Saturday, Oct 01, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Namit Kumar
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As World Cup looms, England go south under Southgate
Winless in six games, the England manager is under massive pressure ahead of the mega-event in Qatar
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Witch doctors, extortion, injuries, and loss: Paul Pogba’s renaissance hits setback after setback
The Frenchman is currently embroiled in an extortion case involving his brother and those that were close to him growing up.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
For Roger Federer, the most enduring testament to his greatness will be the love his rivals had for him
The outpouring of love and emotion from the Swiss maestro’s fiercest competitors was the highlight of his final match.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
‘Anything can happen in sport’ – Yuki Bhambri upbeat as India takes on Casper Ruud’s Norway at the Davis Cup
India No. 2 Prajnesh Gunneswaran will go head-to-head with Ruud in the opening match of the encounter.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
How Carlos Alcaraz turns defence into offence
The strategy behind the 2022 US Open champion’s continuously expanding highlight reel.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Iga Swiatek won battles of the mind before she won the US Open
The World No. 1 is one of the only players on tour to engage and travel with a psychologist, and her clutch performances are showing the positive outcomes of that.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
US Open: As Alcaraz, Ruud face off in a winner-takes-all final, more than bragging rights at stake
Both players eye maiden Grand Slam title, with the winner set to become the new World No. 1
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Iga Swiatek vs Ons Jabeur: where the US Open final could be won and lost
They are first pair of top-5 seeds to play the final of a women’s Grand Slam since 2016.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
At the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz proves he is at home on the big stage and worthy of becoming world No. 1
The Spaniard defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller in one of the US Open’s all-time great matches.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Nadal slayer Tiafoe’s backstory: son of immigrants that fled Sierra Leone, slept on folding tables at tennis centre where his father was a janitor
American Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinal after taking down the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion in four sets on Monday.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Serena Williams redefined greatness. For that, she stands alone. Fiercely alone.
The American’s legacy should not be defined by her myriad achievements on court, but by the impact she had on those that came after her.
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
In the shadow of the Peng Shuai controversy, China’s new generation emerges at the US Open
China has 5 singles players in the third round in New York, the joint second-highest.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski, and the ripple effect in Europe’s football transfer market
A look at how Lewandowski's move to the Nou Camp caused a chain of transfers across Europe's top football leagues.
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
US Open: With Serena Williams nearing the end, can anyone else fill her shoes?
Consistency has been rewarded for much of the 2022 season on the WTA Tour. Yet, the US Open draw feels more open than ever.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Long Read: US colleges are the finishing school for elite athletes. Should more Indians be taking advantage?
CWG high jump medallist Tejaswin Shankar is one of many international recruits to see success after coming through the NCAA system. Is it a feasible route for young India to pursue their sports dream?
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
‘Too early to think of future plans’ – Father Imran issues update following Sania Mirza’s US Open withdrawal
Mirza had announced at the start of the year that the 2022 season will be her last on tour, but in announcing her withdrawal from the US Open, she revealed that her retirement plans may change.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
Ranked 152 till last week, Borna Coric now the player to avoid at US Open
The Croat's straight-sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Cincinnati final blows US Open draw wide open.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
Erik Ten Hag needs to take brave calls if Manchester United are to avoid Liverpool thrashing
The crisis calls around Old Trafford have put the spotlight on United ahead of the big clash on Monday, but after Liverpool started the season with back-to-back draws, the match is a must-win for the Reds as well.
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Greed and poor decision-making at the root of the Glazers-induced Manchester United crisis
A look at how the Glazer family has profited from United’s commercial operation in the face of mediocrity on the pitch.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Rafael Nadal’s comeback, Serena Williams’ farewell raise the stakes in Cincinnati
Stars collide at Western & Southern Open in lead-up to US Open.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
CWG 2022: A Delhi school looks forward to welcoming their champ, cricket coach and Lawn Bowls gold medallist Pinki Singh
As luck would have it DPS RK Puram, where Pinki joined as a cricket coach in 2005, was home to one of only two lawn bowling greens and training facilities in Delhi.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Chanu Didi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and his father: Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s sources of inspiration for CWG 2022 gold
The 19-year-old speaks about his favourite athletes, the physical issues he faced during his lifts, and the role his family has played in his success after winning the 67kg men's weightlifting gold.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s youthful star shines bright in pain-ridden gold medal feat at CWG 2022
Despite facing muscle cramps and an elbow injury, the 19-year-old lifted a total of 300kg -- 7kg more than anyone else – to win a second gold medal for India in Birmingham.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
With snatch improvement on her mind, Mirabai Chanu is the odds-on favourite for gold at CWG 2022
The Indian weightlifter's recent results are a class apart from her competitors in the 49kg category in Birmingham, but she will be looking to further refine her silver medal performance from Tokyo.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
In a great F1 career of ups and downs, Sebastian Vettel chose to be his most authentic self
In an era defined by athletes’ well-oiled PR machinery, the four-time world champion, who will retire at the end of this season, simply chose to be himself.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022