Sports

Pedro's brace sends Chelsea into FIFA Club WC final

09 Jul 2025 | 10:59 AM

New York, July 9 (UNI) Chelsea FC stormed into the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025with a clinical 2-0 win over Fluminense FC at the MetLife Stadium today IST, thanks to a pair of stunning goals by Joao Pedro, against the very club where he began his career.

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Anisimova battles past Pavlyuchenkova to reach SFs

09 Jul 2025 | 10:25 AM

London, July 9 (UNI) Amanda Anisimova produced a gutsy performance today IST to reach her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9) in a dramatic quarterfinal clash on No.1 Court.

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Alcaraz blitzes Norrie, books semifinal spot

09 Jul 2025 | 10:24 AM

London, July 9 (UN) Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz put on a flawless display of dominance and diplomacy as he brushed aside Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on today IST to book a place in the semifinals at Centre Court.

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Tottenham signs Japanese defender Takai

09 Jul 2025 | 9:41 AM

London, July 9 (UNI) Tottenham Hotspur has signed 20-year-old Japan international defender Kota Takai from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale for a fee of around five million pounds (6.8 million U.S. dollars).

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Indonesia gears up to host 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

09 Jul 2025 | 8:56 AM

Jakarta, July 9 (UNI) Indonesia is set to host the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, which will take place in Senayan, Jakarta, from October 19 to 25, chair of the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation Ita Yuliati announced on Tuesday.

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Defender Reinildo swaps Atletico Madrid for Sunderland on free transfer

09 Jul 2025 | 8:50 AM

London, July 9 (UNI) Recently promoted Premier League side Sunderland has signed former Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava on a free transfer.

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Bumrah returns to familiar hunting ground as India eye 2-1 lead

09 Jul 2025 | 8:46 AM

London, July 9 (UNI) India’s pace unit, already riding high on Akash Deep’s sensational 10-wicket performance and Mohammed Siraj’s incisive bowling, is set to get even more dangerous with the return of spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the third Test at Lord’s.

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Pakistan announces 15-member cricket squad for T20I series against Bangladesh

Pakistan announces 15-member cricket squad for T20I series against Bangladesh

09 Jul 2025 | 8:15 AM

Islamabad, July 9 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member national squad on Tuesday for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place from July 20 to 24 in Dhaka.

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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hails two X-factors in batting lineup

08 Jul 2025 | 10:30 PM

London, July 8 (UNI) The third Test of the series at Lord's is around the corner and India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has praised the duo of Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, both of whom have played vital roles in India’s success so far in the series.

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SAM signs MoU with NRAI to promote shooting sports in Meghalaya

08 Jul 2025 | 10:12 PM

Shillong, July 8 (UNI) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the apex body of shooting
sports in India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shooting Association
of Meghalaya (SAM) and Department of Sports and Youth Affairs of the Government of
Meghalaya for developing world-class shooting infrastructure in the State.

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American Taylor Fritz recovers to reach first Wimbledon semi-final

08 Jul 2025 | 9:41 PM

London, July 8 (UNI) American Taylor Fritz overcame an unexpected third-set capitulation to beat Karen Khachanov today and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon for a first time.

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Aryna Sabalenka into Wimbledon semi-finals

08 Jul 2025 | 9:36 PM

London, July 8 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka narrowly avoided a seismic shock as she fought back to beat veteran Laura Siegemund and claw her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals here
today.

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Asian Youth Championship: J&K’s Sonakshi makes into national Kabaddi coaching camp

08 Jul 2025 | 8:20 PM

Jammu, July 8 (UNI) The daughter of the soil, Sonakshi Khajuria has made into the national Kabaddi Coach camp for an upcoming Third Asian Youth Championship to be held at Bahrain from October 19 to 25.

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Algeria, Zimbabwe sail through to Rugby Africa Cup 2025 semis

08 Jul 2025 | 7:38 PM

Kampala, July 8 (UNI) The national teams of Algeria and Zimbabwe have sailed through to the semi-final stage of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025.

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South Africa extend winning streak to 10 with big Zimbabwe win

08 Jul 2025 | 7:33 PM

Bulawayo, July 08 (UNI) Bulawayo witnessed South Africa's unstoppable charge into the record books, as their commanding win over Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs in the second Test stretched their incredible winning streak to 10 consecutive matches.

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