Frenchwoman Garcia ousts Gauff; enters US Open semifinal

New York (IANS) Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia tallied her 13th straight victory to overcome No.12 Coco Gauff of the United States 6-3, 6-4 and secure a place in the US Open semifinal for the first time on Wednesday (IST).

This is also the No.17…

Podium finish for Arjun Maini and team HRT in GT World Challenge Europe

Hockenheim (Germany) (IANS) The HRT Mercedes GT3 car No. 5, driven by Arjun Maini of India, Hubert Haupt of Germany and fellow German Florian Scholze, made its way forward over the course of the three-hour race to finish second in the Gold Class,…

Bayern share spoils with Union Berlin to lose top spot in Bundesliga

Berlin (IANS) Reigning champions Bayern Munich dropped points for the second time in a row after courageous Union Berlin secured a 1-1 stalemate on home soil in the fifth round of the Bundesliga.

The "Bavarians" started brightly and controlled…

Japan Open badminton: Yamaguchi wins her third singles title

Osaka (Japan) (IANS) Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi from Japan overcame South Korea's An Se-Young in straight sets to win her third women's singles title at the Japan Open badminton tournament here on Sunday.

Yamaguchi, who…

Beating Serena at US Open leaves Ajla Tomljanovic with mixed feeling

New York (IANS) Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic has said her third-round victory against the legendary Serena Williams in the US Open on Saturday (IST) had left her with mixed feeling.

The 29-year-old played with grit and determination…

Boxing Federation introduces Zonal Championships; aims to tap 3000 promising youth

New Delhi (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will launch five Open Zonal Championships for female boxers in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to unearth and nurture new talents from across the country.

Approximately…

FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 fever grips India early: adidas launch federation jerseys

New Delhi (IANS) The football world's mega-event Qatar2022 is a few months away and, thanks to adidas, Indian fans can now get closer to their favourite football teams as they enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2022. Closer to home, the football fever has…

IOA treasurer booked for sexual assault of handball player

Lucknow (IANS) A case of rape has been registered against Anandeshwar Pandey, general secretary of the UP Olympic Association, at Bhiwadi police station in Rajasthan.

A handball player has lodged an FIR against Pandey, also the treasurer of…

'Selling tickets, income from IPL': SC says BCCI a shop, provisions of ESI Act applicable

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court has said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sells tickets for matches, provides entertainment, receives income from Indian Premier League (IPL), which are commercial in nature, and hence, can be termed…

Manipal Group acquires third Legends League Cricket franchise

New Delhi (IANS) Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) have become the third franchise owners in the second edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) to be held in India from September 16.

The second edition of the league will be a four-team…