New York, Sep 6 (IANS) World No.1 Jannik Sinner reassured fans that his injury concern is ‘nothing to worry about’ ahead of the 2025 US Open final, where he will take on Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian left the court to receive treatment on his stomach region after losing the second set against Felix Auger-Aliassime. He returned to take the semi-finals in four sets, marking his fifth consecutive major final.“I just felt a small twitching after a serve when I served there in the second set on 4…

Brisbane, Sep 6 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Grace Harris has admitted that her selection in the squad for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup came as an unexpected but welcome surprise.Harris last played an ODI game in March 2024, but has been named in Australia’s squad for the eight-team competition to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.”I must admit, the World Cup’s a cheeky surprise selection. At the start of the year, I thought I won’t make the ODI World Cup t…

Monza, Sep 6 (IANS) Pierre Gasly has committed his long-term future to Alpine by signing a contract extension that will see him race for the French manufacturer until at least the end of the 2028 campaign.The 29-year-old joined Alpine ahead of the 2023 season and has since scored two podiums while also playing a key role in helping the team secure sixth place in the Teams’ Championship last season.“I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine. As a Frenchman, especially, driving fo…

Bournemouth, Sep 6 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth confirmed that Marcus Tavernier has signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him at Vitality Stadium until 2029.The 26-year-old joined the club in the summer of 2022 and has made 93 appearances for the Cherries in all competitions.His standout moments include netting the winner from 25 yards against Fulham in April 2023, while also scoring in last season’s fixture away at Southampton, which saw the Cherries rise to fifth in the Premier League…

Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) After a trailblazing debut earlier this year, Hyrox, the world series of fitness racing, is all set to return to Mumbai on Sunday, with an even bigger and more electrifying edition. The NESCO Center, which hosted India’s first Hyrox in May, will once again transform into a pulsating fitness arena, this time welcoming more than 3,200 participants, nearly double the number from the debut race.Hyrox combines 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional fitness workouts such as SkiErg, Sle…

New York, Sep 6 (IANS) Novak Djokovic confirmed that he wants to play a full Grand Slam season next year, after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final of the 2025 US Open. Alcaraz and Djokovic continued their inter-generational rivalry, where the 22-year-old Spaniard overcame the 38-year-old Serbian 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach his seventh major final and second in New York.”I still want to play Grand Slams and a full Grand Slam season next year,” said the Serb. Let’s see whether that’s going t…

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian men’s football team will lock horns with Oman in the third-place playoff game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan on Monday.Oman finished second in Group A behind group leaders Uzbekistan on Friday despite securing the same number of points. They will aim to end their campaign on a high by maintaining their undefeated streak in the tournament. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan will play the final against Group B toppers Iran. The Blue Ti…

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Day 8 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 delivered high-octane drama and standout performances as Haryana Steelers secured a hard-fought win over UP Yoddhas while U Mumba registered a dominant victory against Bengaluru Bulls – highlighted by an unforgettable moment from Ajit Chouhan.The clash between Haryana Steelers and UP Yoddhas kept fans on the edge of their seats, with leadership and tactical execution playing pivotal roles. While the Haryana-UP match had its mome…

Harrison (USA), Sep 6 (IANS) Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his surprise at the departure of Daniel Levy, who stepped down as executive chairman after nearly a quarter of a century in charge of the North London club.Levy had long been a polarising figure among fans – respected for his financial discipline and business acumen, yet often criticised for his reluctance to spend big on wages to attract marquee signings capable of ending Spurs’ title drought, which …

New York, Sep 6 (IANS) Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame a spirited challenge from 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, winning 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Friday’s U.S. Open semi-final to set up a blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz.Moments after Alcaraz dazzled the Arthur Ashe crowd with a dominant win over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, Sinner – typically known for his clinical precision – had a few stumbles but ultimately held firm to book a third consecutive Grand Slam fin…