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SA20 Season 4 Auction: Team purses, retained players and all you need to know

The SA20 Season 4 Player Auction is set to take place in Johannesburg on September 9, with franchises vying for 84 slots and a total of US$7.37 million up for grabs. Pretoria Capitals lead with the largest purse, while defending champions MI Cape Town have the least to spend.

Indian archers train in Korea’s ‘Mecca of archery’ ahead of World Championships

Supported by the Reliance Foundation, eight Indian archers, including Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari, are honing their skills at a high-performance training camp in South Korea. This camp, orchestrated ahead of the World Archery Championships, offers invaluable training under former Korean head coach Moon Hyung Cheol, focusing on mastering windy conditions, a crucial aspect often lacking in Indian training environments.

Transfer rumors, news: Spurs eye Sancho to replace Son

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho as a replacement for Son Heung-Min. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Should Manchester United transfer Bruno Fernandes away?

As Manchester United's freefall continues, is captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes becoming more of a liability than an asset?

Premier League news latest updates: Slot previews Liverpool vs. Arsenal

Hear from all the managers ahead of the third weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

India vs Tajikistan LIVE: Updates, scores, commentary from the CAFA Nations Cup

Follow live updates as Khalid Jamil takes charge of the Indian national team for the first time.

Newcastle on verge of signing Woltemade in £64.9m deal - sources

VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade is travelling to Newcastle to undergo a medical on Friday, sources have told ESPN.

US Open: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz headline high-octane third-round action

US Open 2025, August 29: Day six of the tournament promises high-octane action as third-round matches feature some of the sport's biggest stars. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will take on Italy's Luciano Darderi, while Novak Djokovic returns to Centre Court to face Cameron Norrie.

Injured Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Sean Williams will lead Zimbabwe in the series after Ervine sustained a calf injury on the eve of the series opener

SOLD! Don Bradman's rare baggy green fetches $438,500; National Museum makes winning bid

Sir Donald Bradman's 1946-47 Ashes series cricket cap has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia for AU$438,500. The federal government contributed half the cost, recognising the cap's significance as a national treasure. This baggy green, worn during a pivotal post-war series, symbolises Bradman's brilliance and the hope he inspired in Australians.

With Roger Federer watching, Neeraj Chopra finishes second: 'There were things that didn't go well'

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, with a best throw of 85.01m. Germany's Julian Weber won with a season-leading 91.57m. Chopra, despite struggling with his timing, secured the runner-up position in his final attempt. He expressed optimism about improving before the World Championships, acknowledging technical challenges and a persistent groin injury.

'Our achievements reflect the diversity of our country' – Tendulkar urges Indians to celebrate non-cricket sports

Sachin Tendulkar commemorated National Sports Day by celebrating India's diverse sporting achievements and encouraging fitness. He highlighted young champions in chess, wrestling, and roller skating, alongside recognizing judo and lawn bowls successes. Tendulkar also noted the growth of domestic leagues across various sports, fostering talent beyond cricket, aligning with the 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main' initiative.

Rohit Sharma to report to BCCI's CoE on September 13 for fitness tests

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, is set to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru starting September 13, including the newly-introduced Bronco Test. He'll also practice there to prepare for the Australia white-ball tour in November.

Coco Gauff fights tears, 8 double faults to win at US Open

Coco Gauff was broken four times and had seven double faults in the first set but still managed to gut out a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic in the second round of the US Open.

Dana White on UFC's White House card: 'We got it done'

In a video posted to social media, Dana White said the UFC's White House event "is on" and promised more details in the coming weeks.

Alexander-Arnold set for Anfield return in Champions League

Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a frosty reception at Anfield after the Champions League draw threw up a fascinating reunion.

Tottenham set to sign Xavi Simons after €60m fee agreed - sources

Xavi Simons was in London on Thursday to finalise a €60m move to Tottenham.

José Mourinho exits Fenerbahce six games into season

Jose Mourinho has been relieved of his duties as manager of Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce, it was announced on Friday.

BGMI Showdown 2025 announced by Krafton India; winner to secure PMGC 2025 spot

BGMI Showdown 2025, teased by Krafton India, will be the company's third official tournament in the country with a huge prize pool. The winning team will advance to PMGC.

WWE Raw implements bold time shift to challenge NFL primetime viewership

WWE Raw teams with Netflix for a bold September test run, starting at 7 p.m. ET to get ahead of Monday Night Football's prime time surge.