Oslo, At 20, D Gukesh is carrying a burden few in chess ever faced the weight of being a world champion. Turning 20: Gukesh embraces the pressure and possibilities of being world champion Yet with a title defence looming, the Indian Grandmaster sees those expectations not merely as pressure but as an opportunity to test…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and, as in the previous few editions, we can expect a few humdingers. The tournament has repeatedly delivered thrillers, and some matches have even turned into goal-fests. Some games are remembered for their quality, while others are known for their significance. But only a few contests…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra. Gujarat Titans: Sai…
There will be a new men’s grand slam champion crowned at Roland Garros next weekend at the French Open. In two dramatic five-set matches in two days, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were knocked out from contention, leaving the men’s draw wide open with the guarantee of a first time victor. Novak Djokovic gestures to…
Liverpool FC on Saturday confirmed that Arne Slot would be leaving his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is already underway. Slot, who won the Premier League with the Reds in his first season in charge, endured a horror campaign in the 2025-26 season, with Liverpool…
Vinesh Phogat’s battle with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ended on a bitter note as she failed to qualify for the Asian Games following a semifinal loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg category. However, a determined Vinesh wasn’t cowed while speaking to the press afterwards, reiterating that she had done what she could…
Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace…
RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (Image: X) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they will draw confidence from a player who has made a habit of delivering on the biggest stage, Josh Hazlewood.The defending champions are aiming to win back-to-back IPL titles, a feat achieved only by Mumbai Indians…
Spain are beginning to look like a force again, with a new generation of players reviving memories of the country’s most successful era. For many years, La Roja set the benchmark in international football, dominating the sport between 2008 and 2012 with a team packed with legends such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Gerard…
Évian-les-Bains , Indian golfers Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar produced Top-10 finishes at the Jabra Ladies Open De France with steady final round performances. Avani, Diksha secure top 10 finishes in Jabra Ladies Avani carded a final round of 2-under 69 to move to tied 5th, which equalled her career best result on the LET,…
