Sabyasachi Chowdhury

Canadian Open 2026: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has backed the WTA's new eligibility policy, calling the one-time genetic testing requirement a fair measure to preserve fairness in women's tennis.

Alexandra Eala scripted a stunning comeback to beat Jessica Pegula and become the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles title at the DC Open. The 21-year-old capped a remarkable week by silencing critics and continuing her rise with another Top-10 victory.

Emma Raducanu has been ruled out of the US Open and the North American hard-court swing after scans confirmed a Grade 4 stress fracture in her lower right leg. The injury also leaves her out of Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup Finals squad and extends another recovery spell in a career repeatedly disrupted by fitness setbacks.

Cricket Australia has left the door open to the possibility of hosting IPL matches or India bilateral games in Australia. However, the board has ruled out any immediate plans to stage the 150th anniversary Ashes Test in India.

Alexandra Eala created history by winning the DC Open, becoming the first Filipino to claim a WTA Tour singles title, with Rafael Nadal leading the tributes to his former academy graduate.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has kept the door open for a future IPL stint after gaining British citizenship, saying he is yet to decide whether he will enter the tournament.

Pakistan boxer Qudratullah reportedly disappeared from the team hotel after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, placing the Pakistan Boxing Federation under fresh scrutiny.

WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Babar Azam was left devastated after a mix-up with Abdullah Shafique resulted in a heartbreaking run-out for 88 on Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies.

Asmita Dey revealed that unwavering self-belief was the driving force behind her becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, saying she was determined to return from Glasgow with the title.

SL vs IND: India return to Sri Lanka for their first Test series on the island in nine years, carrying an unbeaten bilateral series record there since 2008.