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Dutch Grand Prix 2025 at Zandvoort: Follow LIVE reaction

Follow live commentary of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

India at 2025 BWF Worlds: Band-aid bronze keeps 14-year run going amid near-misses and future questions

Satwik-Chirag's bronze, Sindhu's near miss and Kapila-Crasto's quarterfinal run offered hope for India.

No. 1 Jannik Sinner drops rare set in 3rd-round US Open win

No. 1 Jannik Sinner dropped a set in the US Open for the first time since last year's quarterfinals but emerged to beat No. 27 Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday to take his title defense to the fourth round.

Fulham, Burnley managers share fury with VAR amid controversy

Burnley manager Scott Parker and his Fulham counterpart Marco Silva both expressed their dismay with VAR after crucial decisions against their teams.

Yoane Wissa criticises Brentford, urges club to let him leave

Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to "keep their word" and allow him to leave before Monday's transfer deadline.

Vinícius Jr. scores, earns Alonso praise in return to lineup

Xabi Alonso praised Vinícius Júnior's performance after the Real Madrid star celebrated his return to the team by scoring in a 2-1 win over Mallorca.

India vs Japan LIVE at Men's Hockey Asia Cup: scores updates commentary news

A brace from Harmanpreet Singh was enough for India to grab their second win of the tournament.

Phil Salt, Harshit Rana, Navdeep Saini back Nitish Rana in on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi: ‘Swaad aa gaya raat’

Nitish Rana faced a fine for his aggressive behavior towards Digvesh Rathi during a Delhi Premier League match, stemming from a disagreement over a delivery. Despite scoring a century and leading West Delhi to Qualifier 2, Rana's actions led to a penalty.

Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni slams double century; Injury concerns for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar

Ayush Badoni's unbeaten double century propelled North Zone into the Duleep Trophy semifinals, securing a first-innings lead against East Zone after their drawn quarterfinal match. Ankit Kumar missed his double century by two runs, contributing to a strong batting performance. Concerns arose for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh, who faced injury issues during the match.

'How many more days in this?': Rishabh Pant's injury update goes viral

Rishabh Pant is determined to get back on the cricket field after fracturing his toe during the Test match against England. Pant shared a photo of his bandaged foot on Instagram, expressing his eagerness to recover.

'Woh phone uthaye hain na?': Ex-cricketer's dig at MS Dhoni amid Team India mentorship role talks

Reports suggest the BCCI has approached MS Dhoni to mentor the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Manoj Tiwary humorously commented on Dhoni's elusiveness, questioning his availability. Tiwary also highlighted the potential benefits of Dhoni's experience and the intriguing prospect of him working alongside Gautam Gambhir, while emphasizing that Dhoni's acceptance of the role remains uncertain.

Transfer rumors, news: Dovbyk to Newcastle as Isak joins Liverpool?

Will Artem Dovbyk's move to Newcastle open the door for Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

India’s challenge: Live up to ‘No. 1 in Asia’ tag –Hosts face Japan in crucial clash today

India's hockey team faced a tough challenge from China in their Asia Cup opener, despite being the top-ranked team. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the need to address defensive errors, especially conceding penalty corners. Meanwhile, Malaysia impressed with a dominant 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea, fueled by Akhimullah Anuar's hat-trick. Bangladesh also secured a win, defeating Chinese Taipei 8-3.

Interview | ‘Unfinished business’ - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce looks forward to making amends for Paris heartbreak

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, considered one of the greatest female sprinters, is set to retire after her ninth and final world championships in Tokyo. After motherhood, she achieved remarkable success, fueled by her son's inspiration.

Vihaan Malhotra: Sacrificed his batting position for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, now creating his own space

Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.

Asia Cup 2025: 'Strictly none of their business' – Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign players over Shreyas Iyer omission remarks

Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised AB de Villiers for questioning Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission, asserting that foreign players should not interfere in Indian cricket matters. Gavaskar emphasised that Indian cricketers refrain from commenting on other nations' selections and accused the Indian media of seeking validation from overseas opinions, reigniting the debate over external influence in Indian cricket.

DPL | Nitish Rana hits back at Digvesh Rathi – ‘If someone pokes me, I won’t sit quietly’

Nitish Rana addressed his on-field spat with Digvesh Rathi during the Delhi Premier League Eliminator, stating Rathi initiated the confrontation. Rana defended his aggressive response, emphasizing his upbringing taught him to stand up for himself when provoked. He highlighted his match-winning innings as a consequence of being challenged, asserting he never starts fights but always retaliates.

India take on Japan in hockey Asia Cup, PKL 12 continues: Indian Sports LIVE, August 31

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on August 31, 2025.

'Nothing to do with rules': AB de Villiers clarifies 'CSK's masterstroke' comment on Dewald Brevis IPL signing

AB de Villiers clarified his earlier comments on Dewald Brevis, stating he never questioned the legality of his IPL entry. Instead, he emphasized that several franchises, including RCB and Mumbai Indians, missed an opportunity by not investing in the young South African talent. De Villiers urged Brevis to develop his pacing skills while acknowledging his impressive six-hitting ability.

US Open Day 6 recap: 'Welcome to the Townsend show'; seeds, American men fall by the wayside

Taylor Townsend had so far captured the US Open spotlight for her heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko. On Friday night, she shifted focus to her tennis with first fourth round spot since 2019, beating fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. Even as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka won, Ben Shelton and Jasmine Paolini became two of the biggest casualties on Day 6.