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US expected to rake in $30.5 billion from Fifa World Cup. Here’s why it won’t

We are just days away from the beginning of the Fifa World Cup. According to an analysis, the US is estimated to see an overall $30.5 billion windfall from hosting the tournament. However, low turnout, ticketing drama, and Donald Trump’s foreign policy are playing spoilsport

PV Sindhu storm into Indonesia Open second round; Srikanth, Malvika fall at first step

PV Sindhu displayed familiar attacking game to clinch a closely fought opening game against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan before following the same in the second game.

Kerala's World Cup tradition returns as fans prepare for an emotional farewell: 'One Last Dance'

Kerala remains the cradle of football fandom in India. Poster wars, giant cut-outs and fierce rivalries are all part of the state's World Cup culture. This year, however, things feel a little different, with the theme of 'One Last Dance' bringing fans together ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Serena Williams returns: Tennis stars who retired, returned and recaptured glory

While she never retired, Serena Williams is set for a comeback to tennis after four years. We take a look at some of the biggest tennis stars in the past who reversed retirement and managed to reclaim lost glory.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Indian-origin stars who will be part of the tournament

FIFA World Cup expanded to 48 teams this year but India is still not anywhere close to qualifying for the mega event. However, there are a few Indian-origin players who will be playing the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026 friendlies schedule: Biggest pre-World Cup matches with dates and timings

Here's a look at the biggest pre-FIFA World Cup 2026 friendlies before the mega event begins on 11 June.

Serena Williams' comeback 'incredible for tennis', former and current stars agree: 'Semi-shocked that she...'

Serena Williams is set to play her first competitive match in four years at the upcoming Queen's Club tournament in London. Former tennis stars have hailed her comeback as an incredible thing for tennis.

Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke among 150 ISL stars facing uncertainty after club contract expiry: 'Grim situation'

Indian football is once again heading towards a crisis as the commercial partner and the model for the next season of the league is yet to be finalised and amid that, the contract of 150 players has expired, leaving their future uncertain.

Carlsen-Niemann cheating scandal back in spotlight as book reveals mastermind behind of ‘anal beads’ rumour: ‘A guy who just…’

Hans Niemann was accused of using vibrating anal beads to cheat in his shock victory over Magnus Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup. Four years later, an upcoming book reveals the culprit behind the rumour that went viral all over social media as well as mainstream media.

Sabalenka hopes 'this is the beginning' as rare French Open women's night match gets thumbs up from fans: 'Great to see'

Aryna Sabalenka crushed Naomi Osaka in the women's night-session match at the French Open in three years with both the stars hoping that this will pave way for more female representation in night games.

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India: TV channels, live streaming and match timings

The suspense surrounding the telecast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India has finally come to an end days before the tournament kicks off. Here's everything you need to know about the TV channels as well as the website and application where you can watch the event live.

Praggnanandhaa reveals winning mantra after beating Firouzja in Norway Chess: 'Just close your eyes and make moves'

R Praggnanandhaa bounced back in style after suffering back-to-back Classical defeats at Norway Chess, defeating Alireza Firouzja in 51 moves to collect three full points and register his second victory in Standard time controls at the ongoing tournament in Oslo.

Norway Chess 2026 Round 7 Highlights: Praggnanandhaa defeats Firouzja; Gukesh, Carlsen collect draws

Norway Chess 2026 Round 7 Highlights: R Praggnanandhaa defeats Alireza Firouzja in 51 moves during their seventh-round meeting in Oslo on Monday. Both D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen collect draws in the seventh-round, both players going on to win their Armageddon clashes against Wesley So and Vincent Keymer respectively.

Lionel Messi's 70-foot statue in Kolkata removed less than a year after inauguration | WATCH

Lionel Messi had inaugurated a 70-foot statue of him holding the FIFA World Cup at Kolkata's Lake Town area during his visit to the city as part of his 'GOAT Tour' of India last year. The statue, however, has since been removed by authorities over safety concerns.

Satwik-Chirag regain winning touch at Singapore Open but barren two-year run a sign of anything but inconsistency

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty recovered from a game down to defeat Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the Singapore Open men's doubles final on Sunday, ending a 742-day wait for a ninth BWF World Tour title.

Serena Williams set to come out of retirement, to make long-awaited comeback ahead of Wimbledon

Serena Williams, who had bid tennis goodbye in 2022 after winning 23 Grand Slams, was expected to return to action ever since it was revealed in December that she had re-entered the anti-doping programme, a mandatory step for players coming out of retirement.

Magnus Carlsen reveals alarming reason behind three Classical defeats at Norway Chess 2026: 'There's just a mess...'

Magnus Carlsen has suffered three Classical defeats at Norway Chess 2026 in first six round, a rarity for the world No 1. He spoke about what is going wrong with his game and mentally.

FIFA World Cup 2026 finally finds broadcaster in India; Zee Entertainment to air all matches

Indian fans will not miss out on the FIFA World Cup 2026 as it was announced on Monday that Zee Entertainment will broadcast and live stream the matches in India.

Lionel Messi statue: Crane on site as work begins to relocate 70-foot structure from Kolkata's Lake Town

The authorities on Monday began preparatory work to remove the Lionel Messi statue from Lake Town in Kolkata after complaints that the structure was swaying during strong winds.

Mbappe, Kane, Messi and beyond: Early favourites for FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot

Golden Boot, awarded to the highest goal scorer in World Cup, will be once again a highly anticipated award as the best strikers of the world aim to achieve it in 2026. Here are the favourites to win the silverware.

Sabalenka vs Osaka night match at French Open feels like a breakthrough, but much more is needed

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka becoming the first women to play a French Open night match since 2023 is a significant step forward for Roland Garros. But while the decision ends a long-standing imbalance in prime-time scheduling, one marquee match alone is unlikely to silence questions about parity and visibility in women's tennis.

Injured Neymar becomes biggest attraction as Brazil thrash Panama in pre-World Cup friendly

Brazil's pre-World Cup friendly vs Panama was to prepare for the FIFA event but it turned into an opportunity for Panamanian players to meet Neymar who did not even play in the game.

Carlsen avenges Round 1 loss against Firouzja as Gukesh and other Indians endure forgettable day at Norway Chess

While Magnus Carlsen avenged his first-round loss at the hands of Alireza Firouzja, beating the Iranian-French GM in 55 moves to collect his second Classical win of the tournament. D Gukesh, meanwhile, lost to Vincent Keymer a day after beating compatriot R Praggnanandhaa.

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