China’s women’s hockey team upset Australia 3-2 at the Paris Olympics on Monday to secure its first semifinal berth in 16 years after it quickly recovered from a goal down. The Netherlands got past Britain 3-1, Argentina beat Germany 2-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw and Belgium overcame Spain 2-0. The Dutch will now…
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro will return to action in about three months following successful surgery on his foot injury, the Premier League club said on Monday. Frenchman Yoro was substituted early in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal last week in Los Angeles along with forward Rasmus Hojlund, who will be out for six weeks…
Brazil’s Bruna Alexandre smashes and chops just like the other table tennis players at the Paris Olympics but when serving she uses the paddle in her left hand to throw the ball high. That move, which now seems easy and natural, was what a seven-year-old Alexandre once struggled with the most as a one-armed girl…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, a childhood friend of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has been grappling with health problems for an extended period. A recent video circulating on social media has left viewers stunned and concerned about his well-being. In the footage, Kambli appeared to be struggling to walk steadily, requiring assistance from…
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Tuesday said he will step down from the role at the end of the ongoing season (2024-2025) after five years in the job. Hockley, who served CA for 13 years, had taken over as its chief executive following the resignation of his predecessor Kevin Roberts in 2020. “This was…
PREVIEW Two-time champion of the tournament Mohammedan Sporting Club will be hoping to add a third Durand Cup to its trophy cabinet. After the draw against Inter Kashi, it faces Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC on August 6, 7PM IST. Mohammedan SC holds the distinction of being the first Indian side to lift the…
In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance. “If you test positive, you should never be allowed to come back and compete again, cut and dry,” Phelps said. “I believe…
PREVIEW Two-time champion of the tournament Mohammedan Sporting Club will be hoping to add a third Durand Cup to its trophy cabinet. After the draw against Inter Kashi, it faces Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC on August 6, 7PM IST. Mohammedan SC holds the distinction of being the first Indian side to lift the…
Gabrielle Thomas of the United States sent an emphatic statement to her rivals in the Olympic women’s 200 metres as she cruised to the fastest time in the semifinal on Monday. The 27-year-old pulled away from the field with ease over the final 50 metres to cross the finish line smiling in 21.86 seconds. Julien…
PREVIEW After showing its steely resolve and getting past Great Britain in the quarterfinals despite being a man down, India will be ready to tackle the situation arising out of defender Amit Rohidas’ absence when it takes on World champion Germany in the men’s hockey semifinals of the Olympics at the Yves du Manoir Stadium…
