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May 25, 2025 11:00 AM

Djokovic wins 100th career title after thrilling comeback in Geneva

Djokovic wins 100th career title after thrilling comeback in Geneva Novak Djokovic claimed his 100th tour-level trophy on Saturday at the Gonet Geneva Open, battling past Hubert Hurkacz in a dramatic final. The Serbian star came from behind ...

May 24, 2025 2:59 PM

Gill appointed as India’s new Test captain for England tour, Pant named vice-captain

Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh ...

May 24, 2025 12:17 PM

Soccer-Napoli fans take over the city as Scudetto dream comes true

Hundreds of thousands of jubilant Napoli fans gathered in the city to witness their team lift the Serie A trophy on Friday for the fourth time in their history. Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku scored to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Caglia...

May 23, 2025 5:15 PM

Sports ministry revises assistance norms for National Sports Federations

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced significant revisions to the norms of assistance provided to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. This update comes after the conclusion of the Paris Olymp...

May 23, 2025 11:17 AM

Kidambi Srikanth storms into quarterfinals; HS Prannoy bows out of Malaysia Masters 2025

Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarter-finals of the men's singles event at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil, while HS Prannoy lost his pre-quarterfinals clash, according to Olympics.com. Former wor...

May 23, 2025 10:16 AM

Djokovic within two wins of 100th title as he turns 38

Novak Djokovic marked his 38th birthday in style on Thursday, defeating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-4 to reach the Geneva Open semi-finals and continue his pursuit of a 100th career title. The 24-time Grand Slam champion avenged last month’s Madrid Open ...

May 23, 2025 9:45 AM

Qatar boosts FIFA Arab Cup prize fund to record $36.5 million

The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will have a record prize fund of more than $36.5 million, Qatar's Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the regional tournament announced on Thursday. The competition, which features senior men's national teams from the 22-memb...

May 22, 2025 9:59 AM

Gritty Spurs finally taste glory with scrappy Europa League triumph over Man Utd

Brennan Johnson's bundled first-half goal helped Tottenham Hotspur win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United on Wednesday as they cast aside their domestic woes to end a painful 17-year trophy drought. In a season where both cl...

May 20, 2025 4:34 PM

IPL 2025: With the final playoff spot on the line, MI meets DC in a must-win clash

Considering the start they made to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, not many people would have imagined Mumbai Indians would be taking on Delhi Capitals in a must-win clash for the final playoff spot at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday. ...

May 20, 2025 3:57 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Delhi Minister for Urban Development, Education & Training, Ashish Sood, was also present at the inauguration ceremony. The Chief Min...

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