Viswanathan Anand feels that R Praggnanandhaa is currently in better form than D Gukesh, after the former’s Norway Chess triumph. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian chess player to clinch the Norway chess title, and reigning world champion D Gukesh came sixth. R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Norway Chess title and D Gukesh came sixth. (Twitter)…
The FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP) There is no sporting event in the world that enjoys such a feverish build-up to the main event. Such is the global appeal of the ‘beautiful game’ and the FIFA World Cup. However, the 2026 edition, the first to feature as many as 48 teams, has struggled to adhere…
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has ended in disappointment after their massive €150 million offer was turned down by their city rivals.The Spanish giants confirmed the bid in an official statement on Tuesday, making public what would…
India captain Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) Mohali: When India’s ODI team assembles here in Mohali on Wednesday, it will be the formal onset of their preparations for the ODI World Cup in South Africa in Oct-Nov 2027. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are expected to be declared fit for the three-match ODI…
Julian Alvarez has become one of the most sought-after names in the transfer window, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid making moves to sign the Atletico Madrid striker. Despite the growing interest, Atletico have no intention of parting ways with one of their most important players. Reports claim the club even rejected a €150 million…
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan’s oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded star of the major two-day tournament will be 100 percent French: the 200 kilogrammes of customised Guerande salt ordered by organisers. Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars’ art “It’s an essential part of sumo wrestling….
Nearly four years after her last competitive match, Serena Williams made a victorious comeback on Tuesday. The 44-year-old returned to competitive action, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko at the Queen’s Club WTA event. The pair beat Nicole Melichar-Martinez, Erin Routliffe, 7(7)-6(2), 6-2. Serena Williams partnered with Victoria Mboko, of Canada. (Adam Davy/PA via AP) After…
Virat Kohli and Harry Kane England captain Harry Kane showed off his cricketing skills and sense of humour as the Three Lions continued preparations for the FIFA World Cup, with the star striker playfully offering his services to England Cricket and IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.On Tuesday, England’s footballers swapped the training pitch for a…
NEW DELHI: England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes was reportedly drinking with England rugby captain Maro Itoje and other rugby internationals before becoming involved in a nightclub incident in London. According to a report from the English outlet Daily Mail, Stokes and fellow England cricketer Gus Atkinson spent Sunday evening at the White Horse pub in…
Pakistan’s Gaddafi Stadium (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium has come under scrutiny after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rated the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia as “unsatisfactory” and handed the venue one demerit point under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.The sanction places Gaddafi Stadium alongside Lord’s…
