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US Open: 45-year-old Venus Williams turns back the clock, but falls in fighting return

A 45-year-old Venus Williams made her long-awaited return to the Grand Slams on Tuesday, August 26. Playing against 11th seed Karolina Muchova, Williams lost in a 3-set battle.

Biggest snubs in the NFL top 100 player rankings? Execs speak

Only 100 players can make the NFL's player rankings. Here are 10 more that league insiders felt should have been there.

2025 NFL Rank: Predicting top 100 players for this season

We predicted the top players in 2025. How many Eagles are ranked? Is Patrick Mahomes still No. 1? Where does Myles Garrett land?

NFL preseason trades: 10 team offers for players, draft picks

We proposed trades involving Anthony Richardson, Adam Thielen and Mazi Smith ahead of the NFL season. What could teams get in return?

Bengals paid Trey Hendrickson, others; now they have to win

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Hendrickson all landed new deals this offseason, and with that come expectations.

Liverpool, Newcastle prove there's life beyond Alexander Isak

With the prematch talk focused on Newcastle's Alexander Isak, it was Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool's 16-year-old sensation, who stole the spotlight at St James' Park.

Bengals give Trey Hendrickson big pay bump after hold-in

The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson reached agreement Monday on a $14 million raise for this year, boosting his 2025 salary to $30 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott 'hoping' that Micah Parsons is ready to play

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he's "got confidence" and is not losing sleep over whether Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will play in the opener vs. the Eagles.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk hails Rio Ngumoha's 'dream debut'

Virgil van Dijk described Liverpool Rio Ngumoha's first Premier League appearance as a "dream debut" after the teenager's dramatic late winner at Newcastle.

Why everyone is talking about Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha, 16

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has caught the eye in preseason, but could he make an impact this year? Here's everything you need to know.

Renata Zarazúa upsets Madison Keys in 2025 US Open 1st round

Renata Zarazúa upset No. 6 Madison Keys 6-7 (10), 7-6 (3), 7-5 in the first round of the US Open on Monday, becoming the first Mexican player to knock off a top-10 seed at a major since 1995.

Premier League updates: Liverpool face Newcastle amid Isak saga

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AIFF-FSDL meet ends without ISL decision: Clubs fear possible shutdown

AIFF and FSDL talks fail to resolve the deadlock over India's domestic football. Eleven ISL clubs warn of potential shutdown as uncertainty over the league's future threatens both national team readiness and continental competition participation.

'Mohammed Siraj is the energyhouse of the team': Akash Deep

Mohammed Siraj's stamina and leadership were vital for India's pace attack in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, earning praise from Akash Deep. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Siraj consistently delivered long spells, contributing significantly to the 2-2 result. Akash Deep also made a mark with a crucial 66 at The Oval and 13 wickets in three Tests, highlighting his all-round performance.

'Give him boxing gloves': Sachin Tendulkar's dig at umpire Steve Bucknor

Sachin Tendulkar recently reminisced about his epic battles with Australian legends Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, recalling a strategic assault on McGrath in a 2000 match. He also humorously addressed controversial umpiring decisions by Steve Bucknor. Tendulkar dominated Warne, scoring 123 runs without being dismissed.

Kuldeep Yadav breaks 70-day social media silence with fiancée Vanshika

Kuldeep Yadav shared an Instagram story with his fiancée, Vanshika. The couple got engaged back on June 4 in Lucknow. The private ceremony, attended by family and friends including Rinku Singh, took place after the IPL season. Despite being India's only specialist spinner in the Test squad in England, Kuldeep did not play in any of the five matches against England in the Test series.

Virat Kohli's 'accidental' like! Avneet Kaur finally breaks silence, says 'Milta rahe pyaar'

Avneet Kaur addressed the buzz surrounding Virat Kohli's accidental 'like' on her Instagram photo at the trailer launch of 'Love in Vietnam.' She responded with a cheerful remark, welcoming the attention. Kohli had earlier clarified that the like was a glitch, attributing it to an algorithm error, and requested no unnecessary assumptions be made regarding the incident.

US Open: Petra Kvitova bids farewell to tennis after first round defeat

Petra Kvitova bid an emotional farewell after a first-round US Open exit, closing a stellar career with 31 WTA titles and two Wimbledon crowns. Meanwhile, Krejcikova advanced, overpowering Victoria Mboko 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round.

James Anderson leads SA20 auction list

782 players have registered for the auction but only 84 places are up for grabs

Masterstroke! When Sachin Tendulkar predicted England's 'future captain' - and was 100% right

Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalls Joe Root's Test debut in Nagpur in 2012, where he immediately recognized Root's potential. Tendulkar was impressed by Root's composure, technique, and ability to assess the wicket, leading him to predict Root's future captaincy.