The icing on the cake while covering a sport

[ad_1] More than a decade ago, my professor at journalism school advised us to always carry a few chocolates or an energy bar while we were on the field. This was to counter the uncertain world of day-to-day reporting, where both availability of food and windows to eat are erratic. However, I took up sports […]

Chess | Hans Niemann responds to claims he ‘hate-watched’ Magnus Carlsen’s loss: ‘If you think … ‘ | Chess News

[ad_1] Hans Niemann (Freestyle Chess/Lennart Ootes) American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has responded to critics who accused him of “hate-watching” Magnus Carlsen’s shocking elimination at the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.“If you think I was hate watching yesterday, what would you call what I’ve experienced the past three years?” Niemann posted […]

Durand Cup 2025: ISL presence halved, Manipur joins as new co-host

[ad_1] The upcoming Durand Cup may see participation from only six Indian Super League teams this year, down from 12 last season, but Asia’s oldest football tournament has received a significant prize money boost, the organisers announced on Thursday. The reduced ISL presence could largely be due to the ongoing deadlock between Football Sports Development […]

Bangladesh announce their T20I squad for Pakistan series at home

[ad_1] Bangladesh cricket team (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) The Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, retaining the same team that secured a 2-1 victory against Sri Lanka.The Pakistan team has arrived in Dhaka, where all three matches will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium on July […]

IND vs ENG: Team India’s playing XI in limbo! Arshdeep Singh’s injury throws selection into chaos | Cricket News

[ad_1] London: India’s Arshdeep Singh during a training session ahead of the third Test cricket match against England, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London. (PTI Photo/R SenthilKumar)(PTI07_08_2025_000257B) *** Local Caption *** Team India on Thursday was hit with a fresh injury concern. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh sustained a cut on his bowling hand during a […]

Rishabh Pant unlikely to keep wickets in Manchester Test: Ryan ten Doeschate

[ad_1] India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided an update on Rishabh Pant’s fitness, indicating that his availability for wicketkeeping duties is yet to be confirmed for the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Pant is still recovering from a finger injury sustained during the third Test at Lord’s, and his participation as a […]

Tesla finally launches in Mumbai. But should you buy one?

[ad_1] With sky-high pricing and a cautious rollout, Tesla’s India debut feels more like a brand statement than a volume play. As rivals like Tata, Mahindra, BYD, and VinFast surge ahead with aggressive strategies, Tesla risks falling behind in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets. After years of speculation and delayed promises, Tesla has […]

INDW vs ENGW: Deepti Sharma credits India player for her one-handed six – watch video | Cricket News

[ad_1] Deepti Sharma bats during the 1st Women’s ODI match between England and India at Utilita Bowl on July 16 (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Deepti Sharma played a match-winning knock in the first ODI against England Women and later revealed that she draws inspiration from Rishabh Pant for some of her strokes, including the […]

Carnage! 5 sixes in 1 over – Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s left-handed partner goes ballistic – watch video | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shimron Hetmyer went hammer and tongs with five sixes in an over during the Global Super League. (Image: X) Shimron Hetmyer‘s explosive innings of 39 runs off 10 balls, including five sixes in a single over, propelled Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory against Hobart Hurricanes in the Global Super League 2025 semi-final at Providence […]

Praggnanandhaa beats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to score big win at Freestyle Chess in Las Vegas

[ad_1] Teenage Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa maintained his streak of strong performances in 2025, registering a landmark victory against world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday night.  Serving another reminder of his adaptability and flexibility across all formats of chess, the young Grandmaster secured the victory at the crucial Freestyle Grand Slam chess event […]