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Jannik Sinner eased past Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton, while reigning champion Alexander Zverev earned a straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round. A maiden crown in the French capital will return Sinner to number one in the world rankings after current incumbent Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit at the hands of Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The Italian four-time Grand Slam champion is yet to drop a set in the tournament as he hones in on what would be a…

Lando Norris in his McLaren© AFP Formula One side Red Bull Racing was handed a €50,000 fine by the FIA after a team member attempted to remove a visual marker (tape) from McLaren driver Lando Norris’ grid slot just as the formation lap started at the United States Grand Prix. The incident occurred when a Red Bull team member re-entered a prohibited area of the grid, near the second position, after the cars had pulled away. Stewards issued the fine for breaching the International Sporting Code by failing to adhere to safety instructions. The team member reportedly ignored…

Axar Patel, centre, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Australian batter Matt Short. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India defended a modest total with a stifling bowling performance to defeat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20 International at Carrara Oval, Queensland on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The result marked another impressive show of composure and balance under captain Suryakumar Yadav.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After posting 167 for 8 on a challenging surface, India’s bowlers delivered in style. Washington Sundar (3/3) was outstanding at the death, while Axar Patel…

File image of Lothar Matthaus.© BSL Shrachi Sports is set to welcome Lothar Matthaus, FIFA World Cup-winning captain and ambassador of the Bengal Super League (BSL), as he arrives in Kolkata on 16th November, 2025 for a special multi-event visit that promises to energise Bengal’s football landscape. Known for his unmatched leadership and passion on the field, Lothar Matthaus’ visit aims to inspire a new generation of dreamers, young athletes and football lovers. From intimate interactions to exclusive appearances, his time in the city will reflect the unifying power of sport – one that bridges continents and generations.…

Jannik Sinner took a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking with a comfortable victory over Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday, setting up a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev. The Italian powered to a 6-3, 6-3 win over his fifth-seeded opponent and will next face Zverev, who saved two match points to beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), in Saturday’s semi-finals. Sinner, looking to take advantage of rival Carlos Alcaraz’s shock second-round loss to Cameron Norrie, extended his winning streak to 24 successive matches on indoor hard courts. Sinner will…

Max Verstappen chases a fourth win in five starts this weekend as he bids to heap more pressure on McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the Mexico City Grand Prix, one of his most rewarding tracks. Red Bull’s four-time world champion, who has won five times in seven years at the high-altitude Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, has cut Piastri’s lead ahead of him, in third place, from 104 points to 40 since August with a scintillating burst of form. Piastri still leads team-mate Norris by 14 points, but he has lost his metronomic consistency and, as McLaren…

Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attachment comprises mutual fund investments of Rs 6.64 crore held by Suresh Raina and an immovable property valued at Rs 4.5 crore owned by Shikhar Dhawan.The ED investigation stems from multiple FIRs filed by various State Police agencies against operators of the illegal offshore betting platform 1xBet. Investigations revealed that 1xBet and its surrogate brands 1xBat and 1xbat Sporting lines were involved…

The 64th-minute solo goal was Micky Van de Ven’s sixth goal already this season.© X (Twitter) With a mazy 90-meter run and clinical finish, Micky van de Ven might have already scored the goal of the season in the Champions League. The Tottenham defender collected the ball on the edge of his own area and set off on a dazzling run that saw him burst through two FC Copenhagen players, go round another near the halfway line, then surge into the area before curling a left-footed shot inside the near post. The 64th-minute solo goal made it 3-0…

File photo of Rohan Bopanna© AFP Rohan Bopanna, India’s two-time tennis Grand Slam winner, announced his retirement on Saturday. Bopanna won the mixed doubles title at the 2017 French Open with Gabriela Dabrowski and in 2024, he scripted history by winning the Australian Open title with Matthew Ebden. Bopanna took to social media to announce his decision. “How do you bid farewell to something that gave your life its meaning? After 20 unforgettable years on tour, it’s time I’m officially hanging up my racquet. From chopping wood in Coorg to strengthen my serve, to standing under the lights of the biggest…

Oscar Piastri confirmed on Thursday that both he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris will start this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix with a “clean slate” following their collision in Texas. The title rivals, separated by 14 points with five Grands Prix remaining, crashed out during last Saturday’s sprint race at the United States Grand Prix – an accident that resulted in Piastri accepting some of the blame.  “We review every weekend regardless of what’s happened,” he said. “I think there is a degree of responsibility on my side for the sprint and we are starting this weekend with…