Articles by Prateek Srivastava
Villa’s title credentials may be weak but they are capable of doing a Leicester
A win on Friday would have put them top of the table for a day at least and for the first time since January 8, 1999 after at least 18 games into a season.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 06:14 PM IST
Future bright for Tiger Woods after passing Orlando test
Going by how his outing in Orlando went, things are looking up for the 15-time major winner
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 06:14 PM IST
Why Man United should be prepared for worse after UCL exit
How Man United's defeat on Tuesday can have far-reaching consequences.
Published on Dec 13, 2023 05:44 PM IST
Prateek Srivastava, New Delhi
Meet Shohei Ohtani, whose popularity can only be exceeded by Toyota or Honda
Shohei Ohtani has recently signed a deal worth $700 million in the US baseball league.
Published on Dec 13, 2023 09:01 AM IST
Relentless and modest machine: Salah continues to perform miracles for Liverpool
This season Salah looks at the top of his game. With 11 goals, he is second in the goal-scoring list behind Erling Haaland. Besides he has provided 7 assists
Published on Dec 11, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Massive Saudi coup is shocking but then what options did Jon Rahm have?
The world number three pulling out of the TGL was a clear indication that he was off to the Saudi-bankrolled LIV Golf.
Published on Dec 10, 2023 07:35 AM IST
Golf ball rollback good for the game and environment
Basically, what it means is that the golfers will not be able to hit the ball too far heading into 2028.
Published on Dec 08, 2023 06:26 PM IST
If Guardiola says City are winning 4th successive time, we'd better believe him
Pep Guardiola's belief that Manchester City will secure victory for the fourth consecutive time carries weight, and it is advisable to take his words seriously.
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 08:35 PM IST
Tiger Woods passes the test of mind over matter at Albany
Woods finished 18th in a 20-player field but that was least important considering he was playing competitive golf for the first time since April this year
Published on Dec 05, 2023 11:29 AM IST
Monica Seles, tennis' golden girl who was stabbed out of jealousy, turns 50
30 years after Monica Seles was stabbed, her story continues to tug at hearts.
Published on Dec 04, 2023 11:50 AM IST
Nadal promises to turn tennis court to boxing ring. Djokovic should've gloves on
The last time both great athletes were part of an event together... it was at the Australian Open in January.
Published on Dec 03, 2023 09:31 AM IST
Erik ten Hag appears on a wing and a prayer as United's downward curve continues
Erik ten Hag needs to stop coming up with excuses and address Manchester United's fall as it is.
Published on Dec 01, 2023 03:47 PM IST
Tiger Woods at last beaten by Rory McIlroy. Is his popularity on the wane?
Rory McIlroy has made some interesting news two days before Tiger Woods' much-awaited return to golf.
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 05:07 PM IST
Aditi Ashok: Indian girl who missed out on an Olympic medal has come a long way
Aditi had once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win an Olympic medal, not only to make herself immortalised in Indian sport but also to bring golf into mainstream.
Published on Nov 27, 2023 07:48 PM IST
Why would a country pull out of football World Cup qualifiers? It's complicated
Eritrea, shocked one and all earlier this month when they withdrew from the World Cup qualifiers.
Published on Nov 26, 2023 11:49 AM IST
Adrian Newey, the OBE and the brains behind Red Bull’s intimidating F1 resurge
Adrian Newey has played a huge role in getting things back on track for Red Bull.
Published on Nov 24, 2023 04:41 PM IST
Remember the name: Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg is a big shot in a short time
Ludvig Aberg is the next big thing in golf, fully capable of succeeding the big shots of the sport.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 02:55 PM IST
Advani, poster boy for billiards and snooker in India, continues to soar high
Amid an apathy towards other sports, billiards and snooker in particular, Advani has held his own unperturbed, quietly accumulating laurels for India
Published on Nov 22, 2023 06:33 PM IST
Novak Djokovic has the mind of a beast hell-bent on attacking and winning
Djokovic is going strong at 36 and his demolition of Jannik Sinner is a sign that he isn't stopping anytime soon.
Published on Nov 21, 2023 03:53 PM IST
True phoenix Tiger Woods set for another miraculous rise from the ashes
Tiger Woods is set to return to golf with The Hero World Challenge in Albany.
Published on Nov 20, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Fabled casinos, hotels set to sparkle as F1 returns to Las Vegas after 41 years
The razmatazz is set to return as F1 returns to the 'Sin City' after four decades.
Published on Nov 16, 2023 03:52 PM IST
Rohit Sharma's India is on a mission and the law of averages can go smite itself
Worried about that one bad Indian game being against New Zealand? Don't be.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 12:13 PM IST
Taking a cue from Leicester, are Girona onto something in La Liga?
Girona FC is presently leading the La Liga table, ahead of 35-time winner Real Madrid and 27-time winner Barcelona, after 13 matches.
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 09:09 AM IST
Can Ratcliffe be the Ratcatcher that rids Manchester United of infestation?
Since Alex Ferguson's 2013 retirement, Manchester United's trophies include FA Cup 2016, League Cup & Europa League 2017, and League Cup 2023.
Published on Nov 11, 2023 10:40 AM IST
Manchester United in the soup; City, Arsenal keep some English pride intact
Once Premier League giants, Manchester United continue to cut a sorry figure across EPL and the entire Europe.
Published on Nov 09, 2023 07:33 PM IST
Two great old swans, Rafael Nadal and Tiger Woods, gear up for the final song
Rafael Nadal and Tiger Woods, two of the greatest of all time, are closing in on their much-awaited comebacks.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 10:53 AM IST
Meet Paige Spiranac: Colourful golfer with more Insta followers than Tiger Woods
Paige Spiranac is genuine golf talent, but faces accusations of sexualising the sport.
Published on Nov 05, 2023 11:33 AM IST
Saudi money leaves FIFA swooning but how long can the kingdom sustain it?
Saudi Arabia's sportswashing: From golf's power struggle to FIFA's future, Saudi influence takes center stage.
Published on Nov 03, 2023 10:44 AM IST