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Arne Slot hails Liverpool's 'mentality to fight' after late Ngumoha winner

"Winning is something else but at least competing you definitely need to have this mentality," said Arne Slot after Liverpool's thrilling 3-2 win at Newcastle United.

Buchi Babu tournament: Ruturaj Gaikwad scores fiery ton, sends strong message to selectors

Ruturaj Gaikwad roared back into form with a brilliant century for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, signaling an end to his recent struggles. After a disappointing start to the competition, Gaikwad's impressive 133 off 144 balls against Himachal Pradesh, including ten boundaries and four sixes took the spotlight.

US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz's buzz cut vs Andre Agassi's bald era - what is similar, what is not

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a shaved head at the US Open. A haircut mishap caused the change. He defeated Reilly Opelka in the first round. Frances Tiafoe and Rory McIlroy teased Alcaraz about his new look. The haircut drew comparisons to Andre Agassi's bald era. Alcaraz's performance remained unaffected by the change.

'GSL not in competition with other T20 leagues but a partnership': Guyana President

Guyana is leveraging its cricket heritage and passionate fanbase to establish itself as a prominent cricket destination with the Cricket West Indies-backed Global Super League (GSL). Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali envisions the GSL as a collaborative venture, not a competitive one, aiming to partner with major cricket boards and involve ICC.

Man United and Napoli in talks over Højlund transfer - sources

Napoli are in talks with Manchester United for Rasmus Højlund, sources have told ESPN, after Romelu Lukaku was ruled out for up to four months.

Lindelöf in talks to reunite with De Gea at Fiorentina - sources

Kobbie Mainoo and André Onana will be handed the chance to stake a claim for a first-team spot at Manchester United in Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie.

Grimsby vs Man United: Mainoo, Onana in line for rare minutes

Kobbie Mainoo and André Onana will be handed the chance to stake a claim for a first-team spot at Manchester United in Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie.

Isak to Liverpool? Timeline of Newcastle star's transfer saga

Alexander Isak's transfer saga at Newcastle has taken over the summer, ESPN takes a look at all the major points surrounding his situation so far.

Striker domino effect: How Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd and others net out

This transfer window has seen a bunch of Premier League strikers move, but they all just sorted of swapped teams. Has all this spending accomplished anything?

Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa takes joint lead with Fabiano Caruana; D Gukesh drops to bottom half

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased a dominant performance, defeating Alireza Firouzja and surging to joint first place in the Sinquefield Cup alongside Fabiano Caruana with a score of 4.5. However, D Gukesh faced a setback, losing to Wesley So and dropping to the bottom standings in the standings. With three rounds remaining, the competition intensifies as Caruana and Praggnanandhaa lead, followed closely by Wesley So and Levon Aronian.

Chess | It’s official! Goa to host FIDE World Cup with Rs 17.5 Cr prize pool

Goa will host the FIDE World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, featuring 206 players competing for a $2 million prize and 3 qualifying spots for 2026 Candidates Tournament. This eight-round knockout event marks a significant moment for Indian chess, following recent triumphs like D Gukesh's World Championship and team victories at the Chess Olympiad.

Rio Ngumoha not getting 'carried away' after Liverpool winner

"I heard them screaming my name and that's a very sensational moment," said teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha.

No regrets over last 2 years, proud to have played for India in 100 Tests: Pujara

In an exclusive interview, Cheteshwar Pujara said he took the decision to retire a week after contemplating the big call. The Test specialist added that he has no regrets about his career, including the last two years when he was not selected for the senior national team.

As India bans real-money gaming, Usman Khawaja urges Australia to curb gambling ads

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has urged the government to curb gambling ads in sport, warning of their impact on young fans. His call comes after India banned real-money gaming under the Online Gaming Bill 2025.

Sarfaraz Khan on fire! Back-to-back tons send strong message to selectors ahead of Windies Tests

Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 109 propelled Mumbai against Haryana in the Buchi Babu Tournament, rescuing them from an early collapse. This century follows his earlier 138 against TNCA XI, solidifying his form ahead of the Test season.

One ball, two sixes, 13 runs! Sanju Samson does the unthinkable ahead of Asia Cup - Watch

Sanju Samson's explosive form in the Kerala Cricket League, including a rare achievement of 13 runs in a delivery, has reignited debate about his inclusion in India's Asia Cup squad. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 89 off 46 balls, continuing his impressive run. While Ajinkya Rahane supports Samson's inclusion, other pundits believes Shubman Gill's return seals his fate, likely keeping him out of the playing XI.

'Shreyas Iyer can captain India to a World Cup win': Stunning prediction on Iyer after Asia Cup snub

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts a strong comeback for Shreyas Iyer. Iyer was ignored for the Asia Cup 2025 squad. Lobo believes Iyer's horoscope indicates a potential captaincy. He suggests Iyer could lead India to a major tournament victory, possibly a World Cup. Lobo warns selectors against overlooking Iyer's talent.

Gautam Gambhir's aura makes everyone feel pumped up: Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel has praised Gautam Gambhir for the way he motivates players in the dressing room. He also values Gambhir's personal support and advice, which gives him confidence and keeps him determined to make the most of future opportunities.

Premier League: Anthony Gordon apologises after reckless tackle on Virgil Van Djik

Anthony Gordon took to social media to apologise for his horrendous tackle on Virgil van Djik, which resulted in him being sent off. He admitted that he got caught up at the moment.

Could've played one more game in England, can do anything for Test cricket: Siraj

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed the secret behind his hunger to bowl tireless long spells in Tests and spoke about his love for Test cricket.