Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Indian chess star D Gukesh received a flood of birthday wishes from some of the biggest names in chess during the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament, but it was Magnus Carlsen’s playful message that grabbed the internet’s attention. In a video shared by…
Athlete chalks his hands before competing in Gymnastics (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) NEW DELHI: The Odisha Gymnastics Association (OGA) has landed in controversy after allegedly using the name of its former president, Samir Dey, on official documents and invoices even though he died in November 2024. The issue came to light after a complaint was filed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) MUMBAI: Much before he took the cricketing world by storm by smashing the best bowlers in the world for a barrage of sixes while batting for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Sarfaraz Khan, the ‘run machine’ of domestic cricket, was left impressed by the first glimpse of Vaibhav Sooryvanshi….
Santos’ Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil have been handed a major injury concern ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Neymar now doubtful for the opening phase of the tournament after suffering a calf injury.The 34-year-old forward is expected to spend the next two to three weeks recovering after medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle…
Representative image (Pic credit: ICC) The International Cricket Council has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking the third consecutive edition of the tournament to feature only women officials.The marquee tournament, scheduled to begin in England and Wales from June 12, will see 14 umpires and…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel has admitted that stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early will be one of GT’s biggest priorities when they face Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 on Friday.The 15-year-old batting sensation heads into the knockout clash in red-hot form after producing one of the most…
Santos’ Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil have been handed a major injury concern ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Neymar now doubtful for the opening phase of the tournament after suffering a calf injury.The 34-year-old forward is expected to spend the next two to three weeks recovering after medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle…
Santos’ Neymar grimaces in pain after he was fouled during a Brazilian Championship soccer match against Coritiba in Sao Paulo, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Brazil’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed by fresh concerns surrounding Neymar after reports confirmed the Santos forward is dealing with a more serious…
Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts as he plays against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina. (AP Photo) World number one Jannik Sinner suffered one of the most dramatic defeats of his career after collapsing physically in the blazing Paris heat and crashing out of the French Open in the second round on Thursday.The Italian star, widely…
Chungreng Koren (Pic credit: UFC) India’s Chungreng Koren moved one step closer to the UFC, submitting Japan’s previously unbeaten Ryuho Miyaguchi via rear-naked choke in the second round of their bantamweight quarterfinal bout at Road to UFC Season 5 in Macau on Thursday.Koren secured the finish at the 4:00 mark of Round 2 after a…
NEW DELHI: Olympian Vinesh Phogat has run into another major hurdle in her comeback journey after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order that allowed her to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.The trials are scheduled to be held in New Delhi…
In a stunning display of talent, the young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his prowess by scoring an electrifying 97 runs off just 29 balls. (photo/ANI) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took to social media and posted a three-word message on his instagram account following his match-winning heroics in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.The left-hander…
Abneet Bharti first earned an India call-up last year and travelled to India this year ahead of fixture vs Hong Kong. (Instagram) New Delhi: As India played Jamaica and went down 0-2 in London as part of the Unity Cup, Abneet Bharti sat over 10,000 kms away in La Paz, Bolivia. Instead of potentially taking…
NEW DELHI: Twin Olympic medallist PV Sindhu moved comfortably into the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday after a dominant straight-game victory. Sindhu defeated Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in just 37 minutes, barely giving her opponent any chance to settle into the contest. The Indian star looked…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, the 15-year-old sensation not only powered Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2 but also shattered one of Chris Gayle’s iconic IPL records. Sooryavanshi surpassed Gayle’s long-standing record for most sixes in a single IPL season…
ISSF World Cup Munich: Esha Singh breaks world record, bags 25 m pistol gold (photo/ANI) PUNE: Esha Singh shot a dream final as she clinched gold in the women’s 25m pistol event with world records at the ISSF Munich World Cup on Wednesday. Hyderabad’s Esha shot 43 in the final, one more than the previous…
Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Jean-Philippe Mateta became Crystal Palace’s hero as the English club defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final on Wednesday to win its first-ever European trophy. The victory also gave outgoing manager Oliver Glasner a perfect farewell…
Dhruv Jurel congratulates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Pic credit: IPL) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed complete carnage in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, smashing a breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls. After the match, his Rajasthan Royals teammate Dhruv Jurel revealed the fearless batting mantra behind the 15-year-old sensation’s incredible success.Rajasthan Royals crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47…
Arun Dhumal. (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia triggered an uproar on social media earlier this month when he used the term “honey-trap” during a media interaction. Moments after his comments, speculation spread, and fans began harassing cricketers’ partners on social media platforms.Saikia urged franchises to remain vigilant throughout the IPL season,…
India suffer 2-0 defeat to Jamaica (Photo by @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: India’s campaign in the Unity Cup 2026 suffered a setback after the Blue Tigers went down 0-2 to Jamaica in the semifinal at The Valley in London on Wednesday. Facing a physically stronger and higher-ranked Jamaican side, India showed flashes of promise…
