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July 9, 2024 12:50 PM

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang replaces Mary Kom as India’s chef-de-mission

Four-time Olympian and 2012 men’s 10m air rifle bronze medallist Gagan Narang has been chosen to replace Mary Kom as India's chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed on Monday. Indian Olympic Associatio...

July 9, 2024 10:27 AM

Warner says cricket ‘chapter closed’ but open to playing Champions Trophy for Australia next year

Australian batter David Warner, who confirmed his retirement after the recent T20 World Cup, penned an emotional Instagram post bidding farewell to the game. However, he left the door open for a potential return to the Australian side for the 2025 Ch...

July 9, 2024 10:40 AM

Argentina receive major boost as head coach Scaloni confirms Messi fit to play in Copa America semi-final

Argentina received a major boost ahead of their Copa America semi-final clash against Canada, as head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi is fit to play despite hamstring injury concerns. After missing Argentina's final group st...

July 9, 2024 9:32 AM

Djokovic lets rip after majestic performance, Zverev bows out

Emotions ran high for Novak Djokovic on Monday (July 8) as he angrily lashed out at Wimbledon fans following his three-set demolition job over young Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round, while it was game over for a previously indestructible Alexande...

July 8, 2024 6:15 PM

France to organize ‘fan zones’ across India during Paris Olympics

As France gears up to host the Paris Olympics 2024 and the Paralympic Games, the Alliance Française network has launched a special initiative to bring the excitement of the games to Indian fans. During the Olympic Games, from July 26 to August 11, ...

July 8, 2024 3:37 PM

Ganguly turns 52: Reflecting on Dada’s illustrious career

By: Aditya Ahuja Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain, celebrated for instilling a sense of belief and pride back into Indian cricket turns 52 today. Dubbed the 'Prince of Kolkata' by former England captain Geoffrey Boycott, Ganguly stepped ...

July 8, 2024 10:59 AM

Alcaraz, Sinner stay on course for Wimbledon meeting, Gauff falls

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner stayed on track for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown by reaching the quarter-finals, while women's second seed Coco Gauff was sent tumbling out on a soggy Sunday. French Open champ...

July 7, 2024 3:06 PM

John Cena announces WWE retirement, 2025 season to be his last hurrah

By: Aditya Ahuja In an emotional announcement that has taken the wrestling world by storm, WWE legend John Cena revealed his plans to retire from in-ring competition in 2025. This significant news was shared through a video posted on WWE's social ...

July 7, 2024 11:21 AM

Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals

Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. With Vinicius Jr susp...

July 6, 2024 2:14 PM

Youthful Indian squad set to clash with Zimbabwe in five-match T20 series

With many of the world champions resting, a youthful Indian team will take on hosts Zimbabwe in a five-match T20 cricket series at the Harare Sports Club, starting this Saturday. The Indian cricket team will play its first bilateral series in the Af...

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