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Wed, Dec 4, 2024
India to face Pakistan in men's junior Asia Cup hockey

India might have taken the lead in the first quarter but it was a scrappy...

Tue, Dec 3, 2024
Chess: Stalemate continues, Gukesh-Liren draw again

The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.

Squash legend Raj Manchanda passes into the ages

Raj Manchanda was the undisputed national champion from 1977 to 1982 and won...

Mon, Dec 2, 2024
Wedding bells for India's badminton queen PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will tie the knot on December...

Jamshedpur's Sanan steals the show with stunning goal

Jamshedpur FC returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-1 victory over...

Sania, Izhaan Cheer Bayern Munich

Tennis legend Sania Mirza and her adorable son Izhaan had an unforgettable...

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were...

India's golden era in women's hockey is ...

Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat...

Several killed in Guinea soccer stadium stampede

Unverified images also showed fans scrambling over the walls of the stadium.

Can Classical Gukesh end stalemate vs Liren?

The next three games wherein Gukesh will play with two whites and a solo...

PIX: Fiorentina's Bove in ICU after on-field collapse

Fiorentina said in a statement that Edoardo Bove was under sedation at the...

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal...

Sun, Dec 1, 2024
McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday with the battle...

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team...

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester...

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

Odisha FC delivered a magnificent performance to sweep aside Bengaluru FC 4-2...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and...

'Being 29 is an advantage'

PV Sindhu on Sunday said she is "definitely" going to play for the next...

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the...

Sindhu ends drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand capped a remarkable week by clinching a...

Thu, Nov 28, 2024
'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in 10 years'

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings in the next 10 years,...

Wed, Nov 20, 2024
Australia stuck on a tightrope to World Cup

The 2-2 draw in Riffa left Australia second in Asia's Group C on seven...

Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Carlsen warns of pressure for Gukesh

Magnus Carlsen of Norway feels that on current form Indian star D Gukesh is...

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament

Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to...

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from...

Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

India mauled minnows Thailand 13-0 to register their third consecutive win at...

'Daily online hate damages players' mental health'

Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online...

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing...

PV Sindhu crashes out of Kumamoto Masters

India's campaign came to a premature end as double Olympic medallist PV...

'I will knock out Mike Tyson'

Jake Paul is betting on himself to beat boxing legend Mike Tyson when the...

Wed, Nov 13, 2024
PV Sindhu shines, Lakshya stumbles in Kumamoto opener

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals but...

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in...

ATP Finals: Ailing Alcaraz outclasses Rublev

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz made light of feeling under the weather as he...

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time....

Sick Alcaraz struggles: Can he recover in time?

An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening...

Fritz fizzles out, Sinner cruises to victory

Jannik Sinner made it two wins out of two at the ATP Finals as he fought off...

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six...

PKL: Deshwal powers Jaipur to victory over Bengaluru

Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink...

Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Praggnanandhaa excited to take on World No. 1 Carlsen

On current form, D Gukesh is the favourite to win the World Chess...

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track!

Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after...

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes...

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't...

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final...

Man City's reign over? Dias fires back at doubters

City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1...

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden start on a losing note

Rohan Bopanna and partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by the Italian duo of...

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a...

Mon, Nov 11, 2024
PKL: Patna Pirates roar back to winning ways

Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they...

ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud...

Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to win

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India...

Did Sania Mirza Rock Floral Pantsuit?

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon, made a dazzling entry at the fifth Indian...

Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and...

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock defeat; Napoli hold Inter

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that...

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

ISL: Mohun Bagan survive Odisha scare

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting...

PKL: U Mumba edge Yoddhas with last minute heroics

Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas...

Sun, Nov 10, 2024
National shot-put player found dead

Amit Verma, a national level shot-put player, was found dead in his apartment...

Body-shaming in tennis! Krejcikova slams sexist remark

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in...

Ronaldo panned for promoting controversial supplement

The most scathing criticism came from Dr. Cyriac Abby Phillips, a Indian...

SEE: A meeting of legendary proportions

Ashwin posted a picture on Instagram, sharing his joy on meeting the...

Gauff is youngest since Sharapova to win WTA Finals

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later,...

PIX: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league...

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' in Real win; PSG maintain lead

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga...

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay on top; City lose again

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern win; champions Leverkusen held

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational...

Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Mumbai hold Chennaiyin to draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin...

Historic! Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row,...

Javelin's dream team-up: Chopra and Zelezny....

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in Jan Zelezny,...

Kiran George's Korea Masters run ends in semifinals

Indian shuttler Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters came to an...

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968...

Historic night for Indian hockey!

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his...

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great...

PKL: Patna Pirates edge past Jaipur Pink Panthers

The young duo of Ayan Lohchab (14) and Devank Dalal (11) scored 25 points...

Advani ousts Kothari to enter World Billiards final

Pankaj Advani edged closer to his 28th World title, securing a spot in the...

Fri, Nov 8, 2024
I'm not done yet: PV Sindhu eyes LA 2028 Olympics

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she...

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

Neeraj heads to South Africa for off-season training

The double Olympic medallist last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League...

Israel rescues soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam

An eyewitness captured a video verified by Reuters showing a group of men...

France-Israel Nations League tie to go ahead: Minister

The interior ministry and Paris police department did not immediately reply...

PIX: Man United log first Europa League win

The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six...

ISL: Alba's brace rallies Hyderabad FC to victory

Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a...

Thu, Nov 7, 2024
George upsets World No 31 Yu Jen at Korea Masters

Kiran George dished out yet another gritty performance to upset third seed...

UCL: 'Free Palestine' banner irks French minister

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on...

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los...

Wed, Nov 6, 2024
PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a...

ISL: Goa claim yet another win in top-of-the-table tie

FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian...

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach...

WTA Finals: Zheng downs Paolini, advances to semis

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh...

From Djokovic to Elena: Ivanisevic's surprising move

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before...

City's winning streak shattered; Real humiliated

Sporting marked the final home game of coach Ruben Amorim's reign in stunning...

Liverpool's unstoppable force crushes Leverkusen

Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as they maintained their perfect...

WTA Finals: Sabalenka to end year as World No.1!

Coco Gauff beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-4 at the WTA Finals in...

Pro Kabbadi: Jaipur edge UP Yoddhas in dramatic finish

Neeraj Narwal and Arjun Deshwal shone bright as Jaipur Pink Panthers...

Committed to India hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday insisted that...

Tue, Nov 5, 2024
Erigaisi triumphs over Gujrathi in marathon battle

World No. 4 Indian Arjun Erigaisi beat compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five...

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian...

Djokovic out of ATP Finals due to ...

Defending ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the...

Is The Mat Calling Vinesh Back?

In a cryptic Instagram post, she acknowledged her recent struggles but...

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are...

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

'The first professional Indian boxer to ever win a world title.'

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at...

ISL: Dominant Chennaiyin thrash hosts Jamshedpur

A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in...

Mon, Nov 4, 2024
WTA Finals: Zheng creates history after grueling win

China's Zheng Qinwen beat a struggling Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 3-6 6-1 in a...

Pro Kabaddi: Paltan extend unbeaten run to four games

Defending champions Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten run to four games...

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

The Indian women's hockey team has been struggling this year but chief coach...

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective...

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win...

Sun, Nov 3, 2024
PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs crush Villa

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno...

F1: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their...

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

LaLiga: Barca, Atletico continue winning streak

LaLiga leaders Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday...

ISL: NorthEast Utd edge Odisha in five-goal thriller

A brilliant brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and a goal by Guillermo Fernandez...

PKL: Warriorz's pull off last minute stunner

The Bengal Warriorz's Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali produced sparkling...

Hylo Open: Malvika's stellar run ends in final

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod's impressive run at the Hylo Open Super...

India's squash teen sensation Anahat claims 6th title

Throughout the tournament, Anaha Singh displayed remarkable form, dropping...

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from...

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's...

McLaren's Norris claims pole position for Brazilian GP

McLaren's Lando Norris took an emphatic pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand...

Sat, Nov 2, 2024
ISL: FC Goa stun league leaders Bengaluru

National coach Manolo Marquez coached FC Goa handed Bengaluru FC a...

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over...

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas 42-37 in a Pro...

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Third seed Alexander Zverev produced a near-flawless display to outclass...

Krishna claims gold as Indian boxers impress at Worlds

Young Indian boxer Krisha Verma won the gold in the women's 75kg category...

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman...

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that...

AFC cognise Mohun Bagan SG's call to forego Iran tie

Mohun Bagan had taken the decision to not travel to the country after Iran...

Axed Ten Hag thanks Manchester United fans

'Whether it was at a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your...

They said it was now or never: Man United manager

'I had three days to decide on something that completely changes my life'

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Earlier this week, Bopanna and Ebden had clinched a spot in the prestigious...

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report...

Leverkusen held at home by Stuttgart

Victor Boniface rattled the post with a powerful shot eight minutes after the...

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points...

Fri, Nov 1, 2024
East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter,...

Malvika, Ayush enter Hylo Open semis

Malvika will next face eighth seed Denmark's Julie Dawall Jakobsen in the...

PIX: What is Neeraj Chopra celebrating?

He also conveyed his wishes on the occasion of Haryana Day.

World C'ships: Kasparov picks Gukesh as favourite

Kasparov, who held the record for being the youngest world championship...

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

Anish's emergence comes as India witnesses an exciting era in chess, with...

Manchester United's bold move: Amorim is new coach

Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace...

Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry ignites!

RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at...

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a...

ISL: Punjab's stunning comeback shocks Chennaiyin

Punjab FC picked up a sensational 3-2 come-from-behind victory over...

Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a spot in...

Fri, Oct 11, 2024
PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South...

Fri, Oct 4, 2024
Massive blow for FIFA over transfer rules

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force...

Thu, Oct 3, 2024
FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of...

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata's plan to live in a quaint village on the...

AIFF reverses NorthEast United player's red card

In accordance with the decision, the committee has rescinded the red card...

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia...

Chhetri defends Anwar Ali, questions AIFF ban

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in...

Big Upsets! Real Madrid, Bayern Munich lose

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real...

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on...

Wed, Oct 2, 2024
ISL: Much awaited Bengaluru v Mumbai tie ends in dud

Bengaluru FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw to continue their...

Santosh Trophy returns to Hyderabad after 57 years!

Hyderabad will host the final rounds of the 78th National Football...

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother...

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous...

Szczesny comes out of retirement for Barca return

German keeper Ter Stegen underwent surgery after suffering a rupture of the...

PIX: Bellucci attends Buffon wedding in Tuscany

The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of...

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

The 2025 edition of the Diamond League will hand out more than $9 million in...

Man City's Nunes arrested for robbery

Brazil-born Nunes, 26, joined Premier League champions Manchester City from...

Why Vinesh refused to speak to Modi

'I didn't want my emotions and hard work to be made fun of on social media.'

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

'We believe in ourselves, we believe we're a top team.'

PIX: Paralympic Stars Shine Bright

The evening was graced by the presence of Paralympic athletes Navdeep Singh...

Indian shooters' gold rush continues

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in...

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course...

PHOTOS: Man City dominate Slovan; Arsenal stun PSG

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

ISL: Struggling Hyderabad earn first point of season

Hyderabad FC opened their account after a goal-less draw against Chennaiyin...

Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz set for Beijing blockbuster

Sinner advanced with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over home favorite Bu Yunchaokete...

'He was simply larger than life'

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft,...

Tue, Oct 1, 2024
Neeraj Chopra set to part ways with coach Bartonietz

The hugely successful partnership between star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj...

I'm done chasing records: Ronaldo announces

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at...

'Spreading lies': IOA treasurer slams P T Usha

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president P T Usha for...

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics. Phogat...

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world...

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

The conclave drew valuable insights from former athletes and Olympians,...

Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Former Cameroon star Eto'o banned by FIFA!

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned...

Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Aus player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of...

Brazil's FIFA WC qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

Tue, Sep 10, 2024
I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Sema

The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from...

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 13 and 14. The men's...

Transgender athlete finds acceptance in Paralympics

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt...

FIH to revive India-Pakistan hockey series?

It has been 18 years since arch-rivals India and Pakistan have locked horns...

India's chess future is bright, but...

Chess icon Viswanathan Anand feels the current crop of Indian players, that...

SEE: Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Manu Bhaker is on a three-month break from shooting following her triumphant...

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Olympiad

Koneru Humpy's non-participation in the event has not hampered the team's...

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including...

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc...

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes...

PIX: France beat Belgium; Italy down Israel

France overcame a slow start to beat neighbours Belgium 2-0 for their first...

Meet Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend

Following his victory, Sinner celebrated wholeheartedly with his team, but a...

Mon, Sep 9, 2024
Syria thump India to lift maiden Intercontinental Cup

India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for...

World Boxing's clarion call to save Olympic dream

The Asian Boxing Confederation last month decided to stay with the IBA.

'India stands tall today because of your grit, talent'

India rewrote several records and unlocked some new firsts at the Paralympic...

Vinesh, Punia in politics: Rathore calls it sad trend

'Sports has been politicised, it is a sad thing': Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore...

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

Later in the day, Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the organisers of the...

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign...

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India maul Japan

India dominated from the start as they thrashed Japan 5-1 to continue their...

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali says doing well in the star-studded event is...

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to...

How Sinner battled doping distraction to win US Open

The world No. 1 said the "mental part" of his game was especially important...

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

The celebrities who graced the men's and women's singles finals at Arthur...

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the final to become the...

All About Aryna Sabalenka's Tiger Tattoos

Born in the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, Sabalenka's...

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they started, in the rain, but...

PICS: Sinner holds off Taylor Fritz for US Open crown

Images from the US Open men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor...

Sun, Sep 8, 2024
Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Asian Champions hockey: India trounce China

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a dominant performance to launch its...

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

The AIFF sacked Stimac in June, terminating his contract exactly a year...

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

India's para-athletes, defying physical limitations, showcased exceptional...

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA chief

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate...

Paralympics: How Navdeep Turned Taunts Into Triumph

Paralympics gold medallist Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, endured...

'India to bid for 2030 Youth Olympics but ...'

The 2030 Youth Olympics will be the fifth edition of the international event.

Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Praveen Kumar etched his name in India's sporting folklore with a gold medal...

All about US champion Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title after winning the...

Navdeep's javelin gold: A story of grit and triumph!

Navdeep Singh's journey to the gold medal was filled with dramatic twists and...

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open

Tiger-tattooed Aryna Sabalenka clawed her way back from injury and...

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open

Images from the US Open women's singles final between Belarus's Aryna...

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Images from Saturday's action in the Nations League group stage matches.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he...

PIX: Purcell-Thompson win US Open men's doubles

Australian duo Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson made amends for their...

Sat, Sep 7, 2024
Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw...

Beard goals, Para gold: This dad-son duo has it all

Paris Paralympics Pranav Soorma and his father Sanjeev have quite a few...

Former Liverpool skipper Yeats passes away

Former Liverpool captain and Scotland defender Ron Yeats has died at the age...

Tiafoe falls short, but US tennis is back!

Frances Tiafoe sees huge strides for American men after another deep US Open...

Can India dominate Asian hockey?

After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as...

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown

'I'm not going into this thinking I'm the favourite because everything's...

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

'This was all conspired to gain a hold on the Wrestling Federation of India...

Paralympics: Prachi Yadav enters canoe sprint final

Prachi had finished eighth in the Tokyo Paralympics final of the women's VL2...

PIX: India's Paralympic stars touch down in Delhi

India's medal tally at the ongoing Paralympics has gone up to 27, with six...

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of steely grit

Sema's rise in para-athletics has been nothing short of inspiring.

This US Open champ is going viral. Here's why

Kichenok and former French Open singles champion Ostapenko did not drop a set...

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell; Italy stun France

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup...

Sinner unbothered by injury before US Open final

The 23-year-old said he expected Britain's Draper, who reached a Grand Slam...

PIX: It's Sinner vs Fritz in US Open men's final

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New...

Carlsen beats Niemann in 1st face-off since cheat row

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to...

Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins bronze

Landmine blast survivor Hokato Sema came up with a career-best throw of 14.65...

PIX: Ostapenko-Kichenok win US Open women's doubles

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok won the women's...

Fri, Sep 6, 2024
Paris Paralympics: How India fared on Sept 6, 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday,...

Paralympics: Simran through to women's 200m T12 final

Simran Singh breezed her way into the final of the women's 200m T12 race with...

Paralympics: Check out India's schedule on Day 10

India's schedule for Day 10 of competition at the Paralympics on Saturday.

Harvinder, Preeti flag-bearers for Paralympics closing

Gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preeti Pal, who won...

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Praveen Kumar smashed the Asian record with a best jump of 2.08m to win the...

Vinesh quits Railways job amid rumours of new career

The 30-year-old wrestler had quit wrestling following her disqualification...

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September...

Pegula pumped with home crowd adrenaline in fight back

The 30-year-old said she was more nervous before facing world number one Iga...

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him...

Carlsen-Niemann gearing up for explosive face-off

American Hans Niemann filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Carlsen...

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

"First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit and also I...

Sindhu goes pink for breast cancer awareness!

The event's ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will have scores of...

When Manu, Aman Sat In KBC's Hot Seat

India's newest Olympic heroes Manu Bhaker and Aman Sehrawat were the special...

PICS: Sabalenka, Pegula to clash in US Open final

Images from the US Open women's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on...

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

Images from the Weltklasse Diamond League athletics meeting at the Letzigrund...

Mariyappan's Historic Hat-Trick!

Gold in Rio. Silver in Tokyo. Bronze in Paris. Mariyappan Thangavelu is a...

Five tennis players suspended for match-fixing

The sanctions are linked to a criminal case heard in 2023 involving a...

Ronaldo goes way past Messi with 900th career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal's home Nations...

PIX: Errani-Vavassori win US Open mixed doubles crown

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori scored a 7-6(0), 7-5 victory on...

Thu, Sep 5, 2024
Electrocuted as a child, Parmar wins Paralympic bronze

India's Kapil Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his...

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan fought hard before going down against top...

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 5

India's inspirational para-athletes achieved their stated goal of 25 medals...

Sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan blames Congress

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment:...

Simran misses out on Paralympic medal by a whisker

India's Simran, accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, finished fourth and...

Alex Morgan announces retirement and pregnancy!

Alex Morgan, a two-time World Cup winner and one of the greatest goal scorers...

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in...

Draper dons iconic Agassi kicks

'I don't know how the hell he moved with these shoes. Honestly, I can't...

Adaptability key to Pranav Soorma's fighting spirit

'We have worked day and night for this moment because seeing the medical...

A new tennis rivalry you need to know about

Daniil Medvedev said he was enjoying his growing rivalry with world number...

Olympian runner dies from burns inflicted by boyfriend

Cheptegei suffered burns to more than 75% of her body in the attack in Kenya...

Amit Saroha gets 'gurudakshina' at Paris Paralympics

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one...

Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal...

Legends missing from Ballon d'Or nominations

Ronaldo had won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 while he was playing for...

Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

The bubbly 23-year-old Alexa Leary was in a coma in hospital in 2021 after...

Swiatek on what caused her ouster from US Open

The five-time Grand Slam winner said Pegula was a worthy winner.

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New...

PICS: Pegula sends world No. 1 Swiatek out of US Open

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on...

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

Images from Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Tuesday, September 3,...

PIX: Pole Vault champ Duplantis wins 100m showdown

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is rarely beaten and he outsprinted 400 metres...

India 1-2 in Club Throw; Dharambir smashes Asian mark

Dharambir and Pranav Soorma scripted history as they won the gold and silver...

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on Sept 4, 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Wednesday.

Paralympics: Visually impaired Simran in 100m semis

India's Simran cruised into the women's T12 100 metres semi-finals with a...

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 5, 2024

India's schedule on Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics on Thursday.

Wed, Sep 4, 2024
Archer Harvinder wins historic GOLD in Paralympics!

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at...

Paralympic: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen...

Paralympics: Sachin Khilari bags silver in shot put

Sachin Khilari's silver is the 11th medal from athletics at the Paralympics.

Not retiring yet, says TT legend Sharath Kamal

'For the next nine months to one year I would still be an active player.'

How rejection from cricket made Gujrathi pursue chess

Vidit Gujrathi was around six when he was advised to put his ambition of...

When tennis stars trade their racquets for microphones

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs...

Drinks on me!: Sabalenka's tempting offer to US fans

Those deep runs have left her better equipped to handle the pressure at the...

'...no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

Marquez had only two training sessions with the team before naming a...

US Open: Bopanna-Sutjiadi sent packing in semis

The 44-year-old Bopanna had also lost in the men's doubles in the third round...

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to meet Tiafoe in semis

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New...

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Look Who Came To The US Open!

The five time US Open champion was given the loudest cheer at the Arthur Ashe...

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in...

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows,...

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on Sept 3, 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said on Tuesday that anti-doping authorities...

Tue, Sep 3, 2024
Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

The Indian runner, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to...

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 4, 2024

India schedule for the seventh day of the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday....

Pooja Jatyan's Paralympic dream shattered

From 4-0 up to heartbreak: Indian archer Pooja Jatyan misses Paralympics...

Avani Lekhara falls just short of 2nd Paralympic medal

Avani Lekhara missed out on a second medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games...

Neeraj's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold...

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for...

'Ted Lasso' star Sudeikis boosts Swiatek at US Open

Iga Swiatek was thrilled to see Ted Lasso lead Jason Sudeikis in the stands.

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

Images from Day 5 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Monday, September 2, 2024.

From tractor accident to WR: Antil's unbelievable tale

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with...

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Serena was rumoured to have dated Dimitrov in the past, adding an extra layer...

Ugandan runner Rebecca doused with petrol by boyfriend

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegui suffered burns to over 75% of her...

Bopanna-Sutjiadi win a thriller to enter US Open semis

Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi registered a...

PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

What Happens When Djokovic Loses...

The unpredictable nature of the 2024 US Open has turned it into one of the...

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on Sept 2, 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on...

'Her success will motivate many!'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian medal winners Nitish Kumar and...

Mon, Sep 2, 2024
Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

India schedule for the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Sumit's Historic Double Gold: New Paralympics Record!

India's Sumit Antil wins javelin throw F64 gold with Paralympics record of...

Armless archer Sheetal, Rakesh's bronze medal miracle

The Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar staged a remarkable comeback...

'I poured all my anger on the court'

India's para-badminton duo of Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass won...

Historic back-to-back silvers for Suhas at Paralympics

Indian shuttlers Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass signed off with...

Meet Germany's new captain

Joshua Kimmich named new Germany captain after Gundogan's retirement, the...

Unbroken in spirit, Nitesh tastes Paralympics glory

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the...

Paralympics PIX: Nitesh Kumar wins badminton GOLD!

Nitesh Kumar outclassed Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in...

'Gaadi atak gayi hai'

The silver on Monday is Kathuniya's fifth consecutive second place finish...

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

The rule in question states 'no communication with the crew is permitted from...

Paralympics: Kathuniya bags silver in discus throw

The F-56 is a seating field event class for differently-abled athletes.

'I have arthritis': Saina Nehwal hints at retirement

Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling...

Injured Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie

Nagal reached a career-high ranking of 68 in July but has dropped to 82 in...

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

China's Zheng Qinwen is bidding to become the fourth woman to win Olympic...

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll...

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Australia's Matthew Ebden were beaten by...

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 2, 2024

India schedule for the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics on Monday.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

Nishad Kumar wins Paralympics High Jump T47 silver

India's Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive silver medal at the...

Paralympics: How India fared on September 1, 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday,...

Sun, Sep 1, 2024
Paralympics Badminton: Suhas, Thulasimathi in final

Thulasimathi Murugesan outlasted compatriot Manisha Ramadass in an all-India...

EPL PIX: Liverpool humiliate Man United; Spurs lose

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Historic! Preeti bags bronze in 200m T35 event

This is her second medal of Paris Paralympics and India's sixth medal in total.

F1: Leclerc drives Ferrari to home win at Monza

Leclerc was 11 seconds clear with seven laps to go and 8.3 ahead with five...

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

Rakesh started on the backfoot with Ken pulling off a perfect first end...

Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina enters class 4 quarters

Bhavina is a gold medallist in the 2022 Para Commonwealth Games and a bronze...

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

The IIT Mandi graduate thus ensured that India return with a medal from the...

Bopanna-Sutjiadi advance to mixed doubles quarters

Rohan Bopanna and Aldila Sutjiadi will next play fourth seeds Matthew Ebden...

John Abraham has a message for NEUFC fans

'Feeling of winning the Durand Cup has not yet sunk in'

PM Modi congratulates Paralympic medallists

He congratulated each medal winner and said they had made the country proud...

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Boxing's already uncertain Olympic future was thrown into further jeopardy...

Paralympics: Rongali finishes 5th in shot put final

Rongali, who had won a silver in the Asian Para Games last year in China,...

'Baby hasn't stopped kicking!'

Britain's Grinham becomes first pregnant athlete to win Paralympics medal

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former...

US Open: Medvedev restores order; Sinner advances

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued...

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major...

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia...

Norris leads McLaren front-row sweep with Monza pole

Lando Norris roared to his second successive pole position, and third in four...

NEUFC's maiden Durand Cup title: Night to remember

NEUFC fashion dramatic turnaround to stun Bagan in a shootout and win...