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US Soccer Great Alex Morgan Bids Farewell In Final Match

US soccer icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement. The 35-year-old striker announced her decision to hang up her boots on Thursday after revealing she was pregnant with her second child. She played the first 13 minutes of the San Diego Wave's 4-l National Women's Soccer League loss to the visiting North Carolina Courage. "What a ride it has been," Morgan told the cheering crowd after the match.

Watch: Tearful Jannik Sinner Dedicates US Open Title To Seriously Ill Aunt

A tearful Jannik Sinner dedicated his US Open title victory on Sunday to his aunt, who he revealed is battling serious ill health, admitting: "I don't know how much longer I will have her in my life". World number one Sinner, 23, clinched his second Grand Slam title of the season when he swept aside Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 before fighting back tears on the trophy podium. "I love tennis, I practice a lot for these stages but I realise that there is also a life away from the tennis courts and I would like to dedicate this to my aunt who is not feeling well," said Sinner.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 1, Live Updates: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield In Noida

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 1, Live Updates: Afghanistan will be taking on New Zealand in the One-Off Test from Monday in Greater Noida, India. Three uncapped players -- opener Riaz Hassan, all-rounder Shamsurrahman and pacer Khalil Ahmed -- have been included in Afghanistan's final 16-member squad. Star all-rounder Rashid Khan is not in the squad as he is recovering from an injury. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, begin their South Asia tour against Afghanistan, ahead of two Test matches in Sri Lanka and three more in India. (Live Scorecard)

Two-Time IPL Winner Leading Race To Replace Gautam Gambhir As KKR Mentor: Report

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ended a 10-year Indian Premier League (IPL) drought earlier this season, beating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a one-sided final. Prior to this season, KKR had last won an IPL trophy in 2014 back when Gautam Gambhir was the captain of the team. Incidentally, Gambhir made his return to KKR ahead of IPL 2024, joining the franchise as a mentor from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, months after masterminding KKR's IPL triumph, Gambhir left the role to join the Indian men's cricket team as its head coach in July earlier this year.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent Team's Huddle, Leaves Fans In Splits

A hilarious moment was captured on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. Before the start of the final day's play, India B star Rishabh Pant decided to poke fun at the India A players with a hilarious act. As India A captain Shubman Gill was giving a speech to the players, Pant sneaked his way into the team huddle. While Gill and some of the players were unfazed by Pant's shenanigans, pacer Avesh Khan decided to have a conversation with the India B star.

Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes Late To Seal Portugal Win Over Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo's late strike sealed Portugal's 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker's extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback in Sunday's Nations League clash. Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old showed no signs of being sated by that incredible milestone as he came off the bench to lift Portugal to their second successive win in Nations League Group A1. The Estadio da Luz in Lisbon rose in unison to chant the relentless Al-Nassr forward's name after he struck with two minutes to play.

Dhruv Jurel Equals MS Dhoni's 20-Year-Old Record With Exploits In Duleep Trophy

Young India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel on Sunday equalled legendary stumper MS Dhoni's astonishing record in the Duleep Trophy. Jurel, who is representing India A in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, showcased his brilliant glovework in the match against India B in Bengaluru. The 23-year-old claimed seven catches in the second innings, equalling Dhoni's 20-year-old record of taking the most catches in an innings of a Duleep Trophy match.

Jannik Sinner Sweeps To US Open Title For Second Grand Slam Triumph

Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years. World number one Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, became the first Italian man to triumph in New York with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory. For 23-year-old Sinner, it was a 55th match win of the season and sixth title. After his 21-year-old rival Carlos Alcaraz pocketed the French Open and Wimbledon titles to take his majors collection to four, the two men have cemented their places as the powerhouses of tennis's new era.

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US Soccer Great Alex Morgan Bids Farewell In Final Match

Watch: Tearful Jannik Sinner Dedicates US Open Title To Seriously Ill Aunt

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test Day 1, Live Updates: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield In Noida

Two-Time IPL Winner Leading Race To Replace Gautam Gambhir As KKR Mentor: Report

Watch: Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent Team's Huddle, Leaves Fans In Splits

Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes Late To Seal Portugal Win Over Scotland

Dhruv Jurel Equals MS Dhoni's 20-Year-Old Record With Exploits In Duleep Trophy

Jannik Sinner Sweeps To US Open Title For Second Grand Slam Triumph