# Apex Sports News

> Apex Sports News is an independent digital sports newsroom publishing original news, match reports, analysis and opinion on cricket, football, tennis, basketball, Formula 1, badminton, hockey, kabaddi, esports and Olympic sports.

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- [Cricket](https://apexsportsnews.in/cricket): Cricket news from India and around the world: Team India squads and selection, match previews and reports, results, IPL, Test, ODI, T20 and World Cup coverage, written from official sources.
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- [Tennis](https://apexsportsnews.in/tennis): Tennis coverage from the Grand Slams and the ATP and WTA tours: results, rankings, match reports and India's players.
- [Basketball](https://apexsportsnews.in/basketball): Basketball coverage from the NBA, EuroLeague and India: results, trades, injuries and match reports.
- [Formula 1](https://apexsportsnews.in/formula-1): Formula 1 coverage: race and qualifying results, championship standings, team news and the driver market.
- [Badminton](https://apexsportsnews.in/badminton): Badminton coverage: BWF World Tour results and rankings, with a focus on India's singles and doubles players.
- [Hockey](https://apexsportsnews.in/hockey): Field hockey coverage: India's men's and women's teams, FIH Pro League and the Hockey India League, with match reports and results.
- [Kabaddi](https://apexsportsnews.in/kabaddi): Kabaddi coverage: Pro Kabaddi League match reports, standings and player news, plus India's national teams.
- [Olympics](https://apexsportsnews.in/olympics): Olympic sports coverage: India's athletes, qualification for Los Angeles 2028, and results from the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
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## Latest stories
- [Gen Dhiraj Seth Felicitates Indian Army Para-Athletes](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/gen-dhiraj-seth-felicitates-indian-army-para-athletes): General Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff, felicitated Indian Army para-athletes after their strong showing at the Asian Para Games, where they won six medals. The ceremony honoured both the medal winners and the wider spirit of perseverance that their performances represented.
- [PV Sindhu Backs Four Young Shuttlers](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/pv-sindhu-backs-four-young-shuttlers): P.V. Sindhu names Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshita Ramraj as future stars. She predicts two Indian women's singles players at LA 2028 Olympics.
- [In pictures: Novak Djokovic: career record and 2026 season form](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/novak-djokovic-career-record-and-2026-season-form): Novak Djokovic is a Serbian tennis player with 24 major singles titles and a record 428 weeks at world No. 1. His 2026 season began at the Australian Open on 18 January, and his ATP Finals hopes ended after a loss to Rinky Hijikata.
- [Kon Knueppel leaves Hornets season debut early with leg injury](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/kon-knueppel-leaves-hornets-season-debut-early-with-leg-injury): Kon Knueppel played less than six minutes of his Charlotte Hornets season debut against the Brooklyn Nets before leaving with an injury. Early reports pointed to his left hamstring, the same area that cost him the first eight games.
- [Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi Makes History At Chennai Open](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/maaya-rajeshwaran-revathi-makes-history-at-chennai-open): Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi defeated Weronika Falkowska 6-4, 6-3 at the SDAT Stadium in Chennai to become the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza in 2012 to reach a WTA Tour singles quarter-final. She will face Robin Montgomery next.
- [Luka Doncic leads Lakers past Kings](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/luka-doncic-leads-lakers-past-kings): Luka Doncic scored 40 points for the fifth time in six games, leading the Lakers to their seventh win. He made six 3-pointers and 12 of 13 free throws.
- [Como thrash Lens 9-1 in record-breaking Champions League win](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/como-thrash-lens-9-1-in-record-breaking-champions-league-win): Como beat Lens 9-1 in Lens on Wednesday, equalling the biggest winning margin in Champions League history. Anastasios Douvikas scored a hat-trick as Fabregas's side moved to fourth in the league phase standings.
- [Alan Jones, Australian F1 world champion, dies aged 80](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/alan-jones-australian-f1-world-champion-dies-aged-80): Alan Jones, Australia's second and most recent Formula 1 world champion, has died aged 80 after a brief illness. He won 12 grands prix and delivered Williams its first Drivers' title in 1980.
- [Mercedes can win 2026 F1 Constructors' Championship at Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Antonelli and Russell](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/mercedes-can-win-2026-f1-constructors-championship-at-sao-paulo-grand-prix-with): Sky Sports states Mercedes will be world champions if they outscore Ferrari by three points or more at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this Sunday.
- [Abu Dhabi T10: Pakistan players face exclusion over PCB's $10,000 NOC demand](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/abu-dhabi-t10-pakistan-players-face-exclusion-over-pcb-s-10-000-noc-demand): The PCB has asked the Abu Dhabi T10 league to pay $10,000 for each NOC it issues, putting 16 Pakistani players drafted on September 30 at risk of missing the November 7 start. Franchises are exploring replacements after mediation failed.
- [Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympics badminton final](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/tanvi-patri-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-reach-youth-olympics-badminton-final): Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman shuttler to reach the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. She defeated Japan's Watanabe Yuzuno in the semi-final.
- [ISL champions list: every Indian Super League winner and Shield winner](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/isl-champions-list-every-indian-super-league-winner-and-shield-winner): East Bengal won their first ISL title in 2025-26, while ATK remain the most successful club with three championships. Mumbai City FC have won two titles.
- [Chamari Athapaththu omitted from Sri Lanka women's Emerging Nations squad](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/chamari-athapaththu-omitted-from-sri-lanka-women-s-emerging-nations-squad): Sri Lanka have left out veteran all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu from their 14-member squad for the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in the UAE. Harshitha Samarawickrama will captain the side, with Kavisha Dilhari as deputy.
- [SAFF Championship 2026: India begin title defence against Pakistan in Dhaka](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/saff-championship-2026-india-begin-title-defence-against-pakistan-in-dhaka): India begin their SAFF Championship 2026 title defence against Pakistan in Dhaka on November 5 at 15:00 IST. RevSportz reported that Naushad Moosa leads a second-string squad in Group B, while Sportstar said the team arrived without hotel rooms.
- [Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Tanush Kotian heroics help Mumbai secure first-innings lead against Railways](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ranji-trophy-2026-27-tanush-kotian-heroics-help-mumbai-secure-first-innings): Mumbai secured a first-innings lead after Tanush Kotian's seven-wicket haul against Railways. Mumbai ended Day 3 at 174 for 4 with an overall lead of 311 runs.
- [WPL 2027: Vadodara and Mumbai to host fifth edition as RCB face MI in opener](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/wpl-2027-vadodara-and-mumbai-to-host-fifth-edition-as-rcb-face-mi-in-opener): The BCCI has announced the WPL 2027 schedule. Vadodara will host the first 11 league matches, while Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium will stage nine league games from January 26 to February 3, the Eliminator on February 5, and the final on February 7.
- [Lorenzo Musetti beats Alexander Zverev 7-6(5), 6-2 at ATP Paris Masters](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/lorenzo-musetti-beats-alexander-zverev-7-6-5-6-2-at-atp-paris-masters): Lorenzo Musetti defeated Alexander Zverev 7-6(5), 6-2 in round two of the Rolex Paris Masters.
- [Mitchell Starc dethrones Marco Jansen to return to top of ICC Test bowling rankings](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/mitchell-starc-dethrones-marco-jansen-to-return-to-top-of-icc-test-bowling): Mitchell Starc has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings by overtaking South Africa's Marco Jansen. Starc took nine wickets in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
- [Uddish Suri says he manifested Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wicket in Under-19 Asia Cup](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/uddish-suri-says-he-manifested-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-wicket-in-under-19-asia-cup): UAE left-arm wrist-spinner Uddish Suri said he planned for months to take Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wicket in last year's Under-19 Asia Cup game against India at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Suri bowled 23 balls to Sooryavanshi and conceded exactly 23 runs.
- [Mercedes takes blame for Russell's poor Mexico GP: We let him down](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/mercedes-takes-blame-for-russell-s-poor-mexico-gp-we-let-him-down): George Russell's Mexico City Grand Prix ended in sixth after an energy deployment issue and a collision with Isack Hadjar. Mercedes took blame for the technical problem.
- [India eye seventh Asian Champions Trophy final as Mohali hosts debut](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/india-eye-seventh-asian-champions-trophy-final-as-mohali-hosts-debut): India will seek a record-extending seventh Asian Champions Trophy final as Mohali makes its international hockey debut. South Korea stands in the way after India's 8-0 league win on Monday.
- [Fenerbahçe SK vs Liverpool: Champions League preview, team news and where to watch](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/fenerbahce-sk-vs-liverpool-champions-league-preview-team-news-and-where-to): Fenerbahçe SK host Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Liverpool seek a fourth straight European win, while Fenerbahçe look for their first victory after two points from three matches.
- [India LA 2028 Olympics qualification tracker: 50 athletes qualified so far](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/india-la-2028-olympics-qualification-tracker-50-athletes-qualified-so-far): India has qualified 50 athletes for LA 2028, with 17 male and 33 female competitors across three sports. The women's cricket team, both hockey teams and archery quotas have been secured.
- [Meghalaya Ranji Trophy side replaced ahead of Nagaland fixture](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/meghalaya-ranji-trophy-side-replaced-ahead-of-nagaland-fixture): The Meghalaya High Court invalidated the squad chosen by the Apex Council, prompting MCA president James Sangma to select a new team for the Ranji Trophy tie against Nagaland in Shillong.
- [East Bengal 0-2 Al-Seeb](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/east-bengal-0-2-al-seeb): East Bengal lost 0-2 to Al-Seeb, slipping to the bottom of Group D. Al-Seeb scored two late goals through Axel Meye and Zahir Al Aghbari.

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