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Virat Kohli has made history for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025. Playing against Lucknow Super Giants, Virat Kohli reached 9000 runs for RCB when he reached the score of 24. The former Indian cricket team captain is the first player to do so. He also slammed a half-century in 27 balls. Kohli achieved another big…

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see a closing ceremony before the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are planning a special tribute to the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) to honour their work during Operation Sindoor. Top chiefs of the IAF have been invited for the summit…

Even as the spotlight was firmly on the match between India’s teenage world champion Gukesh and world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, Erigaisi, ranked No.4 in the world, was the first to take the opening points by beating China’s No.1 player Wei in Armageddon after the two had agreed to a draw after 54 moves. Stavanger, Norway: Magnus Carlsen…

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s brother Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a narrow escape in Odisha on Sunday after their speedboat capsized in the sea. The couple was on a holiday in Puri and were enjoying water sports activity when the incident happened. Snehasish Ganguly is a former Bengal cricketer and current president…

Gukesh and Carlsen will be playing the classical format for the first time after the Indian became the world champion late last year and the opening match will be crucial for both going deeper into the tournament. Stavanger, Norway: World champion D Gukesh acknowledged that starting with black pieces is a tricky proposition against Magnus Carlsen after…

Rafa Nadal said the presence of his friends and rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during a celebration of his glorious career at the French Open made an emotional Sunday evening all the more special. Thousands of fans including defending men’s and women’s champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek wore brick-red ‘Merci Rafa’ shirts before…

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix has been sold for 15.98m euros (£13.43m) at auction. He also raced in the F2001 to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and clinch the fourth of his seven world titles in that year. The car was sold by RM Sotheby’s…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has claimed “there are discussions” over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup this summer. Ronaldo’s club, Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, failed to qualify for the expanded 32-team tournament in the United States. But Infantino says the 40-year-old Portugal forward, who is out of contract this summer, could still feature…

The BCCI on Saturday (May 24) announced the Test squad for the five-match series against England. Barring Arshdeep Singh’s selection, there were no surprises in the Test team. Shubman Gill was appointed the new Test captain of Team India. The Indian selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the Test squad for the England tour on Saturday…

Red-and-white streamers exploded into the air as Arsenal lifted its second Women’s Champions League trophy after stunning defending champion Barcelona 1-0 in the final on Saturday. Tough defense and a goal by Stina Blackstenius in the 75th minute from a pass by fellow second-half substitute Beth Mead powered Arsenal to glory at Estádio José Alvalade. Arsenal’s title…

It has been a fascinating 18th edition at the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a lot of drama, both, on and off the field. The tournament resumed again on the 17th of May after a 10-day hiatus due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. While the season has witnessed some memorable performances, there have been a…

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but managed a second-place finish behind Julian Weber of Germany at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet on Friday. Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but managed a second-place finish behind Julian Weber of Germany at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet on…

But Wrestlenomics claim the extravaganza is ready to depart from New Orleans. And wrestling fans across the UK have gone wild with excitement at the possibility of a switch across the pond. WWE enthusiasts are already at fever pitch – as a cryptic post from John Cena suggested the legend might NOT retire this year. The undisputed…

Delhi Capitals hit a historical low after failing to make the playoffs in the 2025 Indian Premier League. The Capitals were beaten by the Mumbai Indians by 59 runs in a virtual knockout at the Wankhede Stadium. DC have achieved an embarrassing feat which no team in IPL’s history has managed before The Delhi Capitals (DC) hit…

The IPL 2025’s new venues for playoffs and final have been announced. Hyderabad and Kolkata were initially supposed to host the last four games before the one week suspension of the tournament. Now, Mullanpur and Ahmedabad will be hosting the playoff stage matches. “After 70 action-packed league-stage matches filled with energy, drama, thrill, and entertainment; the spotlight…

The 29-year-old, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, is learnt to have returned positive for a banned substance when his urine sample taken out of competition earlier this year was tested Olympian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has failed a dope test for the second time in his career, a development which may see him being banned for…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi touched MS Dhoni’s feet after the Rajasthan Royals’ victory over Chennai Super Kings in a moment that quickly went viral on social media. The 14-year-old was RR’s top scorer as they registered a six-wicket victory in their final match of the season. Suryavanshi is the youngest player in IPL’s history. In a moment that won…

BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla was seen intervening between Lucknow Super Giants’ spinner Digvesh Rathi and SunRisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma as the fallout from the heated exchange continued. In a video surfaced on social media, Shukla seemingly tried to calm both Rathi and Abhishek from stretching the matter further. The heated exchange between Rathi and Abhishek came…

The recent hostilities between India and Pakistan on the border areas are set to have a long and lasting impact on the cricketing relations between the two countries. While India and Pakistan were already against playing bilateral cricket, the worsened political relations between the two nations have jeopardized multi-team events between the two teams too. With a…

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck fluent half-centuries, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar picked up three crucial wickets as Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs on Sunday to seal a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. The win took Punjab to 17 points — level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru — but RCB retained second place…

Due to the abandoned match, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can reach a maximum of 14 points, which would not be enough for qualification. Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have crashed out of the playoffs race in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after their game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out due…

Coach Ajith Markose suggests that Afsal’s quality of being ‘a hybrid runner’ is what makes him distinct from the other Indian athletes in the event. At 29, Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath realises the clock is ticking. This doesn’t, in any way, suggest that the clam middle distance runner from Palakkad in Kerala is panicking. If anything, Afsal has…

Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s presence in Mumbai, for offering puja at the Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday, had the rumour mills working overtime The India captaincy was his for the taking, but since that fateful January 4 morning in Sydney, the peerless Jasprit Bumrah has gradually fallen behind in the race, and it will be difficult for him…

A report states that Gautam Gambhir has conveyed to the team management that he wants full control in the dressing room as he does not want a repeat of the 0-3 Test series whitewash at home against New Zealand. Choosing Shubman Gill as the captain might just be a step in that direction. Virat Kohli and Rohit…

Mohammad Kaif claimed Virat Kohli had his plans intact for the England series, but lacked support from the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee Virat Kohli’s Instagram post on Monday (May 12), which garnered close to 18 million engagements in the last 48 hours, did not provide any information on why he suddenly decided to retire from Test cricket.…

While Rohit took his game to another level since being recalibrated into an opener from the 2019 series against South Africa, Kohli made the coveted No. 4 slot his own, bringing the same sense of security and confidence his predecessor, the great Sachin Tendulkar, brought to the Indian team. The back to back retirement of two Indian…

Andy Murray will no longer be working as Novak Djokovic’s coach. The decision, said to be by mutual agreement, means Murray will not be by Djokovic’s side when he chases an eighth Wimbledon title in July. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, joined forces with Murray in November. Under Murray, the Serb reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open,…

The Indian cricket team will be looking for a new Test captain after the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Former skipper Virat Kohli has also bid adieu to the longest format of the game. With the national team looking for a new red-ball captain, here is a look at who the fans favour – After the retirements of…

Virat Kohli, who ends his Test career as one of the modern greats with over 9000 runs and 30 centuries, has often spoken of drawing inspiration from athletes across disciplines — and Djokovic stands high among them. Likewise, Djokovic has previously expressed admiration for Kohli’s mental toughness and fitness standards, making this tribute all the more meaningful.…

The IPL was halted on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals were called off after Pakistan tried to invade Indian air space near Chandigarh, forcing a blackout in the stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday decided on resume the IPL season across six venues from May17 with…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and board the plane for the upcoming Test series against England. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and board the plane for the upcoming Test series against England. The rumours mills are rife that Kohli has decided…

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume next week after what is likely to be a week’s break. The tournament is set to be extended with the date for the final likely to be changed. The summit clash, which was originally scheduled to take place on May 25 could also be shited out of Kolkata. The…

Afsal had won a silver in 800m at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games with a time of 1:48.43s. Asian Games silver medallist Mohammed Afsal on Friday broke the seven-year-old 800m national record while finishing second at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix event here. The 29-year-old Afsal clocked 1 minute and 45.61 seconds to erase the earlier national…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly offered to host the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Notably, the season has been suspended for a week as the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. The contest between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday, that happened to be the 58th match of IPL 2025,…

The Emirates Cricket Board is likely to reject PCB’s request to host PSL 2025 matches in UAE because it doesn’t want to be perceived as an ‘ally’ of the Pakistani board. UAE’s cricketing body, Emirates Cricket Board, is likely to reject Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s request to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 matches in the country.…

A STAR student has tragically died after a freak accident while playing lacrosse. Dylan Veselic, 16, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a ball in the back of his head. Veselic, a sophomore at Bay Village High School in Ohio, died yesterday, two days after a shot from an opponent struck…

Only 10.1 overs were possible during the game in Dharamsala as a floodlight failure occurred and only one of them was functioning at the venue. A cheerleader at the Dharamsala Stadium expressed her fear amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan in the border as it affected the IPL 2025 match between the Delhi Capitals and…

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after air raid alerts in neighbouring states due to Pakistan’s unprovoked attack. The 58th league of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after 10.1 overs of play following…

Cristiano’s Ronaldo’s eldest son has been called up to the Portugal Under-15s squad for the first time. The 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia with his father, who signed for the Pro League club in December 2022. Portugal great Ronaldo, 40, posted a picture on social media of his son’s name on the…

Gautam Gambhir minced no words and hit back at former Indian cricketers, who are currently doing commentary, as he responded to the contestant criticism he has faced since taking charge of the Indian team as head coach last year. Gambhir pointed out that he was criticised by a renowned name over the prize money he received post…

Zhao Xintong was hailed as snooker’s “new superstar” after winning the World Championship with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams that heralded a Chinese revolution in the sport. Zhao’s fairytale triumph at Sheffield’s Crucible on Monday (May 5) was a watershed moment for snooker – becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship. The…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) bolstered their chances of making it to the IPL 2025 playoffs with a 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Dharamsala on Sunday (May 4). The Shreyas Iyer-led side was at the fourth spot before the start of the fixture. They now have 15 points in their account at an NRR of +0.376.…

IPL 2025, RCB vs CSK: MS Dhoni took the blame as Chennai Super Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss against RCB. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni took the blame on himself after the five-time champions suffered a narrow two-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the M…

In a power-packed encounter at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs on May 2, 2025, continuing their strong campaign in IPL 2025. A fiery opening partnership and clinical bowling helped the Titans secure a comprehensive win in front of a roaring home crowd. Gujarat Titans posted a…

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to end the home team’s playoffs hopes in the IPL in Jaipur on Thursday. Batting first, MI scored 217/2. In reply, RR were all out for 117 in 16.1 overs as MI closed in on securing a playoffs berth. MI rode on…

The FA’s policy had allowed transgender women to participate in the women’s game, but this will change from June 1. Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s soccer in England after a policy change prompted by a UK Supreme Court ruling on the matter, the FA said on Thursday. Britain’s highest court ruled…

Khushi Chand (46kg) edged past Mongolia’s Altanzul Altangadas in a hard-fought 3:2 win, while Ahaana Sharma (50 kg) and Jannat (54kg) delivered dominant 5:0 victories over opponents from Uzbekistan. Amman (Jordan): Indian boxers wrapped up their campaign at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships in style, adding four gold medals on the final day to finish…

His rapid rise to fame has been overshadowed by a troubling wave of online harassment At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the talk of the nation following a stunning, record-breaking performance for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. While his fearless gameplay has drawn admiration from cricket enthusiasts and analysts…

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) season went from bad to worse after a defeat to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With eight defeats in 10 matches, both the franchise and MS Dhoni have hit never-seen-before lows. Here is a look at a few numbers that shed light on their poor campaign –…

Yuzvendra Chahal produced a performance for the ages in the IPL 2025 as he became the first bowler this edition to pick a hat-trick. The Punjab Kings spinner finished with figures of 4/32 against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday. In fact, he is the first bowler since IPL 2023 to pick a hat-trick. After conceding…

The 42-year-old Olympic medallist’s legal representatives issued a legal notice to dispel grapevine talk of a relationship with a businessman, Hitesh Choudhary. Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom issued a legal notice following speculation surrounding her personal life as she confirmed her divorce from her former husband, Onkholer Kom, while also refuting rumours of a relationship with…

Rahul Dravid, secured his services in the IPL auction, reportedly at Laxman’s suggestion. The rest, as they say, is history During the 2023-24 season of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, BCCI junior selection committee chairman Thilak Naidu was in Chandigarh to watch young talent. However, Naidu’s plans were disrupted when the match he was assigned to watch was…

The left-handed Suryavanshi brought up his triple figure mark off 35 balls against Gujarat Titans here as injured head coach Rahul Dravid literally forgot his crutches in excitement and stood without ay support cheered the teenager vociferously. Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals’ history-making boy wonder Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on Monday, said he only watches the ball and not the one…

In a high-scoring spectacle at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) produced a stunning run chase to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in their IPL 2025 clash. The Royals, led by a breathtaking century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, overhauled a massive target with remarkable ease. Gujarat Titans posted an imposing total of 209/4 in their…

A SINGLE regular Cheeto is usually worth pennies, but a rare one shaped like Michael Jordan has fetched a massive amount in an auction. The rare Flamin’ Hot Cheeto that resembles Jordan’s legendary Jumpman logo has been sold. Any memorabilia of the Chicago Bulls icon Jordan has a track record of receiving jaw-dropping amounts at auction. But…

J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons were apoplectic over a non-call on the final play of their crushing Game 4 loss Sunday to the Knicks. Josh Hart appeared to make contact with Tim Hardaway Jr. while closing out on the former Knicks’ last-second 3-point heave from the left corner. But no foul was called and the Knicks held…

Arnaldi beat fourth seed Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round. The result condemned the 37-year-old, who received a bye in the opening round, to his third consecutive defeat. Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on…

The Delhi Police has arrested a 21-year-old engineering student with alleged mental health issues for sending threat mails to the head coach of men’s cricket team and former BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, an official said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Jigneshsinh Parmar from Gujarat, was arrested on Friday. Police said Parmar sent threat mails to Gambhir…

MS Dhoni, captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), expressed concerns about the team’s inability to adapt to the MA Chidambaram Stadium’s pitch conditions since its relaying in 2010. He clarified that his comments about the pitch do not solely indicate a preference for slower surfaces. In a recent match, CSK struggled with a total of 154…

Teams are often coined winners and losers after the 2025 NFL Draft, but what about the media personalities who covered the event? Well, there seems to have been a clear-cut winner and loser from Thursday night’s draft coverage. Many have raved about Peter Schrager, the former NFL Network star who was just hired by ESPN in the…

New Zealand Cricket will invest in a new franchise that will join Major League Cricket in the United States from 2027. Chief executive Scott Weenink on Thursday said NZC will partner with U.S.-based True North Sports Ventures to form the new team, which could be based in Toronto or Atlanta. The partnership is the first of its…

Ishan Kishan’s dismissal sparked controversy during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Kishan’s poor run of form continued after being dismissed for a knock of one against MI as SRH’s top order collapsed. Kishan walked off despite no appeal from the MI players. Ishan Kishan left the cricketing…

After the dismissal, which took place on the final ball of the innings at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, Rishabh Pant was subject to criticism on social media. Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant did not have a favourable reunion with his former team, Delhi Capitals, as he was dismissed for a two-ball duck, thus adding to…

Many promotions and demotions took place as the BCCI announced annual central contracts for the 2024-25 season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the annual retainership contracts across 4 categories for Indian players on Monday. India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting talisman Virat Kohli retained their place in the A+…

For the sport to grow in the country, an entire ecosystem has to be created and this is the first step towards that When Neeraj Chopra speaks about his Olympic medals, and giving back to the sport through Neeraj Chopra Classic, the big-ticket international event coming to India in Bengaluru next month, he speaks with a similar…

Mumbai Indians created history by defeating Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the 2025 indian Premier League (IPL). The five-time champions won the game with 26 balls to spare and, as a result, shattered multiple records as they ended a four-match losing streak over their arch-rivals. Mumbai Indians continued their…

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Highlights, IPL 2025: Avesh Khan weaved his magic with the ball as LSG edged past RR by 2 runs in a last-ball thriller at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Saturday. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 74 off 52 for RR in the chase of 181 but Avesh’s 3 for 37 overshadowed it. Earlier, Aiden…

Delhi Capitals secured their fifth victory in IPL 2025, defeating Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling match that ended in a Super Over for the first time this season. This win allowed DC to set a record, achieving four Super Over victories, surpassing Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals went top of the table with their fifth win in the…

Olympic surfing is ready to grab the spotlight at the 2028 LA Olympics with a pristine venue in the heart of modern surf culture after thriving in a far-flung location for the Paris Games. Paris earned rave reviews for its Olympic surfing venue halfway around the world in 2024, with Teahupo’o, Tahiti, praised for its days of…

MS Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 26 runs from 11 balls in an innings studded with 4 fours and 1 six. He stood tall at the end, stitching an unbeaten 58-run partnership with Shivam Dube, as they chased down 166 in the final over of the match. Dhoni earned the Player of the Match for his short but…

Abhishek Sharma created history for Sunrisers Hyderabad and etched his name in history books en route to his century against Punjab Kings. Abhishek and Travis Head added 171 runs for the first wicket in the chase to the target of 246. Abhishek Sharma slammed a magnificent 141 off just 55 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down…

MS Dhoni has said that CSK need “a bit more partnerships, a bit more runs” and “a bit more application” to get turn around a dwindling season. MS Dhoni’s return as captain couldn’t break Chennai Super Kings out of their nosedive as they suffered an eight-wicket hiding at home to Kolkata Knight Riders and thus fell to…

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson, was fined INR 24 lakh for slow over-rate offense against the Gujarat Titans. This was RR’s second offense, with the previous instance coming against the CSK when stand-in captain Riyan Parag was fined. Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a crushing 58-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 23rd match of the…

Shubman Gill set a massive record in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) after leading the Gujarat Titans (GT) to a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The 25-year-old hit his 25th 50+ score in IPL history with a knock of 61 in 43 balls. Gill has made four centuries to his name in his career in…

Both Kohli and Rohit have always spoken highly of each other, showing mutual respect for their cricketing skills and maintaining a strong professional relationship. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have always shared a strong bond. Over the years, they’ve formed successful partnerships for the Indian cricket team. There were occasionally rumors about a possible rift between them,…

The Gujarat Titans etched their name in the history books and broke a long-standing record set by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2011 season under Shane Warne’s captaincy. The Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight wickets in their first away game of the 2025 IPL season. GT has won two and lost one match…

IPL 2025: Arshad Warsi faced the ‘wrath’ of Virat Kohli fans after Gujarat Titans’ bowler Arshad Khan picked up the pricy wicket of Royal Challengers Bangalore batter. Royal Challengers Bangalore registered their first loss in the IPL 2025 after Gujarat Titans cruised to victory inside 18 overs and with 8 wickets in hand. Chasing a modest total…

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill shared a cryptic post on X after GT registered a commanding 8-wicket victory over RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Is there tension between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli? Did Gill take a swipe at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans? In the world of social media updates, it doesn’t take much time…

The Lucknow Super Giants captain failed to make an impact, scoring just 2 runs off 5 balls in a match against Punjab Kings. Rishabh Pant has become the target of relentless trolling on social media after another underwhelming performance in IPL 2025. The Lucknow Super Giants captain failed to make an impact, scoring just 2 runs off…

The Mumbai Indians created history and shattered the record books after beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first home game of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The victory marked MI’s 24th win over KKR in IPL history, which meant they extended their record for the most dominant head-to-head in the league’s history. The Mumbai…

Mumbai Indians crushed defending champions the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets to finally post a win in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Five-time champion Mumbai lost its first two games and turned its fortunes around thanks to debutant Ashwani Kumar, a left-arm pacer. Kumar grabbed the best IPL bowling figures on debut — 4-24 —…

They were rivals in Guwahati on Sunday, but as the match ended, the packed Barsapara Stadium witnessed a legendary reunion as MS Dhoni checked on an injured Rahul Dravid after the latter made his way into the field on crutches. Rajasthan Royals won their first game in IPL 2025 on Sunday after beating Chennai Super Kings by…

Riyan Parag finally justified Rajasthan Royals’ decision to appoint him as stand-in captain for Sanju Samson, leading them to their first win of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Parag, who is Assamese, skippered RR in his hometown Guwahati, as they sealed a thrilling six-run win vs Chennai Super Kings. The match was action-packed as RR set a…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help his side come from behind to claim a hard-fought 3-2 home win over relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday to move the second-placed reigning champions level on points with leaders Barcelona. Real have 63 points from 29 matches along with Barca, who host Girona on Sunday. Third-placed Atletico Madrid dropped points…

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a 50-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) game at home. Chasing a target of 197, CSK could only score 146-8 in 20 overs and suffered a massive defeat. CSK lost the top order early and needed a special effort from the middle order…

In a high-octane match between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the fiery Sunrisers Hyderabad, pacer Shardul Thakur wreaked havoc by removing opener Abhishek Sharma and the in-form Ishan Kishan in two successive balls to put SRH on the backfoot. In the very first bowl of the third over, Shardul Thakur removed Abhishek Sharma after the latter…

Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4), and world number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her first Miami Open final with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Thursday. Djokovic let out a triumphant roar after sending down an ace on match point as his…

Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek was on the end of a monumental shock as Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala continued her dream run to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an “aggressive and taunting” fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5…

Ahmedabad: Shreyas Iyer shone with an unbeaten 97 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Chasing 244 to win, Gujarat Titans fought hard to make 232 for 5 but the target proved to be beyond their batters despite Sai Sudharsan making 74, Shubman Gill hitting a…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were stunned by Delhi Capitals (DC) in an unbelievable comeback in the fourth game of the IPL 2025. LSG were in a dominant position while batting first as they raced to 161-3 in the 14th over, however, they lost control of the innings and could only make 211-9 in 20 overs. LSG were…

Never before have this many supporters attended a women’s football club match in Germany. A record-breaking 57,000 fans watched visitors Bremen beat Hamburg to seal a ticket to the women’s German Cup final. “These are the games that make you start playing football as a child,” said Bremen captain Lina Hausicke. “I don’t know how many years’…

Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy debut with a 25-ball fifty, but it was Krunal’s 3/29 that ensured that the defending champions fell well short of the 200-mark, managing a below-par 174/8. Kohli and Phil Salt then scored half-centuries as they scored a win by 7 wickets. ‘Chase…

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race for Ferrari, securing Saturday’s Sprint victory from pole position following an early duel Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen at the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix. Hamilton got a great start to take the lead into turn one, and managed the gap to Verstappen, until the Dutchman was passed for second…

During the meeting, representatives from all 10 IPL teams provided feedback and opinions on various aspects of the playing conditions A day before the start of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced modifications in the playing conditions for IPL 2025. There were four new…

England’s kabaddi captain Hardeep Singh believes his team can reach the final of the sport’s world cup and even compete with India, the red-hot favourites. Kabaddi, where seven-player teams earn points by crossing into their opponent’s territory to tag them and return safely, all the while chanting “kabaddi”, is the second most watched sport in India behind…

The BCCI’s decision to limit the presence of family on tours has created a ripple effect on Indian cricketers. When the news first broke after India’s disastrous tour of Australia, players were genuinely worried. Even captain Rohit Sharma, while announcing India’s squad for the Champions Trophy, accidentally spilled confidential information on the same when he said ‘…

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni. Later Monday, Inter Miami said Messi — the reigning Major League Soccer MVP — underwent an…

Newcastle United made history after beating Liverpool in the EFL Cup final. The Magpies deserved the win, as they played the game with aplomb right from the start. Generations of Newcastle United fans have waited for silverware but that finally came to an end on Sunday when the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final…