Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will be on opposite sides of the net in the Brisbane International semi-finals more than four years after teaming up on the same court in…
Wrestlers in Haryana are in a difficult position with the state federation announcing two separate trials to pick the team for the Senior National Championships. File photo of wrestling.(File) The…
With the winter transfer window having finally begun, European clubs will be looking to reinforce their squads for the season’s second-half. Many teams are facing injury issues, and they will…
The ongoing wrestling conundrum took a fresh turn on Wednesday with hundreds of young wrestlers staging a sit-in protest demanding resumption of training and tournaments for age-group competitors, blaming the…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant rang in the new year by replacing coach Juan Ferrando with Antonio Lopez Habas on Wednesday, a little over two years after having done the exact…
A depleted Indian wrestling team will participate in the year’s first international event — Zagreb Open Ranking Series — from January 10-14. India will have wrestlers in only 13 of…
Top-seed Coco Gauff admitted there were “things to improve” as she overcame a mid-match wobble to beat fellow American Claire Liu in straight-sets in the first round of the Auckland…
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey saying refereeing in ISL and I-League has been below par in a number of games will hurt referees, said a former director…
Liverpool fans will be cautiously optimistic going into 2024 with their beloved club ending the calendar year at the top of the table. This was after Arsenal slipped up once…
Well, hello, hello, hello. Or rather goodbye, sayonara, alvida 2023. Thank you for many happy memories and no thanks for the rest of the rubbish you dished up. BCCI logo(HT…
Magnus Carlsen recovered from a bad start on the final day and went on to add the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship title to his rapid crown on Saturday in…
Novak Djokovic called Australia his “happy place” on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China’s fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen.…
India’s Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi were among the eight joint leaders after 12 rounds on the opening day at the 2023 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan…
Amid all the glory, the grit and determination of the athletes, the fans’ emotions, the planning, sacrifices and everything else from the support staff and those involved, some controversies are…
The 2024 Hyderabad E-Prix has hit fresh trouble after Formula E on Thursday raised concerns if the race would be able go ahead as planned on February 10. Jean-Eric-Vergne of…
Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh on Thursday said that the sports ministry did not follow “proper procedure” while suspending the wrestling national body and will challenge the government’s decision in…
Tokyo Olympian boxer Simranjit Kaur is not known for holding back her punches in-and-out of the ring. On Wednesday she may have considered herself a bit unlucky to have lost…
Former No. 1 and new mom Naomi Osaka hit the practice court Wednesday ahead of the Brisbane International as she prepared for her much anticipated return to tennis. Japan’s Naomi…
Double World Championships bronze medallist and two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat announced on Tuesday that she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards. The 29-year-old addressed a note to Prime…
India’s first ever World Athletics Championship medallist Anju Bobby George says that she competed “in the wrong era”, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s eagerness for promoting and transforming sports in…
Seventeen years ago, RB Ramesh walked into a tournament hall in Mumbai as a player and what followed changed the course of his life. Grand Master RB Ramesh runs the…
Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn’t able to make it to a team…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the erstwhile president of now-suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), announced his ‘retirement’ from wrestling on a day that saw sports ministry swinging into action and…
In what will be good news for Napoli fans, star striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract with the Serie A club ahead of the winter transfer window. He…
Gloom descended on Manchester United again as they began their festive fixtures with a 2-0 Premier League defeat at West Ham United on Saturday — a 13th loss of the…
Newport is a special place for Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes. It was on the grass courts of the quaint American city that Amritraj lifted three of his 16 singles…
A day after grappler Sakshi Malik announced retirement from wrestling, her mother Sudesh Malik said that she was pained that the women wrestlers’ voice was not heard by the government…
The Premier League will serve up its traditional festive feast of action but few games will be as eagerly-anticipated as first-placed Arsenal’s trip to second-placed Liverpool on Saturday. Liverpool’s Egyptian…
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh took a significant step towards earning a spot in the prestigious Candidates tournament next year by winning the Chennai Grand Masters 2023 chess tournament in Chennai…
Born in a remote village in Punjab, Satnam Singh created history in 2015 when he became the first Indian basketball player to be drafted into the NBA by the Dallas…
Coach Jaskirat Singh Grewal’s name resonates with golfing success in Chandigarh. Popularly known as coach Jesse Grewal, the 64-year-old has been an unsung hero for aspiring golf professionals. Recognising his…
Manchester City set aside struggles at home to ease past Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in the Club World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday and is one game away from a fifth…
Not recommended for this year’s Arjuna award, boxer Nitu Ghanghas, the reigning world champion in the women’s 48kg division, is contemplating legal recourse to ensure she gets the coveted award.…
If successful, it could follow the English Premier League and Champions League as one of the most popular and lucrative sports competitions in the world, generating billions of euros (dollars).…
AS Roma will meet Feyenoord in the Europa League knockout round playoffs for a place in the competition’s last 16. Former player Julien Escude draws AS Roma(REUTERS) Roma defeated Feyenoord…
Returning to the top of the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion to extend their lead over holders Manchester City. The Gunners…
Unlike most of his peers, Sathish Kumar Karunakaran has had a quiet start to his badminton career. While Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George were making their mark at…
Luton captain Tom Lockyer was in a “stable” condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest that led to his side’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth being abandoned on Saturday.…
He doesn’t have the imposing presence of ‘Mahabali’ Satpal Singh — the revered patriarch of Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium. He doesn’t even yell instructions from the sidelines while putting his wards…
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s Premier League game at Liverpool on Sunday because of an injury, Erik ten Hag said Friday. Manchester United’s Harry Maguire reacts after sustaining an…
At 17, Sukhvinder is the youngest member of the junior India hockey team, carrying a weight of expectations in the backline. Coach CR Kumar rests assured on the bench that…
With the Champions League and Europa League group stages coming to an end, fans will be gearing up for some entertaining knockout football. 32 teams across Europe have qualified for…
India were hopeful of spreading the senior hockey team’s success at the Tokyo Olympics to the junior level as well. Playing at home, the conditions and momentum favoured India. But…
Failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts this season could just be the final nail in the coffin for Erik ten Hag’s polarising managerial tenure of Manchester United.…
Amandeep is obsessed with hockey. Even during free time when his teammates chit-chat, listen to music or just take a nap, the 21-year-old pulls out videos of old matches, eager…
Turkish football was plunged into chaos on Tuesday as Faruk Koca, the president of the prominent Super Lig club Ankaragucu, was arrested following a shocking incident during the team’s home…
Olivier Hortensius was charging towards the Indian goal; 2-0 up and moments away from the first-half hooter, another Dutch goal would have surely put the game beyond India’s reach. Amir…
Simranjeet Kaur, part of the trio that won the women’s recurve team bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, vividly remembers a peculiar night growing up in Abohar, Punjab. Coached by…
Two days after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections were announced, Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik met union sports minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Monday,…
Gurgaon Sapphires became the first team in the history of the Harven Pro Tennis League (PTL) to win back-to-back titles when they beat Ichiban Samurai in the final at the…
Early this month, Yuvraj Singh Sandhu carded 9-under in the Aramco Invitational at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Riyadh to finish tied 11th. While the result doesn’t scream for…
Sometimes, small steps towards bigger goals with consistent efforts generating desired results through a period of time can sum up to a “happy” achievement. And that is precisely how Jeevan…
Miserable Manchester United were humiliated 3-0 at home by Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday as the pressure ratcheted up once again on manager Erik Ten Hag. Manchester United’s…
Russians and Belarusians who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics can take part as neutrals without flags, emblems or anthems at the event next year, the International…
Domestic wrestling competition will resume after nine months as the Senior National Championships will be held in Jaipur from January 2-5, the ad hoc committee announced on Friday. After the…
Fifth season of the Harven Pro Tennis League (PTL) will get underway on December 7 at the RK Khanna Stadium in New Delhi. The league brings together the best men’s,…
A mind-boggling 1200 shooters participated in men’s air pistol event at the Senior National Championships in Bhopal culminating in the final on Thursday after 11 days of competition in just…
Braun Strowman has been one of the leading figures in WWE, having won almost all the titles in a career spanning over 10 years. Despite the success, the Monster Among…
Shuttling between Dusseldorf and Lausanne this week, part of Sharath Kamal’s mind is back in Chennai. In his home city that is reeling in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, he…
Three-time World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia title winner Neeraj Goyat, renowned professional boxer, recently had the honour of representing India at the World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention in Uzbekistan. The…
Track and field athletes who qualify for the Paris Olympics must ensure they maintain their performance level to be cleared for participation by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). PREMIUM…
Manchester City was charged on Monday after Erling Haaland and other players surrounded the referee because the match official failed to play advantage for a potential scoring chance late in…
In another major blow to the next Commonwealth Games (CWG) scheduled in 2026, Australian city Gold Coast has also withdrawn its interest in hosting the edition, raising further questions about…
Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after complaining about referee Simon Hooper on social media following Manchester City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday. The City striker was incensed…
Since the phone call, more of an SOS, and what happened thereafter encapsulates Odisha’s support for sport, it needs to be told first. Its finances in a shambles, Hockey India…
Hosts Germany will face Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich following the draw on Saturday and defending Champions Italy will be in the same group as…
When Anna Muzychuk walked out of the playing hall after eliminating her sister Mariya from this year’s Women’s World Cup and was asked how she felt, the Ukrainian chess player…
Davis Cup was once the soul of world tennis. Playing and representing the country in one of the oldest and most historic tournaments in world sport was once a matter…
Sift Kaur Samra barely has time to reflect on a gruelling season but she is not complaining. Because the past 12 months have been nothing short of spectacular establishing her…
Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a…
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections should start afresh as the existing final list of electoral college and contesting candidates is in breach of the National Sports Code, the…
The T20 version of tennis, as India Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali had put it, or the league format of the sport is quickly getting popularity across the globe. And…
The penalty from Kylian Mbappe provided three lifelines and ruined Eddie Howe’s pre-birthday night. But for the equaliser, Paris St Germain (PSG) may not have progressed from the group stage…
The Syed Modi India International Badminton Championships faced a significant setback as India’s top two male shuttlers, world No.8 HS Prannoy and world No.17 Lakshya Sen, withdrew at the last…
When the Champions League draw was made Group F always looked like being too close to call and it will duly go right down to the wire with French aristocrats…
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