Anna Muzychuk vs Zsóka Gaál (Screengrab) A major shock lit up the opening day of the FIDE Grand Swiss as 18-year-old Hungarian prodigy Zsóka Gaál defeated seasoned Ukrainian star Anna Muzychuk, the current world No.5. Gaál, rated 2388, capitalised when the 35-year-old Muzychuk, last year’s Women’s Norway Chess runner-up and champion this year, forgot about…
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has disclosed in his forthcoming memoir “Heartbeats” that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer. He recently informed The Associated Press that his cancer is in remission following surgery in 2024.“I have nothing right now. But every six months I have…
Once, the gravitational pull of global football lay firmly in Europe. The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga were where the money flowed and the legends gathered. Today, the desert kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rewritten that script. In just two years, the Saudi Pro League has transformed itself into one of…
Amanda Anisimova of the United States (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after defeating their respective opponents in the semifinals.Sabalenka defeated Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of last year’s final. She aims to be the first player to successfully defend the title…
German players stand on the pitch after losing the World Cup Group A qualifying match against Slovakia (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year’s finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in…
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured places at the 2026 World Cup in the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers. The Uruguayans and Colombians had 3-0 wins Thursday, and the Paraguayans had a scoreless draw to advance to the global tournament along with already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. “It’s a good way to qualify. The…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Lionel Messi has indicated he may not participate in defending Argentina’s World Cup title in 2026. The 38-year-old Argentine star acknowledges that age could be a determining factor in his decision, which will ultimately depend on his physical condition.In his final home World Cup qualifying match, Messi showcased his exceptional skills…
Amanda Anisimova booked her place in the US Open final after beating former World No. 1 and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-7, 7-6, 6-3(AP Photo) NEW DELHI: There’s a powerful and inspiring motto on the hit Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso where Coach Lasso (Jason Sudekis) asks player Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) to “be…
Matthew Breetzke (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African batter Matthew Breetzke, currently riding on red-hot form, admits he is slightly worried that the position of success he finds himself in might only head downhill from here. In the second ODI against England, Breetzke extended his dream run by becoming the first player to register…
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has launched fresh accusations against his son’s former teammates, including Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, calling them backstabbers. He said that Sachin Tendulkar was Yuvraj’s only genuine friend in cricket, while claiming other players feared losing…
