Month: August 2023

Neeraj Chopra secured 2024 Olympics berth with 88.77m throw at World Athletics Championships

Reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra began his World Athletics Championships campaign in style as he qualified for men’s javelin throw final with a season best of 88.77m and sealed qualification for 2024 Paris Olympics, here on Friday. The season-best distance…

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa lost in the final as Carlsen claims maiden title

World No. 1 chess player by rating, Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) Magnus Carlsen (32) won the FIDE World Cup after defeating Indian prodigy GM R. Praggnanandhaa (18) in tie-breaker at Baku in Azerbaijan on Thursday. Former world champion Carlsen clinched the…

India to play England, Netherlands in 2023 World Cup warm-up matches

India will be playing defending champions England and the Netherlands in warm-up matches ahead of the Men’s ODI World Cup, the official schedule for which was released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Shortly after India’s three-match ODI…

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer return to Indian side as BCCI announced squad

India’s chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Monday announced the 17-member Asia Cup squad, and said that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been selected after recovering in time from a thigh and back injury respectively. The squad also includes…

Spain claimed first FIFA Women’s World Cup beating England 1-0

Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday’s final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000…

Sweden claimed 3rd spot at 2023 Women’s World Cup as they beat Australia

Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday. In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with…

NCAAF and the Passion That Drives College Football

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Football (NCAAF) is a platform that showcases the passion, talent, and dedication of college athletes. It’s not just about the game; it’s about the spirit of competition, the camaraderie among teammates, and the pride of…

2023 cricket world cup trophy reaches to Taj Mahal as part of the world tour

With only 50 days remaining to go for the biggest and most eagerly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the prestigious trophy was proudly displayed at the enchanting Taj Mahal, here on Wednesday. The gleaming silverware, set to be…

Marlon Samuels found guilty of breaching ICC anti-corruption code of conducts

Former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent anti-corruption tribunal. Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as…

Wahab Riaz announced retirement from international cricket

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 15-year career. He will continue to play franchise cricket across the globe. Wahab retires with 237 wickets with more than 150 appearances for Pakistan since…