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Anand predicts winner between Carlsen, Gukesh and Pragg ahead of Norway Chess clash: 'He constantly defies the odds'
India legend Viswanathan Anand has shared his thoughts on Norway Chess 2026, highlighting the challenges ahead for top contenders including Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.
'Missile destroyed a building near my parents' house this morning': Marta Kostyuk stuns French Open crowd after win
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk overcame emotional turmoil to defeat Russia's Oksana Selekhmeteva in the first round of the French Open after a missile strike near her parents’ home in Kyiv. The 15th seed extended her clay winning streak to 12 matches.
Gulveer Singh shatters 5,000m national record with second-place finish at LA Track Fest
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh etched his name in history by setting a new national record in the men’s 5000m outdoor event, clocking 13:03.93 to win silver at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles.
Neeraj Chopra can participate in Commonwealth Games but there is one condition
Neeraj Chopra has not taken part in any competition since September 2025 and is looking to make a comeback next month but his participation in the Commonwealth Games is under doubt.
Champions League final: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urges broadcaster to air Arsenal vs PSG for free
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is an Arsenal supporter, wants Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG to be aired live in the UK.
Joel Blanc: The official painter of Roland Garros
Each year, Joel Blanc takes his seat at Phillipe Chatrier court. Using his paintbrush, he creates a swirl of colours, transforming the athleticism of tennis players into striking pieces of art. Creating over 500 such pieces since 2004, he has earned the title of official painter of the French Open, capturing the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and more
Why Mohun Bagan players have pulled out of Indian national football team for Unity Cup?
Mohun Bagan have decided to not release their players for India's next international assignment, leaving the team with a highly depleted squad.
Praggnanandhaa ends disappointing Super Chess Classic Romania campaign with another draw as Keymer wins title
Vincent Keymer secured a win over Jordern Van Foreest in the final round of Super Chess Classic Romania to leave behind Fabiano Caruana and win the title.
Gurvindervir Singh reveals people discouraged him running 100m: 'Indians don’t have genes for sprinting'
Gurvindervir Singh became India's first ever runner to run the 100m in under 10.10s as he smashed the national record in a sensational run in the Federation Cup final in Ranchi.
Iran shifts World Cup training base from USA to Mexico; Iranian FA chief reveals reason: 'Distance between us and...'
Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
'He got arrogant': Magnus Carlsen slammed for stepping away from World Championship cycle
Former world champion has criticised Magnus Carlsen for stepping away from the World Chess Championship cycle, calling it arrogance and saying the Norwegian star made a mistake after dominating classical chess for years.
Gurindervir Singh becomes first Indian to break 10.10s barrier in 100m race, creates new NR
Gurindervir Singh broke the men’s 100m national record with a stunning 10.09s run on a historic second day of the National Senior Federation Competition in Ranchi. He is the second-fastest racer in Asia so far this season.
AIFF delays ISL commercial partner decision amid growing concerns from clubs, adopts NSG Act
AIFF approved the National Sports Governance Act 2025 but postponed a final decision on the future commercial partner of the ISL amid growing concerns from clubs over the league’s future.
Nepomniachtchi reacts to no Indians in top 10, questions FIDE rating system: 'Not completely fair...'
Ian Nepomniachtchi praised India’s chess boom as he shared his views on rising Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh. The Russian GM also questioned the fairness of the current rating system.
FIFA close to finalising India broadcast deal for 2026 and 2030 World Cups with new entrant: Report
FIFA is reportedly close to finalising its India broadcast deal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a new entrant emerging as the leading contender apart from JioHotstar, which had the rights for the previous edition.
Vinesh Phogat gets big victory over WFI as Delhi HC allows her to participate in Asian Games trials: 'Mala fide intent'
Vinesh Phogat got a major relief from the Delhi High Court as she is allowed to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials. The court criticised WFI for its revengeful approach and said that motherhood cannot become a ground for exclusion.
Djokovic explains decision to steer clear of French Open media boycott amid prize money row: 'I’m not part of that'
Novak Djokovic opens up on his decision to opt against the players' media boycott during the 2026 French Open tournament as ongoing Grand Slam pay dispute intensifies.
Enhanced Games Explained: A deep dive into the controversial 'Doping Olympics'
Check out some in-depth details of the Enhanced Games, an extremely competitive yet controversial sporting event that allows the practice of doping among athletes that is set to happen in Las Vegas.
‘Novak has the ability to turn it on perfectly at the right time... he has that powerful aura’
Novak Djokovic may be struggling with form and injuries, but Vedika Anand has urged fans not to write off the legend ahead of the upcoming French Open. In this exclusive interaction with Firstpost, she also discusses Djokovic’s mentality, his potential India visit and the overall tennis scene in India.
Nepomniachtchi gives blunt verdict on Gukesh's form: 'Every top GM would have very good chance against him'
Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi has delivered a blunt assessment of World Champion D Gukesh, saying nearly every top grandmaster would have a strong chance against him in a World Championship match based on his form right now. He also backed Javokhir Sindarov as the favourite ahead of their 2026 title clash.
ISL clubs warn AIFF of shutdown threat as uncertainty over league future continues: 'We are now compelled to...'
ISL clubs have warned the AIFF over growing uncertainty around Indian football’s future just ahead of a crucial Special General Body Meeting. The latest threat comes as disputes over the league’s commercial rights continue.
Animesh reclaims 100m national record from Gurindervir within minutes in dramatic semi-final heats
Gurindervir Singh broke Animesh Kujur’s 10-month-old national record with a 10.17s sprint in the first semifinal, only for Animesh to reclaim it minutes later by clocking 10.15s in the next heat.
Viral DR Congo superfan gets FIFA World Cup dream after US visa issue resolved
DR Congo superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who went viral during AFCON for his Patrice Lumumba tribute, is set to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup after resolving his US visa issue.
Caruana makes big statement on Praggnanandhaa after ending his unbeaten run: 'We both kind of provoke each other'
R Praggnanandhaa suffered his first defeat at the 2026 Superbet Chess Classic Romania after losing to Fabiano Caruana, who later made a huge statement on the Indian GM’s playing style.
AIFF president assures 'full-fledged' ISL comeback after controversial 2025-26 season: 'Never said football would stop'
All India Football President Kalyan Chaubey assured the Indian Super League would return in full format next season after the shortened competition ended dramatically, with East Bengal lifting the title.
Michael Carrick named permanent Man United boss as Pep Guardiola announces Man City exit
Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as permanent manager until 2028 after a stunning turnaround this season, while Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge.
East Bengal remind India that football’s passion still burns, AIFF and the system must now respond
In the bleakest of times, East Bengal have given hope to millions of Indian football fans, proving that the sport’s appeal remains enduring. What it needs now is the right backing from the system. The AIFF now has another opportunity to provide exactly that.
Vinesh Phogat gets relief from Delhi HC as WFI slammed by court: 'Ensure that she participates in Asian Games trial'
The WFI had declared Vinesh Phogat ineligible to participate in domestic events till June 26, 2026, but the Delhi High Court has told the federation to permit her participation continuing the earlier practice of permitting the participation of reputed athletes
Max Verstappen makes sharp U-turn on F1 future after FIA proposes rule changes: 'Always wanted to continue'
Max Verstappen has been a vocal critic of F!'s 2026 rule changes and has also said that he was considering quitting the sport. However, with FIA set to tweak rules next season, the Red Bull Racing driver has made a U-turn.
England World Cup squad controversy: Fans divided as Thomas Tuchel opts for bold omissions, shock recalls
England have not yet officially announced their FIFA World Cup 2026 squad but reports have revealed that Thomas Tuchel has taken several bold calls in his team.