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Mourinho Poised for Dramatic Benfica Return After Lage's Exit Amidst Champions League Upset

Jose Mourinho is in line to return to Benfica as head coach following Bruno Lage's dismissal. The move aims to revive the club's fortunes after poor league and Champions League performances.

Asia Cup Standoff Nears End: Pakistan, ICC Reach Compromise After UAE Intervention

PCB official confirmed that consultations were underway and that a final decision will be made soon

ACE Sues USA Cricket Over Disputed Agreement Termination, Citing 'Governance Failures'

The termination of the long-term commercial agreement could jeopardise the MLC, MiLC and the development of the USA players

Jemimah Rodrigues Sidelined for Remainder of Australia ODI Series Due to Illness

Tejal Hasabnis has been named as the replacement in the squad

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan's Participation in Doubt as ICC Weighs PCB's Demand to Remove Match Referee Pycroft

PCB had demanded the removal of match referee Any Pycroft after the non-handshake saga in the match against India

Gujarat High Court Rules Yusuf Pathan Illegally Occupied Land, Orders Eviction

Yusuf Pathan, former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP, has been declared an encroacher by the Gujarat High Court regarding a residential plot in Vadodara. The court rejected Pathan's petition against a notice from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), ordering him to vacate the government-owned land he occupied since 2012.

Arne Slot Defends Liverpool's Record Spending, Slams Pundit Bias

Liverpool boss Arne Slot criticised pundits who "favour other clubs" as he launched an impassioned defence of their unprecedented summer transfer activity.

Yamal Ruled Out: Barcelona Star to Miss Champions League Clash with Newcastle Due to Injury

Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Barcelona's Champions League opener against Newcastle United on Thursday after failing to recover from a groin injury in time.

Messi Magic: Goal and Assist Propel Inter Miami Past Seattle in Resounding Victory

Lionel Messi had a goal and an assist as Inter Miami CF beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Tuesday night just over two weeks after losing to the Sounders in the Leagues Cup final.

Kushare Leaps to 6th in World Championships High Jump; Mohun Bagan Falls to Ahal in ACL Clash

Mohun Bagan lose 0-1 to Ahal in ACL 2

Indian Sports Roundup: Neeraj Chopra Advances to World Final, Satwik-Chirag Triumph at China Masters, and FC Goa's ACL2 Debut - September 17, 2025

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on September 17, 2025.

Chess Champions Collide: Anand Welcomes Grand Swiss Winner Vaishali After Historic Victory

Viswanathan Anand bumped into R Vaishali, the two-time Grand Swiss winner, which sparked a fun social media post from the former. Viashali retruned home after defending her Grand Sweiss crown.

India's T20 Evolution: Flexible Batting Order and Suryakumar Yadav's Adaptable Role Key to Success

Concerns surrounded India's batting lineup post-Rohit and Kohli, particularly regarding Suryakumar Yadav's role. However, the Asia Cup game against Pakistan revealed a flexible Indian team with a strategic approach, mirroring England's successful T20 World Cup model.

Asia Cup 2025 Faces Uncertainty as Pakistan's Demands Over Umpire Controversy Intensify

A controversy erupted at the Asia Cup after Pakistan demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging code of conduct violations following India's win. The PCB chairman criticized India's team for skipping handshakes and shutting their dressing room.

Jemimah Rodrigues Sidelined: Viral Infection Forces India Star Out of Final Australia ODIs

Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the remaining two WODIs against Australia due to a viral infection and weakness, a significant setback for the Indian team. Tejal Hasabnis will replace her in the squad as India trails 1-0 in the series.

India's Cricket Stance on Pakistan Has Full Backing, Says Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan addressed the handshake controversy during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, emphasizing the alignment between cricketers, the BCCI, and the Indian government. The decision not to shake hands was a mark of respect for the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack.

Vaishali's Grand Swiss Triumph: From Chennai Nightmare to Candidates Qualification

Grandmaster R Vaishali secured her spot in the Women’s Candidates tournament 2026 by winning the Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand, a remarkable comeback after a disastrous performance in Chennai. Her brother, GM Praggnanandhaa, and her family played a crucial role in convincing her to participate, before fate intervened.

Michael Bracewell to Captain New Zealand in T20I Series Against Australia; Santner Sidelined with Injury

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia, as Mitchell Santner recovers from surgery. Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears return to bolster the seam attack, while young batter Bevon Jacobs retains his spot. Several senior players are unavailable due to injuries, and Kane Williamson has opted out of the series.

World Athletics Championships: Kushare Leaps to Personal Best; Chopra and Weber Set for Javelin Showdown

Indian fans are eagerly anticipating Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw qualification round, where he aims for an automatic 84.5m mark. He will be joined by compatriots Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh. The competition is expected to be fierce, with Germany's Julian Weber and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem also in contention.

Asia Cup Exit Could Cost Pakistan Millions: PCB Chief's Referee Dispute Threatens Revenue

Pakistan's threat to withdraw from the Asia Cup over a referee dispute could cost them millions in revenue, potentially jeopardising their financial stability within the Asian Cricket Council. This potential decision, driven by PCB chief Naqvi's criticism of the match referee, risks a significant loss from broadcast deals and sponsorships.