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French transgender chess player, who faced online abuse, wins national title; creates history

Yosha Iglesias, a 37-year-old chess player, has made history by winning the French Women's Chess Championship, becoming the second transgender player to achieve this feat. Overcoming challenges and online harassment, Iglesias defeated Women's Grand Master Mitra Hejazipour in the final.

CAFA Nations Cup: Amid off-field challenges aplenty, Indian football's Khalid Jamil era begins on field

India vs Tajikistan on August 29, 2025 marks the beginning of the Khalid Jamil era in earnest.

Asia Cup Hockey: Fulton banks on familiar faces and experience as India look to qualify for World Cup

Despite a disappointing outing for the majority of the players at the Pro League, Craig Fulton has picked a tried and trusted squad for the Asia Cup.

Why do you want me to retire? Shami says fire burning despite selection snubs

Mohammed Shami has dismissed retirement rumours, reaffirming his commitment to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old fast bowler returned to action for the first time since the IPL 2025, representing East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, which began on 28 August.

Outrageous: BCCI draws backlash for not broadcasting Duleep Trophy quarterfinal

The BCCI has faced widespread criticism for not broadcasting the 2025 Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of live coverage, with uncertainty still surrounding the semi-finals and final.

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka's T20I squad faces Zimbabwe in Harare without key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team includes experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will cover the spin department.

'Start dreaming big': Lovlina Borgohain to kids as she shares her struggle-to-success journey

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain encouraged children in India's villages to dream big, regardless of their circumstances. Growing up near a tea garden in Assam, she overcame numerous challenges to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lovlina's journey demonstrated that with belief and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams, inspiring countless others to pursue their aspirations.

Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran miss Duleep ties with fever and groin injury

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran missed the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, which began on Thursday, due to a fever and a groin niggle, respectively.

Wanindu Hasaranga out of Zimbabwe T20Is, Sri Lanka face injury scare before Asia Cup

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup preparations have been hit with Wanindu Hasaranga sidelined due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Zimbabwe T20I series. With key fixtures in Harare from August 29 to September 7, the team will rely on youngsters to fill the all-rounder's void.

US Open Day 4: Sabalenka, Alcaraz advance; Townsend, Ostapenko have tense back-and-forth and Raducanu approves of Alcaraz's buzzcut

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

'Ashwin is writing a different story': Aakash Chopra reacts to IPL retirement, questions if others will follow

Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL retirement has sparked discussions about Indian players exploring overseas leagues. Aakash Chopra highlights the financial implications, noting Ashwin's bold move contrasts with the lucrative IPL contracts. While global leagues desire Indian stars, BCCI restrictions pose a challenge.

'Shameful', 'Outrageous': Fans frustrated as Duleep Trophy gets no live coverage

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

Transfer rumors, news: PSG, Liverpool line up Bayern's Olise

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is attracting attention from PSG and Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

US Open 2025, Day 5, Order of Play: Swiatek, Sinner, Gauff aim for Round 3 berths

US Open 2025: Day 5 promises high-intensity action with top seeds Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Alexander Zverev headlining the singles schedule.

England's batting line-up will be unbelievable in Ashes: Josh Hazlewood

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has described the upcoming Ashes series as one of the biggest tests of his career, as he prepares to take on what he calls a strong England batting line-up.

Ever-improving Neeraj eyes Diamond Trophy before World Championship showdown

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra returns to the Diamond League Final in Zurich, chasing a second Diamond Trophy. With Julian Weber and Anderson Peters in the fray, the meet serves as the perfect prelude to next month's World Championships.

HS Prannoy narrowly misses upset against world No. 2 Anders Antonsen at BWF World Championships

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy narrowly lost to world No. 2 Anders Antonsen at the BWF World Championships in Paris after an intense 90-minute match. Despite holding two match points, Prannoy couldn't secure the win, citing crucial errors and fitness challenges.

'True fans will never do this': Mohammed Shami slams trolls targeting Muslim cricketers, says 'I am not a machine'

Mohammed Shami, despite his stellar record and contributions to Indian cricket, has faced online abuse, particularly after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shami dismissed the trolls, emphasising his commitment to the team and urging respectful criticism. He also refuted retirement rumours, expressing his determination to return to the national side through domestic cricket.

Duleep Trophy: Why Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing - all you need to know

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

RCB break 3-month social media silence: Here's what the IPL champions wrote on stampede in title celebrations

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their three-month social media silence to address the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries. RCB acknowledged their silence stemmed from grief over the incident that occurred during their homecoming celebration after winning their first IPL title.