Women’s football legend Marta started her final dance in style, assisting for Brazil against Nigeria in her last Olympics, in Paris, France, on Thursday. In the 36th minute, she received a pass with her right foot, steadied herself and then shot with the same foot, with the ball kissing the net after hitting the inside…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has extended an invitation to the Indian cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. Malik emphasized the importance of keeping politics separate from sports, suggesting that any bilateral issues between India and Pakistan should be addressed independently of their cricketing…
The Paris Olympics will run from July 24 to August 11. Revisit the best moments from action on July 25, in pictures.
Three-time Formula One champion and current leader Max Verstappen has no intention of changing how he speaks to his Red Bull team despite facing criticism, the Dutch driver said on Thursday. A frustrated Verstappen turned the air blue on the radio to the Red Bull pit wall during the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, where…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns about Team India’s potential trip to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, citing the ongoing volatility of the security situation there.He supports the BCCI‘s move to seek government approval before finalizing their participation in the tournament. The Indian board has yet to make a…
The Indian women’s Paris Olympics boxing contingent could face an uphill task in its quest for ultimate glory after it was handed a tricky draw on Thursday. Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will face World Championships gold medallist Wu Yu of China in the second round in the women’s 50kg event. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father’s untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that…
Paris 2024 Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during the opening match of the Olympic soccer tournament between Argentina and Morocco, they said on Thursday. Argentina lost 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the scores level at 2-2 but the final result was only confirmed two…
The Durand Cup 2024 is set to kick off in Kolkata on July 27 when defending champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Downtown Heroes at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Having made its debut in this tournament only in 2021, Kerala Blasters would be hoping to be just the third club from Kerala to…
NEW DELHI: Barry McCarthy‘s three-wicket haul helped Ireland bounce back and bowl out Zimbabwe for 210 on the first day of a groundbreaking one-off Test match in Belfast on Thursday.The match, which began after Irish skipper Andy Balbirnie won the toss, made history as the inaugural Test played in Northern Ireland.Zimbabwe’s openers, Prince Masvaure (74)…
