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Journalism of Courage

Sandip G

Sandip G, Delhi-based, writes primarily on cricket and football. He pens a weekly football column, Total Football. In 15 years of sports journalism, he has covered a vast spread of sports, including World Cups in three different sports (cricket, football and hockey).

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The GOAT Warholm vs ‘The Flash’ Benjamin — a battle for agesSubscriber Only

August 03,2021 12:05:58 PM

In one of the most intriguingly spectacular races in 400m hurdles history—some have anointed it as the greatest ever race in this category—Warholm’s blinding acceleration in the closing 20 metres made all the difference, which saw him past Rai Benjamin (46.17) and Alison dos Santos (46.72).

Tue, Aug 03, 2021

Charlotte Worthington: The chef putting an Olympic gold medal on her platterSubscriber Only

August 01,2021 10:57:17 AM

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington, who won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in BMX freestyle, gave up a career as a chef to compete in BMX having initially ridden scooters.

Sun, Aug 01, 2021

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Rai Benjamin: Fast, like his fatherSubscriber Only

July 30,2021 21:08:40 PM

Rai Benjamin, son of ex-WI pacer Winston, set to set Olympics alight in 400m hurdles.

Sat, Jul 31, 2021

Tokyo 2020: Archer Deepika Kumari’s knocked out after 4 strikes of 7Subscriber Only

July 30,2021 12:17:58 PM

To beat San was always going to be an arduous task, and often in these big games, it’s about getting to steady starts.

Fri, Jul 30, 2021

Meet the Serbian Jordan who added style, nutmegs to 3×3Subscriber Only

July 29,2021 11:53:39 AM

No one executes it better than Serbia’s Dusan Bulut. Though his team, four-time world champions, had to contend with a bronze medal, Bulut was the event’s golden boy, scoring 33 of his team’s 96 points, most of those fetched in eye-catching style.

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

American redemption or a Japanese swansong?Subscriber Only

July 25,2021 17:11:18 PM

13 years after a fateful Beijing morning changed their lives in contrasting ways, the American Osterman and the Japanese Ueno will go head to head again in a battle between two softball powerhouses. The American looking for redemption, the Japanese looking for a perfect swansong.

Sun, Jul 25, 2021

Euro 2020: The whys and why nots of England’s spot-kick rosterSubscriber Only

July 13,2021 00:26:26 AM

While England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka became the fall guys for missing their penalties in the Euro 2020 final, some of the criticism is unwarranted.

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

Euro 2020: Roman dynasty, to be builtSubscriber Only

July 12,2021 18:59:48 PM

Italy has never had a period of sustained success, the next target for Roberto Mancini and his men.

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

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Messi downs ghosts and hostsSubscriber Only

July 11,2021 20:32:56 PM

Wins the elusive major trophy for Argentina after years of being hounded by criticism of picking silverware only for his club, Barcelona

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

How Argentina defeated Brazil: Tight defence, clipping wings and isolating NeymarSubscriber Only

July 11,2021 19:41:07 PM

A solid defence led by Nicolas Otamendi, a midfield crowding the flanks to negate Brazil's pace and old-fashioned man-marking of Neymar were the crucial elements as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final.

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

Euro 2020 Final: One giant step for Italy coach ManciniSubscriber Only

July 11,2021 09:43:32 AM

For the pragmatic Italy coach, Sunday's Euro final is a chance to bury regrets of an unfulfilled playing career with the country.

Sun, Jul 11, 2021

Euro 2020 final: How England and Italy match up tacticallySubscriber Only

July 10,2021 23:14:43 PM

Pace, Italy’s left-sided problem, midfield tussle and Kane would be the talking points on Sunday.

Sun, Jul 11, 2021

Copa America final: Neymar vs Argentina, Messi vs BrazilSubscriber Only

July 10,2021 09:38:38 AM

The premier South American rivalry may not be so violent today, but Copa final provides enough plotlines and narratives

Sat, Jul 10, 2021

Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling the hero, and actorSubscriber Only

July 08,2021 23:02:52 PM

England's go-to forward faces criticism for the alleged 'dive' in the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark that resulted in the game-changing penalty kick in extra-time.

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

Euro 2020: Italy on the spotSubscriber Only

July 08,2021 09:23:14 AM

There's more than luck involved in winning a shootout, as was seen in Spain-Italy nerve-shredder

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Euro 2020: England leading from the backSubscriber Only

July 07,2021 02:06:41 AM

England’s resolute defence is the biggest reason for their progress, but Southgate may need to improvise against Denmark.

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Sergio Busquets and Jorginho: The enchanting invisible enforcers at Euro 2020Subscriber Only

July 06,2021 01:03:08 AM

Holding midfielders Sergio Busquets and Jorginho are expected to control the tempo of the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final between Spain and Italy at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

Just for (free) kicks: Messi shows his in-swinger is refined to divine perfectionSubscriber Only

July 05,2021 00:26:39 AM

Lionel Messi conceptualised Argentina’s first two goals, one of which featured a no-look pass. Then he scrawled his name on the night with a swipe of his left foot as the ball traced a long, sharp arc towards the top corner.

Mon, Jul 05, 2021

Euro 2020: High culture defence keeps Azzurri’s soul intactSubscriber Only

July 04,2021 00:39:39 AM

Vibrant and velvet might be this Italian team, but they have neither forgotten nor forbidden the soul of their football. Their defence, still, is their essence.

Sun, Jul 04, 2021