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Odisha FC coach Josep Gombau (he was also the DDFC coach) arrives at the Biju Patnaik International airport to visit the team’s home ground in Bhubaneswar on September 16, 2019.

From Delhi to Bhubaneshwar

After playing in the national capital for five seasons, Delhi Dynamos has moved bases, changed names and now calls Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium its h

Anirudh Velamuri

Anirudh Velamuri

I have used Ashwagandha for thousands of athletes to help in sleep and recovery.

Food For Thought

How to sleep better

To sleep better, we need to hack the brain with better behaviours and better foods. There are a few tips and foods that I recommend to all my athletes

Ryan Fernando

In this file photo, supporters of Iranian soccer team Esteghlal hold flags of their favourite team at the Azadi (freedom) stadium, in Tehran, Iran. Recently, Sahar Khodayari, an Iranian female soccer fan, died after setting herself on fire outside a court after learning she may have to serve a six-month sentence for trying to enter a soccer stadium where women are banned. She was known as the ‘Blue Girl’ on social media for the colours of her favourite Iranian soccer team, Esteghlal.

Why play the Jekyll and Hyde roles?

Sports and those involved with it belong to something larger than the immediate and the convenient.

Suresh Menon

With the BCCI elections round the corner, several associations who have been disqualified from participating in the AGM are planning to challenge their ineligibility, in the Supreme Court.

On The Write Line

Sports Bill, need of the hour

It should be ensured that power is not concentrated in the hands of a few, but others also get an opportunity to present their vision for Indian sport

Sunil Gavaskar

Parvati Nair (right).

For The Love of Sport

Parvati Nair: I wish to meet Rahul Dravid some day

I think he came across as a very sweet and gentle guy, and back then, as a young fan, I was bowled over by his presence — both on and off the field.

Marnus Labuschagne scored 59 in the second innings of the second Ashes Test after replacing Steve Smith.

Marnus Labuschagne, the catalyst for Australia's historic Ashes win

The first concussion replacement in Test history, Marnus Labuschagne got the breakthrough as Australia retained the Ashes in England after 18 years.

Ayan Acharya

“Though there is too much of cricket happening all over the world, I think teams are playing the right amount of cricket,” feels Sunil Gavaskar.

Sunil Gavaskar: I would’ve been a doctor if not a cricketer

The all-time icon maintains a busy schedule, traversing different continents to watch and promote cricket, and creating awareness on social causes.

Vijay Lokapally

ICC meeting is likely to to discuss WTC deferment.

India vs SA: Records galore for Rohit, Jadeja, Ashwin

From Rohit Sharma's record 50-plus scoring sequence to Ravichandran Ashwin's Test records, here are all the stats from South Africa's tour of India.

Antonio Habas is widely seen as the primary cause behind the Kolkata franchise’s dominance in the early seasons.

ISL 2019-2020: Habas returns to ATK, can the title too?

Coach Antonio Habas, known primarily for his defence-oriented approach, has sought to strike the right balance.

Amitabha Das Sharma

Bengaluru FC, after years in the I-League, was inducted into the ISL in 2017 and has quickly established itself as the tournament’s most consistent unit.

ISL 2019-20: Five editions down, new tricks needed for a new season?

The ISL has given Indian football technically gifted players, but the tournament needs to produce more to have a long-lasting impact on Indian footbal

Shyam Vasudevan

Shyam Vasudevan

Head Coach Phil Brown and film star Daggubati Venkatesh at the unveiling of the Hyderabad FC team jersey.

ISL 2019-20: Can new-entrant Hyderabad FC banish the Pune City blues?

Phil Brown's Hyderabad FC side was unbeaten during the pre-season and with a maiden ISL season ahead, the coach said his side is raring to go.

Shyam Vasudevan

Shyam Vasudevan

Mohammed Rafique, Pratik Chaudhari, Modou Sougou, Paulo Machado (captain), Amine Chermiti and Rowllin Borges at the Worli Seaface, in Mumbai. A losing semi-finalist last season, Mumbai is eyeing the crown this year.

ISL 2019-20: Can Mumbai City FC go the distance this time?

There has been some tweaking in the Mumbai City FC team this season and captain Paulo Machado expects his side to make it to the finals.

Sergio Lobera addressing his team during pre-season training.

ISL 2019-20: FC Goa looks to do one better than last season

Coach Sergio Lobera and his team’s ‘all-or-nothing’ style of play was arguably one of the highlights of last season as the Gaurs struck 36 goals.

Indian youngster Aniket Jadhav (No. 9) will be responsible to offer width to Jamshedpur’s attack in the absence of the impressive Carlos Calvo.

ISL 2019-20: Jamshedpur FC awaiting a breakthrough season

The franchise, which joined the ISL in 2017, is yet to stage an entry into the playoffs, and would be hoping to see a reversal of fortunes, come the n

Santadeep Dey

Raphael Augusto (left), a creative midfielder, has moved over to Bengaluru for the 2019-2020 edition.

ISL 2019-20: Miku-less BFC braces up for title defence

Bengaluru FC has retained much of its title-winning squad, with Miku the one notable exception. Can it become the first team to retain the title?

Shreedutta Chidananda

NorthEast United FC was a much improved team last season and brought in more fans to the stadium.

ISL 2019-20: After first ever playoff finish, NorthEast United back to drawing board

Croatian Robert Jarni is now the head coach and Ghanaian legend Asamoh Gyan has replaced striker Bartholomew Ogbeche. Jarni is NorthEast’s sixth manag

Aashin Prasad

Bartholomew Ogbeche has moved to Kerala Blasters and should lend the team’s attack the cutting edge.

ISL 2019-20: Revamped Kerala Blasters eyes upswing in fortunes

From sacking the coach midway to facing the wrath of its loyal fans who effected a boycott for some home matches, the Kerala Blasters saw it all last

P. K. Ajith Kumar

Chennaiyin FC Coach John Gregory is looking forward to a season of redemption.

ISL 2019-20: Gregory keen on Chennaiyin turnaround after dismal last season

The club has drafted in six new players, with a proven track record, from abroad, and has several promising youngsters in Thapa, Lalrinzuala, and Germ

Aashin Prasad

Ashwin: 'I cannot refrain from putting a smile on my face and going out to play and do the best for my team.'

Ashwin: County stint helped me rediscover joy of playing cricket

Ashwin speaks about his philosophy regarding the game, playing English county cricket, managing his workload and bowling in the third episode of Couch

Subash Jayaraman

The Indiana Pacers (in blue) trumped the Sacramento Kings on both days.

When NBA landed on Indian shores

With the perfect setup and high-quality basketball, the NBA struck the right chord in Mumbai. It now plans to have a 12-team league in India in the ne

Anderson Peters of Grenada on way to the men’s javelin gold in Doha.

Doha World Championships: The stars who impressed

The World Championships in Doha had many exciting moments. From a javelin shock, sensational shot put and a bunch of happy mothers, here are a few.

Good show: Avinash Sable who made it tot he steeplechase final had a national record to show for his spirited performance.

IAAF World C'ships: Indians disappoint in lead up to Tokyo 2020

Indian athletes set out for Doha with high hopes of achieving personal bests and Olympic qualification, but the eventual achievement by a 27-member te

The Mercedes team celebrates after becoming the second constructor to win six consecutive titles.

View from the paddock

Mercedes win sixth straight title

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to clinch the world championship, the sixth of his career, as well at the next race in Mexico.

Karun Chandhok

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