Clicking under Flick, Barcelona visits Real Madrid in first clasico for Mbappé
When Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappé , Barcelona looked doomed to becoming a regular runner-up to its fierce rival. Then Hansi Flick arrived with fresh ideas, Lamine Yamal blossomed into a star, his teammates stepped up their game, and Saturday’s clasico promises to be a highly entertaining and close-fought match. It will be the first clasico for Mbappé and Flick. Barcelona leads La…
Marcus Thuram is transforming from an assist man to a leading goal-scorer at Inter
Last season, Marcus Thuram was Serie A’s top assist man. This season, he’s in the running for the top goalscorer honor. It’s been quite a transformation for the France international during his second year in the Italian league. Thuram’s impact in front of the goal has been felt beyond Italy, too. In the Champions League on Wednesday, he came off the bench to…
France Interior Minister Urges Stopping Soccer Matches When Homophobic Chants Start
France’s interior minister says he wants soccer matches to be brought to a halt when homophobic chants are belted out by fans in stadiums. Speaking to France Inter Radio on Thursday, Bruno Retailleau added they have identified two individuals who were suspected of starting the homophobic chants among Paris Saint-Germain fans during a home game against Strasbourg last week. “They should be severely…
From ‘I’d Have Picked Another Guy’ To ‘Inspired Selection’ Sundar Makes Gavaskar Take Instant U-Turn
Having lost the first Test of the series by a crushing distance, Team India made a couple of changes in the playing XI of the second Test. KL Rahul , whose subdued run does not seem to cease, has been dropped for Shubman Gill and leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav made room for all-rounder Washington Sundar. While not much was there to debate regarding KL…
IND vs GER 2nd Hockey Test: India Beat World Champions Germany 5-3 But Lose Series In Shootout
The Indian men’s hockey team pulled off a stunning 5-3 victory over reigning world champions Germany in the second Test at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. However, despite the win, India lost the two-match series in a nail-biting shootout. Elian Mazkour (7th, 57th minutes) scored a brace for Germany, who took the early lead, while Henrik Mertgens (60th) was the…
New Zealand’s Kerr Sisters Restrict India To 227 In The 1st Women’s ODI
India failed to counter the wily Kerr sisters – Amelia and Jess – as they were bowled out for a slightly under-par 227 against New Zealand in the first women’s ODI here on Thursday. Leg-spinner Amelia (4/42) and medium pacer Jess (3/49) were at the forefront of the Kiwis’ charge with the ball, and they received able support from off-spinner Eden Carson (2/42).…
Parent of WWE and UFC, Endevaour Buys Professional Bull Riders, On Location & IMG for $3.25 billion
The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a deal valued at $3.25 billion. Professional Bull Riders is a bull riding league that has more than 200 annual live events, approximately 1.25 million fans, and reaches more than 285 million households in more than 65 territories. On Location provides premium experiences for fans attending…
Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Vows ‘No Excuses’ After Champions League Loss At Barcelona
Vincent Kompany is facing his biggest challenge yet in his short stint as Bayern Munich coach. He says it’s time to learn. Kompany’s Bayern was comprehensively outplayed in the 4-1 loss to Barcelona on Wednesday as Raphinha picked holes in the backline to score a hat trick. Kompany tried to respond with a quadruple substitution in the second half, but it had little…
WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28. The WFI had recently announced selection trials for the U23 and World Championship,…
Washington Sundar Stands Out As Team India Score 16/1 At Stumps On Day 1, Trail NZ By 243 Runs
Team India came in to bat in Day 1 itself and secured 16 runs at the loss of one wicket at Stumps on Day 1. At the MCA Stadium in Pune, Team India’s spinners displayed flair, especially R Ashwin and Washington Sundar led the charge to take out the NZ batters to secure a chaseable target of 259. Sundar was a trailblazer for…