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France criticises new IOC gender testing for women's Olympic events as 'a step backwards'

New Delhi, March 27 -- France's sports minister has sharply criticised the International Olympic Committee's decision to reintroduce genetic testing for women's events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics... Read More


PV Sindhu pays heartfelt tribute to Carolina Marin in emotional farewell: 'You were a complete pain on the court'

India, March 27 -- PV Sindhu paid tribute to Carolina Marin after the Spanish shuttler announced her retirement. Sindhu took to social media on Friday, writing a heartfelt message for Marin, with whom... Read More


Candidates 2026: Can the old guard bring it home this time?

India, March 27 -- How does a generation of players cope with the consummate, otherworldly skill and success of one or a few? In tennis, the triumvirate of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djoko... Read More


Riyan Parag told to take leaf out of Hardik Pandya's book to block out 'trolls', prepare to lead Rajasthan Royals

India, March 27 -- Riyan Parag has earned plenty of criticism, earned and unearned, since he made his IPL debut at 17 years old. Now 24, Parag finally seems to have a firm idea of who he is as a crick... Read More


Arsenal's boy wonder: Kunal Pradhan writes on why we're all fans of Max Dowman now

India, March 27 -- There is nothing more reinvigorating in sport than the excitement of youth and the promise of a thrilling future. Of course, we delight in old warhorses such as Novak Djokovic and ... Read More


Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025: Navneet and Hardik Singh named Players of the Year

New Delhi, March 27 -- The Hockey India 8th Annual Awards celebrated the finest performers and contributors to Indian hockey over the past year, bringing together players, officials, and Member Units ... Read More


"Focus will be on Virat": Aakash Chopra picks Kohli among stars to have best season

New Delhi, March 27 -- Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, will be keen to once again show what they are capable of as the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underwa... Read More


Rohit Brijnath: The endless search to understand athletes

New Delhi, March 27 -- He has a bouncer's heavy walk and a pause when he speaks which is striking. His answers aren't rehearsed or impatient or from some well-worn drawer of cliches. Ask him a questio... Read More


Pathan hails KL as DC's "safest bank", backs Shaw to be his opening partner

New Delhi, March 27 -- Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul's consistency and backed Prithvi Shaw to be... Read More


IPL 2026: Former India all-rounder bats for Prithvi Shaw's inclusion in DC playing XI

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Prithvi Shaw to open the innings for Delhi Capitals, stressing that the youngster needs a clearly defined role to succeed. Sh... Read More