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Interview | ‘Unfinished business’ - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce looks forward to making amends for Paris heartbreak

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, considered one of the greatest female sprinters, is set to retire after her ninth and final world championships in Tokyo. After motherhood, she achieved remarkable success, fueled by her son's inspiration.

Asia Cup 2025: 'Strictly none of their business' – Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign players over Shreyas Iyer omission remarks

Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised AB de Villiers for questioning Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission, asserting that foreign players should not interfere in Indian cricket matters. Gavaskar emphasised that Indian cricketers refrain from commenting on other nations' selections and accused the Indian media of seeking validation from overseas opinions, reigniting the debate over external influence in Indian cricket.

Why F1's Dutch GP bicycle, public transport legacy could live on

The legacy of public transport and bicycle usage to attend a Formula 1 grand prix could live on after the Dutch Grand Prix drops off the calendar from 2026.

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea could make late move for López

Chelsea could make a fresh offer for Barcelona star Fermín López. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

How new contracts for Salah, Davies, Williams made transfer plans change for others

We've tracked the major contract renewals in 2025 and charted how their ripple effects altered, and in some cases dictated, how the summer transfer window played out.

India take on Japan in hockey Asia Cup, PKL 12 continues: Indian Sports LIVE, August 31

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on August 31, 2025.

VAR controversy masks Chelsea's issues in win over Fulham

Enzo Maresca will have to concede that VAR masked a number of issues he has to address after Chelsea's win over Fulham.

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bow out in semi-finals, settle for bronze

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.

'Why is she getting angry?': Lalit Modi hits back at Sreesanth’s wife; defends release of unseen Slap-gate video

Lalit Modi defended releasing unseen footage of the 2008 'Slap-gate' incident, asserting he was simply answering a question truthfully during a podcast with Michael Clarke. This reignited controversy, drawing criticism from S. Sreesanth's wife, Bhuvneshwari, who condemned the act as insensitive and harmful to their families. Harsha Bhogle explained the video's suppression, aimed at protecting the IPL's early image.

Vihaan Malhotra: Sacrificed his batting position for Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, now creating his own space

Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.

Doncic's 39 not enough for Slovenia; Serbia, Germany advance

Luka Doncic's 39 points wasn't enough as Slovenia lost again at EuroBasket while Serbia and Germany advanced to the knockout round.

Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for words used toward Taylor Townsend

Jelena Ostapenko apologized on social media Saturday, three days after telling Taylor Townsend that she had "no class" and "no education" following their second-round match at the US Open.

Liverpool submit £35m bid for Palace's Marc Guéhi - source

Liverpool have submitted an official bid to sign defender Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, a source has told ESPN.

Man United face anxious wait on Cunha, Mount injuries

Ruben Amorim said he's hoping for good news on injuries to Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount because Manchester United need them "to be competitive."

Emotional turmoil for Amorim, but a key win for Man United

Manchester United's victory over Burnley was far from convincing, but after their nightmare in Grimsby, Ruben Amorim will take anything he can get.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri Edges Out Norris for Dutch GP Pole Position in Thrilling Qualifying Showdown

Oscar Piastri secured pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix after beating his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to the fastest time in qualifying by 0.012 seconds.

Alejandro Garnacho joins Chelsea from Man United in £40m deal

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.

Coco Gauff Cruises into US Open Round of 16 After Dominating Display

Coco Gauff enjoyed a stress-free 6-3, 6-1 win over Magdalena Frech on Saturday to propel her into the fourth round of the US Open.

World Athletics VP: Neeraj Chopra Thrives Under Pressure; Expects Fierce Duel with Weber in Tokyo

World Athletics Vice President Adille Sumariwalla supports Neeraj Chopra for the World Athletics Championships. He anticipates a strong showing from Chopra, despite a recent second-place finish. Sumariwalla expects a good competition between Chopra and Julian Weber. He also predicts India will improve upon its performance from the previous year's World Championships.

Premier League: VAR controversy, Liam Delap injury mar Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham

Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-0 in a game filled with VAR controversy. Fulham's goal was disallowed after a VAR review. Chelsea's first goal came after stoppage time. A penalty, also VAR-reviewed, led to Chelsea's second goal. Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, expressed his anger at the decisions. Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury, impacting Chelsea's transfer plans.