Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is set to miss the start of the Premier League season after reportedly breaking a bone in his leg. British media reported the Norway international sustained the injury in training this week and that it has yet to be fully assessed, after which a full prognosis would be given. City…
Rome’s mayor and a chorus of others have denounced the defacing of a street art celebration of Paola Egonu, who helped lead Italy to its first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s volleyball in Paris and who has faced years of racist abuse at home. Egonu, who was born in Italy to parents of Nigerian origin,…
Four years ago on Independence Day, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in a way that was characteristic of the former India captain’s unexpected moves.A post popped up on Dhoni’s Instagram account ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League season, and it took the Internet by storm. “Thanks – Thanks a lot for…
France striker Kylian Mbappe marked his Real Madrid debut with a clinical goal as the European champion outclassed Atalanta 2-0 to win the Super Cup on Wednesday. Uruguayan Federico Valverde put Real ahead after 59 minutes from close range and Mbappe fired the ball into the top corner from Jude Bellingham’s pass to double the…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027. The Portugal midfielder has been a key figure for the Red Devils since his arrival in January 2020, scoring 79 goals in his 234 appearances. United announced the new deal, which includes an option for…
BCCI has appointed South Africa’s Morne Morkel as bowling coach of the Indian team, board secretary Jay Shah told TOI. Shah, who visited TOI’s Mumbai office for an interaction, also made it clear India was not in favour of hosting pink-ball Tests because “they end in a couple of days”.Morkel’s contract begins on September 1,…
On August 9, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport of wrestling in a post on X. After the previous day’s incidents, it was a message that many had been expecting. Vinesh experienced the highest of highs at the Paris Olympics. She defeated an unbeaten Olympic champion wrestler who was considered not just the…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is playing for Lancashire in the England Domestic One-Day Cup.Iyer has signed with Lancashire County Cricket Club to play in England’s domestic cricket season. This stint with Lancashire marks Iyer’s first experience in English county cricket, offering him an opportunity to gain valuable experience in different playing conditions and…
The players auction ahead of the eleventh edition of Pro Kabaddi League will be held on August 15 and 16 in Mumbai. With several big names released from all twelve teams, this auction will be key in determining how teams build their squads not just for this edition but also for the future. Here’s are…
Rookie Shaurya Bhattacharya (Delhi), Ranjit Singh (Chandigarh) and M.S. Yashas Chandra (Mysuru) conquered a power-packed field in searing heat to set up a three-way lead on the opening day of the second KGiSL Coimbatore Open, powered by Prima Donna, at the par-72 Coimbatore Golf Club course here on Wednesday. The trio shot scores of six-under…
