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Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa earn hard-fought Armageddon wins in Norway Chess

Thanks to his Armageddon triumph after a draining 144-move slugfest that lasted nearly five hours, Gukesh pocketed 1.5 points, while Keymer settled for one after classical game had ended in stalemate

Govt notifies rules for National Sports Tribunal, National Sports Board

The Tribunal will serve as a dedicated adjudicatory body for sports-related disputes in the country

Who is Nishesh? Indian-origin player who upsets Fritz in French Open R1

The 21-year-old wild card stunned the higher-ranked American 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-1 to seal the first victory of his career against a top-10-ranked player

French Open 2026 May 25 matches: Sabalenka, Sinner continue Round 1 action

French Open 2026 singles Round 1 action sees several top seeds, former finalists, and rising stars competing for a place in the next round at Roland Garros

Novak survives hostile crowd, shaky start to win French Open opener

Djokovic came back from a set down for a 5-7 7-5 6-1 6-4 victory over 22-year-old home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open

D Gukesh accepts criticism after string of underwhelming performances

Gukesh, who will turn 20 on May 29, is here to compete in the Norway Chess Tournament and opens his campaign against Germany's Vincent Keymer on Monday

French Open 2026 May 24 Matches: Djokovic, Zverev kick off Round 1 action

Court Philippe-Chatrier will stage several headline encounters, beginning with Belinda Bencic facing Austrian qualifier Sinja Kraus

Gurindervir Singh scripts history, clocks 10.09s in 100m at Federation Cup

The Federation Cup saw three national records being broken, with two of them falling within a span of just 30 minutes, underlining a remarkable day for Indian athletics

Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

Court directed that Phogat shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials, the entire process shall be video-recorded by WFI, and two independent observers shall oversee the trials

Enhanced Games: Everything to know about 'Steroid Olympics' in Las Vegas

The idea reportedly came from Australian entrepreneur Aron D'Souza after observing steroid use in gyms across the United States.

Delhi HC slams WFI over criteria ruling Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete

Phogat, who is attempting a return after a maternity break, challenged the WFI's decision after being declared ineligible under revised rules linked to retirement and anti-doping regulations

Average IPL franchise valuation may touch $15 billion by 2032: Report

IPL franchise valuations are projected to surge by 2032, driven by rising investor interest, expanding sports portfolios, and growing consumer spending on sport

Asian Games 2026: Deepika, Atanu miss out as India announces archery squad

India enjoyed its best-ever archery campaign at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where a 16-member contingent returned with nine medals

South Asian Weightlifting Federation appoints Sahdev Yadav as new president

Sahdev Yadav, who currently serves as the president of the Indian Weightlifting Federation, was chosen unanimously by all members of the board

Jannik Sinner breaks Djokovic's Masters record to reach Italian Open semis

The top-ranked Sinner landed shots on the lines repeatedly in a 6-2, 6-4 triumph over Andrey Rublev to reach the semifinals Thursday and move past Novak Djokovic with a record 32nd consecutive win.

CWG, Asian Games preparation in turmoil as BFI-SAI conflict intensifies

The latest confrontation between the two sports authorities emerged after SAI directed the BFI to halt the proposed assessment tests for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games squads

Vinesh Phogat vows fightback after WFI suspension over rule violations

The WFI said Vinesh failed to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under UWW Anti-Doping Rules

WFI bars Vinesh Phogat from events till June 2026 over rule violations

WFI alleged that Vinesh's conduct had caused "lasting damage to reputation of Indian wrestling" in Paris and violated provisions of the WFI Constitution

Indian shuttlers react after muted response to bronze medal in Thomas Cup

Senior players Chirag Shetty and HS Prannoy said the lack of public awareness and celebration around the achievement reflected the challenges non-cricket sports still face

Sabalenka hints at tennis Grand Slam boycott; Iga, Emma stay non-committal

Speaking ahead of the Italian Open in Rome, Sabalenka said players may eventually need stronger action to push for what they believe are fairer financial terms