India win toss, bat first in series opener v Australia
PERTH : India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia at Perth Stadium on Friday in the opener of their highly-anticipated five-test series.
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F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports
Formula One has opened negotiations with broadcaster ESPN over its next U.S. media rights deal with one year left on the existing contract, the Financial Times said on Thursday.
Sailing-Rolex ramps up SailGP backing as crews hit Dubai for new season
LONDON : SailGP will launch its fifth season in Dubai this weekend with Rolex as its title partner, reinforcing a relationship with the Swiss luxury watchmaker since the birth of the league in 2019.
League One Volleyball raises $100M before launch Jan. 8
League One Volleyball raised $100 million to bring the total capital count to $160 million weeks before the new professional women's volleyball league begins play Jan. 8.
Australia edge out US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals, Sinner inspires Italy
MALAGA : Australia set up a Davis Cup semi-final clash with defending champions Italy as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson sealed victory against the United States on Thursday.
Guardiola signs two-year contract extension with Man City
LONDON : Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension, the Premier League champions said on Thursday.
Bryan defends doubles gamble after US Davis Cup exit
MALAGA, Spain : United States skipper Bob Bryan stood by his decision to field debutant Ben Shelton in an inexperienced doubles duo after his side's Davis Cup quarter-final loss to Australia on Thursday.
Union D Olivier Mbaizo agree to contract extension
Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo agreed to terms on a contract extension Thursday that spans through the 2026 season.