The stage is set for a blockbuster fortnight at Flushing Meadows as the US Open 2025 men’s singles draw was officially unveiled on August 21. The headline? World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and four-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic have been drawn into the same half, setting up a potential semi-final showdown that could define…
Carlos Alcaraz may have dodged defending champion Jannik Sinner’s half of the draw at the US Open 2025, but the Spaniard’s path to the title is anything but easy. Seeded second and chasing his second crown at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz finds himself in a stacked bottom half featuring former champions, rising stars, and potential Grand…
In one of the most dramatic upsets in Durand Cup history, debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) shocked Kolkata giants East Bengal 2-1 in the semi-final at Salt Lake Stadium on August 20, 2025, to book their place in the final. The I-League 2 champions, who had already eliminated Jamshedpur FC in the quarterfinals, continued their…
In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming grassroots football in India, South United Football Club (SUFC) has launched a full-fledged residential academy in Bengaluru to train underprivileged young footballers. The academy, located at the club’s RBANM Grounds facility, was inaugurated on August 21, 2025, and is designed to offer high-performance training, holistic development, and academic…
Indian chess sensation and reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style at the Sinquefield Cup 2025, defeating former World Rapid Champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in a thrilling second-round encounter. After a shaky start in the opening round, Gukesh showcased his trademark resilience and tactical brilliance to claim a crucial win and move…
India’s golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, has officially opted out of the Brussels Diamond League meet scheduled for August 22, 2025, after securing his place in the prestigious Zurich Diamond League Final. The reigning world champion and Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw has accumulated 15 points from just two appearances this season, making…
Novak Djokovic once again proved why he’s not just a tennis legend but also one of the sport’s most entertaining personalities. During the Round of 16 mixed doubles match at the US Open 2025, the Serbian superstar lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium with a thunderous forehand winner followed by an impromptu dance celebration that sent…
South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis has etched his name into cricketing folklore by achieving a feat no player in the history of the sport has ever accomplished. The 22-year-old right-handed batter became the first cricketer in the world to score centuries on debut in all three major formats—T20, List A, and First-Class cricket. The…
India is set to host one of the most electrifying chess events in recent history this October, as legends and prodigies collide in a high-profile exhibition tournament that promises to captivate fans across generations. Former World Champions Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will renew their iconic rivalry, while teenage sensation D Gukesh takes on reigning…
In a dramatic shake-up of Pakistan cricket’s hierarchy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its central contracts for the 2025–26 season, demoting star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from Category A to Category B. In a first for the national team, no player has been awarded a Category A contract, signaling a major…
