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Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC finish campaign with a 2-1 win over Indian Air Force
A goal from Piush (26') gave Jamshedpur FC the lead but the team from the armed forces pushed back with an equaliser after a goal from Somananda (39') in the closing stages of the first half. It was in the 84th minute that the Red Miners got their lead back thanks to the efforts of Ruatmawia who restored their lead and ended their campaign with a win.
US Open: Steady Azarenka beats Kostyuk to reach the third round
Azarenka, the No. 26 seed and former world No. 1, won 6-2, 6-3 to open Thursday's play on Court 17 as she got the lead and never let up. The 88-minute win was in stark contrast to Azarenka's Round 1 victory against American teenager Ashlyn Krueger, played on Tuesday. In that match, she built a 6-1, 4-1 lead but needed to win in three, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2.
Transfer window and return of European football factors in La Liga
The weekend gets under way in Vigo on Friday night as Celta take on Cadiz, who are rock bottom of the table with three defeats in three games and without a goal following their 4-0 defeat at home to Athletic Bilbao on Monday. The teams in Champions League action all play on Saturday, with Sevilla's home game against FC Barcelona one of three fascinating matches.
US Open: Iga Swiatek trounces former champ Sloane Stephens; Jessica Pegula advances
The free-swinging Iga Swiatek, 21, a two-time Grand Slam champion, is increasingly looking like she may be ready to scale those heights again. But her current form is still far from the flawless play she exhibited in the spring and early summer.
Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka qualify for Super Four with thrilling 2-wicket win over Bangladesh
While Sri Lanka and Afghanistan qualified for Super Four from Group B, it was the end of the tournament for Bangladesh, who lost both their matches. On the other hand, India have qualified for Super Four from Group A and the winner of the clash between Pakistan and Hong Kong on Friday will take the final slot. Chasing a challenging total of 184, Sri Lanka started off well, scoring 48 runs in the powerplay.
India names squad for SAFF U-17 Boys' Championship
India begin their campaign against Bhutan on the opening day of the tournament. The final is slated for September 16. "The boys have worked so hard over the months. They are excited. They are hitting the ground with high levels of intensity and motivation," said coach Bibiano. "We believe this batch has what it takes to outdo what the previous two batches achieved. Our short-term aim is to win the SAFF U17 Championship and qualify for the AFC U17 Championships as group leaders," he added.
Asia Cup 2022: Sparks fly between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka ahead of do-or-die clash
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka suffered defeats against Afghanistan, who are already into Super Four stage and now, sparks have started to fly between the two teams ahead of a virtual knockout match in Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka had taken a jibe at Bangladesh's bowling attack, calling them an "easier opponent" as compared to Afghanistan.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli admits to being completely blown away by Suryakumar Yadav's knock
Suryakumar shared a 98-run stand off just 42 balls with Virat Kohli, who made 59 in 44 balls, hitting four and three sixes in his 31st T20I fifty and brought out some shots in the end as India fetched 78 runs in the last five overs to score a daunting 192-2 against Hong Kong. "Sky (Suryakumar) played an outstanding knock, a knock that I enjoyed thoroughly from the other end on a pitch which wasn't as easy as he made it look, to be honest.
Japan Open badminton: H.S. Prannoy defeats Loh Kean Yew; Kidambi Srikanth crashes out
Prannoy is the last remaining Indian in the Japan Open after Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out following a 21-10, 21-16 loss to local favourite Kanta Tsuneyama. Prannoy brought out his best game to get the better of former world champion and eighth-seed Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 22-20, 21-19 in 44 minutes. Former world number 8, Prannoy, who had reached the quarterfinals of the world championships last week, brought out his best game to get the better of Loh Kean Yew in 44 minutes.
Indian Super League's new season to start on October 7 in Kochi
All Hero ISL teams are currently participating in Asia's oldest competition, the Durand Cup, as they gear up for the Hero ISL season. All Indian football stakeholders have been determined to create a longer football calendar that provides players with more competitive matches throughout the year. The Hero ISL will be followed by the Super Cup in April, 2023.
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