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Judge's Clutch Homer Ignites Yankees' Comeback, Staving Off ALDS Elimination

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance as the Yankees rallied to beat Toronto in Game 3.

Vizag rain dampens India's preparations for crucial South Africa clash

Women's World Cup 2025: The pitch and the outfield were covered hours before India's scheduled training session as heavy rain lashed Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. India will take on South Africa in their third game of the tournament on Thursday.

Aakash Chopra Casts Doubt on Mohammed Shami's India Recall Amid Lack of Game Time

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami's return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami's talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for Shami's comeback chances.

Brian Lara Questions West Indies Players' Commitment Amid Financial Struggles: 'Do They Really Want To Play?'

West Indian legend also highlights the responsibility of the board to make playing for the team financially attractive

Nakamura's King Toss on Gukesh Was Scripted: Viral BTS Video Reveals Pre-Planned Chess Theatrics

The chess world was taken by storm after Hikaru Nakamura threw away D Gukesh's king after checkmating him. A BTS video now shows that the move was probably rehearsed.

Indispensable no more? Rohit and Virat will be judged on ODI form, says ex-opener

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will come under scrutiny for their performances, adding that consistency will be key to retaining their places in the ODI squad in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup.

India's Women's Cricket Top Order Faces Scrutiny: Strike Rate Woes Threaten World Cup Hopes

India have a capable top-order at the World Cup, but there are scoring issues can be exploited by bigger oppositions at the tournament

Aakash Chopra Defends Harshit Rana Amidst Selection Controversy: Cricket Pundit Urges Fans to Halt Online Abuse Hoặc: "Stop the Hate": Aakash Chopra Rallies Behind Harshit Rana After Selection Criticism

Former India opener Aakash Chopra defended young pacer Harshit Rana against online backlash for his repeated selection in Indian squads. Chopra urged fans to direct criticism at selectors, not the player, emphasising Rana's potential and the team management's faith in him. He called for patience and perspective, reminding fans that Rana is a young cricketer pursuing his dream.

Pat Cummins Injury Blow: Doubt Cast Over Australia Captain's Ashes Opener

The Australia captain is recovering from a stress injury to the back

Brian Lara Backs Abhishek Sharma for India Test Call-Up, Hails Batting Talent

West Indies legend Brian Lara has lauded Indian batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, calling him "something very special." Lara, who mentored Sharma at Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighted the 23-year-old's impressive bat speed and his ambition to play Test cricket, setting him apart from his peers.

Australia captain Pat Cummins could miss entire Ashes Test series: Report

Pat Cummins is set to miss the start of the Ashes and could be sidelined for the full series against England due to a back injury, with Steve Smith likely to step in as captain.

'Going to be weird': Lionel Messi with amusing comment on Jordi Alba's retirement

Jordi Alba has announced his retirement from professional football, a move that deeply affected teammate Lionel Messi. This follows Sergio Busquets' recent retirement, marking the end of an era for the former Barcelona trio now at Inter Miami.

Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat banned for a year for weight violation

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat has been banned for one year by the Wrestling Federation of India for indiscipline. The ban follows his disqualification from the World Wrestling Championships for failing to make weight, impacting his participation in the upcoming Asian Games.

Time running out for Sai Sudharsan? Not much room for failure in Indian cricket

Sai Sudharsan faces immense pressure to perform at No. 3 in Tests, with his current average of 21 in seven innings not assuring selectors. Following the footsteps of Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair, who faced repercussions for failures, Sai needs significant runs in the upcoming Kotla Test to secure his position ahead of Dhruv Jurel.

Anand and Kasparov Rekindle Storied Chess Rivalry in US Clash After 30 Years

Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov reignite their iconic rivalry after three decades in St. Louis. The "Clutch Chess: The Legends" tournament features a 12-game Chess 960 match with escalating stakes, promising a thrilling display of creativity and strategic brilliance. Fans anticipate a nostalgic yet fiercely competitive showdown between these two titans of the game.

Kidambi Srikanth Leads Indian Contingent at BWF Arctic Open: October 8 Sports Updates

Follow all the updates from Indian sports on October 8, 2025.

Arshdeep Singh Masterminded India's Mock Asia Cup Victory Celebration After Trophy Denial, Chakravarthy Reveals

India mimicked their celebrations at the Asia Cup after being denied the trophy or the medals. Varun Chakravarthy reveals that the mock celebrations were the idea of Arshdeep Singh.

Beaten in the final last season, Barça begin UWCL with a bang

Barcelona played like they had something to prove in their 7-1 rout of Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending out an ominous warning to their UWCL title rivals

Arsenal to blame for Champions League loss to Lyonnes in competition opener

Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal opened the new season with a loss to French powerhouse Lyon -- and Arsenal can only blame themselves.

India need to fix flaws ahead of tougher challenges in World Cup

The right combination, troubles against left-arm spin, fielding lapses, and quiet starts and collapses with the bat are concerns