Lakshya Sen beats Chi Yu Jen to reach Japan Masters last 16
Lakshya Sen beat Chi Yu Jen 21-19, 21-18 at the Japan Masters and will face Dong Tianyao in Thursday’s round of 16.
Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai in confirmed IPL trade
IPL confirms Hardik Pandya’s move to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep Singh’s switch to Mumbai Indians. Both players will carry fees of Rs18 crore.
Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in Raiders trade for 2027 third-round pick
The Vikings trade a 2027 third-round pick to bring Kirk Cousins back from Las Vegas, pending a physical. Fernando Mendoza will start for the Raiders.
McTominay reveals heart treatment two days before Scotland’s World Cup opener
Scott McTominay says he needed heart treatment before Scotland’s World Cup opener. He is now back in the squad after a separate September procedure.
Paul George scores 36 as Celtics beat 76ers 123-101 in Brown reunion
Paul George scored 36 and Boston hit 22 threes in a 123-101 win over Philadelphia. Jaylen Brown had 13 in his first game against his former team.
New Zealand name Ravindra and Conway for India Tests amid fitness concerns
Ravindra, Conway and Blundell are named for the India Tests but still targeting fitness. Duffy returns to New Zealand’s 14-player squad.
Kroupi earns first France call-up as Thuram withdraws injured
Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi gets his first senior France call-up after Marcus Thuram’s hamstring withdrawal, with Italy next in the Nations League.
Pegula keeps WTA Finals hopes alive as Kostyuk exits semifinal race
Jessica Pegula beat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5 at Indian Wells to stay in the WTA Finals semifinal race. Kostyuk is out; Noskova is next for Pegula.
LA28 athletics qualifying gets tougher: javelin standard set at 85.50m
World Athletics sets LA28 entry standards, with men’s javelin at 85.50m and more places expected through rankings. Hitting a standard is not a guaranteed quota.
James Hill earns first England call-up as Konsa misses Croatia clash
Bournemouth defender James Hill joins England for the first time. Ezri Konsa is out against Croatia but is due back in full training before Spain.
