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At about 10 am, around the time Vinesh Phogat’s flight from Paris landed in the Capital, 10-year-old Anshaj Kumar, a resident of Balali, was tasked with guarding the temple premises that had 750 kg of desi ghee laddoos. IT’S BEEN a long day for 10-year-old Anshaj Kumar, a resident of Balali, aka Vinesh Phogat’s village in Haryana’s…

Taking to social media, Vinesh Phogat opened up on the unfortunate disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, on Friday, opened up on the unfortunate disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on August 7, in a lengthy social-media post, two days after her appeal…

Vinesh Phogat took to social media to make a cryptic post after her appeal to be awarded a silver medal was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. After the announcement of the dismissal of her application for an Olympic silver medal following disqualification from the women’s 50 kg final at Paris, former Indian wrestler Vinesh…

Vinesh Phogat beat reigning Olympic gold medalist Yui Susaki, who boasted an 82-0 international record prior to the match. India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on cusp of history in the women’s freestyle 50kg category at Paris Olympics 2024, after two giant-killing victories in the Round of 16 and quarter-final. Vinesh beat two titans of 50kg wrestling:…

West Indies’ T20 great Kieron Pollard has smashed Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan for five consecutive sixes in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2024. Playing for Southern Brave, Pollard’s late onslaught ensured that his side got over the finish line, chasing a tricky target of 127 in 100 balls against Trent Rocket. Southern Brave were struggling at 78/6 after 76…

Simone Biles’ birth mother, Shanon Biles, wants to reconnect and reconcile with the Olympic gymnast. In a lengthy interview with the Daily Mail Tuesday, Shanon explained how her drug and alcohol abuse cost her her children. Shanon — who still lives in Columbus, Ohio, where Simone, 27, and her sister, Adria Biles, 22, were born — recalled…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce the much-awaited verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s plea for a joint silver medal on Tuesday Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat left the Paris Olympic Games village on Monday following the end of the closing ceremony for the 33rd edition of the Summer Games. The wrestler is expected to arrive in…

How did India perform in the 2024 Paris Olympics, in which it bagged six medals, vis-à-vis the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2016 Rio Games? What gives hope for more medals and which state won the most medals for India? In Greek mythology, Paris, after whom the French City of Love is named, was a skilled archer.…

Singles player Lakshya Sen became the first Indian male shuttler to entered the Olympic semi-final, but lost crucial matches despite being in a strong situation. The Paris Olympics 2024 has been a bittersweet experience for the Indian sports fans. After the high of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India returned with a record seven medals, the expectation…

“Normally when there are 30 shots in the game, it is the United States with about 25 of ’em. Not today!” It wasn’t just the ESPN commentator who was shocked. Heather O’Reilly had scored the game’s final goal, dragging world number ones and two-time champions United States to a 2-2 draw in their opening match at the…

Neeraj Chopra won the hearts of fans with his gesture and he apologised to the crowd for not winning a gold medal. The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist entered the javelin throw final as the favourite but he finished second to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj Chopra etched his name in history books by winning a silver medal at…

According to a report in The Indian Express, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal Suryakumar and Kuldeep Yadav have been asked to play in the Duleep Trophy. Ahead of the two Tests against Bangladesh, which will be crucial for India’s chances to qualify for a third consecutive World Test Championship finals, skipper Rohit…

The last athlete to finish Sunday’s marathon, an hour and a half after the winner, did so to a standing ovation on the final day of the Paris Games. Bhutan’s Kinzang Lhamo finished the hilly and hot course in three hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds, slowing to a walk at points but encouraged through the last…

Not all viral moments at an Olympics end in gold. With thousands in Paris and millions watching across the world, nothing is missed. Whether athletes or even spectators are trying or not, in today’s world you can go viral in any given moment. From an unexpected swimmer at La Defense Arena to a casual Turkish shooter, this…

Check out the details of the arguments Vinesh Phogat and IOA used in their defence during CAS hearing Although India ended their campaign at the Paris Olympics on Saturday with six medals – one silver and five bronze – the nation has kept their fingers crossed on a seventh, which could see the contingent match their best-ever…

Lin Yu-ting fought to remain poised and calm throughout the Paris Olympics boxing tournament, even when it seemed like most of the chattering world was maligning her, misrepresenting her and questioning the very nature of her being. The flyweight shut off her social media, kept up her training and focused on earning one proficient victory after another. But when…

Imane Khelif’s path through the 2024 Olympics — through the victories in her fights and the gender controversy that has overshadowed those wins — has ended with a gold medal. Khelif, a 25-year-old from Algeria, defeated China’s Yang Liu on Friday by a 5-0 decision to secure the top spot in her welterweight boxing division. She won…

Vinesh Phogat appealed the CAS, an international body established in 1984 to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, for a shared Olympic silver Vinesh Phogat’s hearing in Paris at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ended. The star Indian wrestler had appealed to the CAS after she was disqualified from the 50kg wrestling final…

Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics ‘ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games. Ami, legally named Ami Yuasa, won all three rounds in a battle against b-girl Nicka (Dominika Banevič) from Lithuania to clinch the…

Down by 11 in the fourth quarter, against what looked like overwhelming odds, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team got a spark. Six points in two seconds. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker provided that wild sequence to start the comeback, Stephen Curry had a scoring night like almost none other in U.S. Olympic history, and the Americans…

The appeal of Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sports today at 9 am (Paris time), or 12:30 PM IST. The wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, is demanding silver. Paris: The Court of Arbitration for Sports will hear the appeal of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her…

Vinesh made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final at the Olympics. India’s ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. She made the announcement in an early morning post on social platform X on Thursday. “Wrestling won the…

Women’s gymnastics is finally aging. In fact, four of the five United States athletes who took team gold in Paris were women in their 20s attending their second Olympics. And after picking up the all-around gold, 27-year-old Simone Biles is the oldest winner in 72 years. The last time a non-teenager took that title was in 1972.…

The seven-times gold medallist was widely expected to win another one but came second and fifth in Monday’s events. Simone Biles has suffered double disappointment at the Paris Olympics after missing out on gold in both the balance beam and floor exercise events. The US gymnastics sensation took a silver medal in Monday afternoon’s floor exercise after…

Aside from Leon Marchand, who clinched his fourth swimming gold medal yesterday, another French athlete, 21-year-old pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, has become an instant viral phenomenon after an incident involving his crotch. Ammirati missed his target height and knocked down the pole with his bulge on Saturday, which caused him to fail his qualifying track for the…

Olympic gymnastics from Paris ended with one final magical twirl. After the conclusion of the women’s floor exercise final on Monday, podium finishers Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles took a photo with one another. The fun, though, was that Biles and Chiles bowed in honor of the gold medalist Andrade, who raised her arms triumphantly…

Neeraj Chopra is one of India’s medal hopefuls in athletics, having made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics 2021. Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra is expected to hog the spotlight as he competes in the qualification round of the event at…

After all the talk and all the hype, Noah Lyles duly delivered when it mattered most by winning the closest-ever Olympic 100 metres final by five thousandths of a second on Sunday to give the United States the title for the first time in 20 years. In a blanket finish Lyles believed he had left it too…

Team India had a mixed day at the office at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday (August 4) as the men’s hockey team produced an inspired performance to reach the semifinal, but badminton star Lakshya Sen was outplayed by defending champion Viktor Axelsen in the semifinal match. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain was also shown the…

River’s water quality has been under microscope Belgium will no longer compete in the mixed relay triathlon at the Paris Olympics after one of its athletes who previously swam in the Seine River fell ill, the country’s Olympic committee said. Claire Michel “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Olympic committee and…

Novak Djokovic described beating Carlos Alcaraz to claim the Olympic singles gold medal at the fifth attempt as the biggest achievement of his career on Sunday. The 37-year-old Serb ended an eight-month trophy drought with a vintage display to win 7-6(3) 7-6(2) and complete his career Golden Slam in memorable fashion, not dropping a set in six…

It was a night for war-torn Ukraine to rejoice. Thousands of Ukrainians watched on YouTube as high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold for the country she was forced to flee, then celebrated with two teammates who also medaled at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Iryna Gerashchenko shared bronze in the high jump and Mykhaylo Kokhan then claimed…

The 27-year-old – who is the most-decorated gymnast in the world – was criticised by some for pulling out of most events at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. Simone Biles has addressed critics who took aim at her decision to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics – saying they’ve been silenced by her three…

BDE — but too big. French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati went viral after his “big” bulge got him cut from the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. As the 21-year-old athlete vaulted himself into the air, his package — which was highlighted by his skin-tight uniform — hit the crossbar, causing it to crash to the floor along…

Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights, Day 8: Nishant Dev Loses 71kg Boxing Quarter-Final, Julien Wins Women’s 100m Paris Olympics 2024 Day 8 Highlights: Boxer Nishant Dev lost the men’s 71kg boxing quarterfinal against Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez (Mexico). A win would have sealed a fourth medal for India at the Paris Olympics 2024. Meanwhile, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif,…

Already rated one of swimming’s all-time greats coming into the Paris Olympics, Katie Ledecky made it official on Saturday by storming to victory in her signature event, the 800 metres freestyle to end her work in the French capital in grand style. French torpedo Leon Marchand may be the prince of Paris, electrifying the home nation with…

France’s Leon Marchand shattered 4 Olympic records en route his 4 Gold medal wins in Paris. Marchand, who is being dubbed as the French Michael Phelps said that he was glad for being compared to the greats. Leon Marchand fulfilled what French fans may regard as destiny as he swept to a fourth gold medal at his…

Italian boxer Angela Carini says she wants to apologise after quitting her Olympic boxing match against Imane Khelif. Angela Carini says she wants to apologise to Imane Khelif after quitting their Olympic boxing match, triggering a row over gender eligibility rules. Carini told the Italian publication, Gazzetta dello Sport, she respects the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to…

LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments misidentifying female boxer Imane Khelif in the Paris Olympics as transgender or a man could pose dangers for the LGBTQ+ community and female athletes. The concerns come as famous figures — from former U.S. President Donald Trump to “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling —…

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will lock horns with Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will lock horns with Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. The Indian men’s hockey team bounced back in the men’s competition with a…

Hello and Welcome to the live coverage of India’s campaign on Day 5 at the Paris Olympics 2024. 11:00 pm: He Bingjiao emerges triumphant 21-19 and 21-14 over PV Sindhu in Round of 16 match in Women’s Badminton singles match. 6:20 pm: Lakshya Sen beats fellow countryman H.S. Prannoy comprehensively 21-12 and 21-6 to advance to the Men’s Badminton…

Indian shooting contingent brought yet more laurels to the nation at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday as Swapnil Kusale clinched the nation’s first-ever bronze in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 position event. However, there were also shockers as the highly touted badminton doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were shown the exit door, and…

Biles may well be the greatest American Olympian to have ever lived as she picks up another gold medal in the Paris Olympic all-around final. US gymnast Simone Biles has made history yet again as she won her second Olympics all-around gold medal. Biles – who was already the most decorated gymnast before the 2024 Paris Olympics…

PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a touch frantic. The American gymnastics star knew she was trailing Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour through two rotations during the Olympic all-around final Thursday. After a sloppy uneven bars…

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir cracked up during the training session as India warmed up for Sri Lanka ODIs; ICC, RCB, DC and RR issued noteworthy reactions. Started from the bottom, now they are here. From Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) to Rajasthan Royals (RR), Indian Premier League (IPL) giants feasted on the reunion…

From more than half a million pounds, to paintings and holiday vouchers, here are some of the prizes awarded to Olympians by their nations. For most athletes, winning an Olympic gold medal is the achievement of a lifetime – often a culmination of years of hard work, commitment, dedication and intense levels of competing to reach the…

Indian shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh & Swapnil Kusale will begin the Day 5 proceeding of India’s campaign as they will be featuring in the men’s 50m rifle 3 position qualification. India’s medal tally has increased to two after Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh teamed up to win a historic bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team…

Japan’s reigning Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Daiki Hashimoto had been on an emotional roller-coaster for months. Back in May, injury had forced him to suddenly pull out of the NHK Trophy – the sport’s marquee tournament in Japan – that he hoped would be his chance to dress-rehearse his routines ahead of the Paris Games. Still nursing…

Bella Hadid has spoken out about her involvement in Adidas’ controversial Munich Olympics-themed ad that sparked outrage. On Monday, the model and activist posted a message to her Instagram Story, expressing her “disappointment in the lack of sensitivity that went into this campaign.” “I would never knowingly engage with any art or work that is linked to…

As per the BWF General Competition Regulations for group stage play, the result from the match between Lakshya Sen and Kevin Cordon was deleted. Ace India shuttler Lakshya Sen’s dominating win over Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon in the badminton men’s singles Group L match at the ongoing Paris Olympics has been ‘deleted after the Guatemalan pulled out of…

The Indian contingent opened its account at the Paris Olympics 2024 as shooter Manu Bhaker struck bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Day 2 of the quadrennial event on Sunday. Indian athletes from other events had a solid day too as boxer Nikhat Zareen, shuttlers PV Sindhu, and HS Prannoy, shooters Ramita Jindal, and…

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has issued a grovelling apology to his wife after losing his wedding ring during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old world champion was flag-waving for Italy, as the boat carrying its athletes sailed down the River Seine, when the ring slipped off his finger. “I’m sorry my love, I’m…

Below are the names of the Indian athletes who will participate in various sport events in Paris on Day 2 of Olympic Games 2024. Paris: Following is India’s schedule at the Olympics here on Sunday. Badminton * Women’s Singles (Group stage): PV Sindhu vs FN Abdul Razzaq (Maldives) — 12.50 pm * Men’s Singles (Group stage): Prannoy…

India coach Gautam Gambhir sported a big smile as Indian players, including captain Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, bonded over a fielded session ahead of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium. The players had a great time as they stepped up preparations for the Sri Lankan challenge and Gambhir was delighted…

Arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralyzed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Targeting remote locations far from the capital, the apparently coordinated attacks sought to cut off rail routes into the city from all directions. The…

Shubman Gill is all set to replace Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian cricket team vice-captain in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, according to a report. Shubman Gill is all set to replace Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian cricket team vice-captain in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, according to a report by Revsportz. The youngster was…

India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris. Paris: Some would be carrying a huge burden of expectations, some others would look to spring a surprise and a few more would be eyeing the perfect closure to their glittering careers as the 117-strong Indian…

After a tame start, Indian archers roared back to begin India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics on a positive note. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat starred as Indian archers secured a direct entry into the quarterfinals of both the men’s and women’s team events after finishing third and fourth respectively in the ranking round at the Esplanade…

It’s usually not a good sign when a swimsuit needs instructions for how to put it on. More concerning? When you learn that even Olympians need about 10 minutes to get into Speedo’s new Fastskin LZR Intent and LZR Valor suits. Determined to squeeze into the latest skin-tight polyurethane compression suit, I grabbed a red Pure Valor 2.0 openback…

France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympics opening ceremony through the heart of Paris, officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. Some 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers and 2,000 private security staff will ensure the safety of the parade along the river Seine, its…

A video of an apparent brawl between baseball fans at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night circulated widely on social media on Wednesday. The footage from a since-deleted post on X purported to be from after the Mets’ 3-2 win on Tuesday night in The Bronx first showed what appeared to be two female fans wearing Yankees attire…

Simone Biles will lead a U.S. gymnastics squad eager to reclaim their team title at the Paris Olympics and put the memory of the tumultuous Tokyo Games behind them, coach Chellsie Memmel told reporters on Tuesday. Biles withdrew from several events three years ago in Tokyo due to mental health issues and the favoured U.S. team were…

In what’s described as the last step before the Eiffel Tower, Snoop Dogg will carry the famous torch through a Paris suburb. Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch in the final stages of its journey, just before it heads towards the Eiffel Tower. The US rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr, is in Paris…

Adverts featuring the model for Adidas’s relaunch of a shoe from the Munich Olympics – when Israeli athletes were killed by terrorists – were pulled, after pro-Israel groups called them offensive. Hadid has a Palestinian father and has been a critic of Israel’s war against Hamas. Adidas has apologised to Bella Hadid after the supermodel was removed…

Gautam Gambhir was appointed Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gautam Gambhir was appointed Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. It was a fresh chapter for the team as the trio of Virat Kohli, Ravindra…

– As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won’t dampen the party vibe. For the first time, a Games opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands of…

Vivian Richards and Carl Hooper have demanded an apology from Brian Lara for his remarks that Richards used to make Carl Hooper cry once a week. Lara made the remarks in his book and wrote that Richards’ voice was intimidating and he used to make Lara cry once in three weeks but Carl Hooper cried every week.…

Legendary England cricket team batter and captain Geoffrey Boycott had to be readmitted to the hospital just days after undergoing surgery for throat cancer. Legendary England cricket team batter and captain Geoffrey Boycott had to be readmitted to the hospital just days after undergoing surgery for throat cancer. An official statement was issued on social media from…

The rumours about Mohammed Shami began through various social media posts after Sania Mirza’s divorce from former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik. Veteran India cricketer Mohammed Shami addressed rumours about his supposed marriage to Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza. The rumours began through various social media posts after Sania’s divorce from former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik. Speaking to…

Hardik Pandya, India’s vice-captain at the 2024 T20 World Cup, now finds himself in an interesting spot It’s tough to be Hardik Pandya at this point of time. The star all-rounder, who played a big role in Indian cricket team winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, has been effectively kept out of the leadership group for the…

The Indian men’s hockey team reached Paris ahead of the Olympics 2024 on Saturday evening. The Indian men’s hockey team reached Paris ahead of the Olympics 2024 on Saturday evening. The official X handle of Hockey India shared the news with the fans, marking the beginning of India’s Olympic dreams and men’s hockey’s first gold medal since…

Shoe was set to honor Israeli athletes, coaches killed in 1972 Olympics massacre Adidas said it was “revising the remainder of the campaign” with Bella Hadid after their collaboration on a shoe to honor the victims of the massacre at the 1972 Munich Olympics drew fury from the Israeli government. Eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were killed…

Speeding along a road in the foothills of the Swiss Alps, Fariba Hashimi rises out of the saddle of her £15,000 bike and works the pedals even harder to close the gap between her and her sister, Yulduz, a few metres up ahead. Training rides like this are the last steps on a journey that began with…

Angel City is set to become the world’s most valuable professional women’s sports team after finalising a landmark new ownership agreement with Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, the Los Angeles-based club announced on Wednesday. Iger and Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will become the controlling owners…

Lionel Messi faced calls on Wednesday to apologize for racist chants made by Argentina’s players after they won the Copa America. An Argentinean government official said Messi, who is the team captain, and the president of the country’s soccer federation, Claudio Tapia, should apologize after a video was shared on social media showing members of Argentina’s triumphant…

Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya, who will lead Gautam Gambhir’s new-look Team India in the Sri Lanka series? Not long ago, Hardik Pandya was heavily tipped to become India’s new captain in the shortest format. With Pandya completing his redemption at the T20 World Cup, there was no brainer that the all-rounder would succeed Rohit Sharma after…

The territory’s football association calls the comments “extremely provocative” and is to lodge an official complaint with UEFA. Gibraltar has accused Spanish players of making “rancid” and “hugely offensive” statements while celebrating their Euro 2024 win over England. Manchester City star Rodri sang “Gibraltar is Spanish” as he took the mic in front of thousands of fans…

“We’ve taken care of business and we can prepare now to get the most out of ourselves,” says captain Leah Williamson. The Lionesses have qualified for the European Championships after drawing 0-0 away to Sweden. The stalemate in Gothenburg secured them the point required to confirm their place in next year’s tournament. However, the game ended up…

James and his family were forced to leave his hometown in Southampton for the sake of their children after they were attacked by unknown people who damaged their property. England cricketer James Vince opened up about the ordeal that his family had to go through after their house was attacked twice by unknown miscreants in Southampton. Vince…

Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra made a big accusation on Virat Kohli, saying the former skipper never gave him a clear answer about his non-selection in team, despite being asked. Veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra, who remains one of the highest wicket-takers in the Indian Premier League history, has made some explosive revelations about his time under…

Lionel Messi cried uncontrollably after he exited from a Copa America final before fulltime for the first time in his career. Beyond the severe pain in his right ankle on Sunday night in Miami Gardens, the tears on the face of Argentina’s captain showed a deeper anguish. Despite winning the title in one of his “last battles,”…

The eight-times Ballon d’Or winner was seen sobbing on the sidelines, with an ice pack on his ankle. Miami Gardens, Florida: Argentina captain Lionel Messi limped off with an apparent ankle injury in the second half of their Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday, bringing an end to what is likely the 37-year-old’s last international tournament.…

Spain is the king of European soccer for a record fourth time. For England, it’s another agonizing near-miss in the team’s decades-long tale of underachievement. Completing a tournament the team dominated from start to finish, Spain beat England 2-1 in the European Championship final on Sunday with Mikel Oyarzabal the unlikely match-winner in the 86th minute. Oyarzabal,…

Carlos Alcaraz was ready from the get-go this time. A year ago in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz got off to a slow start, dropped the opening set and needed five to claim his first championship at the All England Club. Sunday’s rematch began with a game that felt monumental: 20 points across nearly 15…

Being a sports fan, whether you’re watching top flight football, the Olympic games or your favorite local team, can be a rollercoaster ride. Incredible highs if you win, depressing lows if you don’t, and lots of stressful feelings in between. Thankfully, the overall impact should be a positive one because research has shown that people who watch…

Delhi Capitals parted ways with head coach Ricky Ponting in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise confirmed on Saturday. Delhi Capitals parted ways with head coach Ricky Ponting in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise confirmed on Saturday. Ponting was appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) in 2018 but during his seven-year…

Legendary allrounder Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to offer financial support to former India teammate Anshuman Gaikwad who is currently battling blood cancer. Gaikwad reportedly was in London but has since returned to Baroda where’s he’s undergoing treatment. As per a report in Sportstar, a host of former India cricketers including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Dilip…

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will take on each other in the Wimbledon Final for the second time on the trot. Team India skipper Rohit Sharma hesitated to pick his winner between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the Wimbledon 2024 Final. Rohit was in attendance for the semifinal match between the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and…

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will lock horns in a sequel to last year’s Wimbledon title blockbuster after producing commanding displays to ease through their semi-finals on Friday. Spain’s defending champion Alcaraz took a hammer to the wall that is Russia’s Daniil Medvedev as he beat the fifth seed 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 before seven-time champion Djokovic…

In an interview with Sky News, the England boss also says winning the Euros has been his “sole focus for two years” as it remains unclear whether he will lead the team through the World Cup in 2026. Gareth Southgate has said it is emotionally impossible for him to make a “logical decision at the moment” on…

Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach with Rahul Dravid’s tenure coming to an end following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach with Rahul Dravid’s tenure coming to an end following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir was the frontrunner to…

Shaheen Afridi found himself in the headlines after media reports claimed that he ‘misbehaved’ with head coach Gary Kirsten and other coaching staff during the England tour as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi found himself in the headlines after media reports claimed that he ‘misbehaved’ with head coach Gary Kirsten…

Shahid Afridi has urged Team India to come and play Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. As the 2025 Champions Trophy finds itself in a state of limbo following India’s reported stance of not travelling to Pakistan, former captain Shahid Afridi has urged the BCCI to think otherwise. Afridi wants India to come and play in Pakistan,…

BCCI did not consult Virat Kohli before naming Gautam Gambhir as India’s new head coach, following Rahul Dravid’s exit. The board kept Hardik Pandya in loop. Virat Kohli’s much-talked-about, out-in-the-open, feisty on-field relationship with Gautam Gambhir did not become a hindrance in the former opener’s appointment as India’s new head coach as BCCI did not even consult…

With four openers in the line-up, the tour has become an audition to stake claim for spots now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made way. The Zimbabwe tour is turning out to be an audition for India’s top order going forward, now that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from T20Is. After Abhishek Sharma’s…

Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a stoppage-time winner to send England deservedly through to their second successive European Championship final on Wednesday as they finally turned on the style to beat Netherlands 2-1 on a memorable night in Dortmund. With the match looking set for extra time, Watkins received a pass from fellow sub Cole Palmer and fired…

Virat Kohli owned Bengaluru pub gets called out by the cops for this reason, An FIR was filed against the management of the pub, read to know below! The police have registered an FIR against several establishments on MG Road, including One8 Commune-Bengaluru, a café co-owned by cricketer Virat Kohli, for operating beyond the allowed time. The…