Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
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Manchester United takeover: Endgame seems near, a quick six-point lowdown on the saga
June 14, 2023 5:49 pm
The iconic club seems destined for a new ownership, and Qataris are in the driver's seat. But it's not over yet
IPL Final rain fiasco: How cricket can better combat rains
June 02, 2023 10:54 am
A brief spell of rain caused a lengthy stoppage in play during the IPL Final played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, already being played on the reserve day, as ground staff struggled to get rid of wet patches on the field.
Wrestlers' protest at banks of Ganga: When Muhammad Ali 'threw his gold medal' into the river to protest racism
June 01, 2023 10:35 am
However, though Muhammad Ali undoubtedly faced racism, he may simply have lost or misplaced the medal.
The dark side of the beautiful game: Race, racism and football
May 28, 2023 12:31 pm
The ongoing saga surrounding racist abuse thrown at footballer Vinicius Jr during La Liga games in Spain sheds light on the prevalence of racism in football and its fan culture.
Lionel Messi’s transfer saga with all twists and feints: Where will he play next season?
May 11, 2023 9:48 am
Paris Saint Germain’s reluctance to re-sign the Argentine means that mere months after winning the WC, Messi is on the hunt for a new club.
Neeraj Chopra wins javelin event: What is the Diamond League, how are global athletic events organised?
May 07, 2023 12:40 pm
While the quadrennial Olympic Games are the pinnacle of athletic competition, a modern professional athlete competes in multiple top-level competitions including the annually held Diamond League.
Wrestlers' protest: What are Internal Complaints Committees, whose absence was pointed out by govt's panel?
May 05, 2023 10:48 am
On January 23, the day the Union Sports Ministry first formed the Mary Kom-led committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Singh, it sent a letter to all national sports federations flagging the importance of the ICC.
What is the handball rule in football?
April 20, 2023 7:49 am
After the offside, handball is the most contested rule in football. Let’s take a look at what constitutes a handball and what doesn’t.
Why the Women's Tennis Association ended its boycott of China over player Peng Shuai
April 14, 2023 5:04 pm
The decision has come around two years after WTA stopped matches there in response to sexual assault allegations from – and the brief disappearance of – Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Harshal Patel misses 'Mankad' attempt: Why the debate reveals cricket's cultural tensions
April 11, 2023 5:57 pm
Harshal's missed Mankad attempt has brought back the spotlight on cricket's most controversial mode of dismissal. While many mocked Harshal for his miss, the Mankad debate unveils larger cultural faultlines in cricket.
