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Iran refuses to play in the US: The football crisis threatening FIFA World Cup 2026

April 15, 2026 10:58 am

Iran suggested the alternative of shifting their fixtures to Mexico, but FIFA, while insisting that Iran would feature in the spectacle, stubbed their suggestion, which would involve a hasty logistical rejig

How Pep Guardiola turns April into a title march, from Barcelona to Manchester City

April 13, 2026 7:08 pm

Under Guardiola, City has almost never stumbled in April. The numbers are absurd: 30 wins from 38 April games, five draws, just three defeats. And since that shock loss to Leeds in 2021, they've gone 21 April matches unbeaten — 19 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses

Why F1 finds itself in an existential battle, balancing new rules with driver complaints

April 02, 2026 9:21 am

The horrific crash at Suzuka involving Oliver Bearman has underlined safety risks in the 'lift and coast' style of driving, where drivers need to slow down for the sake of electric batteries.

Explained: The Olympics’ policy to bar transgender people from women’s sports, and its far-reaching impact

March 28, 2026 9:10 am

Inclusion in women’s sports has long been a subject of polarising debate. It has garnered further attention as issues related to diverse gender and sexual identities have become ideological battlegrounds in politics in recent years.

Banked bends on indoor tracks make races challenging for track and field athletes

March 21, 2026 12:46 pm

Relative smaller lane width also means athletes have less space and jostling for places in common in indoor athletics.

Explained: The rule changes reshaping Formula 1 in 2026 — new engines, smaller cars, no DRS

March 08, 2026 11:40 am

As the season-opener Australian Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, here's a look at some of the most sweeping rule changes in the history of F1

Jesse Owens (centre) salutes the American flag after winning the long jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

A century later, how the ‘Nazi Games’ overshadow Germany’s pitch for 2036 Olympics

February 24, 2026 1:37 pm

India is also among the countries hoping to host the 2036 Olympics. Germany has signalled its willingness, but this has prompted uncomfortable questions.

Former Indian badminton player and Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team Pullela Gopichand

Why Gopichand has made peace with badminton's proposed 15x3 format: ‘The sport has gotten too physical’

February 16, 2026 2:33 pm

In an interview with The Indian Express, the national coach talks about athlete welfare, scheduling overload, television demands, and unintended tactical consequences of the proposed change

From suitcase to starting line: How modern racing bikes travel continents

January 29, 2026 3:23 pm

Sleek, modern racing cycles — like the ones seen at the recent Pune Grand Tour — rarely touch any road outside of race tracks while in transit. They simply travel in a case the size of a 55-71 inch LED TV box.

Tree-hugger, extreme-dieter, reiki believer: The science and superstitions behind Djokovic’s ageless run

January 23, 2026 11:19 pm

Novak Djokovic is 38 but has shown no sign of slowing down. His unconventional wellness practices have drawn both awe and ridicule. ‘No-vax’, ‘anti-science’? He would prefer ‘open-minded’ instead.