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Jannik Sinner doping ban: Why three-month suspension is best-case scenario for World No. 1Subscriber Only
February 16, 2025 12:28 IST
While the ban may seem hefty, it has worked as favourably as possible for Jannik Sinner, under the scanner for doping violations. Here's why.
How Trump can help reunite the golfing world
February 15, 2025 10:31 IST
Given the power and influence enjoyed by President Donald Trump, there is hope that he can use his clout to get all stakeholders on the same page
What does the doubles tweak in the US Open mean
February 13, 2025 08:00 IST
The refurbished format envisions to woo more bigger stars into the pool
What Trump’s ‘Keeping men out of women’s sports’ order means for transgender sportspeopleSubscriber Only
February 7, 2025 13:11 IST
It will become near impossible for transgender athletes to forge a career in sports in the United States. They may also not be able to compete in the LA Olympic Games. What does the IOC think of this question?
How the proposed new scoring system would change badminton’s landscapeSubscriber Only
February 6, 2025 12:59 IST
The Badminton World Federation argues that it could make the game more exciting and shorter, besides helping with player health and longevity
FIDE and freestyle chess organisers may end their feud soon: What was the dispute?Subscriber Only
February 2, 2025 14:16 IST
The feud saw FIDE on one side and prominent players such as Magnus Carlsen on the other. Why was the chess world in turmoil in recent weeks and what has changed now? We explain.
Trump says there are only 2 sexes: The transgender debate in sportsSubscriber Only
January 23, 2025 13:58 IST
Transgender athletes in women sports are a controversial issue. Here's what the debate around testosterone levels is, and what the few existing scientific studies say.
Flame vs Fire: What ongoing wildfires mean for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic GamesSubscriber Only
January 17, 2025 19:00 IST
After wildfires have reduced parts of Los Angeles to ash, many have called for the 2028 Olympic Games to be shifted to Dallas or Miami. Others, however, want to rebrand it as the ‘Recovery Olympics’
Why England MPs want to boycott Afghanistan in Champions Trophy – and why this might hurt their own side the mostSubscriber Only
January 9, 2025 12:00 IST
The ECB is against forfeiting the game – if England do not play, Afghanistan get full points. Given how small the cricketing world is, the ICC can ill afford to hurt the game in Afghanistan. And then there is the all-important question of what India thinks.
Blame the new Kookaburras: why Steve Smith feels batting is tougher in Australia these daysSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 14:33 IST
Earlier, the seam would often go flat after 15 overs or so, and the batters had it easy thereafter. But the introduction of a ridge under the seam since 2021 has changed the cricket ball – and the game
Beckham and the big bucks: how smart sports stars make fortunes outside of sport
January 7, 2025 15:29 IST
The valuation of Inter Miami, which Beckham owns, and its association with Messi continues to rise. Besides Beckham, there are icons like Arnold Palmer and Michael Jordan who have made much more money from brands and business than from sport
Random piece positions, 960 possible starts: What is freestyle chess, which led to Magnus Carlsen clashing with FIDE?Subscriber Only
January 25, 2025 12:35 IST
Top players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura said that FIDE threatened grandmasters who wanted to take part in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
Why Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal has reignited questions about DRS in cricketSubscriber Only
January 1, 2025 19:45 IST
Technology has reduced errors in decision-making but it is not failsafe yet. How do Snicko, Hot Spot, and HawkEye work, and why are there repeated controversies around their use?
Looking at 2025, Sport: After an eventful last year, a period of lull aheadSubscriber Only
January 2, 2025 08:06 IST
Compared to the eventful last 12 months, 2025 will be a period of relative lull, with a fairly modest sporting calendar. Legends Virat and Rohit could finally walk into the sunset, leaving behind a void and battles of succession. Hockey and chess hold great promise – and do keep an eye out for Neeraj and Lakshya as well
How Boxing Day became important in the sporting calendarSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 15:24 IST
The day after Christmas sees a pile-up of sporting fixtures, notably the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and a string of high-profile games in the English Premier League.
Between Vishy 2013 & Gukesh 2024: Story of India’s rise as a chess powerSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 12:14 IST
A lot happened in the decade between Viswanathan Anand losing the World Chess Championship title and Gukesh becoming the youngest to ever win it
Is Gukesh actually the youngest World Chess champion? Yes, but there is a catchSubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 11:25 IST
By official FIDE records, Gukesh became the 18th recognised, undisputed world champion at just 18, which makes him officially the youngest. But a Ukrainian Grandmaster called Ruslan Ponomariov would like to make a point
How baseball star Juan Soto bagged a record $800 million contractSubscriber Only
December 11, 2024 20:04 IST
The 15-year-long deal with the New York Mets will pay the southpaw slugger between $51 million and $55 million per year till 2039
F1 and engineering: how innovations in the racing sport impact your carSubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 16:13 IST
Technology from F1 has gone into improving car design over the years. F1 even has imprints beyond the automobile industry. Here's how.
Why Gukesh will be the underdog if world championship against Ding Liren heads into tiebreaksSubscriber Only
December 10, 2024 21:35 IST
Ding Liren, the defending champion, has a better rapid and blitz rating. However, former five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand believes Gukesh can deliver in faster time controls.
How lone bidder Saudi Arabia secured hosting rights for 2034 football World CupSubscriber Only
December 9, 2024 23:31 IST
Football is set to return to the cash-rich Gulf, with Saudi Arabia all but guaranteed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. How it became the sole bidder is a study of nations weaving a web of influence worldwide.
With Adelaide Test today, all about the pink ball: who plays it best, what India need to watch out forSubscriber Only
December 6, 2024 13:07 IST
How do conditions affect the pink ball, and why is it tricky to play? How is it different from the red Kookaburra?
What is the Right-To-Match option at IPL auctions, and how it played out this yearSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 20:09 IST
The RTM was used at the mega auctions before IPL 2014 and IPL 2018, but was scrapped before the 2022 edition. It made a comeback this year with a modified clause.
IPL auction in Saudi Arabia: Whys of sportswashing are well-known, the hows reveal the weakness of sportSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 20:28 IST
Saudi Arabia's modus operandi is standard — convince the biggest names in each sport that Saudis are the best thing to happen to their game. Then dip into Saudi's deep coffers. This weekend, the Kingdom adds cricket to its kitty.
Indian 3-year-old now youngest rated chess player in the world: How FIDE ratings workSubscriber Only
November 11, 2024 11:18 IST
The International Chess Federation or FIDE releases a list of player rankings, based on their ratings. Here is how it works.
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