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West Indies eliminated from WC qualifiers: The death of a cricketing giantSubscriber Only
July 9, 2023 12:25 IST
As the West Indies fails to make it to the 2023 cricket World Cup, we tak a look at the decline of the once feared team.
Why Italy will ban number 88 on football shirtsSubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 10:28 IST
Italy's government has announced that it is banning football players from wearing the number 88 on their jerseys. The move is part of an initiative aimed at combatting antisemitism in the country's stadiums.
Why England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised over a new report?Subscriber Only
June 29, 2023 08:57 IST
An explosive report into the culture of English cricket has found it to be disciminatory in a variety of ways. Racism, sexism and a powerful 'old boys' network' have held many people back.
Manchester United takeover: Endgame seems near, a quick six-point lowdown on the sagaSubscriber Only
June 14, 2023 17:49 IST
The iconic club seems destined for a new ownership, and Qataris are in the driver's seat. But it's not over yet
Olive branch: Clean-up in WFI, no Brij Bhushan; wrestlers to have a saySubscriber Only
June 8, 2023 16:53 IST
It is learnt that the government assured the wrestlers that no one from Singh's family will be allowed to contest the upcoming WFI elections.
IPL Final rain fiasco: How cricket can better combat rainsSubscriber Only
June 2, 2023 10:54 IST
A brief spell of rain caused a lengthy stoppage in play during the IPL Final played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, already being played on the reserve day, as ground staff struggled to get rid of wet patches on the field.
Wrestlers’ protest at banks of Ganga: When Muhammad Ali ‘threw his gold medal’ into the river to protest racismSubscriber Only
June 1, 2023 10:35 IST
However, though Muhammad Ali undoubtedly faced racism, he may simply have lost or misplaced the medal.
The dark side of the beautiful game: Race, racism and footballSubscriber Only
May 28, 2023 12:31 IST
The ongoing saga surrounding racist abuse thrown at footballer Vinicius Jr during La Liga games in Spain sheds light on the prevalence of racism in football and its fan culture.
Lionel Messi’s transfer saga with all twists and feints: Where will he play next season?Subscriber Only
May 11, 2023 09:48 IST
Paris Saint Germain’s reluctance to re-sign the Argentine means that mere months after winning the WC, Messi is on the hunt for a new club.
Neeraj Chopra wins javelin event: What is the Diamond League, how are global athletic events organised?Subscriber Only
May 7, 2023 12:40 IST
While the quadrennial Olympic Games are the pinnacle of athletic competition, a modern professional athlete competes in multiple top-level competitions including the annually held Diamond League.
Wrestlers’ protest: What are Internal Complaints Committees, whose absence was pointed out by govt’s panel?Subscriber Only
May 5, 2023 10:48 IST
On January 23, the day the Union Sports Ministry first formed the Mary Kom-led committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Singh, it sent a letter to all national sports federations flagging the importance of the ICC.
What is the handball rule in football?Subscriber Only
April 20, 2023 07:49 IST
After the offside, handball is the most contested rule in football. Let’s take a look at what constitutes a handball and what doesn’t.
Why the Women’s Tennis Association ended its boycott of China over player Peng ShuaiSubscriber Only
April 14, 2023 17:04 IST
The decision has come around two years after WTA stopped matches there in response to sexual assault allegations from – and the brief disappearance of – Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Harshal Patel misses ‘Mankad’ attempt: Why the debate reveals cricket’s cultural tensionsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2023 17:57 IST
Harshal's missed Mankad attempt has brought back the spotlight on cricket's most controversial mode of dismissal. While many mocked Harshal for his miss, the Mankad debate unveils larger cultural faultlines in cricket.
Why the revival of Hockey India League is an important moment in the sportSubscriber Only
April 11, 2023 17:50 IST
Hubs such as Ranchi, Chandigarh, Chennai possible venues, 11-a-side format and simultaneous tournaments for women and men likely, with relaunch scheduled for next year
The story of the modern OlympicsSubscriber Only
April 6, 2023 13:19 IST
On this day in 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were flagged off in Athens. While the world credits Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin as the ‘father of modern Olympics’, the idea behind the games predates him, going back to the 1830s when Greece won independence from Ottoman rule.
How IOC’s decision on army-linked athletes cripples Russia Olympic hopesSubscriber Only
April 4, 2023 15:56 IST
According to the IOC, “contracted members of the Russian and Belarusian military or national security agencies are considered to support the war”.
Oscar Pistorius denied early release: Why is the former Olympian in prison?Subscriber Only
April 3, 2023 08:25 IST
Pistorius has served almost half of his 15-year sentence and was seeking parole, arguing that he had been rehabilitated.
Goalkeepers can’t move, touch posts, play mind games during shootouts: New rules after Argentina’s Martinez’s World Cup final anticsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 08:01 IST
The rule has received a mixed response with, rather ironically, France goalkeeper Mike Maignan sarcastically tweeting that the next rule would be: “Goalkeepers must have their backs to the shot”.
Why transgender female athletes can’t compete in female eventsSubscriber Only
March 26, 2023 13:07 IST
World Athletics has followed the path of FINA, the international swimming federation, which enforced a similar ban in June last year.
Why are footballers at a higher risk of dementia?Subscriber Only
March 19, 2023 13:26 IST
Recent research from Sweden suggests that all players – except for goalkeepers – had an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Dick Fosbury passes away: The ‘flop’ that changed high jump foreverSubscriber Only
March 16, 2023 07:00 IST
Dick Fosbury, who changed high jump with the Fosbury Flop, now the most used technique around the world, passed away at 76. How did he come up with the Flop? Why did many think it would flop?
Russia’s sports exile and the controversy surrounding ‘neutral’ Russian athletesSubscriber Only
February 25, 2023 11:38 IST
Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine War, Russian athletes have been barred from most sporting events or had to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes. With the Paris Olympics of 2024 fast approaching, the issue of participation of Russian athletes is back in the spotlight.
KL Rahul removed as vice-captain: What does a vice captain do in cricket?Subscriber Only
February 21, 2023 07:52 IST
We look at the role of vice-captain across the years and how today it is little more than a relic of cricket’s storied past.
Women’s Premier League player auction 2023: How the teams stack upSubscriber Only
February 14, 2023 10:54 IST
The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. We take a look at how the auction went, and the strengths and weaknesses of various teams now.
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