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‘Sham’ contracts, inflated revenues: Charges against Manchester City, penalties it could face
October 2, 2026 10:22 IST
Under the Premier League's strict financial rules, clubs can only make a certain amount of losses before attracting penalties. The amount of money a club can spend on transfers is tied to the revenue it makes.
How South Africa’s new exchangeable pitches could shape the 2027 Cricket World Cup
September 29, 2026 20:14 IST
Ahead of the cricket World Cup, South African venues are adopting an Exchangeable Pitch System that allows ground staff to rotate surfaces and reduce wear while seeking to retain their traditional characteristics.
Faster recovery, pain management: Why elite athletes are using collagenSubscriber Only
September 17, 2026 20:03 IST
Skincare companies have claimed for years that collagen is a ‘miracle worker of an ingredient’. But there's demand for it particularly among athletes returning from injury and those who compete in sports with higher load on the body.
WTC final race: What India needs to do to qualify for The Oval showdownSubscriber Only
August 11, 2026 17:49 IST
The WTC final race is taking shape, with Australia leading South Africa and New Zealand, while India must produce a strong finish to keep their qualification hopes alive.
How FIFA plans to sell a stake in the World Cup — and why this has sparked outrageSubscriber Only
July 30, 2026 08:58 IST
FIFA has created a new commercial entity and will sell a minority stake in it. Leading the investor group is an extended family member of US President Donald Trump.
Falkland Islands: Why Argentina’s celebration after beating England has sparked controversySubscriber Only
July 16, 2026 16:20 IST
FIFA rules prohibit political gestures before, during and after matches in and around the venue, but the world champions have a history in raking up the Falklands Islands dispute on the football pitch. Here's what the dispute is and why it lingers.
Why Test cricket remains an uneven playing field for womenSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 10:33 IST
India’s historic win at Lord's has revived interest in women's Test cricket, but the format still faces major structural and financial challenges.
Is FIFA favouring Argentina? A look at 4 of the controversiesSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 13:08 IST
Several high-profile decisions have convinced some football fans that Argentina is getting an unfair advantage. What does the rulebook say about the decisions?
The Balogun twist: How FIFA reversed a World Cup red cardSubscriber Only
July 6, 2026 20:10 IST
FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension ahead of the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium has sparked fierce debate across the football world. Here's why the red card was overturned, what FIFA's disciplinary rules say, and why the decision has become one of the tournament's biggest controversies.
Cape Verde: How a tiny African nation scripted 2026 World Cup’s underdog storySubscriber Only
July 5, 2026 20:57 IST
Despite being knocked out of the World Cup after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Argentina in the Round of 32 match last week, Cape Verde's performance has ensured it had etched its place on the world football map.
England face Azteca hurdle: Why playing at a high altitude is so difficultSubscriber Only
July 5, 2026 12:23 IST
At the high-altitude Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, oxygen pressure drops by about 20%, making recovery tougher. To minimise the effects of the height, England are choosing to arrive at Mexico City at the last moment. Will that gambit work?
Explained: The Snicko-like tech behind Croatia’s disallowed equaliser in thriller vs PortugalSubscriber Only
July 4, 2026 09:23 IST
Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia, but the match ended in controversy when Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out. Here's why the goal was disallowed.
What Indian cricket team must do to qualify for LA OlympicsSubscriber Only
June 30, 2026 11:38 IST
The qualification system also opens the door for both India and Pakistan to qualify. Nothing prevents both teams from featuring in the six-team tournament at the 2028 LA Olympics.
From the Balkans to the World Cup: How a country that no longer exists shaped footballSubscriber Only
August 11, 2026 19:22 IST
The wars that followed Yugoslavia’s breakup in the 1990s not only shaped its successor republics but also left a lasting impact on countries across Europe and beyond.
Referee as the cameraman: How the World Cup is putting you right next to the actionSubscriber Only
June 19, 2026 14:25 IST
FIFA’s new referee-view camera offers fans a first-person perspective of the action. Here’s how the technology works, where it has been used before, and what makes this version different.
Meet new FIFA World Cup ball: AI-sensor for better decisions, improved design for fewer surprisesSubscriber Only
June 6, 2026 14:01 IST
Over several World Cups, the ball has attracted more attention than the football. The Trionda is expected to bring the focus back to the game.
The anatomy of a perfect race: Gurindervir Singh’s record-breaking 100-m runSubscriber Only
June 1, 2026 16:52 IST
The sprinter’s coach spoke to The Indian Express about how the timing was executed by breaking down the race into phases, with hours spent on the track perfecting every second and millisecond.
Pep Guardiola: How outgoing Manchester City manager unmade and remade English footballSubscriber Only
May 26, 2026 08:36 IST
Perhaps Guardiola’s biggest legacy — to not only the Premier League but also world football — is his openness to revisionism. All great managers adapt and change, but few have constantly self-amended and evolved like him.
Why Arsenal can thank their set-piece mastery for helping them lift their first Premier League title in 22 yearsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2026 09:45 IST
It has been 22 years since Arsenal last lifted the Premier League Cup. Their record-breaking goals from set-pieces were a huge part of their monumental victory. Their set-pieces benefitted from the availability of specialists like Martin Odegaard and the variety of tactics they employed.
String theory: How surface tension on badminton racquet can raise a shuttler’s performanceSubscriber Only
May 14, 2026 09:44 IST
Surface tension is the tightness of the string on the racquet. While higher tension makes the string bed firm and offers more control, lower tension makes it softer and gives it more power. Here’s what to know.
The Italian Open wants to become the 5th Grand Slam. But all roads may not lead to RomeSubscriber Only
May 13, 2026 09:11 IST
Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open and US Open are the four Grand Slam tournaments of tennis. While the Italian Open is indeed prestigious, calling it a 'Grand Slam' will necessitate the rewriting of record books.
Not the ‘sole’ factor: How Adidas ‘super shoes’ played a role in Sawe’s sub-2 hour marathonSubscriber Only
April 29, 2026 07:15 IST
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes which Sabastian Sawe wore are among the lightest elite racing shoes ever built, engineered to enhance power and efficiency.
In breaking 2-hour marathon barrier, how Sabastian Sawe sped up halfway instead of slowing downSubscriber Only
April 28, 2026 09:50 IST
The Kenyan held his pace deep into the race and got faster, as he became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon on Sunday, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30.
Fight over flight: Why new synthetic badminton shuttles have sparked debateSubscriber Only
April 25, 2026 09:25 IST
Soaring prices of feather shuttles have become an existential issue for badminton, but the synthetic ones are not matching up. Here's why
Iran refuses to play in the US: The football crisis threatening FIFA World Cup 2026Subscriber Only
April 15, 2026 10:58 IST
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
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