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US Open: Ons Jabeur needs three sets to advance; Kudermetova beats Dalma Galfi
The victory pushed Jabeur's record against Americans to 11-1 this season and put her into the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in her career. The Tunisian is the first player from her country to do well in the Grand Slams. It was a disappointing loss for Rogers, who for the past two years has dethroned several top seeds here in Flushing Meadows, including last year's victory over No. 1 Ash Barty. But when Rogers blinked and served a double fault at 6-4, 4-4, Jabeur took the opportunity and never looked back, taking seven of the last 10 games to seal the win.
Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan enter Super Four stage in style with 155-run thrashing of Hong Kong
After sparkling knocks from Mohammad Rizwan (78 not out off 57 balls), Fakhar Zaman (53 off 41 balls) and Khushdil Shah (35 not out off 15 balls) carried Pakistan to a daunting 193/2, Hong Kong were blown away by pacers and spinners to be bundled out for 38 in 10.5 overs, their lowest T20I total against a Full Member side, giving the Babar Azam-led side their biggest-ever win by runs in T20Is.
US Open 2022: India's Rohan Bopanna, Ramkumar crash out in opening round
Bopanna, who featured in both men's and mixed doubles, lost both his opening round matches on late Thursday night. In men's doubles, the 42-year-old Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop, seeded ninth in the tournament, lost to the unseeded Italian team of Andrea Vavassori and Lorenzo Sonego 6-7(2), 2-6.
Japan Open 2022: India's campaign ends with Prannoy's loss in the quarterfinal
Up against an in-form Chen, the fourth seed and bronze medallist from the BWF World Championships held last month, Prannoy put up a gritty fight but eventually lost 21-17, 15-21, 22-20 in a marathon clash that stretched for one hour and 21 minutes. The 30-year-old Indian, who had ousted the 2021 world champion, Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, in the pre-quarters on Thursday, made a good start and raced to an 11-7 lead in the first game.
Asia Cup 2022: Ravindra Jadeja out of tournament due to right knee injury, Axar Patel named replacement
The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named left-arm spin all-rounder Axar Patel as the replacement for senior left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE. "Jadeja has sustained a right knee injury and is ruled out of the tournament. He is currently under the supervision of the BCCI medical team. His replacement, Axar Patel was earlier named as one of the standbys in the squad and will join the team in Dubai soon," said the BCCI in an official statement.
Kalyan defeats Bhaichung by massive 33-1 margin for post of AIFF president
Kipa Ajay will be the new AIFF treasurer after he defeated Gopalakrishna Kosaraju 32-1, with one vote declared invalid. IANS had recently published that the trio was favourite for the top posts, but what caught the onlookers by surprise was the margin of victory. It was expected to be close contest between Kalyan and the poster boy of Indian football Bhaichung for the post of president, Haris and Manvendra for the post of vice-president and Kipa Ajay and Kosaraju for the post of treasurer, but the one-sided results came as a huge surprise.
Sachin Tendulkar to lead Indian Legends in Road Safety World Series Season 2 starting from September 10 in Kanpur
New Zealand Legends are the new team in this edition and they will join the Legends of India, Australia, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and England during the 22-day event played primarily to create awareness towards road safety in the country and around the globe.
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera undergoes surgery; Angelo Mathews sends heartfelt message
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had reportedly short-listed three doctors -- in New Zealand, Australia and the UK -- and Kusal Perera wanted to get treated by Andrew Wallace in England, a specialist in sports injuries who had also treated Sachin Tendulkar for his tennis elbow.
Tim David has the same freaky abilities as Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard: Alex Carey
Tim David has established himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the 15-memebr Australia squad. He is a highly gifted and natural striker of the ball who can add extra batting depth to the group, which has enjoyed a lot of success in T20 cricket of late.
Durand Cup: Sliskovic bra hbce helps Chennaiyin FC register an important win
Kwame Karikari and Vafa Hakhamaneshi scored one in each half while Petar netted his first in the 16th second of the game and the other in the second half. Komron Tursonov scored for TRAU FC from the spot. Chennaiyin, who were at the bottom of their group before Thursday's match climbed to the joint second (ahead on goal difference) to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts alive.
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