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England's FIFA World Cup opener offered a reminder: Harry Kane remains their greatest weapon

India, June 18 -- FIFA World Cups are known for their overreaction from fans and experts. One poor defensive showing, one poor half against a quality opposition, and suddenly, a contender is no longer... Read More


Norway Chess crown confirms R Praggnanandhaa as the real deal, Indian GM validates years of prodigious promise

India, June 6 -- At only 20 years old, R Praggnanandhaa has already established himself as one of the leading figures in chess. After his historic victory in Osla, Praggnanandhaa climbed five spots hi... Read More


Luis Suarez, Ghana and the handball that still divides football 16 years later

India, June 4 -- Luis Suarez's infamous handball against Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments in football history to have divided opinion. More than a decade later, the controver... Read More


The psychology of a comeback: Inside Satwik-Chirag's Singapore Open triumph - 'It's okay, we will lose as champions'

India, June 2 -- When Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their title drought at the Singapore Open, the first thing to focus on was their tactical adjustments, strokes, and the quality of... Read More


'This is not an honorary post': Robin Singh questions AIFF's accountability, calls for 'honesty' in Indian football

India, June 1 -- Indian football's struggles have become a recurring topic of discussion. Fans have been left frustrated every year, and the problems still remain the same. Whether it is uncertainty a... Read More


Aravindh Chithambaram backs players to stun Magnus Carlsen at Esports World Cup, drops verdict on Gukesh vs Sindarov

India, May 29 -- Aravindh Chithambaram recently became the first Indian GM to qualify for this year's Esports World Cup, to be hosted in Riyadh. He will be representing the Mumbai-based esports organi... Read More


Argentina's 1978 World Cup triumph: Mario Kempes, the Videla regime and football's darkest celebration

India, May 28 -- The image of Mario Kempes with his long hair flying in Buenos Aires during the final against Netherlands remains one of the defining pictures of the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Kempes scored... Read More


Suryansh Shedge's fearless rise exposes Ricky Ponting's biggest mistake and now PBKS could miss out on IPL 2026 playoffs

India, May 12 -- Punjab Kings fell to a defeat in Dharamshala on Monday, and their losing streak stretched to four matches. But Suryansh Shedge's role within the playing XI needs a rethink, as PBKS mi... Read More


From Mohun Bagan to life without a club: AIFF Elite Academy graduate Sumit Rathi on football's brutal uncertainty

India, May 9 -- For many young Indian footballers in the past, the AIFF Elite Academy and the Indian Arrows project served as a pathway into professional football. For Sumit Rathi, that experience not... Read More


If KL Rahul can evolve, why can't Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant? 67-ball 152* lays bare cost of standing still in T20s

India, April 25 -- It was hot, as expected in New Delhi, and the exhaustion was visible not just in the cricketers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium but also among the spectators in the stands. But KL Rahul... Read More