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Kohli

Virat Kohli is the swami at the Chinnaswamy: Suresh Raina

May 17, 2025 13:50 IST

Raina would also mention that winning the trophy for RCB is the only thing left for Kohli to achieve

L-R: USA GM Hans Niemann and India's Praggnanandhaa after winning Chess Classic Romania. (FIDE/GCT)

Praggnanandhaa bests MVL in tiebreaks to win Chess Classic Romania as Niemann praises GCT playoff format

May 17, 2025 12:52 IST

Praggnanandhaa beat MVL in the final blitz tiebreak to clinch the second leg of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) on Friday.

Chase

Roston Chase named new West Indies red-ball captain

May 17, 2025 12:23 IST

Earlier in March Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as West Indies captain

L-R: Football pundit Roy Keane and Manchester United players during Premier League match vs Chelsea. (Reuters/AP)

‘Man Utd are not good at anything’: Former captain Roy Keane blasts Manchester United after 18th Premier League loss

May 17, 2025 11:14 IST

With just 39 points from 37 games — one of United’s worst performances — the Red Devils sit just two positions above the relegation zone at 16th place.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2025: Players list, impact subs, full squad for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match

May 19, 2025 09:28 IST

Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns with Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders in match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Pandya

Sunil Gavaskar recalls booing Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024: Mumbai supporters were not really backing him…this year, they are all behind him

May 17, 2025 10:50 IST

Mumbai Indians are currently in the fourth spot with 14 points in the IPL table, with two games in hand

IPL 2025 KKR RCB

IPL 2025, RCB vs KKR Highlights: Match called off, Kolkata Knight Riders knocked out

May 18, 2025 00:15 IST

IPL 2025 Cricket Score, RCB vs KKR Highlights: Incessant rain resulted in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders to be called off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Delhi Capitals' Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs in action. (Sportzpics for IPL)

IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs rejoin Delhi Capitals for remainder of the season

May 17, 2025 10:26 IST

Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs will be available for the remainder of IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025, RCB vs KKR Live Cricket Streaming: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2025: Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match?

May 19, 2025 09:30 IST

As the Indian Premier League returns after a mini pause, Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

FILE: India's Gukesh in action against Magnus Carlsen during FIDE 2023 World Cup. (FIDE/Maria Emelianova)

Magnus Carlsen asked if he’s afraid of facing Gukesh in classical chess, here’s World No 1 responseSubscriber Only

May 18, 2025 10:17 IST

In an interview on Take Take Take app, five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen was asked about a topic that has been discussed in the chess community: is the Norwegian scared of playing Gukesh in the classical format?

India's 86th GM Srihari LR with his coach Shyamsundar Mohanraj (R). (Special Arrangement)

Srihari LR, the grinder who became India’s 86th grandmasterSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 21:38 IST

Srihari assured himself the grandmaster title with an incredible performance at the Asian Individual Men’s Chess Championship.

L-R: Neeraj Chopra set a new the U20 world record with his 86.48m throw before breaching 90m mark in Doha. (World Athletics/Reuters)

Neeraj Chopra’s milestone throws: From junior world record in 2016 to 90m+ in 2025 at Doha Diamond LeagueSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 13:06 IST

As Neeraj goes past the 90m for the first time, here's a look at the throws that have defined his glittering career so far.

India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the Doha Diamond League in Qatar. (PHOTO: Diamond League/X)

Neeraj Chopra breaches 90m mark: “This is just the beginning, can throw much further”Subscriber Only

May 17, 2025 13:08 IST

Neeraj Chopra on Friday became only the 25th athlete to throw 90m or more and set a national record in the process.

Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja - all senior to Gill – too have legitimate claims but captaincy debates aren't always settled by checking figures and cricketing skills.

Like at the start of MS Dhoni era, it’s Shubman Gill Vs In-betweeners … Generational leap loading?Subscriber Only

May 18, 2025 21:48 IST

What is common between Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh? The battle of leadership against a junior

Neeraj Chopra 90m

Neeraj Chopra’s 90m dream achieved: On ‘bittersweet’ night, Neeraj hopes it is just the beginning for bigger throwsSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 13:03 IST

Neeraj Chopra was more relieved than happy as the 90.23m throw was confirmed. The monkey is off the back. And he isn’t satisfied just yet. “I believe that I am ready to throw further. It's just a beginning.”

Esow Alben cycling accident

Esow Alben’s accident scary, says cycling federation secretarySubscriber Only

May 16, 2025 23:07 IST

Maninder Singh, CFI secretary says there are safety protocols for our riders but 'unfortunate incidents' happen.

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra breaches elusive 90m-mark, throws 90.23m in Doha Diamond league

May 17, 2025 13:01 IST

India javelin star Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m-mark when he threw a new personal best of 90.23 m at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

India A squad talking points

India ‘A’ squad for England talking points: Abhimanyu Easwaran’s quest for debut, middle-order tussle between Karun and SarfarazSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 09:39 IST

The two A matches before the intra-squad game has all the makings for a real-time audition for a spot in the Test XI.

Gill

‘Shubman’s looked very good’: Ravi Shastri bats for Gill to take over India Test captaincy

May 17, 2025 14:36 IST

Shastri, while acknowledging that Bumrah might have been the obvious choice, would also caution about Bumrah returning from long-term injury

Doha Diamond League 2025 Javelin Throw Live: Follow star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.

Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2025 Javelin throw Highlights: 90m breached by Neeraj Chopra but still finishes second behind Julian Weber

May 17, 2025 00:49 IST

Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League 2025 Match Today Highlights: Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra kickstarts his 2025 Diamond League campaign in Qatar with a 90.23m throw on Friday.

Prasidh Krishna GT IPL

How Prasidh Krishna refined his bowling skills to become IPL 2025’s Purple Cap frontrunnerSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 09:42 IST

In IPL 2205, Prasidh Krishna come across a more refined bowler. “What he has done in IPL is he has really improved his length. And he has understood his bowling and the sense of how much to use his variations with clarity,” says Mansur Ali Khan, the bowling coach of Karnataka.

Pep Guardiola FA Cup Man City

‘We travel to London to win the title’: Pep Guardiola looks to salvage Manchester City season with FA Cup victory

May 16, 2025 20:47 IST

City will face Crystal Palace who are 12th in the league table and are seeking their first major trophy having fallen in the final in 1990 and 2016, losing to Manchester United on both occasions.

Virat kohli RCB IPL title

Virat Kohli and RCB’s love story: Now retired from two international formats, winning IPL title is his last big battleSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 09:36 IST

All that remains unfulfilled in Kohli’s staggering career is IPL silverware. Thrice has the finals inflicted pain on him (2009, 2011, 2016). The last one kept hurting him for a long time.

ECB

Counties write to ECB to consider visa rules changes considering First Class matches for Overseas players

May 16, 2025 20:16 IST

Current visa rules require a player to play at least 20 domestic T20 games for full work visa in England

Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead India A in the England tour. (PTI)

India A squad for England tour: Abhimanyu Easwaran named captain, match schedule announced

May 16, 2025 21:11 IST

The selectors have extended their faith in the 29-year-old Easwaran despite his poor returns during the A team's tour to Australia last year, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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