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]What does Djokovic's Miami Open absence mean for world No. 1 battle with Alcaraz
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:17 PM IST
Novak Djokovic's world No. 1 ranking is in danger after Carlos Alcaraz's Indian Wells title haul.
Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend and former NHL star, Konstantin Koltsov, dies at 42
Koltsov played for the Belarus national team in the 2002 and 2010 Olympics and spent parts of three seasons with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins
Published on Mar 19, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Reuters |
Lionel Messi fans to get 50 per cent refund for Hong Kong fiasco
A sell-out crowd paid from 880 Hong Kong dollars ($110) to see Lionel Messi in action on February 4 but he remained glued to the bench with an injury
Published on Mar 19, 2024 12:21 PM IST
AFP |
Real Madrid files complaint against referee not reporting abuse against Vinicius
Vinicius, who scored twice as La Liga leaders Real won 4-2 against Osasuna, has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Reuters |
Halep to face Badosa in Miami opener, Swiatek seeks Sunshine Double
Simona Halep accepted a wild card into the Miami Open after her four-year ban was cut to nine months by the top court for global sport
Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Reuters |
Lionel Messi ruled out of Argentina's friendlies in US due to hamstring injury
Lionel Messi was substituted just after half-time in the win over Nashville and missed Miami's triumph over D.C. United in Washington on Saturday.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 06:47 AM IST
Islamabad beats Multan in thrilling PSL final with last-ball boundary
Islamabad beats Multan in thrilling PSL final with last-ball boundary
Published on Mar 19, 2024 02:54 AM IST
AP |
Ahead of Paris, Marin shows she is a force to be reckoned with
The last five years have been tough for the Spaniard but the All England triumph showed the tide may finally be turning
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Alcaraz is back to winning titles, and smiling
Exactly eight months since the high of becoming a Wimbledon champion, the Spaniard has finally managed to win another trophy by defending the Indian Wells Masters crown
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 06:33 PM IST
IOA dissolves wrestling's ad hoc committee, brings back WFI
The decision comes after the panel recently conducted selection trials to pick the squad for participation in the Asian championships and the Olympic qualifiers
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 10:41 PM IST
FA Cup can’t satisfy but can certainly pacify Manchester United and Chelsea fans
The FA Cup is now the only chance at winning a trophy this season for the two struggling giants.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 05:43 PM IST
Batshuayi attempts martial arts kick as pitch invaders attack Fenerbahce players
Trabzonspor fans invaded the pitch to attach opposition players after their side's loss. One such fan received a spinning high kick from Michy Batshuayi.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 04:39 PM IST
A Manchester United comeback in 'Fergie Time'
The FA Cup quarter-final win turned the clock back, if only for one rainy Sunday at Old Trafford.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Klopp's harsh response to reporter after Man United defeat irks fans, ‘No class’
The defeat against Manchester United didn't go down well with Jurgen Klopp as the Liverpool manager left the post-match interview midway.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 11:08 AM IST
Iga Swiatek downs Maria Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title
Swiatek is now 19-4 in career finals and 8-2 at the WTA 1000 level while Sakkari has a 2-8 record in showpiece matches.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:08 AM IST
Reuters |
Amad Diallo lands in trouble after replicating Messi's iconic celebration
Amad Diallo replicated Lionel Messi's iconic celebration by taking his jersey off after scoring a late winner against Liverpool.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Robert Lewandowski guides Barcelona to dominant win over Atletico Madrid
Barcelona moved two points clear of third-placed Girona, while Atletico are now fifth, after Athletic Bilbao moved above them on Saturday.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 09:08 AM IST
AFP |
Diallo's late-strike helps Man United end Liverpool's quadruple quest
Erik ten Hag's men will be confident of reaching the final for a second consecutive season after being paired with Championship side Coventry in the last four.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 08:54 AM IST
AFP |
Desert domination: Alcaraz tops Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion
Carlos Alcaraz captured his first title since Wimbledon last July
Published on Mar 18, 2024 07:30 AM IST
AFP |
Last year taught us a lot of things, as a player, as a captain and as a team: Mandhana
Last year taught us a lot of things, as a player, as a captain and as a team: Mandhana
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 12:07 AM IST
PTI |
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty jumps from hospital bed to tennis court in ITF final
Drained of all energy, the India women's No.5 lost the title clash but still felt like a winner after not giving up without a fight.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 11:10 PM IST
Carlos Alcaraz draws level in his growing Jannik Sinner rivalry
Tennis fans used to the Big Three rivalries will hope this Spanish-Italian version ages nicely after the Indian Wells semi-finals.
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Aditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai
Not quite tennis: Pickleball gains ground in India, riding pandemic-born craze
Organisers rope in Sania Mirza, Bollywood stars, influencers to spread the word about “affordable, addictive and easy” game
Published on Mar 17, 2024 06:25 PM IST
, New Delhi
Aratrick MondalSouthgate hints at possible England return for Greenwood, makes Euro decision
Mason Greenwood has appeared only once for the England senior squad, making a substitute appearance in 2020, against Iceland.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Medvedev beats Paul to set up Indian Wells final against Alcaraz again
Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in the second semi-final.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 01:53 PM IST
Reuters |
Brunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past Kings
Brunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past Kings
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:26 AM IST
AP |
Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken
Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 10:14 AM IST
AP |
Alcaraz ends Sinner's 19-match winning streak to reach Indian Wells final
The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz will remain No. 2 in the world rankings next week.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 09:20 AM IST
AFP |
Jannik Sinner wins 'point of the year' in insane rally vs Carlos Alcaraz
The duo made some cheeky attempts in an incredible rally to stamp their superiority as in the end, it was Sinner who went to manage it.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 09:05 AM IST
Harry Kane breaks sensational 60-year-old record in debut Bundesliga season
Harry Kane scored a goal in Bayern Munich's massive 5-2 triumph over SV Darmstadt 98 in the Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 08:11 AM IST