Indian badminton star Tanvi Patri secured a glorious victory at the Badminton Asia U17 Junior Championships, defeating fellow Indian Shaina Manimuthu 11-15, 15-10, 15-12 in a dramatic final on Sunday. Patri’s spectacular comeback victory adds the U17 continental title to her 2024 U15 crown, highlighting India’s continued dominance in junior Asian badminton following last year’s gold.

Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title and second Grand Slam of the year by overcoming two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Flushing Meadows. Rybakina, who also claimed the World No. 1 ranking, battled through a foot injury and three hours of daily recovery exercises. Meanwhile, Sabalenka saw her 99-week reign at the top spot end, expressing visible frustration on court before issuing a challenge.

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar enters his contract period’s final scheduled assignment as India prepares to select their ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies starting September 27. With Shubman Gill captaining and KL Rahul expected as vice-captain, the high-stakes meeting features an intense debate between Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel for the second keeper slot, alongside crucial Irani Cup squad decisions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay ignited immense excitement at London’s Silverstone Circuit on Saturday by waving the green flag for the fifth round of the 2026 Le Mans series. The superstar actor extended enthusiastic support to Ajith Kumar, who competed in the LMP3 Pro/Am category. With actress Trisha Krishnan also watching from the pit area, the historic reunion of cinema icons created an unforgettable international spectacle.

As discussions continue regarding India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma firmly believes the star batter’s spot should not even be a topic of debate. Highlighting Kohli’s recent form, where he scored 760 runs in 12 ODI matches at an average of 76 since the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rajkumar emphasized his work ethic, fitness, and match-winning capabilities alongside former captain Rohit Sharma.

In an extraordinary US Open quarter-final clash, young American star Ben Shelton delivered a jaw-dropping performance to defeat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five-set thriller lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised both players for their relentless spirit after the record-setting late-night showdown.

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched their maiden China Masters title with a sensational comeback victory over China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu. This thrilling win, their second title of the season, marks a significant boost as they prepare to defend their Asian Games gold, showcasing incredible grit and tactical brilliance.

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, while committed to chess, acknowledges his top-level career is finite. He urges organizers to innovate and shape the sport’s future independently of his preferences, even as he embraces new formats like the Global Chess League. Carlsen highlights the growth of new fans and the ongoing search for optimal game formats.

Manchester United’s 2026 summer transfer window focused heavily on midfield, spending £150m, but left glaring weaknesses in defence and attack unaddressed. Despite a successful season under Michael Carrick and rivals’ upheavals, the club’s cautious approach raises questions about ambition and missed opportunities, leaving fans bewildered.

India’s women’s team delivered a sensational performance in the Asia Cup, bowling out Pakistan for their lowest-ever T20I total of just 55 runs. Led by Sree Charani’s brilliant spell and supported by Prema Rawat and Deepti Sharma, India secured a dominant 7-wicket victory. Shafali Verma also made history, becoming the youngest to reach 3,000 T20I runs.