Formula One still has a way to go on inclusivity despite the sport’s positive reaction to Ralf Schumacher’s announcement that he is in a single-sex relationship, Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday. Retired racer Schumacher, the younger brother of Ferrari great Michael and winner of six grands prix in a 180-race career between 1997 and 2007,…
English journeyman Daniel Brown birdied the last hole to card a first-round 65 and lead the British Open by one shot from Ireland’s Shane Lowry on Thursday. The 29-year-old Brown, a one-time European Tour winner who came through qualifying to earn his place in the year’s final major, took advantage of benign late conditions. He…
India cricketer Hardik Pandya on Thursday took to social media to announce that he was parting ways with his wife Natasa Stankovic. “After 4 years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best…
Weightlifters Mohamed Mahmoud of Egypt and Alexandr Spac of Moldova have returned adverse analytical findings from retests of samples from the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to the International Testing Agency. The ITA announced Wednesday that Mahmoud, the bronze medalist in the men’s 77kg division, and Spac, who finished fifth, each tested positive for a non-specified…
Seeking to continue its domination over teams in the sub-continent, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said the team is using the Women’s Asia Cup as a platform to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The continental tournament, to be held in the T20 format this year, begins here from Friday with India taking…
“ Delhi mein dil tooth sakta hai par humne kabhi hausla nahi haraa (Delhi can break your heart but I never lost hope).” These were an emotional Harshit Rana’s first words after learning about his maiden call-up in the Indian ODI team comprising icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The 22-year-old speedster from Delhi’s South…
While the Olympic Games can put some of the best athletes under pressure, quite a few have managed to rise above all of it and produce their absolute best on the biggest stage. Ahead of the Paris 2024 Games, here’s a look at Olympic records that are also the world records in their respective disciplines:…
Tamil Nadu senior selection committee member Rahil Shah (4-0-13-3) brought his experience to the fore to help Chepauk Super Gillies beat SKM Salem Spartans by 23 runs as the curtains came down on the Coimbatore leg of the TNPL at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground here on Thursday. Chasing 157, Spartans’ top-order struggled against left-arm…
It need not be strictly in the viewpoint of a gourmet alone. But even then, the Olympic Games—the ultimate in sporting excellence and entertainment—is a veritable feast. And as one digs in through the pages of history, the mystique which surrounds the quadrennial extravaganza is certain to tease and pamper the taste buds much like…
Ollie Pope rode his luck to a hundred as England ended the first day of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge on Thursday in a commanding position at 416 all out. Both sides had reason to feel frustrated, with West Indies dropping four catches – Pope was reprieved twice – and wicketkeeper…
