lancashire Edge Worcestershire in Thrilling One-Day Cup Encounter

Lancashire's Josh Bohannon and Worcestershire's Jake Libby starred in a thrilling encounter at Emirates Old Trafford, with Lancashire ultimately prevailing by a narrow three-run margin. Lancashire, batting first, struggled initially against Worcestershire's pace attack. However, Bohannon's composed 87 and a 63-run partnership

Football

Real Madrid's Camavinga to Miss Season Start with Knee Injury

Real Madrid's midfield has been dealt a significant blow with the news that Eduardo Camavinga will miss the start of the season due to a knee ligament sprain. The French international suffered the injury during a training session on Tuesday, slipping and colliding with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. Spanish

Tennis

Lorenzo Musetti Returns to Action After Historic Olympic Bronze

Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis sensation, is eager to return to the competitive circuit at the Cincinnati Open after a remarkable summer that culminated in a historic Olympic bronze medal in Paris. Musetti's triumph marked the first Olympic tennis medal for Italy in a century, solidifying his status

Football

AIFF to Host Charity Football Matches for Kerala, Himachal Pradesh Relief

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced plans to organize two charity football matches to raise funds for relief efforts in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, which have been devastated by natural disasters. The first match is scheduled for August 30, 2024, in Manjeri, Malappuram district of Kerala. It will

Cricket

Glamorgan Secure Home Semi-Final with 62-Run Victory over Yorkshire

Glamorgan secured a home semi-final berth in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup with a commanding 62-run victory over Yorkshire Vikings at Sophia Gardens. The Welsh county's sixth win in eight matches propelled them to the top of Group B. Former Yorkshire player Billy Root played a pivotal role

Cricket

Southern Brave Secure Eliminator Spot Despite Rain-Hit Draw

Southern Brave secured their spot in The Hundred Eliminator at the Kia Oval on Saturday, thanks to rain intervening at Utilita Bowl against an already-eliminated Welsh Fire. The Brave needed just a point to guarantee their presence in Saturday's showdown, but at the halfway stage, with 181 posted

Cricket

Oval Invincibles Triumph in Tense Hundred Encounter

Oval Invincibles emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Trent Rockets at Trent Bridge, securing a five-wicket triumph to advance to the Hundred eliminator. The match was played on a slow and low wicket, adding to the intensity of the contest. South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp played a pivotal role

Cricket

Jamie Smith Reflects on Mentally Draining Start to Test Career

Jamie Smith, England's wicketkeeper-batter, has opened up about the mental toll of his first three weeks as a Test cricketer. Despite making two attacking half-centuries, Smith found the experience "mentally draining." Smith's workload was compounded by his wicketkeeping duties, which he admitted contributed to

Cricket

Essex Cruise to Five-Wicket Win over Sussex Sharks in One-Day Cup

Essex continued their impressive start to the Metro Bank One-Day Cup with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Sussex Sharks at Hove. The win marked Essex's third in the competition, while Sussex suffered their seventh defeat, leaving them rooted to the bottom of Group B. Sussex's innings

Others

CAS Dismisses Vinesh Phogat's Weight Case Petition

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has delivered its final verdict on Vinesh Phogat's weight case, dismissing her petition. Phogat had filed the petition after being disqualified from the women's freestyle 50kg event at the Paris Olympics 2024 for exceeding the prescribed weight limit by

Tennis

Cincinnati Open Returns with Upgrades and Perks for Players

The Cincinnati Open, a beloved tennis tournament, has returned to its home at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, bringing with it a host of upgrades and perks for players. One of the most notable improvements is the new warm-up and training area adjacent to the practice courts, providing players with

Cricket

ICC Delays Pitch Ratings for T20 World Cup Matches in US and West Indies

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to release official ratings for the pitch and outfield conditions of the 54 matches played during the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, despite the tournament concluding over seven weeks ago. Particular scrutiny surrounds the eight matches held at

Cricket

Chahal's Debut Masterclass Powers Northamptonshire to Nine-Wicket Win

Northamptonshire Steelbacks, bolstered by the sensational debut of Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, cruised to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Kent Spitfires in the Metro Bank Cup at Canterbury. Chahal, who joined the Steelbacks just hours before the match, wreaked havoc on the Kent batting lineup, claiming an impressive 5 for

Badminton

Indian Para Badminton Team Targets 10 Medals at Paris Paralympics

Indian Para Badminton Team Aims for 10 Medals at Paris Paralympics Despite Bhagat's Suspension LUCKNOW: The Badminton World Federation's (BWF) 18-month suspension of Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat for whereabouts failures has not dampened the spirits of the Indian para badminton team bound for Paris.

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Japanese Wrestler Rei Higuchi Supports Vinesh Phogat After Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification at the Tokyo Olympics resonated deeply with Japanese wrestler Rei Higuchi, who had faced a similar fate at the Asian Olympic qualifiers. Higuchi, who went on to win gold in the men's freestyle 57kg at the Paris Olympics 2024, extended his support

Cricket

Welsh Fire Cruise to Knockout Stage with Dominant Win over Southern Brave

Welsh Fire's dominant performance against Southern Brave at the Utilita Bowl secured their place in The Hundred's knockout stage. Barbadian all-rounder Hayley Matthews played a pivotal role, showcasing her exceptional skills with both bat and ball. Matthews' opening spell with the ball proved devastating for

Football

Real Madrid Poised to Dominate 2024-2025 Season with Super Cup Showdown

Real Madrid, the reigning UEFA Champions League holders, are poised to dominate the 2024-2025 season across all competitions. The Spanish giants will kick off their campaign with the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw, where they will face Serie A side Atalanta on Thursday. Real Madrid's acquisition of Kylian