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Man Mountain Erling Haaland silences critics with Brentford show

On Tuesday in what was an important Premier League match for the Citizens against Brentford, Haaland helped his team to a win through a 71st-minute goal.

Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with Phil Foden(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:55 PM IST

Chelsea can turn their fortunes around with win at Wembley

Chelsea currently appear in good spirits, having remained unbeaten in their last three games.

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal with Ben Chilwell(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Feb 20, 2024 05:42 PM IST

Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG: Can Arsenal, Liverpool hijack Real Madrid's target?

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe is going to join Real Madrid for sure. No other club is in the race. But is that really the case?

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates the victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match vs Real Sociedad(AFP)
Published on Feb 19, 2024 04:38 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Red Bull remains the team to beat but they should remember nothing is permanent

Red Bull have won both the drivers' and teams' championships in the last two seasons and the drivers' title in 2021. But 2023 was something else for them.

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan, Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Team principal Christian Horner, Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Technical Director Pierre Wache REUTERS/Alan Baldwin(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 17, 2024 08:42 AM IST

Personable and funny Charley Hull determined to break the major jinx in 2024

Looking at Charley Hull's major prospects this year after she came close twice in 2023.

Charley Hull at the Portland Classic last year. (Getty)
Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:02 PM IST

Guardiola on the way to proving he is man of his word; Real up the ante in Spain

in Spain, 35-time La Liga winner Real Madrid appear to have pressed their foot down on the gas since their Copa del Rey exit last month at the hands of Atletico

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Champions League, Round of Sixteen first leg, soccer match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, Feb. 13(AP)
Published on Feb 14, 2024 05:39 PM IST

Leave Murray be! 3 singles GS triumphs, 2 Olympic gold has given him the right

The tennis world will do him and itself a great favour if they let him play the game as long as he wants to.

Andy Murray in action during his first round match against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:08 PM IST

Kevin de Bruyne is back with a bang and so are Manchester City's hopes

Kevin de Bruyne's return has changed the fortunes of Manchester City.

Kevin De Bruyne applauds fans on the pitch after the FA Cup fourth round football match against Tottenham Hotspur(AFP)
Published on Feb 05, 2024 05:07 PM IST

Why Ferrari? Lewis Hamilton became a master and man at Mercedes but got stuck

Lewis Hamilton shocked the racing world when he penned a deal with Ferrari, ending his 11-year-long association with Mercedes.

A collage no one saw coming: Lewis Hamilton is switching to Ferrari(AFP)
Published on Feb 02, 2024 09:01 AM IST

Rohan Bopanna's win can't hide the fact that Indian tennis is gasping for breath

Rohan Bopanna's historic Grand Slam win will go down in history but it also throws open a plethora of questions.

Rohan Bopanna will not play the mixed doubles event at the Olympics and the reason is heartbreaking(AP)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 09:00 PM IST

Klopp ended Liverpool's existential crisis but all good things come to an end

Liverpool fans were left heartbroken which was completely understandable. Jurgen Klopp had done the unthinkable for the Reds since his arrival in 2015.

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates a win.(AP)
Published on Jan 27, 2024 09:42 PM IST

Sinner’s dominating AO win shatters Djokovic's aura of invincibility

Sinner had many backers in the lead-up to the game. However, none could have foreseen a win like that for the Italian. The 22-year-old was just too good.

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts on a point against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles semi-final match of the Australian Open(AFP)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 06:21 PM IST

Mickelson’s feat ticked, Woods’ feat ticked: What’s next for Nick Dunlap?

Dunlap became the first amateur golfer since 1991 to win on the PGA Tour when he claimed The American Express at the Pete Dye-designed Stadium Course.

Nick Dunlap of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of The American Express at Pete Dye Stadium Course (Getty Images/AFP)
Published on Jan 24, 2024 09:29 PM IST

Desperate Cristiano Ronaldo is only clutching at straws

Ronaldo has said something quite preposterous. He thinks the Saudi Pro League is more competitive than France's Ligue 1

This handout picture made available by the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards shows Al-Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristriano Ronaldo receiving the Fans' Favourite Player Award at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on January 19(AFP)
Published on Jan 21, 2024 08:58 AM IST

Indian tennis needs a Neeraj Chopra miracle

Sumit Nagal was good against Alexander Bublik but when will Indian tennis' wait to produce 'the best' end?

Sumit Nagal won the first set but went down in the Australian Open Round 2 match(AP)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 06:31 PM IST

Mourinho sacking: Shooting from the hip in bad times hurts 'the special one'

Jose Mourinho's managerial career isn't exactly booming with repeated sackings.

Jose Mourinho somehow isn't able to crack the code(AP)
Published on Jan 17, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Messi's hunger overshadows his greatness. FIFA award hints at more magic to come

Lionel Messi's magic remains untarnished by time as he wins a third FIFA top honour at 36.

The evergreen Lionel Messi image(AP)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:58 PM IST

Satwik-Chirag should have won but let's cut them some slack

Make no mistake, they didn’t lose on the skill front. They were beaten tactically by Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right and Chirag Shetty(AP)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Can Emma Raducanu turn the clock back on her return?

The 21-year-old is ready for Australian Open. Her fans, not as many as before, are hopeful that she will turn the clock back and give them a reason to rejoice.

Britain's Emma Raducanu(AP)
Published on Jan 13, 2024 09:38 AM IST

Decoding why Novak Djokovic is such a massive force at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is almost an invincible force at the Australian Open and it shouldn't surprise anyone if this year's title belongs to him again.

Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times(Getty)
Published on Jan 11, 2024 03:59 PM IST

It just wasn't in the stars: Tiger Woods-Nike split was a long time coming

The split between Tiger Woods and Nike should not come as a shocker.

Does the Nike split indicate a change in fortunes for Tiger Woods?(Reuters)
Published on Jan 10, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Beckenbauer, the Englishman who was not English; 'more Brazilian than German'

Nicknamed Der Kaiser (the Emperor in English), Beckenbauer was the bossman, by all accounts. But he didn’t have to act loud to get things done.

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer(AP)
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 08:22 AM IST

Troubled Mike Tyson's name remains synonymous with violence and bad intentions

Mike Tyson's tumultuous journey from poverty and juvenile delinquency to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion and more.

Mike Tyson's life has been quite the roller-coaster ride, if there ever was a good time to use the phrase.(Reuters)
Published on Jan 08, 2024 09:52 AM IST

Great footballer in his day but is Wayne Rooney cut out for managerial roles?

Birmingham City sacked former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney earlier this week after he failed to deliver the goods as a manager.

Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney gestures on the touchline during the English Football League Championship soccer match between Leeds United and Birmingham City, at Elland Road, in Leeds, England, Monday, Jan. 1(AP)
Published on Jan 06, 2024 08:03 AM IST

McIlroy has become a LIV-Golfers sympathiser, and this gives away everything

LIV Golf's rapid success surprises as Rory McIlroy shifts from strong criticism to support, expressing sympathy for players who defected.

The Saudi-backed league's influence reshapes golf dynamics, with McIlroy endorsing its potential as the 'IPL of golf'.(Getty)
Published on Jan 04, 2024 04:09 PM IST

Nadal's emotional comeback is the talk of the town but let's not over-celebrate

Rafael Nadal showed formidable form against Dominic Thiem but sterner tests await.

Rafael Nadal's goal in 2024 may not be to win Grand Slams, but see how much his body can go through(Reuters)
Published on Jan 03, 2024 10:13 AM IST

Multiple contenders promise a thrilling Premier League second half

It can't get better than this. At the halfway stage of the Premier League, there is no real indication as to who will lift the trophy this season.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, and Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko fight for the ball.(AP)
Published on Dec 30, 2023 07:24 PM IST

Susurrations pick up on Nadal’s return; Djokovic and others should be worried

Next week Nadal is returning to the game at the Brisbane International after almost a gap of one year.

Spain's Rafael Nadal attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 28, 2023(AFP)
Published on Dec 29, 2023 09:15 AM IST

Ratcliffe deal brings good tidings for United but fans need to be patient

Glazer family's unpopularity contrasts with Ratcliffe's passionate pledge to restore glory at Manchester United.

Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at the Old Trafford in Manchester(Reuters)
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 06:08 PM IST

Chelsea’s fall from grace is pure horror

On Christmas Eve, yet another disappointment came Chelsea's way as they lost 2-1 to Wolves in a rather timid manner.

Thiago Silva looks dejected after the match(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Dec 25, 2023 07:10 PM IST
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