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March 18, 2025 9:19 AM

IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says Bach

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday (March 17) recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's Olympic future. The IOC last month granted provision...

March 17, 2025 2:37 PM

Results speak for themselves: PM Modi on India-Pakistan cricket rivalry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the iconic India-Pakistan cricket rivalry in a podcast with American researcher Lex Fridman. He also emphasised the role of sports in bridging divides and uniting people across borders. Th...

March 17, 2025 1:38 PM

Indian men’s, women’s teams look to defend titles at Kabaddi World Cup 2025

The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams are set to defend their titles at the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, which kicks off this Monday in England. According to Olympics.com, the tournament will take place across four cities in the West Midlands region...

March 17, 2025 11:31 AM

Russian teen Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track. The 17-year-old Andreeva, the...

March 17, 2025 11:17 AM

Tennis: Draper lives out dreams with Indian Wells breakthrough

Briton Jack Draper turned his childhood dreams into reality at Indian Wells on Sunday, claiming his maiden Masters 1000 title and catapulting himself into the top 10 for the first time after a rapid ascent through his sport. The 23-year-old downed D...

March 17, 2025 10:02 AM

Corbin Bosch served legal notice by PCB after South Africa pacer chooses IPL over PSL

Corbin Bosch, the 30-year-old South African all-rounder, has received a legal notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating contractual commitments after pulling out of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. Bosch was initiall...

March 17, 2025 9:16 AM

Carabao Cup final: Newcastle United defeat Liverpool 2-1 to win first major domestic trophy since 1955

Newcastle United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. Goals from defender Dan Burn and forward Alexander Isak sealed the win fo...

March 17, 2025 9:07 AM

Merino’s lone goal proves to be the difference as Arsenal edge past Chelsea

Mikel Merino’s first-half header proved to be the difference as Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory over Chelsea in a fiery London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Spaniard, starting his sixth consecutive game up front, flicked in Ma...

March 16, 2025 8:21 AM

WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians players soak in the feeling of being champions for second time

Exactly a year ago, Mumbai Indians’ players were left heartbroken after losing the Eliminator to eventual Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in New Delhi. But on Saturday night, the smiles returned as Mumbai I...

March 15, 2025 12:46 PM

Van Dijk eyes place among Liverpool’s great captains

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club. The Dutch defender scored the winner in the 11...

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