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French transgender chess player, who faced online abuse, wins national title; creates history

Yosha Iglesias, a 37-year-old chess player, has made history by winning the French Women's Chess Championship, becoming the second transgender player to achieve this feat. Overcoming challenges and online harassment, Iglesias defeated Women's Grand Master Mitra Hejazipour in the final.

'Start dreaming big': Lovlina Borgohain to kids as she shares her struggle-to-success journey

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain encouraged children in India's villages to dream big, regardless of their circumstances. Growing up near a tea garden in Assam, she overcame numerous challenges to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lovlina's journey demonstrated that with belief and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams, inspiring countless others to pursue their aspirations.

In pictures: Rare pic of Rohit Sharma with brother, family on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai

Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, embracing tradition after stepping away from Test cricket in May 2025. While his Test and T20I careers have concluded, marked by significant achievements including a T20 World Cup win in 2024, Rohit now concentrates solely on ODIs.

Watch: Arjun Tendulkar makes first public appearance since getting engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Arjun Tendulkar, 25, made his first public appearance with his family after his engagement to Saaniya Chandhok, 26, was confirmed by Sachin Tendulkar. The family was seen celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and posed for a picture. The player's last post on Instagram came on September 9 in light of Raksha Bandhan.

Sanju Samson on fire ahead of the Asia Cup: Three consecutive fifties in the Kerala Cricket League

Sanju Samson's explosive form in the Kerala Cricket League, marked by three consecutive fifties, has reignited discussions about his place in India's Asia Cup squad. His adaptability and attacking prowess, showcased by a blistering 121 and consistent scoring, have impressed many.

Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran miss Duleep ties with fever and groin injury

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran missed the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, which began on Thursday, due to a fever and a groin niggle, respectively.

Wanindu Hasaranga out of Zimbabwe T20Is, Sri Lanka face injury scare before Asia Cup

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup preparations have been hit with Wanindu Hasaranga sidelined due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Zimbabwe T20I series. With key fixtures in Harare from August 29 to September 7, the team will rely on youngsters to fill the all-rounder's void.

Why do you want me to retire? Shami says fire burning despite selection snubs

Mohammed Shami has dismissed retirement rumours, reaffirming his commitment to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old fast bowler returned to action for the first time since the IPL 2025, representing East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, which began on 28 August.

Outrageous: BCCI draws backlash for not broadcasting Duleep Trophy quarterfinal

The BCCI has faced widespread criticism for not broadcasting the 2025 Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of live coverage, with uncertainty still surrounding the semi-finals and final.

US Open Day 4: Sabalenka, Alcaraz Cruise, Townsend-Ostapenko Feud Erupts, and Raducanu Weighs In on Alcaraz's Hair

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

Sri Lanka T20I Squad Named for Zimbabwe Tour; Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out with Injury

Sri Lanka's T20I squad faces Zimbabwe in Harare without key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team includes experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will cover the spin department.

Duleep Trophy Blackout: Cricket Fans Express Outrage Over Lack of Live Coverage

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

India formally approved to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India's formal bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city, has received government approval. The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the bid submission, the Host Collaboration Agreement, and necessary financial support.

'Not sure why Ashwin retired': Kris Srikkanth questions IPL exit, says CSK legend could have played two more years

Kris Srikkanth expressed surprise at Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden IPL retirement, believing the CSK legend had more to offer. Despite a recent dip in form, Ashwin, a key figure in CSK's past triumphs, will explore global T20 leagues. Srikkanth acknowledged Ashwin's legacy and suggested this move could pave the way for coaching or playing opportunities abroad.

'True fans will never do this': Mohammed Shami slams trolls targeting Muslim cricketers, says 'I am not a machine'

Mohammed Shami, despite his stellar record and contributions to Indian cricket, has faced online abuse, particularly after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shami dismissed the trolls, emphasising his commitment to the team and urging respectful criticism. He also refuted retirement rumours, expressing his determination to return to the national side through domestic cricket.

Duleep Trophy: Why Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing - all you need to know

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

RCB break 3-month social media silence: Here's what the IPL champions wrote on stampede in title celebrations

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their three-month social media silence to address the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries. RCB acknowledged their silence stemmed from grief over the incident that occurred during their homecoming celebration after winning their first IPL title.

'No class, no education': Townsend, Ostapenko in ugly exchange at US Open 2025

Taylor Townsend's stunning 7-5, 6-1 win over Jelena Ostapenko at the 2025 US Open was overshadowed by a heated post-match spat, where Ostapenko accused her of lacking "class" and "education."

US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka, Ben Shelton advance to third round in straight sets

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through a sluggish start to defeat unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4), 6-2 on Wednesday and advance to the third round of the US Open, while American Ben Shelton thrilled the New York crowd a day later with a commanding 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Pablo Carreno-Busta.

Jelena Ostapenko reacts to racial slurs after Taylor Townsend saga: Never a racist

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.