Brewing up a storm: Puja Tomar’s long-winding journey to the top
Many trained. A lot of them tried. And almost all of them failed when it mattered, except a certain 30-year-old. But Puja Tomar defied the odds to become the first-ever … Read More
Month: July 2024
LeBron James agrees new two-year deal with Lakers: reports
LeBron James will return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season after agreeing a new two-year $104 million deal with the club, multiple US reports said on Wednesday. James, who … Read More
Olympic silver medallist gymnast Poujade dies at 51
French gymnast Eric Poujade, Olympic silver medallist on the pommel horse at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, died last weekend aged 51, the French Gymnastics Federation announced on Wednesday. Poujade … Read More
Wimbledon 2024: Murray to team up with Raducanu in mixed doubles
Britain’s Emma Raducanu celebrates winning her first round match against Mexico’s Renata Zarazua. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Britain’s Emma Raducanu celebrates winning her first round match against Mexico’s Renata Zarazua. … Read More
Jyothi Yarraji won’t feel any pressure at maiden Olympics in Paris: Mentor and coach Ramesh
For N. Ramesh, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) athletics coach, it was a moment of reckoning when his 24-year-old trainer Jyothi Yarraji became the first Indian to qualify in … Read More
Praggnanandhaa draws with Bogdan-Daniel, Alireza shines in Superbet Classic chess
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by lowest ranked Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania in the sixth round of the Superbet Classic tournament, a part of the grand … Read More
Wimbledon 2024: Making third straight final would be a dream, says Jabeur
Tunisian 10th seed Ons Jabeur said she is dreaming of reaching a third straight Wimbledon final this month and that managing the negative emotions would be a key factor in … Read More
German authorities find Schumachers’ private photos in blackmail probe
German authorities have found photos related to the private life of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher’s family as part of investigations into attempted blackmail, prosecutors in the western … Read More
Paris 2024: Deepika Kumari remains positive ahead of her fourth Olympics
Approaching her fourth Olympics, archer Deepika Kumari understands the usefulness of controlling the mind and remains positive for Paris 2024. Deepika looks forward to using her experience. “Honestly, there’s nothing … Read More
Advani off to winning start at 2024 Asian Billiards Championship
Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani started his campaign at the 2024 Asian Billiards Championship on a high, notching victory over Aung Phyo and Yuttapop Pakpoj here. The 38-year-old, who is … Read More