File picture of Gabby Thomas. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Olympic 200 metres champion Gabby Thomas withdrew from the upcoming World Championships on Tuesday with an Achilles injury that she has been managing since May, in a blow to American hopes later this month in Tokyo. Thomas, who was also a member of... Read More

On November 24, 2024, Shekhar Ghosh was on call with his son as the IPL mega auction unfolded in Jeddah. His son, representing Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Hyderabad, had deliberately avoided watching television, focusing solely on his tournament. Then a scream from the anxious parent at the other end: “Paddle uthaliya,... Read More

Lot to play for: A convincing win against Korea will be a big step towards India’s Asia Cup redemption. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY A 15-0 demolition of Kazakhstan notwithstanding, the Indian men would be aware that the real challenge to their dreams of winning the hockey Asia Cup and qualifying for the World Cup... Read More

India and Nigeria are in the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games after submitting their proposals by the August 31 deadline. After Canada “decided to postpone its ambitions,” it has become a two-horse race for the centenary edition of the Games. Following an approval from the Union Cabinet, a delegation, led by Gujarat Sports... Read More