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…
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…
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…
Harmanpreet Kaur has the range of shots needed to control a game and should bat at No 3 as India should look at rejigging its combination heading into the T20 World Cup, said former captain Anjum Chopra on Wednesday. The stylish batter of yesteryears is also worried about the bowling attack not being penetrative enough…
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will not be awarded a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal for a joint-silver medal on Wednesday. After reaching the women’s 50kg final of her competition on August 7, Vinesh was disqualified for being…
After reaching the women’s 50kg final of her competition on August 7, Vinesh was disqualified for being a little over 100 grams overweight during the weigh-in. | Photo Credit: REUTERS After reaching the women’s 50kg final of her competition on August 7, Vinesh was disqualified for being a little over 100 grams overweight during the…
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued to reel under pressure and could only manage two draws out of three games, on the second day of the rapid section of Saint Louis Rapid and blitz chess tournament here. The French duo of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alireza Firouzja along with Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the lead on eight points…
Manglenthang Kipgen, the star of Punjab FC’s under-21 side, which finished third in the Premier League Next Generation Cup 2024, earlier this month was one of the key names as India announced its squad for the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 on Wednesday. Kipgen scored three goals in four matches for the academy team of the…
The Athletics Integrity Unit said on Wednesday it has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the case that cleared American sprinter Erriyon Knighton of a doping offence, thus allowing him to compete at the Paris Olympics. Knighton, 20, tested positive for a banned substance in March but avoided a ban…
