Didn’t think of changing my mind on not playing Olympiad: Anand

Chennai, 27 Jul: India chess legend Viswanathan Anand is happy being an "enthusiastic mentor" and never thought of reconsi-dering his decision of not playing...

Mental health being important, resource like Paddy Upton will be helpful: Dravid

Port of Spain, 27 Jul: Paddy Upton's vast reservoir of knowledge will be an immensely useful "resource" at a time when mental health of...

Sri Lanka builds lead to 323 in 2nd test against Pakistan

Galle, 26 Jul: Ramesh Mendis completed a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 231 to take a 147-run first-innings advantage on...

Anand’s absence will be felt but India capable of putting up good show at...

New Delhi, 26 Jul: India's top-ranked chess player P Harikrishna on Tuesday said while legendary Viswanathan Anand's absence from the Indian team will make...

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Birmingham CWG due to groin strain

Birmingham, 26 Jul: In a huge setback for India, strong medal contender Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday pulled out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games due...

Lovlina’s coach Sandhya Gurung receives accreditation

Birmingham, 26 Jul: Lovlina Borgohain's personal coach Sandhya Gurung on Tuesday received her accreditation for the Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze...

Ronaldo arrives at Man Utd training ground for talks on future

London, 26 Jul: Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back at Manchester United's training ground on Tuesday ahead of talks with new manager Erik ten Hag over...

‘Keeper’ of Indian hockey team’s fortunes: Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

New Delhi, 26 Jul: PR Sreejesh feels his chequered international career resembles Malayali staple 'Avial' - a mixed curry of 13 vegetables. At 34 and...

Neeraj Chopra wins silver in Worlds, scripts history again

EUGENE, 24 Jul: The gold eluded him, but with a landmark silver here, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra still created history one more...

Track looks to pump up US fan base ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

EUGENE, Ore. , jul 24 (AP) — When international track and field officials wanted to place their world championships in the U.S. for the...

Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France for 1st time

PARIS, jul 24 (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won his first Tour de France title on Sunday after coming out on top in...

Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd

LE CASTELLET, France, jul 24 (AP) — Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading, a...

Brooke Henderson wins Evian Championship for 2nd major title

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, jul 24 (AP) — Brooke Henderson rolled in an 8-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to win the Evian Championship by...

Wiebes wins on Champs Elysees as women’s Tour returns

PARIS (AP) — Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands sprinted to victory on Sunday in the first stage of the women’s Tour de France which...

Pera stuns Kontaveit in Hamburg for 2nd title in 7 days

HAMBURG, 23 Jul: American player Bernarda Pera stunned top-seeded Anett Kontaveit 6-2, 6-4 to win the Hamburg European Open on Saturday for her second...

CWG: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

New Delhi, 23 Jul: The spotlight will be on Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but the likes of Murali Sreeshankar and Avinash Sable are also...

Neymar says he wants to stay at PSG

Saitama, 23 Jul: Neymar said on Saturday that he wants to stay with Paris Saint-Germain and does not "need to prove" himself to anyone...

Ronaldo in limbo as Europe’s elite turn their backs on Man Utd star

London, 23 Jul: Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker's attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed...

Sancho stars in Manchester United draw with Villa

Perth, 23 Jul: Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour...

Sainz helps Leclerc edge Verstappen for French GP pole

LE CASTELLET, 23 Jul: Charles Leclerc used help from Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. to beat Formula One leader Max Verstappen and take pole...