Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reacts after winning the women’s 400-meter final at the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) When you examine Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s résumé in the 400m hurdles, you would think she’s ticked every box. The American is a two-time Olympic champion in the event, she also won…
Despite lucrative offers from Saudi clubs, Bruno Fernandes remains committed to Manchester United ahead of the 2026 World Cup/ Image Composite: X Bruno Fernandes has turned down a direct and personal transfer request from Cristiano Ronaldo to join Al-Nassr this summer, choosing to stay at Manchester United despite persistent interest from Saudi Pro League clubs….
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bollywood actor R. Madhavan have appeared together in a teaser video, donning tactical gear and wielding guns, sparking speculation about Dhoni’s potential foray into films. The action-packed teaser,…
Standing at six foot one, Lakshya Chahar cuts an imposing figure under the bright lights of the boxing ring. The 80-kg class boxer doesn’t just bring muscle and grit into the fight, he brings geometry. His height isn’t merely a number on a stat sheet; it’s a tactical weapon. With every inch of his frame,…
Chennai:Ravi Shastri, during his days as the coach of the Indian team, enjoyed playing with two wrist-spinners in the XI. Now, as Surya Kumar Yadav’s Team India prepares for the Asia Cup in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup next year, the former India all-rounder feels it will be a great option to have…
Divya Deshmukh, rated 2478, stunned Africa No. 1 GM Bassem Amin, rated 2636, with the black pieces (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: “With great power comes great responsibility”: Uncle Ben’s wisdom from Spider-Man feels apt when looking at Divya Deshmukh these days. Barely out of her teens, the Nagpur-born has already checked off Olympiad golds,…
(L-R) Former DDCA secretary Vinod Tihara, current DDCA president Rohan Jaitley and secretary Ashok Sharma. New Delhi: Unrest has gripped Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) corridors again as former secretary Vinod Tihara has urged president Rohan Jaitley and other members of the Apex Council to call for a Special General Meeting for fresh elections…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (X) Mumbai: When the new poster boy of Indian cricket, Shubman Gill, was appointed vice-captain of the T20 team, it generated a positive buzz. For Suryakumar Yadav, though, the announcement carried a very different message: the selectors may have just put him on notice.Harsh? Perhaps. Unfair? Maybe. After all, this…
Pakistan are in Group A alongside arch-rivals India, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: After Pakistan laid down a marker ahead of the Asia Cup with Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick in a 75-run win over Afghanistan in the tri-series final in Sharjah on Sunday, captain Salman Agha said the team is…
Temba Bavuma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his team’s attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. Chasing 415 to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas were bowled out for just 72 in 20.5 humiliating…
