Wimbledon 2024: Krejcikova topples former winner Rybakina to reach first final
Wimbledon, July 12 (IANS) Three years after making a breakthrough by winning the French Open title in 2021, Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic stormed back after losing the first set to storm into her second Grand Slam singles final after a stirring semifinal win at the Wimbledon on Thursday. The No.31 seed Krejcikova booked […]
CLOSE-IN: Test Cricket is a dying art that needs resurrection (IANS Column)
The popularity of the T20 format of cricket has taken the sheen out of both the Test and the One Day versions. India, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 has further escalated it, as Indian fans are the base on which the commercial success of cricket depends. The gigantic viewership and following is what decides […]
‘It gave me countless opportunities’, says Coutinho on his return to Vasco
Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Former Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Philippe Coutinho that he decided to rejoin Vasco da Gama because of his “love” for the club that launched his career. Speaking after Vasco da Gama secured the 32-year-old on a 12-month loan from Aston Villa, Coutinho said he was eager to […]
‘Hockey India gave me a chance to rebuild my career’, says Jarmanpreet ahead of his Olympic debut
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) In 2015, when Jarmanpreet Singh was picked by the Punjab franchise in the celebrated Hockey India League, the defender was touted as the next big thing in Indian hockey. He was well on his way to playing for India at the Junior World Cup in 2016 which catapulted the careers […]
Rally of Himalayas: Conquering undefined terrains, two and four wheels at a time
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) For someone who won the Raid De Himalaya 11 times, Desert Storm six times, Dakshin Dare three times, lifted the SJOBA trophy seven times, and was the Indian National Rally Champion (INRC) in 2007, heading a rally event is more than just living in the fast lane. Manali-based rallyist, Suresh […]
Copa America: CONMEBOL opens investigation into clash between Uruguay players and Colombia fans
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Ahead of the Copa America final, CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has launched an investigation into the altercation between Uruguay players and Colombia fans that occurred after semifinal match on Wednesday. Following Uruguay’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals, a heated altercation erupted in the […]
Nadal practises with Etcheverry in Bastad ahead of ATP Tour return
Bastad, July 12 (IANS) After nearly two decades, Rafael Nadal is back in Bastad as the Spaniard enjoyed his first practice at the Nordea Open, where he will compete next week as a wild card at the ATP 250 event. Nadal invited Argentinian player Tomas Martin Etcheverry, the current No. 31 in the ATP rankings, […]
Gambhir approaches BCCI for Morkel’s appointment as bowling coach: Report
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel is believed to be in contention for India’s bowling coach as head coach Gautam Gambhir approached BCCI for his inclusion in his support staff team, says a report. As per the Cricbuzz report, Gambhir is believed to have requested the BCCI to consider Morkel […]
