In a surprising turn of events, Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was handed a stunning defeat by Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals in Turin. The Norwegian player dominated the match, securing a 6-1 7-5 victory over the world No 3 in just 86 minutes. Alcaraz's lackluster performance only added to Ruud's impressive victory, which has shaken up the John Newcombe Group at the season-ending tournament.
Despite a disappointing campaign for India, Harmanpreet Kaur stood out as the captain was the only player from India to make the 2024 Team of the Tournament announced by the ICC. Kaur's batting prowess shone through as she finished as India's top scorer and fourth-highest overall, with an impressive average of 150 and strike rate of 133.92. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee also earned spots in the team for their stellar performances at the top of the order, along with England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge who notched the most runs for her team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that they will be doing away with the Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT). This decision has been welcomed by many, including Saurashtra head coach Niraj Odedra. However, the contentious rule will still be in place for the next three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The rule, which was first introduced in the SMAT and later carried to the IPL, has been heavily criticized by players for its impact on the game. The SMAT tournament kicks off on November 23, with the final scheduled for December 15.
In a heartwarming moment at the Shanghai Masters final, Novak Djokovic acknowledged the presence of his old rival and legendary tennis player, Roger Federer. Federer, who is an 'icon athlete' at the tournament, was also joined by other tennis stars like Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz. In his runner-up speech, Djokovic gave a shoutout to Federer and expressed his wish to see him in a different role at the tournament.
France's UEFA Nations League campaign continues with a match against Israel, who are yet to secure any points in the tournament. After a strong 2-0 win against Belgium in their last match, France will have to do without the services of star player Antoine Griezmann. This crucial match is set to take place at Bozsik Arena in Budapest at 8:45 PM local time, and will be broadcasted on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.
French international football star Antoine Griezmann announces his retirement from the national team, ending his decade-long career with Les Bleus. The 33-year-old forward was a crucial player in France's journey to three major tournament finals and leaves a legacy of 137 games and 44 goals for his country. Griezmann's decision comes after France's disappointing defeat in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, and his retirement is met with an outpouring of gratitude and admiration from fans and teammates alike.
In a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite match, Al Nassr secured victory over Al Rayyan thanks to a stoppage time goal by Sadio Mane. Despite star player Cristiano Ronaldo coming close to scoring multiple times, he was unable to break his goal drought in this edition of the tournament. Catch all the action and updates from this exciting clash.
Brazilian football star Neymar has thrown his support behind Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The Al Hilal player believes that it would be an "exciting" event for fans around the world to experience the tournament in the Gulf nation. As the sole contender for the hosting rights, FIFA is expected to confirm their selection through a vote by its members by the end of the year. Neymar also expressed his excitement for the opportunity to learn more about Saudi culture and the country itself.
In his debut match at the Duleep Trophy, 19-year-old Musheer Khan proved to be the star player for India B as he hit a remarkable 181 runs against India A. Despite wickets falling at the other end, Musheer partnered with tail-ender Navdeep Saini to create the highest eighth-wicket partnership in tournament history. The young cricketer's performance has put him in the ranks of other great players in the sport.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz finally breaks his streak of Grand Slam quarter-final losses by defeating 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev in a thrilling four-set match at the US Open. He now has a chance to become the first American men's singles champion at the tournament since 2003. Fritz's win comes on the heels of 18-year-old native New Yorker Emma Navarro's victory in the women's singles, making it a successful day for American tennis at the tournament.