World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka on Thursday pledged a comprehensive and co-ordinated crackdown on the supply chain of banned substances in India even as sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the government is working towards introducing criminal provisions against those involved in administering or trafficking prohibited substances. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka….
Bengaluru: Adhiban Baskaran received a text from Vaishali Rameshbabu the night before she left for Cyprus for the Candidates tournament. It read: “Can we meet Anna?” (elder brother). They hopped on a Zoom call the next day and the 24-year-old, who was coming off a difficult year and was the lowest seed in the tournament,…
The Miami Heat may be forced to rethink their offseason strategy, with new developments around Ja Morant potentially shifting focus away from a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Erik Spoelstra and co had been linked to the Greek Freak as a marquee target, but the cost, and concerns around his durability after years of deep…
Ja Morant is back in the headlines. The Grizzlies star reportedly informed his teammates and other players that he is not playing for Memphis anymore. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Michael C Wright further revealed on Thursday that the 26-year-old still ‘hasn’t gotten over his suspension’, and felt ‘alienated by teammates’. However, there is a $197…
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav’s priceless reactions to Shreyas Iyer stunner NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batters Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav produced priceless reactions that quickly went viral after Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal part in pulling off a stunning catch during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium…
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians players after the match at Wankhede stadium. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side…
Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, extending their winning streak while handing the hosts a fourth straight defeat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite a superb century from Quinton…
World Anti Doping Agency president Witold Banka’s visit to India came at a time when rising doping cases in the country has become a major cause of concern. India has been at the top of global doping charts for the last three years. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka. (AFP) WADA disclosed the results…
Kolkata: Thrice East Bengal trailed Bengaluru FC, the last two times after Miguel Ferreira’s early red card. Thrice they came back, the final equaliser from Anton Sjoberg coming in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time. By then, East Bengal had played with 10 men for 73 minutes. If ever a point felt like three…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav found himself at the centre of heavy social media backlash after another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, with fans questioning his form and intent following his first-ball dismissal against Punjab Kings.Mumbai Indians were already in early trouble when Surya walked in, with the team reeling at 15/2….
