US Open: Raducanu has 'no concerns' following injury scare

New York (IANS) Emma Raducanu played down injury concerns on the eve of the US Open after the defending champion suffered discomfort during practice on Friday.

Raducanu enjoyed a meteoric rise at Flushing Meadows last year, becoming the first…

171 Jharkhand athletes from Jharkhand to participate in 36th national games

Ranchi: A total of 171 athletes from Jharkhand will participate across 15 events in the upcoming 36th National Games to be held in Gujarat from September 27 to October 10. 

President of Jharkhand Athletics Association Madhu Kant Pathak said…

Had felt my season was over after groin injury; 90m throw will happen when the time comes: Neeraj Chopra

Lausanne (IANS) India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has said when he was forced to skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a groin injury, he felt it was the end of his competitive season, but after the rehab in Germany he had the…

Asia Cup 2022: Best teams in the continent going head-to-head in 13 matches promises an enthralling ride

New Delhi (IANS) The 2022 Asia Cup, to be played in the T20I format, promises an enthralling ride for fans who would be eager to see the best sides in Asia going head-to-head against each other.

In 13 matches from August 27 to September 11,…

India has the ability to squash everybody in the Asia Cup, including Pakistan: Scott Styris

New Delhi (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris believes India have the ability to impose and win over every team in the upcoming Asia Cup, including arch-rivals Pakistan.

The 2022 Asia Cup, in 20-over format, will see India entering…

Five men's players in contention for world No.1 spot at US Open

New York (IANS) Five players, including Rafael Nadal and young Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, are in with a chance to emerge as the new world No.1 at the conclusion of the season-ending Grand Slam, the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

While…

BWF World Championships: Prannoy stuns Kento Momota to set up pre-quarters clash against Lakshya, Srikanth bows out

Tokyo (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy registered an upset victory over Japanese world No 2 Kento Momota to set up pre-quarterfinals clash against compatriot Lakshya Sen at BWF World Championships 2022 but Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out in…

Thailand Para Badminton: Ramadass, Kaur register impressive wins as India return home with 17 medals

New Delhi (IANS) Manisha Ramadass and Mandeep Kaur registered impressive wins as the Indian contingent returned home with 17 medals including four gold at the recently-concluded Thailand Para Badminton International 2022 in Pattaya.

According…

'CoA must cease to exist from today', Centre to SC on FIFA suspension of AIFF

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the committee of administrators (CoA), managing the affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF), must cease to exist from this day and also proposed 25 per cent of the elected executive…

Caroline Garcia makes history, becomes first qualifier to ever win a WTA 1000 event

Mason (Ohio) (IANS) Caroline Garcia of France defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 in the Western & Southern Open final, becoming the first qualifier to ever win a WTA 1000 title since the tier was created in 2009.

The 28-year-old…