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Dustin Johnson captain of team Aces tees off on the 17th during the final round of the LIV Golf tournament at The International. (USA Today)

Why is the breakaway LIV Series not considered for world golf rankings?Subscriber Only

September 25, 2022 07:59 IST

What are the LIV golf players contending, why has LIV Golf not been included in the Official World Golf Rankings, and why are these players arguing for their inclusion? We explain.

Roger Federer plays a return during the men's singles quarterfinals match at Wimbledon in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

5 things we’ll miss about Roger FedererSubscriber Only

September 17, 2022 12:54 IST

Roger Federer retires: The Swiss legend, one of the greatest tennis players to have ever lived, leaves the arena with a list of records, some still out of reach of others. Here are five things we'll miss about him.

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The remarkable career of Roger Federer: a short history of all-time greatnessSubscriber Only

September 17, 2022 15:50 IST

Roger Federer is an icon in sports. The best there is, possibly the best there was and, some might say, the best there ever will be.

Magnus Carlsen, five-time chess world champion from Norway. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Chess cheating drama: what are the different ways to cheat in chess?Subscriber Only

September 8, 2022 21:51 IST

Shoes, cheat codes, dark sunglasses with micro-camera, visible assistance - various nefarious methods have been deployed in the past

Arshdeep Singh listens to captain Rohit Sharma before bowling during the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup; tension and excitement in Pakistan’s dressing room. (AP Photo; screengrab)

Asia Cup: Why did Babar Azam cry out ‘paanch fielders aa gaya bhai’, and why were India yet again only allowed four fielders outside the circle in the final over?Subscriber Only

September 5, 2022 09:21 IST

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: With just 7 needed, and only four to man the boundaries, Arshdeep Singh had to carefully place his field. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul converged with the bowler, and had a long discussion. Inside Pakistan’s dressing room, tension seeps in.

Pakistan's captain Babar Azam, right, shake hands with India's captain Rohit Sharma to congratulate on their win in the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Asia Cup Super 4: Why India and Pakistan will keep an eye on the over rateSubscriber Only

September 3, 2022 14:14 IST

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan Super 4 match: During their Group A opener, both India and Pakistan were penalised for not finishing their quota of 20 overs in the stipulated time frame, owing to a newly introduced clause for T20Is. What is the rule?

Serena Williams motions a heart to fans after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic during the third round of the US Open, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP/PTI Photo)

5 magical moments in the career of Serena Williams

September 4, 2022 14:55 IST

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies. Here are a few of the most magical moments.

Chamika Karunaratne’s Naagin dance is viral on social media. (Source: Hotstar via Twitter)

The origin of the Naagin dance, and how it became a symbol of Sri Lanka-Bangladesh rivalrySubscriber Only

September 5, 2022 08:49 IST

Chamika Karunaratne’s Naagin dance after Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the Asia Cup has gone viral. What’s its origin?

Casemiro will join Manchester United from Real Madrid. (AP)

The case against buying Casemiro: Why the midfielder isn’t an answer to Man United’s troublesSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:11 IST

Casemiro, a 30-year-old Brazilian international and a five-time UEFA Champions League winner has made the switch to Old Trafford. But does the transfer play out the way it’s meant to?

The league said the bans could be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in such conduct.  (FILE)

Explained: Why FIFA has banned India, what happens to Indian football nowSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:13 IST

FIFA ban India: The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, scheduled in India in October and the tickets for which had gone on sale, is under threat — as are most other aspects of Indian football.

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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem goes past 90m before Neeraj Chopra: Why the javelin flies the way it doesSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:13 IST

With healthy rivalry between Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra set to grow in future competitions, a look at the physics that makes a javelin fly past the 90m 'gold standard' distance.

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