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Szoboszlai, Liverpool make 25-26 statement by beating Arsenal

Liverpool's attack has been the talk of the Premier League to start 2025-26, but it was Dominik Szoboszlai who led the Reds past Arsenal on Sunday.

Khalid Jamil's India ready for Iran Challenge in CAFA Cup after Tajikistan win

India head into their crucial CAFA Nations Cup clash against Iran with confidence after a 2-1 win over Tajikistan. Khalid Jamil and key players stress building momentum, unity, and focus as they eye AFC Asian Cup qualification.

Andrey Rublev fumes at 3000 US dollars fine at US Open: Cannot charge for this

Andrey Rublev was fined 3,000 US dollars at the US Open for using profanity during his match against Coleman Wong. The fine has sparked debate on whether tennis should penalise self-directed outbursts under pressure.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah among Indian players to pass fitness test

Indian cricketers including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have successfully cleared the pre-season fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

East Bengal qualify for AFC Women's Champions League group-stage with draw vs Kitchee

East Bengal secured a spot in the AFC Women's Champions League group stage after a 1-1 draw with Kitchee SC, with Sangita and Elangbam Panthoi starring, as Hong Kong's side missed a late winner.

Nissanka ton leads SL's series sweep

Half-centuries by Ben Curran and Sikandar Raza went in vain as Sri Lanka cruised to a five-wicket win

Ankit Sharma obtains NoC from Puducherry

Cricbuzz understands the left-arm spinner will likely represent Kerala in the upcoming domestic season

SL vs ZIM, 2nd ODI: Pathum Nissanka century powers Sri Lanka to Zimbabwe ODI series win

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.

Piastri wins Dutch GP to extend championship lead as Norris retires

A retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix dealt Lando Norris' championship hopes a critical blow as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri cruised to victory at Zandvoort.

Rodri on full return in Man City defeat: 'I'm not Messi'

Rodri has insisted that he cannot single handedly make City "win and win" after his return to the side failed to inspire a turnaround in form for Pep Guardiola's team.

Liverpool's Ekitike gets first France call-up after Man City's Cherki sidelined

Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki will be out for around two months and has been replaced in the France squad by Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike.

Source: Cowboys, DaRon Bland reach 4-year, $92M extension

The Cowboys and cornerback DaRon Bland have agreed to a four-year extension worth $92 million, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer.

US Open: Dominant Jessica Pegula makes light work of Ann Li, books quarters berth

Jessica Pegula advanced to the US Open 2025 women's singles quarterfinals with a dominant win over Ann Li. Last year's runner-up, Pegula, took only 54 minutes to win the match 6-1, 6-2 on Centre Court.

Dominik Szoboszlai's magical free-kick gives Liverpool 1-0 win vs Arsenal

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield thanks to a late free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. The win boosts Liverpool's title hopes while extending Arsenal's winless run at Anfield beyond a decade.

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern's Lookman offer rejected, Spurs linked

Tottenham could make a late move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman after Bayern had an offer rebuffed. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

SmackDown in Lyon: John Cena confronts Logan Paul, Sami Zayn wins US Title

SmackDown from Lyon set the stage for Clash in Paris, featuring Logan Paul's promo, Sami Zayn winning the US Championship, chaotic tag matches, and rising rivalries, giving fans high-octane WWE action ahead of Sunday's PPV.

Hundred Women: Northern Superchargers hammer Southern Brave to claim maiden title

Northern Superchargers secured their first Hundred Women's title with a commanding seven-wicket win over Southern Brave. In the final, they chased down a target of 116 with 12 balls to spare.

Daniil Medvedev parts ways with longtime coach Gilles Cervara after US Open meltdown

Daniil Medvedev has ended his long-standing coaching partnership with Gilles Cervara after a challenging year. The split follows poor Grand Slam performances and a controversial meltdown at the US Open.

Salahuddin rules out experimentation in second T20I

Bangladesh want results, not trials before Asia Cup, says senior assistant coach

'Tum log bahut bade log ho': Rohit Sharma's conversation at Mumbai airport goes viral

Rohit Sharma, after completing fitness tests with Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill, engaged in playful banter with Mumbai airport paparazzi. Sharma last played competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, having since retired from Test cricket. He's gearing up for the limited-overs tour of Australia, while Gill and Bumrah prepare for the Asia Cup 2025.