French Open: Aryna Sabalenka channels Michael Jackson, moonwalks on clay after eclipsing Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros

The stadium lights over Court Philippe-Chatrier caught the dust hanging in the cool Paris night as Aryna Sabalenka did the unthinkable. Having just booked her spot in the quarter-finals of French Open 2026, the world number one paused, tilted her head, and channelled her inner Michael Jackson. She glided backwards across the crushed brick, pulling […]

ISL contract crisis sees nearly 150 players become free agents amid league uncertainty

Nearly 150 players of the Indian Super League, including more than 20 in the national team currently or in the recent past, have expired their contracts with the various clubs, and their future thrown into uncertainty due to the mess in the top tier of the country’s domestic structure. The contracts of these players ended […]

French Open: Berrettini avenges Jannik Sinner, knocks Cerundolo out in straight sets

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was avenged by his Italian compatriot Matteo Berrettini after the latter knocked Juan Manuel Cerundolo out of the French Open. Playing on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Berrettini finished the job in two hours and 32 minutes, winning in straight sets to end the impressive run of the Argentine. On Monday, Berrettini reached […]

FIFA World Cup: South Africa squad departs without assistant coach after US visa delay

South Africa’s FIFA World Cup preparations suffered a setback after the squad departed for the tournament a day later than scheduled, while assistant coach Helman Mkhalele was left behind because of unresolved visa issues involving the United States. Bafana Bafana, who will return to the World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament […]

Dembele brings Champions League trophy to French Open after PSG’s title triumph – Watch | Tennis News

PSG’s Desire Doue, left, and Warren Zaire-Emery walk onto the center court with Chgampions league trophy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Fresh from Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and three of his teammates brought the trophy to the French Open on […]

Mischievous Tim David, Phil Salt pour ice-cold water on RCB coach Andy Flower after IPL win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players Tim David and Phil Salt went a little overboard with their celebrations after the team’s second Indian Premier League title win on Sunday, May 31. While celebrating their victory, the mischievous duo decided to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on head coach Andy Flower. The video of the incident went […]

French Open: Sriram Balaji-Marcelo Demoliner advance to men’s doubles quarterfinals

India’s N. Sriram Balaji and Brazil’s Marcelo Demoliner continued their impressive run at the French Open, upsetting sixth-seeded Germans Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz to reach the men’s doubles quarterfinals on Monday. The Indo-Brazilian pair produced a composed display to secure a 7-5, 6-4 victory in one hour and 25 minutes on the clay courts […]

ICC greenlights red-to-pink ball change to curb bad-light stoppages in Tests

The ICC has approved a trial in Test cricket that would allow a switch from the red ball to the pink ball when bad light threatens play, with floodlights used to maximise the chances of completing overs. The move, cleared at the Board’s annual meeting in Ahmedabad, will apply only if both participating teams agree […]

Carlos Alcaraz enjoys beach vacation in Portugal amid injury layoff period

Carlos Alcaraz appears to be making the most of his time away from the tennis court. The Spanish superstar was recently spotted enjoying a beach holiday in Portugal as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that has sidelined him during a crucial part of the 2026 season. Alcaraz spent time in Comporta, a […]