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Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal

Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal

10 Jul 2025 | 8:26 AM

London, July 9 (UNI) Novak Djokovic overcame an inspired challenge from Flavio Cobolli to secure a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal berth with a gritty 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory on Centre Court here today.

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Nine young footballers from Hyd to represent India at LALIGA Youth Tournament in Malaysia

10 Jul 2025 | 2:05 AM

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) In a proud moment for Hyderabad’s sporting community, nine out of the 16 players selected are from Hyderabad to represent India at the prestigious LALIGA Youth Football Tournament 2025 (Under-16) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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J&K Shiv Sena asks govt to fulfil promise of giving jobs to outstanding players

10 Jul 2025 | 1:02 AM

Jammu, July 9 (UNI) President Shiv Sena (UBT) of Jammu and Kashmir unit, Manish Sahni, today asked the government to fulfil the promise of giving government jobs to outstanding players who have earned laurels at various level and immediately release the selection list to give relief to deserving athletes by ending their long wait of more than a decade.

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Rishabh Pant voices concerns over Dukes ball issue

09 Jul 2025 | 11:29 PM

London, July 9 (UNI) India vice-captain Rishabh Pant today expressed serious concern over the condition of the Dukes ball being used in the ongoing Test series, pointing out that it is going out of shape far too frequently — an issue that has left both teams frustrated.

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Sansad Khel Mahotsav’s second edition to be marked by football, fair play and local pride

09 Jul 2025 | 11:01 PM

Hazaribagh, July 9 (UNI) The second edition of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav under the Namo Khel Series is set to begin on July 15 in Gola block of Ramgarh district and conclude on September 15.

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Sinner eases past Shelton into Wimbledon semifinals

09 Jul 2025 | 10:51 PM

London, July 9 (UNI) World No.1 Jannik Sinner delivered a composed and commanding performance to advance to the semifinals of Wimbledon 2025, defeating 10th-seeded American Ben Shelton 7-6(4), 6-4, 6-4 on Court 1 here today.

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J&K Shiv Sena asks govt to fulfil promise of giving jobs to outstanding players

09 Jul 2025 | 9:45 PM

Jammu, July 9 (UNI) The President Shiv Sena UBT of Jammu and Kashmir unit, Manish Sahni today asked the government to fulfil the promise of giving government jobs to outstanding players who have earned laurels at various levels and immediately release the selection list to give relief to deserving athletes by ending their long wait of more than a decade.

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Belinda Bencic reaches first Wimbledon semifinal

09 Jul 2025 | 9:25 PM

London, July 9 (UNI) A new Wimbledon women's singles champion will be crowned this year, and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic has moved one step closer to that honour after a composed and tactical straight-sets win over rising Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals today.

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Fabio Fognini: A flamboyant star hangs up boots

09 Jul 2025 | 8:44 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Fabio Fognini didn’t just play tennis, he performed it. With every flick of his wrist, every backhand drop shot that defied geometry, and every impassioned rant at the heavens, he reminded the world that sport isn’t only about results. It’s about expression. It's about theatre. It's about being unapologetically yourself.

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Swiatek enters maiden semifinal at Wimbledon

09 Jul 2025 | 8:16 PM

London, July 9 (UNI) Top seed Iga Swiatek took another significant step in her evolving grass-court journey today powering past Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 to enter her maiden Wimbledon semifinal, six years after she first tasted Grand Slam glory as a junior champion at the All England Club.

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Meghalaya Govt aims to make Shillong the football capital of India: CM Sangma

09 Jul 2025 | 8:05 PM

Shillong, July 9 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that his government’s vision is to ensure that Shillong becomes the next “football capital of India”, a football powerhouse in the country.

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Durand Cup Trophy Tour in Manipur tomorrow

09 Jul 2025 | 7:18 PM

Imphal, July 9 (UNI As part of the promotional events for the 134th edition of the Durand Cup 2025 (Imphal Chapter), the Trophy Tour (Road Show) is set to commence from Sendra, Loktak Lake, Bishnupur district on Thursday.

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Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 4 to bag 100th pro win

09 Jul 2025 | 6:58 PM

Paris, July 9 (UNI) Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) brought up his century of professional wins in style by outsprinting yellow jersey Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) in a nail-biting finale to Stage 4 of the Tour de France in Rouen.

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FIFA Women's World Cup the next mountain to climb for the Blue Tigresses

09 Jul 2025 | 6:48 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. But the dust from the celebrations isn't settling anytime soon, and the women's football hype is only on an upward curve.

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Boxing Interim Committee pushes centralised training

09 Jul 2025 | 6:47 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the functioning of the sport in the country has reinforced its long-standing policy disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps.

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