In a night full of surprises and chaos, Mercedes Moné put her TBS Championship on the line against Alex Windsor while Hangman Adam Page and Kenny Omega teamed up for the first time in years. Bandido and Brody King made their first title defense, while Christian Cage and Adam Copeland addressed their upcoming match with FTR. The night also saw a wild brawl between Gabe Kidd and Darby Allin, with unexpected interference from various wrestlers leading to an explosive ending.
Young tennis sensation Amanda Anisimova shocked the world by defeating Iga Swiatek in a quarter-final match at the US Open. The match was a revenge for Anisimova, who had suffered a 6-0 6-0 defeat to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final earlier this summer. With this win, Anisimova has secured a spot in the semi-finals and is now a top contender for the US Open title. Tennis fans can catch all the action on Sky Sports Tennis and streaming service NOW.
The Vegas Golden Knights make headline-worthy moves this offseason as they complete a sign-and-trade that brings Mitch Marner to the team. Marner, looking for a change of scenery and to leave behind a strained relationship with Toronto fans, now looks to start a new chapter in Las Vegas with the Knights. In addition, the team is reportedly close to securing a contract extension with superstar Jack Eichel before the start of the season, adding to the excitement and anticipation for their upcoming campaign.
Kenya Police FC dominated their first match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, defeating Garde Cotes of Djibouti 4-0. The Kenyan champions displayed a disciplined and efficient performance, with goals from Eric Zakayo, David Simiyu, Edage Baraka Badi, and new signing Edward Omondi. With this strong start, Coach Etienne Ndayiragije's team now sets its sights on facing Tanzania's Singida Black Stars and Ethiopia's Coffee in their group matches.
With the BCCI president position remaining vacant for the past two months, Rajeev Shukla emerges as a top contender for the role. According to reports, Shukla's vast experience as a cricket administrator makes him a serious candidate for the presidency, with his interim responsibilities currently being handled. Other potential candidates for BCCI secretary and IPL chairman positions are also speculated. The final decision is expected to be made in the coming days.
Under the leadership of BCCI's Navin Shukla, an Apex Council meeting was recently held to address the board's current sponsorship situation. This came after Dream11's contract as the official sponsor was terminated. The meeting discussed potential solutions and strategies for finding a new sponsor for the board.
As England prepares for the women's Ashes Test in Sydney, they have called for reinforcements to their squad. World Cup champions have added Kate Cross, Tash Farrant, and Amy Jones to their lineup, providing more options for the team. While Cross has previous Test experience, Farrant and Jones are relatively new to red-ball cricket, presenting a new challenge for Australia in the upcoming match.
In the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, Mohammed Siraj has taken four wickets in the second innings, extending his tally to seven four-fers in England. This makes him the first Asian bowler to achieve this feat. Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan hold the joint record of six four-fers in England for Asian bowlers.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked conversations about his abrupt exit from international cricket, revealing details about a candid conversation he had with then-skipper MS Dhoni in 2008. Irfan hinted at Dhoni and the team management's role in sidelining him despite strong performances, mentioning a conversation where Dhoni dismissed reports of being unhappy with Irfan's bowling. The cricketer also took a jab at the team culture, possibly referring to players who went above and beyond to please the captain and management.
In an exclusive interview, former India coach Roelant Oltmans discusses India's chances at the Hockey Asia Cup as well as the rise of the Chinese men's team. He believes that India, with its strong fitness levels and preparations, is the team to beat in Rajgir and can continue on its path of dominance in the tournament.