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Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:42 PM IST

With the expansion of KISG into the broader Khelo India Games framework, grassroots talent identification has become more robust

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. (X/@mansukhmandviya)

ByMansukh Mandaviya

If you forget it then it doesn’t mean anything to you: Dhiraj

At Paris, Dhiraj and Ankita Bhakat came close to winning India’s first archery medal at the Olympics only to eventually finish a devastating fourth

Dhiraj Bommadevara competes during the ranking round of men's archery event at the Paris Olympics. (PTI)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:02 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

English batters will fare better against Chakravarthy in 50-over format: Pietersen

Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:12 PM IST

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Gill says World Cup triumph, not Australia loss, defines India

Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:05 PM IST

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ISL11: How set-pieces have helped Mohun Bagan dominate

Mohun Bagan Super Giant leads ISL with 19 goals from set-pieces, equaling FC Goa's record. Subhasish Bose tops scoring among defenders with 6 goals.

Mohun Bagan Super Giants’ Subhasish Bose (15) scores against Mohammedan Sporting Club during the ongoing ISL. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:43 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

'You may prefer Pele, Messi, Maradona...': Cristiano Ronaldo ends GOAT debate

Cristiano Ronaldo put himself ahead of eternal rival Lionel Messi, 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona, and Brazil legend Pele to declare himself GOAT.

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal(REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 04:35 PM IST

Rugby-Lozowski replaces injured Murley in England squad

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 04:00 PM IST

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Varun Chakravarthy included in India squad for ODI series against England

The national selectors have time until the conclusion of the upcoming series to firm up the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 03:28 PM IST

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World Padel League scheduled to start on February 5

The WPL is set to take place until February 8 and it will bring together 32 of the world's top padel players on Indian soil.

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 03:04 PM IST

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Ronaldo at Barca? Portuguese legend's revelation on link-up with Catalant club

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed why his move to Barcelona collapsed, as things moved fast forward during the transfer window he signed for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to move to Barcelona before signing for Manchester United.(AP)

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 12:58 PM IST

Ferran Torres and Luis Enrique's daughter fuel reunion rumours

Ferran Torres and Sira Martinez, daughter of PSG manager Luis Enrique, might be back together after a brief split.

Ferran Torres and Sira Martinez have sparked fresh rumours of a reunion after they followed each other back on Instagram.(Instagram)

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 12:31 PM IST

Tennis star’s bold move! Arina Rodionova joins OnlyFans after divorce

Following her exit from the Australian Open qualifiers, Arina Rodionova launched an OnlyFans account and revealed her marriage to Ty Vickery has ended.

Arina Rodionova launched an OnlyFans account after her early exit from the Australian Open qualifiers.(Getty Images)

Tennis News

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 11:15 AM IST

Kings stave off Timberwolves in close second half

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:16 AM IST

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Thunder finish off Bucks in matchup of short-handed teams

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Updated on Feb 04, 2025 09:07 AM IST

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Charlotte Flair and Andrade split! WWE power couple calls it quits

WWE stars Charlotte Flair and Andrade have ended their marriage, with court records confirming the divorce finalised in October 2024.

Andrade and Charlotte Flair have officially ended their marriage.(WWE.com)

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Updated on Feb 04, 2025 09:12 AM IST

Wild F Ryan Hartman banned 10 games for roughing

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:34 AM IST

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Ronaldo likens Mbappe's current situation at Real Madrid to his from past

Cristiano Ronaldo compared Kylian Mbappe's current situation to his and said if he'd show the former PSG star how to play as number 9 if he was still at Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe has idolised Cristiano Ronaldo from a young age.(X Image/@KMbappe)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:18 AM IST

Freestyle Chess expose FIDE boss' alleged WhatsApp texts, demand resignation

Freestyle Chess won't be able to host a World Championship tournament after FIDE's latest statement.

Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner has written an open letter to FIDE President.

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 10:46 AM IST

ByNeelav Chakravarti

National Games: Taekwondo director replaced amid match-fixing allegations

IOA president PT Usha said it is shocking that medals were allegedly decided even before the start of competitions

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha said taekwondo competition officials were changed at the National Games after finding that attempts were being made to “fix” bouts. (PTI)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Bam Adebayo enjoying new role as Heat visit Bulls

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Updated on Feb 04, 2025 05:48 AM IST

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No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff

Further talks with Fide futile, says Freestyle Chess promoter Jan Buettner; Fide says Freestyle Chess refused to acknowledge its status as sole regulator of the World Championships

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, the world No.1 chess player, is the leading light in Freestyle Chess. (AP)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Up-and-down Bruins try to get steady vs. Wild

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Updated on Feb 04, 2025 04:19 AM IST

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out for game vs. Thunder

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 02:38 AM IST

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How Praggnanandhaa went from a quiet year to a historic title

A packed schedule gave him little chance to course correct and he will look to change that this year

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa poses with the trophy after winning the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 by beating World Champion D Gukesh in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. (Tata Steel)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:48 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Put the screws on players who refuse Davis Cup duty: Anand Amritraj

Mumbai: Anand Amritraj says top Indian players skipping Davis Cup should face consequences, urging AITA to enforce participation for Olympic benefits.

India No. 1 Sumit Nagal during his first round match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic at the recent Australian Open. He did not play in the weekend’s Davis Cup tie against Togo in New Delhi. (AP)

Tennis News

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:57 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Alcaraz hails Sinner as 'the best at the moment' amid growing rivalry

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's rivalry is being spoken of as the successor to the one that was shared by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Alcaraz said that he disagrees with famed tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou's assessment of him being better than Sinner.(Reuters)

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Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:43 PM IST

Child’s play: Watch cartoons, ace the shooting competition

Dehradun: 15-year-old Jonathan Anthony upsets top shooters to win gold in the 10m air pistol final at the National Games, becoming the youngest champion.

At 15, Jonathan Gavin Anthony won the 10m air pistol event at the National Games on Monday. (HT)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:41 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Too many tournaments may lead to burnout, says shooter Sift Samra

Hangzhou Asian Games 50m rifle 3 positions champion says there is no breather in the calendar for the top shooters

Sift Kaur Samra won the 50m 3 position gold at the National Games on Monday.

Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:23 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Chelsea vs West Ham, Premier League, Live Streaming: When and where to watch

Premier League: Chelsea will face West Ham. Here are all the important streaming details for the all-important match.

Chelsea will take on West Ham in the Premier League (AP)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 06:46 PM IST

Greg Norman backs Indian golf to grow by hosting more events

The Australian two-time Major winner, until recently LIV Golf CEO, backed the tour to have an India tournament