skip to content

Sports News - Page 1909

Rory McIlroy

Fore, dad! Rory McIlroy sends errant Masters shot off his father

April 9, 2021 10:17 IST

Here's a tale that will be part of McIlroy family lore for probably forever: Gerry McIlroy was standing near the right side of the green, watching his son play his second shot from off to the left of the fairway on Thursday. The ball wound up hitting Gerry McIlroy in the left leg.

Only way to stop MI: Catch them on off-day, avoid mistakes, paper over cracksSubscriber Only

April 9, 2021 12:33 IST

An intimidating line-up that has Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult at its core, the champion side reaped the benefits of having the right man for the right job.

Europa League

Europa League: Gerard Moreno penalty gives Villarreal 1-0 win in Dinamo Zagreb

April 9, 2021 08:42 IST

The Spanish side will head into the return leg as favourites and should they advance, they will face either Arsenal or Slavia Prague for a berth in the May 26 final in Gdansk.

Manchester United vs Granada

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes give Manchester United one foot in Europa semis

April 9, 2021 08:22 IST

Granada fought for a way back into what was billed as the biggest match in their recent history, with Chelsea loanee Kenedy testing David de Gea from range before Yangel Herrera - on loan from Manchester City - hit the post with a volley.

From dancer to sailor: Olympics-bound Nethra Kumanan’s journeySubscriber Only

April 9, 2021 12:34 IST

Nethra Kumanan, who became the first Indian woman sailor to earn a berth for the Olympics on Wednesday, is a trained dancer, singer, and proficient painter as well.

Football clubs Birmingham, Swansea, Rangers boycott social media over racism

April 9, 2021 08:45 IST

Swansea City, Birmingham and Rangers will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms.

IPL 2021, IPL

IPL seeps into pop cultureSubscriber Only

April 9, 2021 12:33 IST

From Ooltah Chashmah to Unnaipol Oruvan, ad space to politics, the T20 league has become an inevitability of our times.

We are lucky to be playing when many are not able to do what they like to: Rohit Sharma

April 8, 2021 23:02 IST

Rohit Sharma says he is lucky to be playing cricket at a time when many, living outside the safety of bio-secure bubbles, are struggling to do their favourite activities.

Fakhar Zaman used bat gifted by Muhammad Hafeez in ODI series against South Africa

April 8, 2021 22:49 IST

Fakhar Zaman on Thursday revealed that he had used a bat gifted by senior teammate Muhammad Hafeez to power his way to two successive hundreds in the just concluded One-day series against South Africa.

Shubman Gill stays relaxed and takes the game on: Pat Cummins

April 8, 2021 22:26 IST

Kolkata Knight Riders pace spearhead Pat Cummins is a big fan of Shubman Gill and said he likes the way the young India opening batsman stays relaxed while taking the game on.

Disappointed to be dropped from TOPS: Para shuttler Sukant Kadam

April 8, 2021 21:39 IST

Kadam, a 2018 Asian Para Games bronze medallist, took to twitter to express his disappointment to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on the Mission Olympic Cell's decision.

Before Wrestlemania 37, here are the top 10 entrance themes

April 8, 2021 21:27 IST

NXT UK Superstar Mark Andrews picks his top WWE Entrance  Themes.

kenya, Michael Olunga, WC qualifier, Rwanda, football, sports news, indian express

FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football associations

April 8, 2021 20:01 IST

FIFA on Wednesdsay suspended the national football federations of Pakistan and Chad after concerns over the governance of the two member associations.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin , Tendulkar, india Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin Tendulkar india, traffic cop, sports news, indian express

Sachin Tendulkar discharged from hospital, to continue COVID recovery in home isolation

April 8, 2021 18:49 IST

Sachin Tendulkar was hospitalised on April 2 as a precautionary measure after testing positive for coronavirus on March 27.

Don’t know why swimming is being targetted: Coach Nihar Ameen on Karnataka shutting down poolsSubscriber Only

April 9, 2021 07:40 IST

Dronacharya awardee Nihar Ameen feels that swimming is being unfairly targetted especially when most contact-sports like cricket and football are being allowed to run.

Sundar, Siraj, Saini making impact for India augurs well for RCB: Virat Kohli

April 8, 2021 18:09 IST

Virat Kohli said RCB now have some young "impact players" in the team, which is a headache for the opposition.

‘History has been scripted’: Four Indian sailors to compete in Tokyo Olympics

April 8, 2021 16:43 IST

This is the maximum number of sailors qualified from India for a single edition of the Olympics. This is also the first time that India will compete in three sailing events.

shreyas iyer, shreyas iyer emotional, shreyas iyer delhi capitals, shreyas iyer shoulder injury, shreyas iyer should surgery, shreyas iyer ipl 2021, chennai super kings vs delhi capitals

Shreyas Iyer vows to ‘be back in no time’ after successful shoulder surgery

April 8, 2021 16:34 IST

The 26-year old Iyer had hurt his shoulder during the ODI series against England last month, which ruled him of the upcoming IPL 2021.

Hanuma Vihari, Hanuma Vihari india, india Hanuma Vihari, Hanuma Vihari india test team, sports news, indian express

Warwickshire sign Hanuma Vihari for County Championship

April 8, 2021 16:27 IST

Hanuma Vihari, whose last India outing was in the Sydney Test against Australia, where his epic four-hour vigil (23 not out) saved the match, has been signed by Warwickshire.

FIFA ready to use automated offside calls in 2022 World Cup: Arsene Wenger

April 8, 2021 16:17 IST

Earlier, former Netherlands forward Marco van Basten called on football's lawmakers to consider scrapping the offside rule, saying the game would be better off without it.

‘Being Serena’: A superwoman’s tale of embracing weakness off the tennis courtSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 16:00 IST

"Being Serena", a five-part documentary series about the hurdles faced by Serena Williams during and after her childbirth in 2017, depicts a story about parenthood and the doubts surrounding it.

ISL, FC Goa

FC Goa announces 28-man squad for AFC Champions League

April 8, 2021 15:12 IST

FC Goa will begin their maiden voyage into the AFC Champions League on April 14 when they take on Qatar's Al-Rayyan.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar nominated for ICC monthly award after exploits against England

April 8, 2021 14:51 IST

Last month, Bhuvneshwar played three ODIs against England where he took 6 wickets with an economy rate of 4.65. He also went on to play five T20Is against them where he took 4 wickets with a fantastic economy rate of 6.38.

Two men’s World Cup challenge League series rescheduled

April 8, 2021 14:11 IST

Canada currently lead Singapore on net run rate with both teams on eight points in the standings.

MS Dhoni

This is not going to be MS Dhoni’s last IPL, says Chennai Super Kings CEOSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 14:18 IST

CSK chief executive Kasi Viswanathan speaks to The Indian Express about the team’s preparation, Cheteshwar Pujara and MS Dhoni’s future.

Edition
Install the Express App for
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us