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Wimbledon 2023 begins on July 3. Carlos Alcaraz is raring to go

On June 25, 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won his first title on grass, at London’s Queen’s Club, which put him back on the number one spot in rankings.

West Indies to miss 2023 ODI World Cup after losing to Scotland in qualifiers

The champions of 1975 and 1979 editions, this is the first time in the 48 years of tournament history that West Indies won't feature among the top 10 teams in limited overs cricket.

How ‘Bazball’ is challenging the conventional wisdom of test cricket

People misinterpret ‘Bazball’ as just aggressive stroke play. It is beyond that. It’s a cult. It’s a new way of approaching test cricket by transforming the overall thought process.

2023 ODI World Cup: How West Indies could miss out on showpiece event in India

West Indies might have made it past the group stage of the ICC ODI World Cup qualifying round despite its stunning defeat to the Netherlands on Monday. However, they are not out of the woods yet. Here's how...

From Indian football and hockey to athletics, Odisha's sports push is built on partnerships with private firms, elite players

The core of sporting disciplines that Odisha is investing in includes swimming, athletics, weightlifting, hockey, shooting, karate, kho kho, rugby and tennis.

US picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup.

Suresh Raina opens restaurant in Amsterdam; a look at other eateries owned by Indian cricketers

Suresh Raina, who announced his retirement from cricket last year, opened his first restaurant in Amsterdam. The menu showcases a wide selection of dishes inspired by the rich culinary heritage of India, from North to South, East to West.

Paris 2024 Olympics flame to be lit on April 16, relay to visit overseas territories

The flame will be lit at Greece’s ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Games, and will remain in the country until its departure to France from Athens on April 27.

Game on: BGMI tournaments are back; prize pool to get bigger after trial period

With the government lifting the ban on the game 10 months down the line on a 90-day test basis, the e-sports fraternity is geared up to organise more BGMI tournaments.

Lionel Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut July 21

Messi’s contract will be worth $50 million to $60 million per year, the team said Tuesday. He cannot sign until sometime in July, after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.

Women's Emerging Asia Cup: India to play Bangladesh in final after SF washout

The semifinal fixture between India and Sri Lanka was originally scheduled for Monday, but the match was postponed by a day due to rain.

Vishesh stuns Asian junior champion Krrish Pal, enters Youth Men's National Boxing semis

Both Vishesh and Pal were at their attacking best right from the start and engaged in a thrilling bout.

Premier Handball League: How a chance handball player from Chandigarh became India captain

Modern handball is an indoor sport dominated by European nations such as France, Denmark and Norway. In India, it’s still largely played outdoors, one of the reasons for the country’s lack of success on the global stage. India captain Atul Kumar explains the difference.

Kylian Mbappe shocks PSG with decision to not renew contract

Mbappé will become a free agent at the end of the current season, which has greatly angered PSG since they feel they have invested in him and have been let down.

Manchester United shares spike after Qatar hints at takeover bid success

Manchester United shares, which trade exclusively on the New York Stock Exchange, were around 30% higher at 4:27 a.m. ET, paring earlier gains.

2023 NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets end 47-year franchise championship drought

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic's historic win of his first Bill Russell Finals MVP, defeating Miami Heat, in an impressive Finals run in NBA history, is on a par with Michael Jordan’s journey to his first NBA title in 1991, and should quieten down American media and critics.

Why are India unable to win ICC tournaments? ChatGPT gives the reasons

India last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when MS Dhoni led the side to victory in Champions Trophy in England.

Cricket-India's Shubhman Gill fined for criticising umpiring decision in WTC final

After India had been set a daunting target of 444 by Australia, Cameron Green took a stunner at gully to dismiss Gill for 18 even though opinions differed on whether it was a clean catch.

Cricket’s WTC cycle, especially final, needs to be a bigger & a far grander affair

The stakeholders of Test cricket, including fans and organizers, need to do more to protect and elevate the format, especially considering the World Test Championship (WTC). The WTC should be better planned and developed into a grand event rather than just a one-off.

Leander Paes back in play as a franchise co-owner, bets on tennis growth in India

The former tennis player said that the interest level in non-cricket sports in India is on the uptick among fans, sponsors and brands.

Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh

The soccer great's expected contract with Inter Miami of the US’s Major League Soccer makes a lot of sense — professionally, personally and maybe even financially. Importantly, this arrangement may allow Messi to help Argentina defend its Copa America title next year and the World Cup title in 2026, both to be held in the US

Australia 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India in WTC final

Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 146 and 95 respectively at close of play on Day 1 as Australia added 157 runs in the final session which had 34 overs without losing any wicket.

FIFA made false claims about ''carbon-neutral'' World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

FIFA was “not able to provide proof that the claims were accurate,” the federally recognized Swiss Commission for Fairness said in its judgment into complaints filed from five countries.

Odisha train tragedy: India, Australia teams observe one-minute silence, wear black armbands

Before the start of play, a minute's silence was observed and in a noble gesture, even the Australian team sported black armbands in solidarity with the opposition in this hour of grief.