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As India bids for Olympics, what research has found about health, economic impacts on hostsSubscriber Only
May 11, 2025 12:21 IST
As India makes a pitch to host the 2036 Olympics, officials have underlined the potential economic and health benefits as plus points for the hosting bid. But once the flame has been doused and the Olympic rings are a distant memory, what’s left behind?
Drafting, super spikes: How Faith Kipyegon can become the first woman to run a mile under four minutesSubscriber Only
May 5, 2025 12:03 IST
With pace-setters in front and behind her and little to no wind on the course, the Kenyan athlete can break new ground for female sportspeople.
Why I-League fiasco involving Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi is another blow to All India Football Federation’s credibilitySubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 13:25 IST
Confusion arising out of AIFF not updating their portal on a player's suspension has cascaded into all-round embarrassment for all parties involved.
Why inclusion of chess in Esports World cup will cause friction with FIDESubscriber Only
April 28, 2025 09:28 IST
A sport that works perfectly well online and is highly competitive makes for a good fit to be a part of the upcoming Esports World Cup, which will feature chess as an online event for the first time.
Why the Women’s Tennis Association’s maternity and fertility initiative is historicSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 12:12 IST
IVF, egg-freezing, paid maternity leave and financial support may ensure that athletes need not choose between career and motherhood
From cutters to knuckleballs, the evolution of the slower one in cricketSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 08:00 IST
A well-disguised slower ball is like a conjuror’s illusion. Everything about the bowler's action remains the same, but the way the ball travels and behaves changes dramatically. The success of the slower one, no matter of what kind, lies in this masterful masquerade.
How ‘torpedo’ bats have taken baseball by stormSubscriber Only
April 5, 2025 07:21 IST
Hitters have been raving about these unique, bowling pin-shaped bats. How do they work? And are they really better?
Why PIO footballers cannot play in India’s national teamSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 19:25 IST
Bangladesh recently fielded England-born Hamza Choudhury in a football game. But this is not something that India can replicate — even if players are willing
Rumble in the Jungle: Remembering the epic George Foreman-Muhammad Ali fightSubscriber Only
March 23, 2025 14:06 IST
Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman passed away on Friday. He was 76
Will EPL’s switch from Nike to Puma balls make a difference?Subscriber Only
March 21, 2025 13:00 IST
The variations in material and design and even stitching, can dictate how a football reacts.
IOC elections: How royals, politicians & Oscar-winners pick the most powerful figure in sport, why the election mattersSubscriber Only
March 19, 2025 13:15 IST
From the Emir of Qatar and Monaco’s Prince Albert II to actress Michelle Yeoh and Nita Ambani: an exclusive club of influential people will meet on Thursday to pick the most powerful person in sports
Are Indian team owners behind the absence of Pakistani cricketers from The Hundred?Subscriber Only
March 18, 2025 19:45 IST
Not quite. The reasons have to do more with the country’s miserable performance in recent white-ball tournaments, a clash of dates, and the policies of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Why Arne Slot’s Liverpool is almost certain to win EPLSubscriber Only
March 11, 2025 19:55 IST
Were they lucky? The virtue that defines Slot's Liverpool is control, as opposed to systematic chaos under Klopp
Shami asks for lifting ban on saliva for shining cricket balls: Mechanics of swing, explainedSubscriber Only
March 7, 2025 13:47 IST
Cricketers have traditionally used saliva to shine one side of the ball, smoothen the surface, and make it a tad heavier on that side. But does this really help its movement? We explain.
Will Vinicius Jr. move to the Saudi Pro League, which is offering him $1 billion?Subscriber Only
March 2, 2025 13:33 IST
The Saudi Pro League has more or less stopped paying big money for over-the-hill stars but at 24, Vinicius is an ideal candidate to fit into long-term plans. Europe hasn’t exactly been kind to him, so the reports of him considering the Saudi deal might not be that exaggerated.
Remembering Boris Spassky, and the Cold War-era ‘Match of the Century’ that defined himSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 17:43 IST
The World Chess Championship of 1972, between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer, became a proxy for the Cold War between the USSR and the US
India-Pakistan Match: Why the Champions Trophy is being held after a gap of 8 yearsSubscriber Only
February 23, 2025 23:09 IST
Champions Trophy 2025, India-Pakistan Match: Why was the Champions Trophy discontinued for eight years, and why has it come back? There are two main reasons. We explain.
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 worldSubscriber Only
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 meanSubscriber Only
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’
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