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23,000 runners turn Kolkata marathon into a spectacle as Olympic Champions Cheptegei, Bednarek look on

23000 runners light up the Kolkata marathon. Olympic champions Joshua Cheptegei and Kenny Bednarek witness the city host the perfect event

Top IPL teams RCB, CSK see double-digit drop as brand value declines for most franchises

Operation Sindoor-led disruptions, lost momentum, sub-par performances and ban on real money gaming have been blamed for the fall

Dream11 revamp turns fantasy sports app into a hangout place for sports fans

Dream11 revamp comes a little over three months after the company halted all paid contests on its platform following the online gaming law that prohibits money games

Shane Warne milestones: 1000th Test wicket, Gatting Ball among Tourism Australia's tribute to the 'King of Spins' at MCG

Shane Warne tribute in photos: Over the 15-plus years that the 'King of Spin' spun his magic, Shane Warne gathered a lot of paraphernalia: balls that marked key milestones, jerseys and autographed hats that still stand in as reminders of the stunning play behind the statistics. Forty-eight such items from Warne's collection will be on display at the Melbourne Cricket Ground's Australian Sports Museum from December 16, 2025 - August 9, 2026.

Huge opportunity for sports industry to rethink media distribution with AI, says Nielsen’s Jon Stainer

AI will be a key enabler for content consumption in the future, driving deep personalisation, according to Nielsen Sports global GM Jon Stainer

Ready to host CWG 2030 with existing infra, India delegation addresses concerns after 2010 debacle

Pushing back against concerns after the 2010 CWG controversy, Indian officials poinyed to new projects planned as part of Gujarat’s sports expansion drive and aspiration to make Ahmedabad sports capital of India.

Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court asks CAQM to pass directions to postpone school sports activities

The Court noted that allowing sports competitions in schools during peak pollution levels in Delhi-NCR will put the kids to risk.

OPINION | All-rounder or all-round confusion as India and South Africa face-off?

Indian cricket appears to have a surfeit of all-rounders. Only appears as it’s not clear what Washington Sundar, for example, is primarily picked for. A batsman who can bowl a bit, or the other way around. Sundar and Reddy would do well to take a leaf out Jadeja’s book and focus on one skill right now to nail down a safe spot 

Chess sponsorship market is at its peak in India, says former player Prachura

The fact that Google was the title sponsor when Gukesh won the world championship shows that chess has grown so much that the top companies of the world are putting money into it, Prachura said.

IPL unmatched in valuation, but Pro Kabaddi sparked India’s league boom: GMR Sports CEO

According to Satyam Trivedi, while IPL remains peerless in valuation, it was Kabaddi’s mass appeal and execution that inspired the country’s sports ecosystem to think beyond cricket.

A day after India’s ODI World Cup win, Omaxe signs Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador

Omaxe and Harmanpreet Kaur will collaborate on initiatives on athlete development, grassroots outreach, community events and awareness campaigns to promote sports as a viable career and a source of empowerment, the company said.

Harmanpreet, Smriti script their ‘1983 moment’, World Cup win to double star players’ brand value

The women’s World Cup victory has given India a new generation of heroes and brands their new stars with marketers calling the win a tipping point for an endorsement boom.

Jujhar Singh creates history, becomes India’s first Power Slap champion in Abu Dhabi

During his school years, Jujhar Singh trained in traditional wrestling and kabaddi in the little town of Karura, which is close to Chamkaur Sahib.

IPL hits a valuation slump — gaming ban curbs its winning streak, WPL hits a roadblock too

Despite headwinds, the fundamentals of both the leagues remain resilient.

Levelling up or locking down? Here is what draft online gaming rules mean for esports in India

The draft online gaming rules, released on October 2, bring recognition but also expects the industry to do some heavy lifting in the form of tighter regulation, internal checks and redressal mechanisms

OPINION | Breaking New Ground: Women’s cricket’s $13.88 million leap forward

Women’s cricket is no longer an afterthought; it is the next frontier. This 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is more than a sporting contest. It’s a business case study in how visibility, investment, and performance can transform a game

IPL match days just got costlier; higher GST sparks concerns over gate revenue, attendance

While a rise in IPL ticket prices will dampen spectator sentiment, other leagues such as the PKL may also face a significant loss of revenue

OPINION | Making India a Global Sporting Power: A vision for excellence and manufacturing growth

India aims to enhance sports infrastructure, boost manufacturing, and position itself as a key player in the global sports goods market through strategic initiatives and innovation

OPINION | Empowering India’s Sporting Future: Aligning with National Sports Policy vision

India’s National Sports Policy encourages investing in grassroots talent and infrastructure, fostering long-term growth, and supporting indigenous sports with the overarching aim of creating a thriving sports ecosystem

Real money gaming's loss is Esports gain as Tesla, Bisleri, Red Bull rush to sponsor tournaments

Brands like Tesla and Bisleri are hitting play as they see esports as a safe bet for big reach after clarity from Online Gaming Act. With more advertisers logging in, ad spends are expected to see double-digit growth, potentially making the online gaming bigger than ever.

R Praggnanandhaa secures spot in Grand Chess Tour Finale, Wesley So clinches Sinquefield Cup

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a place in the Grand Chess Tour Finale after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup, while American Wesley So triumphed in the playoff to clinch the title.

Game changer: Esports-carve out in Online Gaming Act to boost talent and structured growth

The focus must now be on developing infrastructure such as arenas, bootcamps, education programs, and scholarships to nurture the next generation of talent, whether competing on the world stage or shaping culture as gaming creators, said players and platforms.

Pujara - The last pure test batsman

In recent times, Cheteshwar Pujara, more than any of his contemporaries, embodied grit at the crease. Absorbing blows on his body, bloody-minded in defending his wicket in adverse conditions, he was a throwback to an era where “intent” meant the willingness to battle it out when the team had its back to the wall. A tribute to the last of ‘test specialists’

Ban on real money gaming threatens IPL and other sports leagues' sponsorship lifeline

Experts have said that the curbs could eliminate real money as well as fantasy sport platforms as sponsors, jeopardizing advertising inflows essential for state-level leagues and broader sports development.