Mumbai: At the end of an intense rally, Miomir Kecmanovic was positioned at the right place and time to play an easy half-volley into an open court. He was now up by two sets to one against top seed Jannik Sinner. Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during the men’s singles final of…
For the first time in eight years, the Los Angeles Lakers will enter an NBA season without LeBron James, the franchise icon who led them to the 2020 NBA championship. For Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ new beginning without LeBron James still doesn’t feel real. (AP) And it is only natural for the remaining players on…
Norway’s World Cup elimination was followed by an online storm, with Alexander Sorloth becoming the center of attention. The Atletico Madrid striker faced heavy criticism and backlash from fans over what was widely seen as a wasted goalscoring opportunity against England in the quarterfinals. Alexander Sorloth has chosen to speak out and address the incident…
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Divya Deshmukh and FIDE World Cup 2025 winner Javokhir Sindarov (PTI Photos) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a major overhaul of the World Cup and Women’s World Cup formats from 2027, aiming to make the tournaments shorter, more inclusive and more rewarding for players.The biggest change is that…
Kolkata: Since the World Cup usually marks the end of a cycle, coaches changing and players retiring after one is common. Spain’s Lamine Yamal. (REUTERS) Senegal sacking Pape Thiaw took to 14 the number of coaches who have left their positions during the 2026 World Cup. Among those remaining, Didier Deschamps has said he will…
Kolkata: Every World Cup tells us to expect the unexpected. That is football’s oldest promise. Somewhere between the opening whistle and the lifting of the trophy, a giant is meant to fall, an underdog is meant to punch above its weight and history is meant to bend in improbable ways. This tournament has done all…
New Delhi: Two statistics highlight why the France versus Spain semi-final of the 2026 World Cup is likely to be remembered as a classic. France’s forward Kylian Mbappe. (AFP) No side has conceded fewer shots on target (7) or fewer goals (1) at the 2026 World Cup than Spain. No side has had more shots…
France team at FIFA World Cup (AP Photo) Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has come under fire after claiming that France’s national football team has “no French players” ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final between the two countries.The remark, made in an opinion piece for Spanish news website El Debate, sparked widespread criticism from…
New Delhi: The France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday night promises a technical and tactical showdown. For France talisman Kylian Mbappe, this is a grand opportunity to clear two hurdles and establish himself as the biggest brand in football. Kylian Mbappe is in the race for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi. (Getty Images via AFP) With…
Slaven Bilic will return as head coach of Croatia, the national football federation announced Monday, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country’s World Cup exit. Slaven Bilic will return as head coach of Croatia (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Dalic stepped down last week after a tenure that included a runner-up finish at the 2018 World…
