Shashank Nair

Tokyo Olympics 2020 - Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal in weightlifting: Rice, sports club culture, and killer instinct help Manipur produce a world-class lifter like silver-medalist Chanu.

A look at some of the unique uniforms that different countries will sport at the Tokyo Games.

The International Swimming Hall of Fame credits Australian swimmer Sydney Cavill for introducing the butterfly.

A look at some disciplines and athletes that have performed consistently at the international stage and would be in with a shot for a medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Phoenix Suns have done well to win the first two games of these NBA Finals and were close to taking one of the two games on the road.

In a conversation with P V Sindhu, who famously had to lay off ice-cream in the run-up to silver at the Rio Olympics, Modi wondered if there was a similar restriction this time.

The Milwaukee Bucks breathed life into the NBA Finals by winning the first of two home games 120-100 on the back of a 41-point, 13-rebound performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo

As Roberto Mancini's team sets foot on Wembley today against England for the Euro 2020 trophy, it will be this growth that is set to be put to test.

Chris Paul turned back the clock to sink in 32 points and make nine assists, as the Suns recorded a 118-105 win.

As unlikely finalists as they may be, the Bucks and Suns have deserved to get this far. After all, they did beat the highly-favoured and star-studded Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets respectively.

How does Fernandes operate for his club? How does Ronaldo’s position affect Fernandes in the Portuguese setup? Can Ronaldo and Fernandes co-exist in the same team?

Igor Stimac explains why progress for Indian football on the international stage can’t be achieved overnight.

A timeless classic from Lionel Messi and an intricately designed web of passes borne from a set-piece by Colombia are a reminder of the quality on display at the Copa America in Brazil.

Both goals were scored by Afghanistan players as goalkeeper Ovays Azizi dropped a routine catch into his own goal in the 75th minute to give the Indians the lead.

Two years from Igor Stimac's reign beginning, India have six points in seven matches in the Group E of FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifiers and are currently third among five teams.

Eriksen in Tottenham – a club where he cemented his legacy as Danish great in the English Premier League.

The 30-year-old’s stellar performance in the biggest match in club football proved the impact he can have on a football pitch as he finally starts to get the recognition it deserves.

Manchester City could become the first team since Borussia Dortmund in 1997 to win the Champions League final on debut, ending a 13-year wait since the Abu Dhabi takeover.

Four hard-fought wins at the Europa level, thrice with Sevilla and now with Villarreal have cemented manager Unai Emery’s claim as the greatest of Europe’s second-tier competition.

Manchester United are currently owned by the six Glazer siblings — Avram, Joel, Kevin, Bryan, Darcie and Edward. How did the Glazer reign at Manchester United begin? Why are fans so angry?

Aguero and his magical centre of gravity are apparently headed for Catalan shores – answering Barcelona’s need for a striker to replace Luis Suarez.

The late Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bean Bryant, San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan and Boston Celtics’ Kevin Garnett were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (BHoF) as part of the class of 2020.

Despite the global pandemic seriously denting the biggest clubs in the world and their revenues, the transfer market may tell a different story.

According to Julio Chiappetta, an Argentine journalist close to Maradona, the footballer’s total earnings through his career were in the ballpark of $500 million but his true net worth was somewhere close to $75-100 million.