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Five Talking Points Ahead Of The US Open Tennis Championships

The US Open brings down the curtain on the 2024 Grand Slam season with newly minted Olympic gold medallist Novak Djokovic aiming to add to his cache of major titles after failing to do so since bagging No. 24 at Flushing Meadows last year. Out to stop him will be Italian Jannik Sinner, the Australian Open winner who seized Djokovic's world number one ranking this year, and Spain's third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz -- who succeeded Djokovic as French Open champion then dominated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

World's first parastronaut hails Paralympics' 'powerful platform'

PARI : British Paralympian John McFall will be taking a stand for sports and space this week after becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared for future missions by the European Space Agency.

From District To Global Level, Jay Shah Does The Hard Yards

Jury is still out on where Jay Shah would be placed when India's cricket administrators are judged for their contribution to the game but what would remain undeniable is the no fuss manner in which he made space for himself in the corridors of power first nationally and now globally. The 35-year-old was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the youngest ever to reach this position. Those who have seen the workings of BCCI, during his time as Board secretary, are not surprised by the rise and vouch for his ability to connect with players at a personal level.