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Liverpool will be kickstarting their title defence at their home arena of Anfield against Bournemouth from August 16 onwards. However, the occasion of defending the title at home will be a bittersweet one for the players and fans alike as there would be no Jota walking down the pitch, having passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 in July.

With the West Indies and Zimbabwe facing massive and embarrassing losses to Australia and New Zealand respectively and the amount of fight India and England alike showed during a 2-2 drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the debate about having a two-tier ICC World Test Championship (WTC) system has just picked up again.

Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.

Following them, defending champions SG Pipers Cheetahs staged a dramatic comeback to edge Panorama Panthers 15-13 in Match 2. Fans were treated to long rallies, exciting golden points, and standout performances across both the matches, as per a press release.

The official X of Hockey India (HI) made the announcement of his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.

Alcaraz made it to the quarters on Wednesday night, securing a 6-1, 6-4 win over Italy's Luca Nardi.

Australia have been dealt a blow with news that three key players will miss this month's ODI series against South Africa due to injury. Batting duo Matt Short (side strain) and Mitch Owen (concussion), and all-rounder Lance Morris (back) will be sidelined for the three-match series that commences in Cairns on August 19.

The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it.

'We had an Executive Committee meeting in the morning, followed by the special General Meeting. I think all the important agendas were discussed and passed very smoothly. We are looking forward to putting our best foot forward in terms of the bid and hoping for the best,' Narang told ANI after the IOA's Executive Committee and Special General Meeting.

In an official statement, the AIFF said that it had responded to the clubs on August 13, requesting a meeting between the legal counsels of both sides to discuss the issue and decide the next course of action.

FC Goa sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group Stage after staving off a late fightback from Al Seeb Club of Oman to walk away with a 2-1 win in their Preliminary Stage tie on Wednesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League.

Taha brought up a 30-ball fifty and continued his sensational form striking Prateek Jain for two sixes and taking Vaibhav Sharma for two more. He was joined by Abhinav Manohar (33 off 17) and the pair saw the Tigers through the 150-run mark in just 14 overs.

The National Sports Governance Bill paves the way for a new standard of transparency, accountability, and ethical management in sports. The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.

Home team MP Hathodas turned its tide around by defeating Mumbai Muscle with a massive margin of 25-7. 16-year-old Kimkima of MP Hathodas stole the spotlight by winning the player of the day after a dominant display against Vikram Sekhawat of Mumbai Muscle.

With the SA20 auction fast approaching, former South African all-rounder Chris Morris believes Aiden Markram will be one of the headline attractions when the bidding war begins on September 9 in Johannesburg.

Ireland have announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup European Qualifier, set to take place in the Netherlands from August 20-27, as per the official website of ICC.

Grand Master (GM) Karthikeyan Murali lit up Round 7 of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 on Monday with a stunning win over GM Vidit Gujrathi, prevailing with the black pieces after a gritty battle.

Patna Pirates have named their captain and vice captain in the form of Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as they look forward to kicking off their campaign on September 1 against the UP Yoddhas. Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)

Haryana's young boxing brigade delivered a stunning all-round performance at the 4th Sub Junior (U-15) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships, clinching the overall team titles in both categories.

Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC on Wednesday confirmed the departure of head coach Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Indian national football team, as per the official website of ISL.

The group stage of the Durand Cup 2025 has lived up to expectations, serving up high-scoring encounters, surprise upsets, and a reminder of why it remains one of India's most prestigious football tournaments, as per the official website of ISL.

On the second day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship, Kerala Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Chhattisgarh Hockey and Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand and Delhi emerge victorious in their Division 'B' league matches in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Tamil Thalaivas today announced Pawan Sehrawat as the Captain and Arjun Deshwal as the Vice-Captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team as it sets its sights on glory.

England's premier forward Marcus Rashford believes the multiple shifts in managers and constant change in directions have left them incapable of lifting the Premier League title for more than a decade.