Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…
Virat Kohli surged to number 3 in Orange Cap race (Image: X) Virat Kohli made a massive leap in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race following his sensational century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday night. Heading into the clash, Kohli had slipped to 10th position in the standings after registering back-to-back ducks. However, the…
PUNE: Amol Deokule knows the value of representing the country at a global stage. While the former shooter himself couldn’t play at the highest level, his dream is being fulfilled by his daughter Ankita. Amol, now a US citizen, is happy to see Ankita make it to the US squad for the Munich World Cup…
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: Krunal Pandya/Instagram) What a comeback from the Chase Master Virat Kohli. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. And in the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli returned to form in style with an unbeaten 105 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB got home with five balls to spare, thanks mainly to Kohli’s calm and controlled…
Chennai Super Kings’ Jamie Overton (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings suffered another major setback in their injury-hit IPL 2026 campaign after confirming that all-rounder Jamie Overton will return to the UK to assess a right thigh injury.The England international has been one of CSK’s key performers this season, contributing with both bat and…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli once again delivered on the big stage, bouncing back from two consecutive ducks with a crucial half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders while rewriting the IPL record books in Raipur. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star became the first player in IPL history to score 400 or more…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli added another landmark to his glittering career on Wednesday, becoming the most-capped player in the history of the Indian Premier League after featuring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.The appearance was Kohli’s 279th IPL match, taking…
File photo of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season. (Image credit: ISL) New Delhi: Having battled through a challenging truncated season, the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs are once again facing a logjam with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). This prompted them to suggest a club-led operational and commercialisation model. Barring this Hail Mary…
NEW DELHI: Hockey India has issued a detailed response after Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh publicly questioned the federation’s continued trust in foreign coaches, saying his contract as junior men’s coach had simply ended and that he was never “fired”.The statement came hours after Sreejesh posted a strongly-worded message on social media, claiming he was…
Shahid Afridi became only the fourth Pakistan cricketer to receive the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was conferred the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Wednesday, receiving Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honour for his contributions to cricket and his long-standing service to the national team.The award was presented by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony at…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane speaks to Sunil Narine. (ANI Photo) With just 11 days left in the league stage of the IPL 2026, the playoff race has opened up dramatically. A late revival from Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings means as many as eight teams are still mathematically alive in the…
File photo of AIFF logo and ISL trophy. (Screengrab) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, except East Bengal, have proposed a club-led model to run the league in the future while also handling the commercial responsibilities. The suggestion was emailed to the AIFF hierarchy, the ISL clubs, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs…
India’s Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) NEW DELHI: The tight schedule for the Indian team has put the national selectors in a fix as they prepare to pick the fast bowlers for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Chandigarh from June 6.TOI understands that the selectors have…
English Premier League has launched a Next Gen Coach programme to support Indian coaches in their local communities. (Photo: English Premier League India) For years, the Premier League’s India engagement was most visibly associated with youth football — bringing academy teams to compete against Indian youngsters and offering a taste of elite football environments. But…
GONDA: In intensely hot and oppressive Gonda, at the Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya where wrestling mats have replaced school desks, hundreds of athletes wait endlessly for their bouts. In that wait, one name has dominated every conversation — Vinesh Phogat.The Katha Vachak central hall at the university complex in Nawabganj has turned into one giant wrestling…
File Pic: Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) GONDA: In the ongoing standoff between Vinesh Phogat and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the sport’s global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), has reportedly backed the Indian federation’s authority to decide on the wrestler’s future participation and any disciplinary proceedings.According to messages accessed by TOI, UWW president…
Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh after horror loss against GT (Image: X) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during SRH’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.The IPL confirmed the penalty in an official statement after SRH’s…
