The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the final 29-member Indian athletics squad — including two reserves — for the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 17. Earlier, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) named a 28-member squad including Shot Put player Abha Khatua. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PARIS 2024 UPDATES Khatua had initially qualified via…
NEW DELHI: Forner Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif believes that the team will progress well should Sourav Ganguly become the new head coach. Kaif’s primary concern revolves around Delhi Capitals’ tendency to rotate their players frequently, which he believes is a significant factor contributing to their inconsistent performances. “Delhi Capitals rotate their players so…
The proposed sale of Premier League club Everton to the Texas-based Friedkin Group has fallen through, both parties said in a joint statement on Friday. The Friedkin Group, which has a portfolio of companies in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, sports and adventure industries, entered into exclusive discussions to buy a majority stake in Everton last…
Tiger Woods tied a personal record in the British Open on Friday, one he could have done without but perhaps should come to expect. Woods matched his highest 36-hole score as a professional — 156 — to miss the cut for the third straight time in a major. He tapped in for a routine par…
NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Shami, who has returned to bowling in the nets after being out of action since the ODI World Cup due to ankle injury, revealed his best friends within the Indian cricket team.Shami disclosed that Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma are his best friends and both stood by him during…
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata has joined AC Milan from La Liga side Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract, the Serie A club said on Friday. Neither Milan nor Atletico disclosed the financial details of the deal, but media reports said the Italian side triggered the release clause in his contract, which was around 13 million…
When a left quadricep injury ruled Axar Patel out of India’s ODI World Cup squad last year, he wasn’t sure what the future held for him. However, he did not lose hope. Banking on his experience, Axar made it a point to remain positive and worked hard on his game during rehabilitation at the National…
NEW DELHI: Kavem Hodge and Alick Athanaze spearheaded a West Indies comeback on a bright second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday, guiding their team to 351-5 at stumps, trailing England by 65 runs.Hodge crafted a smooth 120, marking his maiden Test century, while Athanaze contributed 82. The duo forged an…
Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng was handed a suspended fine and a warning after a Munich court on Friday found him guilty of premeditated bodily harm against his former partner. The 200,000-euro ($217,760) suspended fine – 5,000 euros a day for 40 days – must only be paid if Boateng commits another offence. The judge…
Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured the only quota for India in weightlifting for Paris 2024. She confirmed her place after finishing third in Group B at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Phuket. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PARIS 2024 UPDATES According to the rules, it was mandatory for weightlifters to attend…
