German players stand on the pitch after losing the World Cup Group A qualifying match against Slovakia (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year’s finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in…
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured places at the 2026 World Cup in the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers. The Uruguayans and Colombians had 3-0 wins Thursday, and the Paraguayans had a scoreless draw to advance to the global tournament along with already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. “It’s a good way to qualify. The…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Lionel Messi has indicated he may not participate in defending Argentina’s World Cup title in 2026. The 38-year-old Argentine star acknowledges that age could be a determining factor in his decision, which will ultimately depend on his physical condition.In his final home World Cup qualifying match, Messi showcased his exceptional skills…
Amanda Anisimova booked her place in the US Open final after beating former World No. 1 and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-7, 7-6, 6-3(AP Photo) NEW DELHI: There’s a powerful and inspiring motto on the hit Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso where Coach Lasso (Jason Sudekis) asks player Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) to “be…
Matthew Breetzke (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African batter Matthew Breetzke, currently riding on red-hot form, admits he is slightly worried that the position of success he finds himself in might only head downhill from here. In the second ODI against England, Breetzke extended his dream run by becoming the first player to register…
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has launched fresh accusations against his son’s former teammates, including Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, calling them backstabbers. He said that Sachin Tendulkar was Yuvraj’s only genuine friend in cricket, while claiming other players feared losing…
NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to be one of the most accessible global sporting events ever, with ticket prices starting at an unprecedented low of just Rs 100 (USD 1.14). Tickets were released on Thursday (September 4) in an exclusive four-day pre-sale window, making this the most affordable ICC…
India vs Thailand at Asia Cup (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India made a resounding start to their women’s Asia Cup hockey campaign on Friday, crushing Thailand 11-0 in their Pool B opener. Udita Duhan and Beauty Dung Dung starred with two goals apiece, as the world No. 9 side showcased their dominance over…
Saaniya Chandhok was spotted with Sachin Tendulkar’s family (Instagram) Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancée, Saaniya Chandhok, was spotted with the Tendulkars on Thursday during their family trip to Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh.Interestingly, Sachin’s son Arjun was missing from the photos shared by the legendary cricketer.“Maheshwar. A place which reflects why Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of…
Amanda Anisimova of the United States (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after defeating their respective opponents in the semifinals.Sabalenka defeated Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of last year’s final. She aims to be the first player to successfully defend the title…
