Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma shares some interesting anecdotes from his maiden Test half-century against West Indies in 2019. In a video shared by his IPL franchise, Ishant talks about his confident prediction of scoring runs to captain Kohli and his eventual 57-run knock that helped India win the match. With over 300 Test wickets, Ishant is a key bowler for India and fan of the game will enjoy his insights and recollections.
After a decade away from the ring, AJ Lee is back in WWE and made her surprise return on SmackDown. The former Divas Champion and her husband, CM Punk, confronted Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, marking Lee's first appearance since 2015. The comeback follows a controversial Fatal 4-Way match at Clash in Paris, where Lynch intervened to help Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Lee's return was met with thunderous applause from fans, who had been chanting for her for days.
For the first time in 23 years, the Big 3 Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were absent from a Grand Slam final, as young guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued their dominance on the tennis court. Alcaraz breezed through the US Open semifinals with a win over Djokovic, while Sinner secured his fifth consecutive Slam final appearance. This marks a major shift in the landscape of men's tennis as the two rising stars break multiple records.
WWE SmackDown saw Sami Zayn interrupt John Cena's opening promo to propose an WWE United States Title Open Challenge. Zayn wanted to follow in Cena's footsteps as a fighting champion and give up-and-coming talent a chance. After getting Cena's blessing, Zayn challenged him to be the first opponent in the open challenge, setting the stage for an exciting match between the two notorious WWE Superstars.
In a stunning upset, 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open semi-finals. Alcaraz, who won the French Open earlier this year, dominated the match with a strong serve and physical play. This marks Alcaraz's seventh Grand Slam final appearance and his third of the 2025 season. The young Spaniard now joins an elite group of players who have defeated Djokovic on hard court, clay, and grass at ATP Tour-level tournaments.
After winning the 2025 Australian Open and Wimbledon, top-ranked Jannik Sinner is on a quest to complete a Grand Slam sweep at the U.S. Open. However, standing in his way is the unseeded Félix Auger-Aliassime, who has taken down some of the tournament's biggest names on his path to the finals. While Sinner is a clear favorite, Auger-Aliassime's impressive run could bring an unexpected twist to the highly-anticipated clash.
In a highly anticipated match-up, the 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz defeated the GOAT of men's tennis, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets at the US Open semi-finals. Alcaraz, who has not dropped a set in the tournament, will now face off against either Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final. Djokovic, who was vying for his record 25th major title, received a warm ovation from the crowd despite the loss. Alcaraz, who is bidding for his second US Open crown and sixth major title, is set to take home $5 million if he secures the title.
Tennis fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the upcoming semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2025. Djokovic, the current world no.7, is looking to add another win to his five previous victories against Alcaraz. Meanwhile, the young Alcaraz has been dominating the tournament, not dropping a single set so far. With both players in top form, the match is sure to be a nail-biter. To catch all the action, tune into the JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network on September 6 at 12:30 am IST.
As the US Open semi-finals heat up, veteran Novak Djokovic is set to face off against up-and-coming star Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated match. Meanwhile, reigning champion Jannik Sinner will take on rising talent Félix Auger-Aliassime in a battle of the top-ranked vs. the underdog. Despite the vibrant and lively atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high as these players battle for a spot in the final. But even with all the glitz and glamour of celebrity attendees such as Jon Bon Jovi, the tight-knit and traditional world of tennis still holds its ground.
Despite their consistently strong performances, Royal Challengers Bangalore have yet to secure a win in the Indian Premier League after making it to the playoffs a record nine times. In their 2024 season, they started off with a dismal performance, only winning one out of their first eight matches. However, they made a remarkable comeback and even managed to qualify for the playoffs. Their journey came to an end in a heartbreaking loss in the final league match against Chennai Super Kings.
Lionel Messi gave an emotional goodbye and scored two goals in the Argentina vs Venezuela match, which may have been his last at home. He mentioned that he is motivated to stay for the 2026 World Cup, but also stated that his participation remains undecided. At 38, Messi continues to defy age and expectations as he adds more goals and records to his name.