Roger Federer became emotional several times during his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction speech, reflecting on his career, family, coaches and the people who shaped his journey. The Swiss legend also urged the next generation to keep innovating while preserving tennis’ camaraderie and spirit
Dan Lawrence’s unbeaten 50 helped England tighten their grip on the second Test against Pakistan as the hosts reached 177/7 at stumps on Day 3, taking their overall lead to 357 runs at Lord’s. Only 24.5 overs were possible on a rain-hit day before bad light ended play, with England resuming on 81/3 after being bowled out for 110 in Pakistan’s first innings. Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan’s resistance with 3/48, but Lawrence countered the testing conditions with an assured knock, while England continued to build an imposing advantage. Pakistan now face a daunting fourth-innings chase, having never scored more than 234 in the fourth innings of a Test against England in England, while the record successful chase at Lord’s remains West Indies’ 344/1.
Amol Muzumdar has urged India’s young side to adopt an aggressive approach at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, despite their inconsistent recent form. India, who have lost nine of 16 T20Is this year, will look to use the tournament to build momentum ahead of the Asian Games
India begin their Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in Dubai, with Harmanpreet Kaur-led India aiming to start strongly and reclaim the title after finishing runners-up in 2024. The three-time T20 champions are the most successful team in Asia Cup history with seven titles overall. Check India’s key Asia Cup stats here
Joe Root added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career by breaking Ricky Ponting’s world record for the most runs scored in home Tests on Saturday (August 29) during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. Needing just 13 runs to surpass Ponting's long-standing benchmark of 7,578, the England batting talisman scored 24 in the second innings to elevate his career tally to 7,594 runs across 89 home Tests, officially eclipsing the Australian legend, who played 92 home matches. Beyond this historic milestone, Root is currently tied with India's iconic Sachin Tendulkar for the most half-centuries in Test cricket, with both players sitting at 68 fifties. Furthermore, the 35-year-old remains on the verge of another major feat as the international summer concludes: he needs just 72 more runs in the upcoming third Test against Pakistan to become the first Englishman—and only the sixth player in cricket history—to accumulate 12,000 international runs on home soil.
Suryakumar Yadav has admitted he regrets his ODI career, taking responsibility for not putting enough effort into adapting to the 50-over format. He played 37 ODIs, scoring 773 runs at 25.76, with his final appearance coming in the 2023 World Cup final
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Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan won the top honours at the FPAI Indian Football Awards 2026, while East Bengal were recognised for their league triumphs
Argentina defeated hosts the Netherlands 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Women's Hockey World Cup on Saturday. After Yibbi Jansen scored for the Dutch, Maria Granatto equalised to force a 1-1 draw, securing Argentina's third world title and denying the hosts a fourth consecutive crown
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 induction in Newport was an emotional celebration of tennis, with Mary Carillo and Roger Federer offering two very different but equally memorable speeches. Carillo brought her trademark wit, energy and storytelling to the occasion, reflecting on her remarkable journey as a player, journalist and broadcaster, while Federer delivered a deeply personal and tearful tribute to his family, friends, rivals and the sport that shaped his life. Together, the two legends captured the joy, passion and human emotion at the heart of tennis.
Kyle Kirkwood produced a commanding drive to win the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., making history on IndyCar’s first race around the National Mall. The Andretti Global driver led 128 of the 147 laps and crossed the line 3.0906 seconds ahead of Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard, with teammate Will Power completing the podium. The 250-mile race was interrupted by six caution periods, but Kirkwood repeatedly maintained control, including after late restarts. Championship leader Alex Palou endured a nightmare afternoon, suffering a drive-through penalty, a slow pit stop and a crash on his way to 20th place. Kirkwood’s victory reduced Palou’s championship lead from 133 points to 91, with three races remaining.
Neeraj Chopra’s 2026 season has ended after an ankle ligament tear ruled him out of the Asian Games and Diamond League Final, with a video showing the javelin star using a wheelchair and crutch
