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…

New York, Sep 6 (IANS) Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez has been banned for six matches for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staff member after the Leagues Cup final, organisers said on Friday. The incident occurred during a scuffle that followed the Sounders’ title-clinching 3-0 win over the Florida outfit in Seattle last Sunday.In a statement, the Leagues Cup Organising Committee said it also banned Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles for two and three games, respectively, for violent …

Monza, Sep 5 (IANS) After experiencing a roller-coaster ride in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, it appears Ferrari will continue to have a torrid time in the Italian Grand Prix at their home circuit at Monza, as Kimi Antonelli ended with a spin into the gravel trap in Friday’s free practice.Lewis Hamilton, who led a Ferrari 1-2 in first practice to the delight of the passionate Tifosi packing Monza’s grandstands and grass banks, returned along with other drivers and ended fifth in FP2.Lando…

Jaipur, Sep 5 (IANS) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) was held on Friday at SMS Stadium, where several major decisions were taken regarding the future of cricket in the state. Convenor of the Adhoc Committee, D.D. Kumawat, informed that for the first time in two years, representatives from cricket associations of all 33 districts came together on a common platform.One of the key announcements was to expedite the construction of the new international-sta…

Visakhapatnam, Sep 5 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana Steelers showed their resolve in a sensational comeback win against UP Yoddhas in a Season 2 match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Vishwanadh Sports Club here on Friday. Trailing by as much as eleven points at one point, they scripted a memorable 37-32 victory in Friday’s second game.The duo of Rahul Ahri and Rahul Sethpal led the way with High Fives, while Naveen Kumar and Mayank Saini made notable contributions for Haryana Steele…