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Tooning in: Avatars are replacing sportstars on tennis courts, football pitches

At basketball games and Grand Slams, players are getting animated makeovers. Parallel live feeds are wooing a younger, multi-tasking audience. See how it works.

The NFL streamed a Simpsons-themed Dallas Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bengals game, in December. (ESPN)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 11, 2025 07:00 PM IST

BySukanya Datta

Tennis-Powerful Sabalenka subdues Pegula to claim Miami Open crown

US-TENNIS-MIAMIOPEN:Tennis-Powerful Sabalenka subdues Pegula to claim Miami Open crown

sports

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 04:06 AM IST

Reuters |

Novak Djokovic's press conference act criticised amid worst run in 7 years

Novak Djokovic was questioned regarding his fire in non-slam events after sliding to three losses in a row heading into the Miami Masters 1000 event.

Novak Djokovic is currently on his worst run in seven years(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

sports

Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:25 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

TENNIS-MIAMI/ (PIX):Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

sports

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 03:13 AM IST

Reuters |

Nishesh Basavareddy looks to chart his own path

The 19-year-old is on the cusp of entering the top-100 and many believe he is destined to go much higher

Nishesh Basavareddy hits a return against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during Australian Open. (AFP)

sports

Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:35 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

'Sad day for tennis': Kyrgios rages at Jannik Sinner's 3-month ban

Nick Kyrgios had another heated response after Jannik Sinner had a three-month ban levied against him by WADA.

Nick Kyrgios has been involved in a public tirade against Jannik Sinner.

sports

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 07:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Stony Sinner defied doping worry to dominate men's tennis

sports

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 06:17 PM IST

AFP |

‘Imagine Djokovic failed drugs test, then won Australian Open…’: Football legend

The next Grand Slam for this season will be in May at Roland Garros, a month after Jannik Sinner's CAS hearing

A former football player questioned Jannik Sinner's doping scandal and made a Novak Djokovic comparison.(AP)

sports

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:47 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Tennis-Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/COLLINS (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-Tennis-Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'

sports

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:51 AM IST

Reuters |

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)

sports

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 11:07 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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)

sports

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:27 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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)

sports

Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:20 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

‘She was…’: AUS Open boss defends Zverev after heckler's domestic abuse reminder

During his post-match speech in Melbourne, a spectator reminded Alexander Zverev about his domestic abuse accusations.

Alexander Zverev gives a speech during the trophy ceremony after losing the final against Jannik Sinner.(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Jan 27, 2025 03:50 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner in danger of having played last Grand Slam match for next two years

Jannik Sinner's CAS hearing is scheduled for April 16-17, and if the decision goes against him, he could receive a ban of up to two years.

Jannik Sinner reacts after winning the Australian Open final against Alexander Zverev.(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 03:57 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sabalenka accused of 'disgusting' gesture at Australian Open runners-up trophy

Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Madison Keys, the No 19 seed, in the summit clash.

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts after losing against USA's Madison Keys during their women's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 01:27 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Where does Sinner stand in Grand Slam battle with Alcaraz after Australian Open?

This was Jannik Sinner's third Grand Slam title, and he became the first Italian player to achieve this feat.

sports

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 12:39 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic's heartfelt message to Zverev; Rafael Nadal congratulates Jannik Sinner

Both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal congratulated Jannik Sinner on his Australian Open win

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev to win 2025 Australian Open title

sports

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 08:27 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

How Sinner caused Zverev to run out of ammunition in the Australian Open final

Jannik Sinner became the third male player in this century not to face a single break point in a Grand Slam final

Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy alongside Germany's Alexander Zverev after the final(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 07:19 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

Djokovic ruled out for ‘couple months’ due to injury, eyes French Open return

Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Qatar Open due to injury, and will be making his return at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.(HT_PRINT)

sports

Published on Jan 27, 2025 05:59 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner the hard court maestro again

Jannik Sinner dominated Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open final 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3, securing his third Grand Slam title and defending his title.

Jannik Sinner’s victory made him the youngest to defend the Australian Open title since Jim Courier (1992-93). (AP)

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 10:12 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Sinner, Zverev forget about past beef in emotional embrace after AUS Open final

Jannik Sinner was in imperious form on Sunday as he downed Alexander Zverev like as if it was a practice match.

Italy's Jannik Sinner embraces Germany's Alexander Zverev.(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:19 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Zverev heckled by woman on domestic abuse cases before runners-up speech

Alexander Zverev was heckled by a woman as she referenced the two physical abuse cases against him.

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 07:11 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Jannik Sinner cruises to second-successive Australian Open title, beats Zverev

Jannik Sinner produced a scintillating performance in the Australian Open final to beat Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open(AP)

sports

Published on Jan 26, 2025 05:12 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic savaged as injury confession discarded: 'Threw the towel because…

Novak Djokovic's injury revelation did not sit well with two former Italian tennis stars, Paolo Bertolucci and Adriano Panatta, who savaged the Serb.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a press conference after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 02:42 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Djokovic's reply to injury criticism sparks clarification from Boris Becker

Injured Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set

Boris Becker clarifies statement on Novak Djokovic

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 01:55 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev: Who will win Australian Open final?

Australian Open 2025 final: Can Alexander Zverev snap Jannik Sinner's streak to claim maiden Slam?

Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev in Australian Open 2025 final

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 11:19 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev, Australian Open final: Live streaming details

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev Live Streaming: Here is all the details of where and how to watch the 2025 Australian Open final on TV and online

A combination picture shows Germany's Alexander Zverev and Italy's Jannik Sinner ahead of the Australian Open final(REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 01:06 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Australian Open: Madison finds the key to Slam bliss

At 29, the American caps a great run to win her first major beating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final

American Madison Keys celebrates with the Australian Open trophy after winning her first Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne on Saturday. (REUTERS)

sports

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 10:15 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Djokovic blasts injury 'experts' with picture of MRI scan after being booed

Novak Djokovic shared a picture showing the extent of his injury after he was booed off court following the walkover in the Australian Open semi-final.

Novak Djokovic waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after retiring from his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Jan 25, 2025 09:23 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sabalenka explains why she smashed racquet, walked off in AUS Open meltdown

Aryna Sabalenka is a three-time Grand Slam champion, which also includes the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open titles.

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the final against Madison Keys.(REUTERS)

sports

Published on Jan 25, 2025 08:24 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

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At basketball games and Grand Slams, players are getting animated makeovers. Parallel live feeds are wooing a younger, multi-tasking audience. See how it works.

US-TENNIS-MIAMIOPEN:Tennis-Powerful Sabalenka subdues Pegula to claim Miami Open crown

Novak Djokovic was questioned regarding his fire in non-slam events after sliding to three losses in a row heading into the Miami Masters 1000 event.

TENNIS-MIAMI/ (PIX):Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

The 19-year-old is on the cusp of entering the top-100 and many believe he is destined to go much higher

Nick Kyrgios had another heated response after Jannik Sinner had a three-month ban levied against him by WADA.

Stony Sinner defied doping worry to dominate men's tennis

The next Grand Slam for this season will be in May at Roland Garros, a month after Jannik Sinner's CAS hearing

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/COLLINS (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-Tennis-Collins delivers on Australian Open promise of 'five star vacay'

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

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

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

During his post-match speech in Melbourne, a spectator reminded Alexander Zverev about his domestic abuse accusations.

Jannik Sinner's CAS hearing is scheduled for April 16-17, and if the decision goes against him, he could receive a ban of up to two years.

Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Madison Keys, the No 19 seed, in the summit clash.

This was Jannik Sinner's third Grand Slam title, and he became the first Italian player to achieve this feat.

Both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal congratulated Jannik Sinner on his Australian Open win

Jannik Sinner became the third male player in this century not to face a single break point in a Grand Slam final

Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to miss the upcoming Qatar Open due to injury, and will be making his return at Roland Garros.

Jannik Sinner dominated Alexander Zverev to win the Australian Open final 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3, securing his third Grand Slam title and defending his title.

Jannik Sinner was in imperious form on Sunday as he downed Alexander Zverev like as if it was a practice match.

Alexander Zverev was heckled by a woman as she referenced the two physical abuse cases against him.

Jannik Sinner produced a scintillating performance in the Australian Open final to beat Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic's injury revelation did not sit well with two former Italian tennis stars, Paolo Bertolucci and Adriano Panatta, who savaged the Serb.

Injured Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set

Australian Open 2025 final: Can Alexander Zverev snap Jannik Sinner's streak to claim maiden Slam?

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev Live Streaming: Here is all the details of where and how to watch the 2025 Australian Open final on TV and online

At 29, the American caps a great run to win her first major beating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final

Novak Djokovic shared a picture showing the extent of his injury after he was booed off court following the walkover in the Australian Open semi-final.

Aryna Sabalenka is a three-time Grand Slam champion, which also includes the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open titles.

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