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‘You tell boys to win Nobel Prizes’: Judit Polgar on uncomfortable reason no woman has come close to her greatness
Judit Polgar, the only woman to break into the world top 10 and beat 11 world champions, sat down with Firstpost for an exclusive interview in which she dissected the bitter truth of why female players are not able to match the men in chess.
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick cancelled as Inter Miami edge Cincinnati 5-3 in a thriller
Lionel Messi thought he had scored a hat-trick for Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati, but that has been cancelled by MLS.
No $15,000 US visa deposit needed for foreign fans with FIFA World Cup tickets
The World Cup, one of the globe's biggest sporting events, will be held in June and July this year across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Levy Rozman predicts winner of Gukesh vs Sindarov world title clash: 'I don't think it's as crazy as...'
Levy Rozman, popularly known as GothamChess, has predicted a close battle between D Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2026, giving one player a slight edge over the other. Check who the American IM has backed to win the clash.
'Plan for closure by mid June': ISL clubs threaten shutdown amid growing deadlock with AIFF, claims report
Several ISL clubs have reportedly warned of possible shutdowns amid an ongoing deadlock with AIFF over the league’s future commercial structure. This comes just days before the ongoing truncated season is set to be concluded after playing only 13 matches.
Rafael Nadal clears the air on links with Real Madrid presidential race: 'I would like to clarify...'
Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has opened up on reports linking him with a possible run for the presidency of Real Madrid amid growing pressure on Florentino Perez, who held a fiery press conference on Tuesday to announce fresh elections and address various issues.
Hockey India rejects Sreejesh’s 'fired for foreign coach' allegations: 'He did not accept this position'
Hockey India has denied sacking PR Sreejesh as junior men’s team coach, saying his contract ended in 2025 and that he was offered another role, which he allegedly rejected.
ISL clubs write to AIFF and sports ministry proposing club-led model for league; details here
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey is set to meet the clubs and other stakeholders on May 22 with another meeting regarding the ISL's commercial rights to take place the next day.
India legend PR Sreejesh hits out at Hockey India after sacking over foreign coach: 'First time I am experiencing this'
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh has criticised Hockey India after allegedly being removed as junior men’s team coach to make way for a foreign coach despite strong results.
Another setback for Vinesh as wrestling world body supports WFI in disciplinary case: Report
United World Wrestling (UWW) has reportedly backed the Wrestling Federation of India’s authority in the ongoing dispute with Vinesh Phogat over disciplinary and return-to-competition issues.
Casemiro opens up on 'big problem' at Man United as he prepares to leave: 'Deserves to stay'
Casemiro has said that Manchester United will have to face a big problem at the end of this season as the club looks for a permanent manager.
Novak Djokovic injury: What exactly is 24-time Grand Slam champion's fitness issue as French Open looms
Novak Djokovic has played only three tournaments in 2026. Ahead of the French Open, we look at what exactly is his injury with which he has been struggling this year.
Thailand Open: PV Sindhu, K Srikanth through to second round, Ayush Shetty knocked out
PV Sindhu and K Srikanth both won their Thailand Open openers with ease but Ayush Shetty struggled against sixth seed Kodai Naraoka and lost.
Tutu Bose no more: Legendary former Mohun Bagan administrator dies at 79
Swapan Sadhan "Tutu" Bose, one of the most influential figures in Indian football administration, had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata. His mortal remains will be kept at the Mohun Bagan club tent on Wednesday
Neymar’s World Cup destiny hangs by a thread as Carlo Ancelotti wrestles with Brazil’s toughest call: 'He is much loved'
As Carlo Ancelotti prepares to unveil Brazil’s World Cup squad in Rio, the inclusion of 34-year-old Neymar -- the country's leading goal-scorer -- remains a huge suspense. The entire country is eagerly waiting for the announcement.
Why Alireza Firouzja won't be part of France national chess teams?
The FFE stunned everyone after leaving Iranian-French chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja out of the Samarkand Olympiad squad, raising questions about leaving the higher-ranked player out of the team.
Watch: 'Next Usain Bolt' Gout Gout trains with Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles ahead of their 150m showdown
Ahead of their much-anticipated 150-metre showdown in Ostrava, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout were seen training together in the United States.
Mourinho vs Casillas 2.0: Former Real Madrid captain wants "better equipped" coach at the club
Iker Casillas doesn't want his former coach Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. He wants a "better" equipped coach and not Mourinho with whom he had a feud 4 years ago.
Premier League banking on India’s football passion with revamped grassroots programme: 'Very passionate'
Premier League has launched the Next Gen Coach programme in India where it is training local coaches with hopes to develop a grassroot coaching system in the country. Graham Robinson, a key member of the team, spoke to Firstpost about this programme and much more.
'No manager, no tickets, Rs 125 allowance': IWL 2 players face nightmare train trip representing ex-TMC minister's club
Women players from IWL 2 club Suruchi Sangha have alleged poor travel conditions during a train journey, claiming they received only Rs 125 allowance, had unconfirmed tickets and no team manager. The club is owned by former Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas.
Ronaldo inconsolable as keeper errors stop him from winning Saudi league title; issues war cry on social media
Cristiano Ronaldo felt the moment had arrived to win his first league trophy with Al Nassr, but a last-ditch goalkeeping error ruined the dream, leaving the star footballer inconsolable.
Real Madrid boss stuns media with fiery press conference after Barcelona humiliation: 'It is the biggest scandal'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez conducted a fiery press conference on Tuesday after the club’s humiliating defeat to Barcelona, which also cost them the La Liga title for the second year in a row. He slammed the media, announced fresh elections, and even brought up the Negreira case, suggesting biased refereeing in the league.
Sindarov reveals where he wants to face Gukesh in World Chess Championship clash: 'I don't want to play in...'
Javokhir Sindarov revealed where he wants to face reigning champion D Gukesh in the 2026 World Chess Championship after FIDE officially opened the bidding process for hosting rights.
FIFA provides fresh update on 2026 World Cup broadcast rights in India: 'Must remain confidential'
FIFA has provided a fresh update on the 2026 World Cup broadcast rights situation in India amid concerns that billions of fans could miss out on the tournament.
'I would not participate in events in Odisha': Arjuna Awardee Abhijeet Gupta after being denied prize money
In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta opens up on not getting his share of the prize money after winning the Odisha Open in January, the corrective steps that the All India Chess Federation should take to prevent such an incident and more...
Will DD broadcast FIFA World Cup in India? Delhi High Court seeks channel's response on plea
FIFA is yet to secure an India broadcast partner for the 2026 World Cup which starts in about a month in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Not only World Cup fans, but even players' families and guests have to pay through the nose for tickets
FIFA World Cup 2026 is facing criticism for its ticket pricing strategy and now national football associations are complaining that the prices for tickets of players' families and official guests have also significantly increased.
Sakshi Malik seeks PM Modi's intervention as WFI stops Vinesh from competing: 'Other countries better support athlete mothers'
Sakshi Malik said: 'I can give several examples where sports federations of other countries try to make everything easier for the athletes so that females can play for the country even after becoming a mother. Our federation brought such laws so that Vinesh isn't able to make a comeback.'
Jose Mourinho sets two conditions to become next Real Madrid manager
Real Madrid will need to meet Jose Mourinho's two conditions if they want him to be their next manager. Will president Florentino Perez agree?
Why Kansas City has become the surprise capital of FIFA World Cup 2026
Kansas City may be the smallest US host city for FIFA World Cup 2026, but it is preparing to welcome some of football’s biggest names.