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Lionel Messi misses sitter, Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final 3-0 - Watch

The Seattle Sounders dominated Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final, securing their sweep of major North American trophies. A record crowd at Lumen Field witnessed goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock. Seattle's strong defense stifled Lionel Messi and Miami's high-powered attack, leading to a historic victory despite a significant wage disparity.

Messi and Ronaldo coming together! AB de Villiers explains why he loved batting with Virat Kohli at RCB

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers revealed his fondness for batting with Virat Kohli during his 11 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their synergy led to five 100+ partnerships and two 200+ partnerships in IPL. De Villiers highlighted their shared competitive spirit and proactive approach to dismantling bowlers, recalling memorable partnerships at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy stadiums amidst electrifying crowds.

Sorry Virat! AB de Villiers picks Sachin Tendulkar, tainted Pakistan bowler in his best five cricketers

Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.

R Ashwin to feature in this T20 league after retiring from IPL

Ravichandran Ashwin, recently retired from international and IPL cricket, has shown interest in participating in the fourth season of the UAE's ILT20. He is in discussions with organizers and plans to register for the auction on September 30. Ashwin's extensive T20 experience, including 221 IPL matches and 187 wickets, makes him a significant potential addition to the league.

Watch: Sanju Samson no-look six goes viral as he hits fourth consecutive fifty in KCL

Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.

History! 5-year-old Aarini Lahoty becomes India’s youngest with FIDE ratings across all chess formats

Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.

Krejcikova Halts Townsend's US Open Surge in Thrilling Quarterfinal Showdown OR Krejcikova's Grit Overcomes Townsend's US Open Dream Run in Three-Set Epic

Barbora Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Taylor Townsend at the US Open. Her resilience under pressure kept her alive in a thrilling three-set encounter that captivated fans.

Salahuddin rules out experimentation in second T20I

Bangladesh want results, not trials before Asia Cup, says senior assistant coach

Nissanka Century Powers Sri Lanka to Series Sweep Over Zimbabwe

Half-centuries by Ben Curran and Sikandar Raza went in vain as Sri Lanka cruised to a five-wicket win

Ankit Sharma Secures NoC from Puducherry, Eyes Potential Kerala Move

Cricbuzz understands the left-arm spinner will likely represent Kerala in the upcoming domestic season

East Bengal Advances to AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage After Kitchee Draw

East Bengal secured a spot in the AFC Women's Champions League group stage after a 1-1 draw with Kitchee SC, with Sangita and Elangbam Panthoi starring, as Hong Kong's side missed a late winner.

Carlos Alcaraz's Audacious Behind-the-Back Shot Steals the Show at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz executed a stunning behind-the-back shot during his US Open fourth-round match against Arthur Rinderknech. The incredible shot electrified the crowd and highlighted Alcaraz's flair as he chases a record Grand Slam quarterfinal achievement.

Alcaraz Cruises into US Open Quarterfinals; Lehecka Secures First Grand Slam Quarterfinal Berth

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a commanding win over Arthur Rinderknech. Jiri Lehecka also booked his maiden quarterfinal spot, setting up an exciting clash in New York.

Rodri Admits He's No Messi as Man City Slump Continues with Brighton Defeat

Rodri has insisted that he cannot single-handedly make City "win and win" after his return to the side failed to inspire a turnaround in form for Pep Guardiola's team.

Hugo Ekitike Earns First France Call-Up as Man City's Cherki Suffers Injury Setback

Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki will be out for around two months and has been replaced in the France squad by Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike.

Szoboszlai's Stunning Strike Propels Liverpool to Victory Over Arsenal, Solidifying Title Contender Status

Liverpool's attack has been the talk of the Premier League to start 2025-26, but it was Dominik Szoboszlai who led the Reds past Arsenal on Sunday.

BCCI promises live telecast of Duleep Trophy final amid fans backlash

Facing social media backlash for the lack of live coverage of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, the BCCI has announced that the final will be telecast live from September 11-15. Despite an agreement for 100 days of live domestic cricket, fans expressed frustration over missing the quarterfinal action, which featured performances from several India players and the return of Mohammed Shami.

'Tum log bahut bade log ho': Rohit Sharma's conversation at Mumbai airport goes viral

Rohit Sharma, after completing fitness tests with Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill, engaged in playful banter with Mumbai airport paparazzi. Sharma last played competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, having since retired from Test cricket. He's gearing up for the limited-overs tour of Australia, while Gill and Bumrah prepare for the Asia Cup 2025.

SL vs ZIM, 2nd ODI: Pathum Nissanka century powers Sri Lanka to Zimbabwe ODI series win

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.

SmackDown in Lyon: John Cena confronts Logan Paul, Sami Zayn wins US Title

SmackDown from Lyon set the stage for Clash in Paris, featuring Logan Paul's promo, Sami Zayn winning the US Championship, chaotic tag matches, and rising rivalries, giving fans high-octane WWE action ahead of Sunday's PPV.