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Genuine threat: Portugal has a team capable of scoring four or five goals on any given day, as well as defending against an opponent’s late pushes in a close game.

Euros 2024 Group F: A fitting farewell on the cards

Portugal, with sights set on a triumphant sendoff for Cristiano Ronaldo, leads a competitive group featuring Czechia, Turkey, and debutant Georgia.

Fresh start: With a relatively young squad, Belgium looks to rebuild on the backbone of experienced players like Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.

Euros 2024 Group E: A revamped side could do the trick for Belgium

Belgium will face Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine in Group E. Although it looks fairly strong on paper, there are some underlying problems, especially

Strike force: Harry Kane (left) and Jude Bellingham, along with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden (both in front) will prove to be a potent attacking force.

Euro 2024 Group C: England starting from scratch in Southgate’s last dance

In what could be his last tournament, England manager Gareth Southgate, with a youthful squad led by Jude Bellingham, faces strong challenges from Den

Football royalty: France’s 26-man squad, coached by Didier Deschamps (in white), boasts strong options in each position, led by captain Kylian Mbappe.

Euros 2024 Group D: All eyes on Mbappe and co.

With a stellar squad, France hopes to win its first Euro title since 2000, while the Netherlands, Poland, and Austria try to overcome concerns with in

Searching for stability: Under new coach Luciano Spalletti, Italy will look to shore up its squad in time for its title defence.

Euro 2024 Group B: Can Italy do it again?

Defending champion Italy aims for glory once again while Spain, rejuvenated under new coach Luis de la Fuente, looks strong with fresh talent.

On the speed dial: Travis Head provided blazing starts for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, even though his form dipped towards the business end of the tournament. It will be interesting to see whether he will go for the kill right from the get-go this T20 World Cup.

Comparing IPL and T20 WC strike rates: Why the world is falling behind franchise cricket

International T20 cricket, especially World Cups, may be lagging behind the high standards set by franchise leagues. Here’s why.

Strong contender: Amidst a wealth of talent, Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos remain the key players for host Germany.

Euro 2024 Group A: Can Germany take the home advantage?

Germany will be keen to put behind its recent tournament disappointments and give Toni Kroos the perfect goodbye by winning Euro 2024 at home.

The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story by Norris Pritam.

Book Review: The Neeraj Chopra Story - An earnest attempt to document history

This is the story of how a teased overweight teenager in Khandra, Haryana, discovered his passion for javelin throw and went on to become India’s firs

Keep it cool: Isotonic hydration solutions help quickly and effectively replace both the fluids and electrolytes lost during intense exercise.

Boost your sports performance this summer by eating right

With temperatures soaring above 50°C, hot summers like this endanger athletes’ performance and health, underlining the critical need for hydration and

On target: At the Olympic selection trials, she came out on top in both the 10m pistol and 25m pistol events, averaging 579.53 in the former and 586.47 in the latter.

Gearing up for a shot at Olympic glory

Guided by her coach and her own resilience, Manu Bhaker’s journey back to form culminates in a remarkable return to the top of her game, as she sets s

Shocking: Grayson Murray, 30, of the United States hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on May 23, 2024. On May 25, one day after he withdrew from the tournament, the two-time PGA Tour winner took his own life.

Human motivation is mysterious

Sport and suicide have a long and depressing connection. According to one estimate, 186 Olympic athletes have committed suicide, including India’s jud

Sai Sudharsan in action for Gujarat Giants against Chennai Super Kings in a Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.

IPL 2024: Sai Sudharsan fastest Indian to 1000 runs in Indian Premier League

During his maiden century against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on May 10, 2024, he became the quickest Indian and the joint third-quickest batter

Anirudh Thapa being played multiple roles for club and country hasn’t helped with his development.

Indian football grappling with a midfield conundrum

Foreign midfielders wield considerable influence for many teams in the Indian Super League, while their Indian counterparts struggle with a shortage o

Change of rule: Until 2022, players could only review on-field decisions for dismissal, but that has not been the case in the IPL since 2023 with teams now reviewing wides and bouncers.

DRS for wides and bouncers in IPL matches should be done away with

The referrals for wides and bouncers should be done away with because they upset the rhythm and flow of the game. It is never going to have an impact

Rafael Nadal after losing his French Open first round match against Alexander Zverev.

Retirement isn’t a walk in the park

It is hard for professional athletes. Their lives revolve around discipline and the pursuit of excellence. Letting go of that intensity feels like los

Invincible: Real Madrid remained unbeaten in this year’s UEFA Champions League, scoring 28 goals along the way. This is its sixth title in the last 10 seasons.

UEFA Champions League 2024: Real Madrid sustains its aura of inevitability

Los Blancos claimed its 15th European title after goals by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. ensured a 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the final

Flawless performance: KKR registered a clinical win in the final after its bowlers restricted SRH’s strong batting line-up to a below-par score. This is the former’s third IPL title.

IPL 2024: Sunrisers eclipsed by ruthless Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders’ dominant eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final highlighted the increasing significance of bowling prow

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