New Delhi, One third of coaches are highly egoistic, use outdated training methods, stubborn and some of them are even abusive, alleged two time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil. One third of coaches are egoistic; stubborn and abusive: Antil Antil, who has broken his own world record in F64 javelin throw category in Bengaluru last…
At 40, most World Cup players are valued for what they bring off the pitch. Luka Modric is an exception. He is still defined by what he does on it. This is expected to be Luka Modric’s fifth and final World Cup. (AFP) Modric arrives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the heartbeat of…
Since the turn of the century, there has been one word that perfectly describes men’s singles tennis: predictability. For almost two decades, it was the Big Three who reigned supreme at the Grand Slams before the baton was passed on to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. But only once in a blue moon does an…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have dominated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, but former RCB star AB de Villiers believes the defending champions still have plenty to worry about heading into Sunday’s IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB and Gujarat Titans will battle for the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, with both…
Oslo, A day after turning 20, D Gukesh rediscovered both his spark and his smile, defeating compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in a gripping classical battle to pocket three full points and reignite his campaign in Norway Chess here. Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya storms into lead Reigning champion Magnus Carlsen’s woes…
Rodrygo Goes received a special gift from Cristiano Ronaldo during one of the most difficult phases of his career, with the injured Real Madrid forward sharing photos of signed Al Nassr shirts sent by the Portugal captain. Rodrygo for Real Madrid, and Cristiano Ronaldo for Al-Nassr. (AFP) Rodrygo posted images on X, showing yellow Al-Nassr…
Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros campaign ends abruptly, leaving fans questioning his future. (AP Photo) PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say. Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? Djokovic: “I don’t…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) The IPL 2026 final is finally here, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans set to battle for their second IPL title at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As always, much of the spotlight will be on Virat Kohli, who has once…
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crashing his Lamborghini into motorway barriers in Hampshire, England, on Thursday morning – the latest blow in what has become a turbulent final chapter to a once-glittering career. Raheem Sterling had been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. (AFP) The 31-year-old, currently on the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (ANI Photo) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they do so carrying a history filled with heartbreak, near misses and, finally, redemption.RCB will be appearing in their fifth IPL final and have experienced almost every emotion the tournament’s biggest stage can offer. For…
