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Billie Jean King enrolled in college in 1961, completed graduation at 82 in 2026 and transformed women's tennis in between
Billie Jean King has added another achievement to her list of incredible feats. She is now a graduate, 65 years after starting her history degree in Los Angeles.
Why Ronaldo broke down after winning Saudi Pro League: Story of heartbreaks and redemption
Cristiano Ronaldo is back to winning ways after a five-year drought for a domestic title. He scored twice as Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League, helping the Portugal great finally redeem himself after years of near misses.
Praggnanandhaa commits huge blunder from winning position to suffer shock loss to Caruana
R Praggnanandhaa suffered a shock defeat to Fabiano Caruana in Round 7 of the 2026 Superbet Chess Classic Romania, slipping in the title race. The Indian GM was playing with white pieces and was in winning position when he made a blunder.
Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Al Nassr win first league title of his Saudi career - WATCH
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Damac 4-1 to win the Saudi Pro League title. Emotional scenes unfolded after the match as Ronaldo was seen crying after winning his first league crown in Saudi Arabia.
East Bengal emulate Arsenal as they break Mohun Bagan hearts to become India's new football champions
East Bengal won their first-ever ISL title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Inter Kashi, ending a 22-year wait for a top-tier league crown and drawing comparisons with Arsenal’s title drought.
National archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan sentenced to 5 years in POCSO case involving minor athlete
A Sonipat Fast Track Special Court has sentenced India’s national para archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan to five years’ rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act in a 2023 sexual harassment case involving a minor athlete.
Inter Kashi vs East Bengal Highlights: KSHI 1-2 EBFC | East Bengal crowned ISL champions after comeback win
Inter Kashi vs East Bengal Highlights, ISL 2026 title race: East Bengal have been crowned ISL 2025-26 champions after completing a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Fans have stormed the pitch and are celebrating with players, who have given them their first ISL title and first major trophy in 22 years.
New Yorkers to get World Cup tickets at $50 after Mamdani secures exclusive deal with FIFA: Report
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured a FIFA deal offering 1,000 World Cup 2026 tickets for just $50 to local residents. As per a report, Mamdani personally discussed the issue with FIFA president Gianni Infantino earlier this year and managed to secure the special agreement.
FIDE CEO reacts to Alireza Firouzja's withdrawal from Super Chess Classic: ‘Unfair towards Praggnanandhaa’
Alireza Firouzja withdrawal from Super Chess Classic Romania tournament after five round will be 'unfair' to R Praggnanandhaa and world title challenger Javokhir Sindarov, feels the FIDE CEO.
No Fifa World Cup 2026 for Indian football fans? The broadcasting controversy, explained
As the Fifa World Cup fever builds, Indian football fans face a total broadcast blackout. Private networks have backed out of bidding, and Prasar Bharati has told the Delhi High Court that Doordarshan is not responsible for securing the telecast rights
Hikaru Nakamura says becoming chess Grandmaster has become ‘easier’ now than before: ‘When I was young...’
Has it become easier to become a chess Grandmaster now than before? Star player Hikaru Nakamura feels that's the case. He also shared the reasons for his belief.
National Anti-Doping Act set to be amended, Sports Ministry proposes five-year jail for suppliers
The amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act have been uploaded on the Sports Ministry's website for requisite feedback from the public.
ISL title scenarios explained: How East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and 3 other clubs can win title?
Five clubs - East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Punjab FC, Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC - still have a realistic shot at winning the ISL title. Here's how each one of these teams can win ISL 2025-26.
French Open staring at players' revolt? Tennis stars plan major media presence decision
Top players including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have publicly expressed disappointment over pay allocation at Grand Slams and the players seem set to revolt now.
DR Congo will still come to United States for World Cup despite Ebola outbreak, but fans cannot
Over 130 deaths have been confirmed after a deadly ebola outbreak in DR Congo with US putting in travel restrictions for visitors. However, players for FIFA World Cup will be exempted from travel ban.
Novak Djokovic makes big move ahead of French Open as legend announces new coach
Novak Djokovic has been struggling with injury this season and has only played three tournaments in 2026. He is set to feature in French Open with hopes of a fourth title in Paris.
FIFA World Cup 2026 demand falls short as US hotels see fewer-than-expected bookings: Report
Hotel bookings in the United States are reportedly below expectations ahead of the World Cup 2026, with an AHLA report citing weaker international demand, visa barriers, and blaming FIFA for creating artificial early demand.
12-year-old Faustino Oro perfectly explains why Gukesh is not favourite against Sindarov: 'He lost a lot of games'
Argentina's 12-year-old GM Faustino Oro has shared his views on the upcoming clash between Javokhir Sindarov and D Gukesh in the World Championship match.
AIFF rejects licence applications of Mohun Bagan, Kerala Blasters; Seven clubs approved with sanctions
The All India Football Federation granted club licences with sanctions to seven ISL clubs for the 2026-27 season, while applications from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC were rejected.
‘Not our responsibility’: Prasar Bharati on FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in India
Prasar Bharati has reportedly told the Delhi High Court that it is not responsible for acquiring FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in India amid continuing uncertainty over the TV deal.
Caruana gives verdict on Gukesh vs Sindarov clash: 'Do we really assume that a 19-year-old is just done?'
Fabiano Caruana has shared his prediction ahead of the World Championship clash between D Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov. While he gave Sindarov a slight edge, Caruana still believes that writing off Gukesh would be a big mistake.
Shirtless fans, football chants and chaos: How MLB in US found an unlikely new stadium tradition
What started with a group of college baseball players in St Louis has quickly become Major League Baseball’s newest viral fan movement.
India, a nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting culture
There are different stories from different sports. Yet the same emotion runs through all. The feeling that Indian sport still values athletes selectively.
When Arsenal last won the Premier League: No Instagram, Dhoni uncapped, Netflix was only mailing DVDs
Arsenal's fortunes did not change much in last 22 years as they kept waiting for the Premier League. However, the world around them completely transformed in all those years.
World's richest football match loses a team as spying scandal rocks England
A spying scandal has broken out in English football that will dramatically change who plays the Premier League and who does not.
Arsene Wenger, ex-Arsenal stars over the moon as Gunners end Premier League title drought: 'You did it'
Arsenal finally won the Premier League after over two decades and the fans celebrated the win wildly and their ex-players too could not stop themselves from celebrating.
How Hockey India has been rattled by sexual harassment claims as president Dilip Tirkey stresses on 'zero tolerance'
The Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has warned that repeated controversies were severely damaging the image of the federation and the sport.
Gukesh or Sindarov? Praggnanandhaa refuses to name outright favourite for World Championship: 'No one knows...'
D Gukesh is set to defend his world title against Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov later this year. And when asked to pick a favourite between the two for the World Championship showdown, R Praggnanandhaa maintained a neutral tone.
Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title after Manchester City held to 1-1 draw by Bournemouth
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years with a game to spare after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw in their must-win away clash against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday.
Sindarov's coach says Gukesh has 'wrong goal setting', being world champion not everything: ‘Most important step...'
Gukesh Dommaraju had made history in December 2024 by becoming the youngest champion in chess history, fulfilling a life-long dream in the process. Javokhir Sindarov's coach Roman Vidonyak, however, feels that becoming world champion isn't everything in the sport, and that Gukesh must aim higher.