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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is the two-time men’s singles defending champion at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info

Expect thrilling matches, historic milestones, and record prize money at the world’s oldest tennis tournament.

Hardik Singh believes hockey chose him — it was always in the air around him.

Hardik Singh interview: Inside the mind of Indian hockey’s midfield maestro

Vice-captain Hardik Singh reveals how mental conditioning, family roots, and fierce ambition shaped his rise in Indian hockey.

Magnus Carlsen.

Last Word: Wearing his heart on his sleeve

Asked after the recent Norway tournament about who he saw as the next great champion, Magnus Carlsen said, “There is no one. That’s the honest answer…

Perfect harmony: Human wisdom and technology must work in tandem to create world-beaters. It’s a concoction of science and belief — both necessary for excellence.

Is sports science worth the hype?

Sports science represents the future, and it is here to stay. But is it worth the investment?

Poise and grace: Tara Prasad performs during the 2022 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at the Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn.

Breaking new ground on ice: Tara Prasad on skating through hate and eyeing 2026 Winter Olympics

Figure skater Tara Prasad on pursuing her Olympic dreams while balancing her passions and promoting winter sports.

George Russell celebrates with teammate Kimi Antonelli.

Formula One 2025: Montreal lights Silver spark

What George Russell needed was a clean, controlled weekend to fully show what he and the car were capable of. Canada provided exactly that.

Gill’s reign: Shubman Gill takes charge as India’s new Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, with a daunting first task — leading a transitional squad in a five-match series in England, starting June 20.

Sink or soar? India’s fresh-look Test team set for England showdown

India begins its new WTC cycle not with stability, but a clean slate. Five Tests in England — with a young squad and no recent series win there — coul

The darkest hour: India’s latest defeat was its first competitive loss to lower-ranked Hong Kong since 1993.

Indian Football

Breaking point: A closer look at Indian football’s struggles

Indian football stands at a crossroads after yet another humiliating defeat, exposing deep-rooted failures in coaching, talent development, and govern

RCB players celebrate after winning their maiden IPL trophy.

IPL 2025 stats: RCB wins elusive title, Suryakumar Yadav shows his class

IPL 2025 stats: Get all the numbers and trivia from the final stretch of the Indian Premier League, which saw RCB end its trophy drought.

The joy of a long-awaited sporting triumph quickly gave way to tragedy, reminding us how collective celebration can turn devastating when planning fails.

Off-side: Bengaluru stampede wasn’t a crowd problem; it was a system failure

The machinery of celebration — the optics, the commerce, the branding — often moves faster than common sense.

Power puncher: Jamahal Hill, who debuted in the UFC in 2020, quickly built a reputation as a knockout artist with his explosive finishes.

I know what I’m capable of: Jamahal Hill eyes title shot with Rountree clash on June 22

After two straight knockout losses, Jamahal Hill is back. The former champ eyes redemption with a statement win over Khalil Rountree Jr.

India and England both understand that Jasprit Bumrah — rare, unrelenting, and in peak form — could shape the course of this high-stakes series.

IND vs ENG Tests 2025: Who supports Bumrah? India’s third seamer call could define series

No Shami. Limited Bumrah. A raw pace pack. Yet India’s hopes in England rest on one simple truth — bowl better, win more.

Swing test: Shubman Gill, bowled by Scott Boland at The Oval in 2023, faces another swing test as India readies for a five-match challenge in England.

Why India’s batters struggle most when the ball swings less in England — A look into the data

You’d expect high swing to trouble batters — but India’s worst returns come when the ball swings less. Here’s why.

U Mumba was crowned UTT Season 6 champions for the first time after defeating Jaipur Patriots in the final.

UTT 6 season review: Rising talent, better games — but the same old hurdles

Despite thrilling games and breakout Indian talent, UTT’s sixth season faced familiar issues with attendance, timing, and team stability.

Commanding start: Appointed ahead of the 2023–25 WTC cycle, Temba Bavuma has led South Africa to nine wins in his first 10 Tests as captain — a remarkable start to his leadership tenure.

Sunil Gavaskar: Any lingering doubts about Bavuma as a player and captain will be put to rest after WTC win

This loss would be a bitter pill to swallow for the Australians, as they usually win the final most times they play.

South Africa’s title run was stirring. But in a system that doesn’t reward consistency or guarantee regular fixtures, even a championship crown might not protect momentum from fading.

South Africa’s summit, Test cricket’s precipice

Test cricket turns 150 in 2027 — the same year as the next WTC final. Whether that milestone becomes a celebration or an elegy may hinge on how many t

The encounter featured the contrasting playing styles and personalities of the go-for-broke and entertaining shot-making of the charismatic Spaniard versus the relentless power of the poker-faced Italian.

Houdini act: How Carlos Alcaraz stunned Jannik Sinner in an epic Roland-Garros final

Alcaraz, the mercurial Spaniard, produced a scintillating comeback in the final, rallying from two sets down to successfully defend his crown.

On June 14, with her opening throw in the women’s discus at the NCAA Championships, Krishna will become the first Indian woman to compete in the event.

Krishna Jayasankar goes beyond basketball lineage, set to become first Indian woman to compete in NCAA finals

The 23-year-old daughter of former Indian basketball captains Jayasankar Menon and Prasanna Jayasankar left home as a teenager to train in Jamaica bef

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