India vs Thailand at Asia Cup (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India made a resounding start to their women’s Asia Cup hockey campaign on Friday, crushing Thailand 11-0 in their Pool B opener. Udita Duhan and Beauty Dung Dung starred with two goals apiece, as the world No. 9 side showcased their dominance over…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Lionel Messi has indicated he may not participate in defending Argentina’s World Cup title in 2026. The 38-year-old Argentine star acknowledges that age could be a determining factor in his decision, which will ultimately depend on his physical condition.In his final home World Cup qualifying match, Messi showcased his exceptional skills…
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),…
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…
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!”…
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…
Anna Muzychuk vs Zsóka Gaál (Screengrab) A major shock lit up the opening day of the FIDE Grand Swiss as 18-year-old Hungarian prodigy Zsóka Gaál defeated seasoned Ukrainian star Anna Muzychuk, the current world No.5. Gaál, rated 2388, capitalised when the 35-year-old Muzychuk, last year’s Women’s Norway Chess runner-up and champion this year, forgot about…
Shubman Gill (left) and ABhishek Sharma (PTI Photos) Ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, the former India all-rounder has requested Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma not to repeat the mistake he made during his playing years and to play golf, as it will help them score more runs.“I have told them to play golf and…
Football match stopped due to unexpected visitor in Africa (Screengrabs) A Tanzanian football match came to a dramatic standstill after an unexpected visitor disrupted play: a massive swarm of bees.The unusual incident unfolded mid-game when the swarm descended across the stadium, forcing everyone on the pitch and in the technical area to drop to the…
Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Pakistan secured their spot in the T20I tri-series final with a commanding 31-run victory over the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. Fakhar Zaman‘s unbeaten 77 and Abrar Ahmed‘s career-best bowling performance were the highlights of the match.Zaman’s explosive innings of 77 not out from 44 balls…
