Category: Sports

A five-point win in Calvisano hides bigger questions for Ireland’s young hopefuls A win’s a win, sure. But Ireland’s U20 side didn’t look like a title contender in their opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship. They survived more than they triumphed, edging past Georgia 35-28 in the sweltering Italian sun. The match had moments of quality, sure. But it was also riddled with missed tackles, miscommunication, and nervy…

India’s Jasprit Bumrah has drawn level with Kapil Dev’s long-standing overseas record, delivering yet another five-wicket masterclass at Headingley. But with two days still to go, this first Test between India and England is far from settled. Bumrah claimed 5 for 83 in England’s first innings, propelling him to 12 five-wicket hauls outside India in Test cricket — the same number as the great Kapil. The milestone came as India…

Danielle Donehew stood in the spotlight Saturday night in Knoxville, finally receiving the honor so many believed was long overdue: induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. And this one wasn’t just another award — it was a moment that stamped her name permanently into the history of the sport she’s helped grow for nearly three decades. The former Georgia Tech sharpshooter, now executive director of the WBCA, joined…

A quiet figure for weeks after IPL 2025, Dhoni resurfaces in headlines as JSCA honours him for his latest milestone – and the cricket world tunes in, once again. The man with the calmest face and loudest legacy is back on centre stage. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s beloved captain cool, was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, an honour that’s rekindled nationwide admiration and sparked a fresh wave…

Nicholas Pooran, one of West Indies’ most dynamic batters and a marquee T20 name, has announced his sudden retirement from all forms of international cricket at just 29. The announcement, made via Instagram, sent shockwaves through the cricketing community late Monday night. Pooran’s decision comes mere days after South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen also walked away from the international scene, a trend that’s igniting serious debate about where modern cricket is…

The Congress high command has summoned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to Delhi following a tragic stampede that left 11 dead in Bengaluru. The June 4 disaster outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, during a packed celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, has not only triggered public outrage but also laid bare the fault lines in Karnataka’s Congress leadership. Tensions are simmering. And now, the party’s central leadership wants…

The IPL 2025 final is supposed to be a celebration of perseverance. Instead, it’s starting to look like a test of patience — and maybe umbrellas. With grey skies looming over Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings now face a new opponent: the weather. Two teams. Zero trophies. One dream. And possibly one downpour. Both franchises, long plagued by what fans call the “chokers’ curse,” are just one win…

Australian all-rounder steps away from 50-over cricket, citing physical toll but eyes one last dance in T20Is Glenn Maxwell, the man behind one of the most surreal ODI knocks ever witnessed, has officially called time on his 50-over international career. The 36-year-old announced his retirement in a deeply personal interview, stating his body just can’t cope with the grind of ODIs anymore. Yet, he’s not done yet. T20s? He’s still…

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 for Punjab Kings not only sealed their spot in the IPL 2025 final but also sent a clear message to the BCCI: this guy’s got to lead India across formats. It’s a bold statement after a stellar knock in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, marking yet another historic milestone for Iyer in the IPL. Iyer’s Unique IPL Legacy: Leading Three Teams to Finals Shreyas Iyer…

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to shake things up in its AI strategy by bringing Perplexity AI front and center on its Galaxy phones and beyond. This could mark a major shift away from Google’s Gemini assistant, potentially starting as soon as the Galaxy S26 launch in 2026. Samsung’s move might just rewrite the rules of smartphone AI partnerships, signaling a fresh start in the fiercely competitive AI landscape. Perplexity…