The annual Delhi half marathon wouldn’t be the same this year. That’s not surprising though, considering the damage the Covid-19 pandemic has caused to sports all around the world. However, the organizers are trying their best to keep the show running even if in a restricted manner despite a steep […]
Players go back home as IPL franchises call off camps till further notice
Three days after the coronavirus pandemic forced a suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from March 29 to April 15, all the eight franchises called off their respective pre-tournament camps till further notice. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) postponed their training camp, which was scheduled to begin on March 21. Defending champions Mumbai Indians, […]
Copa America postponed to 2021, says CONMEBOL
This year’s Copa America has been postponed until 2021 due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Tuesday. The 12-team tournament, which had originally been scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 12 in Colombia and Argentina, follows the Euro 2020 […]
In Dubai, Rutuja Bhosale justifies those fleeting moments of fame
A tennis-playing youngster tries to convince her father to let her go for a training camp in Goa. The father disagrees and asks her to name Indian women players apart from Sania Mirza. “Ankita Raina, Prarthana Thombare, Rutuja Bhosale…” rattles the girl before her father stops her. He says, “You […]
UEFA postpones Champions League, Europa League matches due to coronavirus
The UEFA Champions League and Europa League join the list of tournaments affected by the outbreak of coronavirus as all the matches scheduled for the next week have been postponed. The quarterfinal draws in both competitions, scheduled for next Friday, have also been postponed in light of the latest developments. The decision […]
WrestleMania 36 to go ahead without fans due to coronavirus
WWE’s highly-anticipated WrestleMania 36 will not be held in front of fans in Tampa Florida due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The event is closed to the public but will be available on pay-per-view. Thousands of pro wrestling fans were expected to descend at the Raymond James Stadium in Florida […]
Be smart and proactive while combating coronavirus, advises Rohit Sharm
India opener Rohit Sharma on Monday advised people to be be smart and proactive in their fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 32-year-old batsman posted a video message on his official Twitter handle. “Last few weeks have been tough for all of us and the world has come to a […]
Liverpool knocked out of Champions League by Atletico Madrid’s extra-time triple
Holders Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 after Atletico Madrid scored three goals in extra time to earn a shock 3-2 victory at Anfield on Wednesday that sent them through 4-2 on aggregate. After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice […]
Rutuja Bhosale wins in India’s Fed Cup tie against Taiwan
Rutuja Bhosale came back from the brink in the deciding set to win yet another marathon contest but Ankita Raina suffered her second straight singles defeat as India and Taiwan were locked 1-1 in their Fed Cup match against Taiwan, in Dubai on Friday. Up against lower-ranked Ya-Yi Yang, Rutuja […]
Ankita Raina shines with two wins as India creates Fed Cup history
The Indian Fed cup team on Saturday created history by earning a promotion to the play-offs for the first time ever with Ankita Raina leading the side to 2-1 win over Indonesia, here. Ankita Raina pulled off a crucial singles win against talented Aldila Sutjiadi to lock the tie 1-1 […]