Naomi Osaka (Photos by AP) Naomi Osaka had planned to create a final Labubu plush toy resembling herself for the U.S. Open. Her semifinal loss prevented this plan from becoming reality.“Oh, don’t make me cry, man,” the four-time Grand Slam champion said during her press conference early Friday morning after her 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3),…
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has finally broken his silence on his sudden retirement from T20I cricket and also confirmed that he is eyeing the 2027 ODI World Cup and wants to keep his body ready for Test cricket.“I umm-ed and ahh-ed about which was the right format to put aside,” Starc told cricket.com.au.“If I wasn’t…
Amanda Anisimova of the United States (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after defeating their respective opponents in the semifinals.Sabalenka defeated Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of last year’s final. She aims to be the first player to successfully defend the title…
Divya Deshmukh, after her Women’s World Cup victory, revealed her mentors, Csaba Balogh and Abhimanyu Puranik. At the Grand Swiss 2025, Puranik, who had just enjoyed a Disneyland vacation, defeated his protégé, Divya. Puranik, a Mumbai-born Punekar, started chess at five and praised Divya’s amazing mentality and potential for future dominance in Indian chess. NEW…
Abhimanyu Puranik, mentor and Grandmaster, reflects on his journey from collecting one-rupee coins as a child to defeating protégé Divya Deshmukh at the Grand Swiss 2025, highlighting dedication, guidance, and his role in nurturing India’s next chess star. NEW DELHI: Barely a month has slipped by since the city of Batumi stood guard to the…
Sanjay Bhardwaj and Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir on X) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir showed off his humorous side while celebrating Teachers’ Day on Friday. Posting on X, he once again remembered the enduring bond between him and his mentor, Sanjay Bhardwaj.“Now I know what you went through coaching me all those years! Happy #TeachersDay!”…
Hardik Pandya recently gifted a car to his childhood coach Jitendra Singh (Special Arrangement) Ahmedabad: The Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are known to be fierce competitors on the field, unwilling to budge an inch. No equation seems out of reach, considering their warrior-like hunger and desire to dominate the opposition. However, there is a…
Jaipur: Punjab Kings’ co-owner and actor Preity Zinta during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo)( Former India pacer Sandeep Sharma has revealed a thoughtful gesture by Punjab Kings co-owner from the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed why that moment is still…
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has disclosed in his forthcoming memoir “Heartbeats” that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer. He recently informed The Associated Press that his cancer is in remission following surgery in 2024.“I have nothing right now. But every six months I have…
Pawan Barthwal (centre) with coaches after Thursday’s win Pawan Barthwal has been an Army man since 2017. Whether serving the nation on the battlefield or representing the country inside a boxing ring, the 26-year-old from Syupuri village in Uttarakhand has demonstrated exceptional resilience when confronted with challenges. The 9 Garhwal Rifles officer hasn’t been taught…
