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Indian Football: NEUFC Durand title a glimmer of hope in troubled times

Northeast United FC, led by coach Juan Pedro Benali, celebrated their historic Durand Cup victory with exuberance, marking their second consecutive title. They defeated Diamond Harbour FC 6-1, becoming the first team in three decades to defend the title.

Daniil Medvedev beats racket into a pulp after emotional rollercoaster vs Benjamin Bonzi

Russian star Daniil Medvedev shattered his racket after first round exit in the US Open against Benjamin Bonzi. Medvedev went through an emotional rollercoaster against his French opponent on Monday, August 25.

Shakib Al Hasan becomes first Bangladesh player to reach 500 T20 wickets

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became only the fifth cricketer in history—and the first from his country—to claim 500 wickets in T20 cricket.

BCCI to end association with sponsor Dream11 after ban on online money games

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and fantasy sports platform Dream11 to end their sponsorship deals following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which imposes a blanket ban on fantasy and real-money gaming platforms.

Women's World Cup 2025: Uncapped batter Eyman Fatima named in Pakistan's squad

Pakistan announced their 15-member squad for the Women's World Cup 2025, featuring uncapped ODI batter Eyman Fatima. The Men in Green will begin their campaign against Bangladesh.

Inter-state meet: Rohit Yadav claims javelin gold to stay in hunt for Worlds

Rohit Yadav's personal best of 83.65m in the javelin at the Inter-State meet wasn't enough for direct World Athletics Championships qualification, but keeps his hopes alive. Sreeshankar Murali won the long jump (8.06m) but his chances for Tokyo look slim. Ankita Dhyani finished first in the 3000m steeplechase, but her ranking remains borderline for qualification.

Record! Australia’s 22-year-old spinner scripts history, becomes first ever to...

In a historic moment for Australian cricket, Cooper Connolly, a 22-year-old spinner, claimed a remarkable five-wicket haul against South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena. His figures of 5/22 are the best by an Australian spinner in an ODI on home soil.

Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch

India’s Divya Deshmukh sparked laughs with her “No jeans!” rule-change joke, recalling Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 dress code controversy. Carlsen famously refused to change his Corneliani jeans, was fined, and later auctioned them for $36,100. Proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, turning a quirky chess moment into a powerful charitable milestone.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid down newly promoted Oviedo

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Real Madrid maintained their winning run in LaLiga on Sunday. The runner-ups last season beat newly promoted Real Oviedo by 3 goals.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo dismisses exit speculation as absurd

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has dismissed speculation over his future, calling rumours that he could walk away from the club "absurd" after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Sanju Samson warms up for Asia Cup with blazing 42-ball century as opener

India batter Sanju Samson slammed a breathtaking 42-ball century in Match 8 of the Kerala Cricket League. Samson played a breathtaking innings of 121 (51) to help Kochi Blue Tigers chase down 237.

'The referee didn't apologise': Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes 'upset' after Premier League draw at Fulham

Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for Manchester United against Fulham after an unusual incident involving referee Chris Kavanagh. Fernandes stumbled into Kavanagh while backing away to take the kick, disrupting his routine. Although Fernandes admitted his frustration with the referee's lack of apology, he didn't blame the miss on the incident.

BWF World Championships: Tough challenge awaits for Indian shuttlers in Paris; Coach Pullela Gopichand hopeful of winning medals

Indian shuttlers face a challenging path at the 29th BWF World Badminton Championships in Paris, striving to continue their medal-winning streak despite form struggles and a tough draw. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand remains optimistic, banking on the experienced players to elevate their game. Lakshya Sen faces a formidable opponent in top-seed Shi Yu Qi.

Cricket | ‘Not being picked for England Tests left Arshdeep Singh impatient’ - Punjab bowling coach

Arshdeep Singh's Test debut in England was delayed due to injury and team selection, testing his patience. Punjab's bowling coach, Gagandeep Singh, believes Arshdeep should have been given a chance, given his swing bowling ability.

Meet Learner Tien: The 19-year-old American faced Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open first round

Nineteen-year-old Learner Tien, with Vietnamese immigrant roots, faced Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open, marking a significant milestone. Tien, who turned professional in 2023, had a breakthrough at the 2025 Australian Open. Despite losing to Djokovic, the match provided invaluable experience for the rising tennis star, highlighting his potential and resilience on the Grand Slam stage.

Novak Djokovic defeats 19-year-old Learner Tien to begin US Open campaign

Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, overcame American teenager Learner Tien in the US Open first round despite a foot blister requiring a medical timeout. The Serbian secured a 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 victory, acknowledging rustiness but praising his resilience.

Surreal! Athlete completes 35km race, immediately gets surprise proposal from partner in resurfaced video - Watch

A heartwarming moment from the 2023 World Athletics Championships has resurfaced, showcasing Slovakian race walker Dominik Černý's romantic proposal to his partner, Hana Burzalová. After completing their respective races, Černý seized the opportunity near the finish line, proposing to Burzalová, who ecstatically accepted amidst cheers. Both athletes also celebrated personal bests, making the championships a truly unforgettable experience.

KCL thriller: Sanju Samson smashes century, but Muhammad Ashik steals the show with last-ball six – Watch

In a thrilling Kerala Cricket League 2025 encounter, Muhammad Ashik's last-ball six secured a four-wicket victory for Kochi Blue Tigers over Aries Kollam Sailors. Chasing a daunting 237, Ashik's unbeaten 45 complemented Sanju Samson's explosive 121. Earlier, Vishnu Vinod (94) and Sachin Baby (91) propelled Aries Kollam Sailors to 236/5.

Badminton World Championships starts, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa draw in Sinquefield Cup: Indian Sports LIVE, August 25

Here are all the updates from Indian sport on August 25, 2025.

Novak Djokovic rallies for 1st-round win at 2025 US Open

Novak Djokovic improved to 19-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open, battling through some leg troubles to beat Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Sunday night.