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26-10-202416 STORIES

Deserving candidate: The time has come to bestow the nation’s highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, on Viswanathan Anand.

India’s chess boom speaks of the sport’s growing popularity

As the sport gains in popularity and more academies are established, chess is poised to be India’s sport soon.

Test to be the best: Deciding on an appropriate battery of tests is important to ensure coaches are implementing effective changes for the athlete. Testing will also allow them to make adjustments as needed to stay focused on the goals.

The importance of Needs Analysis in sports science

By breaking down issues into specific components and working from a first-principles perspective, coaches and athletes have a prospective shot at succ

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the true kings of sport.

Off-side: Age of excess is blurring line between good and the great

We are living in a time where money, not love or talent, decides who wears the crown.

Unstoppable force: Alex Pereira’s (left) fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in Utah exceeded everyone’s expectations.

UFC 307: Rountree packs a punch but no match for Poatan’s power; what does the future hold for Aldo?

Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira has silenced his doubters once again, for the third time this year. The 37-year-old defended the light heavyweight title thrice

Dream start: Newly promoted Mohammedan Sporting secured its first-ever win in the Indian Super League, beating Chennaiyin FC 1-0.

ISL Diary: New-joinee Mohammedan breaches Chennaiyin’s den; East Bengal collapse forces Cuadrat exit

The Black Panthers hunt down their first prey in the ISL to continue Chennayin FC’s jinx at home.

Historic triumph: Odisha FC won the Indian Women’s League this year, beating Kickstart FC 6-0 in the final to bag its maiden title.

Indian Football

Odisha FC Women - A juggernaut on the rise

With two trophies in as many years and a spot in Asia, OFCW has already become a pioneer in Indian women’s football. At the AWCL, it has the chance to

Jadeja is the fourth spinner among these all-rounders to accomplish this feat.

India vs Bangladesh Kanpur Test stats review: Ravindra Jadeja’s all-rounder double

Ravindra Jadeja has reached the all-rounder double of 3000 Test runs and 300 wickets, becoming the 11th Test player to achieve this and the second qui

The World Drivers’ Championship (WDC), which once looked like a done deal, has now been thrown wide open, with Lando Norris within striking distance of the top spot.

Mclaren vs Red Bull: Can Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to the top - a statistical deep dive

With the constructor’s title in sight, will McLaren let Lando Norris fully chase the drivers’ championship as he continues to make Max Verstappen swea

Bowing out on a high: P. R. Sreejesh, India’s legendary hockey goalkeeper, ended his career with an Olympic medal from Paris.

The P.R. Sreejesh interview: Miracle man of Kizhakkambalam

P.R. Sreejesh became a national symbol of optimism and pride when he stood in the goal. Now that he has bid farewell to the sport, we decipher the man

New addition: Punjab FC signed Norwegian forward Mushaga Bakenga ahead of the ISL 2024-25 season.

The Mushaga Bakenga story: From rough and tumble of football to people’s champion

For Norwegian and Punjab FC forward Mushaga Bakenga, football has always been the cornerstone of his life. To him, it’s not just a game but a tool for

Making a mark: Jaydev Unadkat’s Saurashtra has transformed into a formidable force in Indian First-Class cricket, carving a legacy that boasts two Ranji Trophy titles.

Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season preview: Axis of power has shifted, signalling Indian cricket’s growth spurt

Since 2014, Karnataka has won the title once and Mumbai twice, while less prominent teams Vidarbha and Saurashtra each secured the championship twice.

Tamim Iqbal: “There should be a 70:30 ratio in Bangladesh’s coaching staff, where you have an overseas head coach and perhaps two foreign coaches, while the remaining 70 per cent of the assistant coaches should be from Bangladesh.”

Tamim Iqbal: After playing Test cricket for 24 years, the fact that Bangladesh still talks about improvement is not pleasant

In this interview with Sportstar, Tamim shares his future plans, vision for Bangladesh cricket and reflects on his complex relationship with Shakib Al

Sensory feast: Scarlet Iranian saffron and the aromas of the choicest spices enveloped the bustling souks.

Women's Cricket

Of saffron, souks and sun — Women’s T20 World Cup’s UAE sojourn

Dubai is the land of potentially the smoothest roads the Diary has ever travelled on, where a warm sun hugs your face and never lets you go.

Jasprit Bumrah’s method is similar to a boxer setting up a powerful right hook by first working his opponent with consistent jabs.

Jasprit Bumrah’s slower ball and Akash Deep’s seam movement: A statistical deep-dive to understand their effectiveness

Jasprit Bumrah’s slower balls and Akash Deep’s seam movement against Bangladesh showcase a fast-bowling blend of innovation and tradition. The numbers

Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, has led the revolution in batting approach since taking over as captain.

Sunil Gavaskar: India’s inventive approach should be labelled ‘Gohit’ after skipper Rohit Sharma

We have seen over the last couple of years that Rohit Sharma has been batting aggressively and encouraging his team to do so as well. If any credit is

Retaining the crown: The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), the defending champion, overcame a spirited comeback by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to win the final 5-3.

MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup review: Timeless legacy endures despite waning fan support

As the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup fights for its place in an increasingly packed sports calendar, Indian hockey’s key stakeholders reflect on the enduring

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