Poland’s Iga Swiatek leaves the court after losing to Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: A new women’s champion will be crowned at Roland-Garros this year after four-time winner Iga Swiatek suffered a stunning fourth-round exit on her 25th birthday, falling to in-form Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk on Sunday.The 15th-seeded Kostyuk produced one of the…
Until a goofy-looking German working in a Swiss patent office came around, all of us took an Englishman’s word for how the universe functioned. The received wisdom was that time flew linearly at the same pace for everyone and space was a grand stage that stood still. But then the patent clerk showed that not…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Former world No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally returned to the winner’s circle in style, scripting history with a thrilling comeback victory to claim their maiden Singapore Open crown on Sunday.The Indian duo battled back from a game down to defeat Indonesia’s Fajar…
Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace…
Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros campaign ends abruptly, leaving fans questioning his future. (AP Photo) PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say. Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? Djokovic: “I don’t…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have dominated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, but former RCB star AB de Villiers believes the defending champions still have plenty to worry about heading into Sunday’s IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB and Gujarat Titans will battle for the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, with both…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (ANI Photo) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they do so carrying a history filled with heartbreak, near misses and, finally, redemption.RCB will be appearing in their fifth IPL final and have experienced almost every emotion the tournament’s biggest stage can offer. For…
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing Thursday where Dommaraju Gukesh tasted the bitterness of a defeat to World No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in what was the reigning world champion’s final game as a teenager, Gukesh returned to the…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) While the cricket world has spent the IPL season marvelling at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – and rightly so – another remarkable story has quietly unfolded at the opposite end of the age spectrum.At 36, an age when fast bowlers are usually managing declining pace, recurring injuries or retirement plans, Bhuvneshwar…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are not just scoring runs; they are redefining batting partnerships in T20 cricket. With another season of 700-plus runs each, the Gujarat Titans opening pair has entered elite territory. They have matched and surpassed records once dominated by legends such…
PSG’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates after winning the Champions League final (AP Photo/Armin Durgut) Paris Saint-Germain secured a historic second successive Champions League title after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest on Saturday. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed from the spot as Mikel Arteta’s side once…
New Delhi: “I will come back soon and will see you then.”Words, dripping with defiance, were delivered with a pointed finger towards the wrestling mat and in the direction of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) brass and its president, Sanjay Singh. It summed up the final act in the saga that is the Vinesh…
(From left) Vishal TK, Ancy Sojan and Animesh Kujur Athletes like Ancy Sojan, Vishal TK and Animesh Kujur, who narrowly missed the Commonwealth Games qualifying mark set by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi (May 22–25), will get another chance to make the cut at the…
PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say.Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? DJOKOVIC: I don’t know. Would it be okay if that was your last match? DJOKOVIC: I don’t know….
European football’s biggest night has arrived as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to battle for the UEFA Champions League crown in Budapest. Arsenal are seeking their first-ever Champions League title and their first appearance in the final since 2006. PSG, meanwhile, are aiming to defend the trophy they won in emphatic fashion last season. Both…
NEW DELHI: It has been a week of double delight for Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin. First, his qualification for the Esports Chess World Cup became official. Shortly after, the 21-year-old became the first Indian to secure a direct qualification invite for the main event of the inaugural edition of Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026.While Nihal…
India’s Chirag Shetty, left, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the men’s doubles final of the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament after defeating top seeds and world No. 1 pair Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in straight games on Saturday. The fourth-seeded Indian duo beat the reigning…
TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Rajat Patidar stands on the brink of history. A victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad will make the Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles.“I’ve never thought about what another captain has done before, and whether I…
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot fired (AP Photo/Jon Super, File) Liverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, bringing an end to the Dutchman’s two-year spell at Anfield just one season after he guided the club to Premier League glory.The decision was confirmed by Liverpool’s ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, which…
Australia begin their latest ODI campaign carrying confidence from their last 50-over assignment, where they defeated India 2-1 at home. Although several months have passed since that series, the visitors will be eager to maintain their strong record in the format. Josh Inglis and his team face a challenging task against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, where…
