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• The Indian women's tennis team will begin their Asian Games title defense against Japan in the quarterfinals in Nagoya this Friday. • India enters the match as the overwhelming favorite following a record-extending victory in the Asia Cup. • Top singles player Sumit Nagal noted that the Davis Cup qualifier against Korea could be decided by desire due to a slow court surface.

• DAZN secured the rights to broadcast every LALIGA EA SPORTS match in Sub-Saharan Africa through 2029. • A LALIGA analysis highlighted the financial benefit of youth academies, citing 23 titles won and 466 million in transfer fees. • African sports fans gain expanded access to Spanish professional football through a single global streaming platform.

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted for a third time to pass a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. • The approved resolution aims to stop President Donald Trump from continuing military actions without the explicit approval of Congress. • This legislative move creates a direct conflict between the House and the executive branch over the legal authority to conduct foreign military operations.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Thursday, launching a three-day conference and exhibition for the electronics industry. • The event will bring together a diverse group of investors, researchers, and start-ups from across the semiconductor and electronics value chain. • This gathering provides a platform for the Indian government to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to build a domestic chip-making ecosystem.

• Proponents are pushing the Senate to pass the Protect College Sports Act before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks. • The bipartisan bill aims to regulate escalating spending in college sports now that schools are permitted to pay players. • The legislation is supported by major conferences, Senate leadership, and President Donald Trump, though some opposition remains.

• DAZN expanded its broadcasting reach in Sub-Saharan Africa by securing the rights to air every LaLiga EA Sports match through 2029. • A separate LaLiga analysis highlighted the financial benefit of youth academies, noting they produced 23 titles and 466 million in transfer fees. • The broadcasting deal increases accessibility for football fans in the region to watch Spanish league competitions.

• India faces a shortage of fifth-bowling options for the second T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Tuesday. • Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the match on Monday due to a fresh side strain, joining Hardik Pandya on the sidelines. • These absences force the team to find an alternative bowling strategy to secure a series victory.