Sports

Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:29 AM IST

Susan Polgar spoke about the no-handshake incident, criticising Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with India's Vaishali Rameshbabu.

Yakubboev refused a handshake with Vaishali Ramesbabu(X)

SA 20: Capitals down Super Kings to remain in contention for playoffs

Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:16 AM IST

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With no dew in second innings, pitch became very slow: Varun Chakravarthy

Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:02 AM IST

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Wolves vying for fourth straight win in visit to Suns

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:19 AM IST

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Amid absence of Jimmy Butler, Heat try to catch Cavaliers off guard again

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:14 AM IST

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India making strong push to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

The prime minister said the push for sporting excellence will also benefit several other sectors in the country

**THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image from PMO on Jan. 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at gathering as he attends the opening ceremony of 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. (PMO via PTI Photo) (PTI01_28_2025_000458B) (PMO)

Published on Jan 29, 2025 05:02 AM IST

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Wild hope for a return to road success in visit to Leafs

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 03:14 AM IST

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Steen Olsen leads Norwegian 1-2 in rain-affected GS. World champion Odermatt finishes 3rd

Published on Jan 29, 2025 02:51 AM IST

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Tush push could play a prominent role in the Super Bowl if championship Sunday was any indication

Football

Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:21 AM IST

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Suryakumar admits failure to finish off England's tail, credits Rashid

Published on Jan 28, 2025 11:20 PM IST

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Indian batters falter against all-round England attack

Published on Jan 28, 2025 10:41 PM IST

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National Games: Initial glitches aside, athletes remain gung ho

Dehradun hosts the 38th National Games with 10,000 athletes competing in 35 sports, but accommodation and logistical issues challenge the event's success.

From the plains of Haldwani and Dehradun, holy city of Haridwar to the hills of Almora, Tehri and Pithoragarh -- the National Games are being held across eight districts in Uttarakhand (PTI)

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 10:31 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

International Series golf to tee off on challenging course

The DLF course promises to test the field though it will be interesting how Bryson DeChambeau in particular deals with it

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 10:09 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

‘We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics’: PM Modi

"We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights," the Prime Minister declared.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the opening ceremony of 38th National Games in Dehradun(@NarendraModi on Youtube via PTI Photo)

Published on Jan 28, 2025 09:51 PM IST

Chakravarthy''s five wicket-haul limits England to 171/9

Published on Jan 28, 2025 08:55 PM IST

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Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says contract with Neymar has been terminated

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said it reached an agreement with striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said Monday it reached an agreement with striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent. (Photo by Adel AL-NAIMI / AFP)(AFP)

Football

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:18 PM IST

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Bucks' Damian Lillard makes second return to Portland

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 04:33 PM IST

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Padma Shri Harvinder Singh: Want to take my father, wife to Rashtrapati Bhavan

World no. 1 para-archer Harvinder Singh shares his plans on receiving Padma Shri at the ceremony in Delhi, and how he's wishing for a biopic on his life someday

Harvinder Singh is the first-ever Indian para archer to receive the Padma Shri.(Photo: Instagram)

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Published on Jan 28, 2025 11:11 AM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Jannik Sinner alters roster after Australian Open win, withdraws from next event

It has now been confirmed that Jannik Sinner will not be participating in the 2025 edition of Rotterdam Open.

Italy's Jannik Sinner speaks at a media event with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy following his victory against Germany's Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open(AFP)

Tennis News

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 11:07 AM IST

‘Quite uncharacteristic…’: Anand's big admission on Gukesh's viral punchline

Anand recently talked about it and said it was quite uncharacteristic of Gukesh how he delivered the punchline.

Bengaluru: World Chess Champion D Gukesh, left, with former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand during a press conference.(PTI)

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 10:49 AM IST

Bucks' star duo leads way in victory vs. Jazz

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Published on Jan 28, 2025 10:32 AM IST

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Wolves overcome De'Andre Hunter's 35 points to outlast Hawks

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Published on Jan 28, 2025 09:35 AM IST

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Heat, minus Jimmy Butler (again), edge Magic in double OT

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Published on Jan 28, 2025 09:29 AM IST

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Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising Novak Djokovic in statue form at the Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic statute gets green signal at Melbourne Park(AFP)

Tennis News

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:27 AM IST

IOA wants to be selective with National Games medal events

The sports body wants to keep those sports featuring in international events, including Olympics, as medal events

Space is being made for indigenous sports like mallakamb, kho kho and kalaripayattu (PTI)

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Redemption in Ranchi for Schopman

The 47-year-old didn’t have a great stint as India coach but she finally found success with Odisha Warriors

Odisha Warriors players Yibbi Jansen, Freeke Moes, Sonika Tandi with chief coach Janneke Schopman. (HIL)

Hockey

Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:39 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2

Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:35 PM IST

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Brilliant Colaco volley fetches toppers Mohun Bagan win

Kolkata: Liston Colaco's stunning goal secures Mohun Bagan's 1-0 win over Bengaluru FC, putting them atop the ISL with 40 points.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s Liston Colaco (second from left) and Subhasish Bose try to deny Bengaluru FC’s Nikhil Poojary at Salt Lake stadium on Monday. (ISL)

Football

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 10:24 PM IST

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After hard court success, Sinner targets feats on clay and grass

A vast majority of his big titles have come on hard courts but given his talent, adapting should not take him too long

Italy’s Jannik Sinner defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 in the men’s singles Australian Open. (AFP)

Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:20 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

India aspires to be among top 10 sporting nations by 2036: Mandaviya

The union sports minister was addressing the first International Olympic Research Conference in Gandhinagar