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Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:04 PM IST

Goran Djokovic has been appointed as president of the Serbian tennis federation.

Novak Djokovic and Goran talk during a session.(AP)

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Arsenal face injury setback, captain Martin Odegaard's return uncertain

Martin Odegaard suffered ankle ligament damage while on international duty.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard reacts after a match.(AP)

Published on Sep 20, 2024 10:00 PM IST

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I’m not happy with where my game is right now: Nihal

Nihal Sarin spoke about not making enough strides in ratings, finding inspiration in Arjun and Gukesh and India being on path to history

Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:06 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Max Verstappen punished for swearing in F1 news conference

The Red Bull driver is now obliged "to accomplish some work of public interest", said a panel of FIA stewards, after he used the F-word in press conference.

Published on Sep 20, 2024 07:15 PM IST

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‘Haaland has put himself among PL greats in two years’

Former winger Shaun Wright-Phillips says Manchester City have it in them to win the Premier League for a fifth straight season

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 20, 2024 07:10 PM IST

ByVivek KrishnanVivek Krishnan

‘Good learner’ Malvika creates a flutter in China

Malvika Bansod reached the China Open quarter-finals, showcasing her talent by defeating top players despite losing to Akane Yamaguchi.

Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod lost to Akane Yamaguchi of Japan on Friday. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Sep 20, 2024 07:05 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

GXR becomes India's leading football streaming platform

GXR will not only provide high-quality streaming of top European football leagues, but also offer an immersive fan experience.

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, right, challenges for the ball with Girona's David Lopez.(AP)

Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:06 PM IST

Young stars Yamal and Wirtz shine in Champions League but with mixed results

Barcelona had faced an uphill struggle after defender Eric Garcia was sent off with less than 11 minutes played.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, is challenged by Monaco's Vanderson during the Champions League (AP)

Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:38 AM IST

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Chess Olympiad: Ruthless Gukesh leads from the front

Gukesh, 18, led India to a 3.5-0.5 win over Iran at the Olympiad, showcasing his calm, strategic brilliance and remaining unbeaten in the tournament.

D Gukesh of India competes in the Chess Olympiad. (AP)

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Skier Arif’s Olympic preparation suffers as IOA officials bicker

IOC’s scholarship money for Arif ‘blocked’ by IOA finance committee, president Usha asks IOC to transfer the money directly

Skier Arif Khan’s preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics have taken a hit due to IOA’s blocking of his funds. (AFP)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:19 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy

I am confident Kush Maini can reach F1: Hakkinen

The 55-year-old ‘Flying Finn’ also spoke about the current F1 season and his old team McLaren being on top after more than a decade

(L-R) Karun Chandhok, Mika Hakkinen and Narain Karthikeyan.

Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:29 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, Chennai

AITA slams Sumit Nagal, reveals 50,000 dollars annual fee demand

AITA slammed Sumit Nagal for refusing to play in India's recent Davis Cup tie vs Sweden, and revealed his annual fee demand.

Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:00 PM IST

Amid AITA accusations, Nagal pulls out of Hangzhou Open due to back issue

Nagal, the only Indian in the singles top 100, last competed in the singles first round of the US Open last month

Sumit Nagal in action during his first round match against Corentin Moutet of France during the Paris Olympics. (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Coco Gauff splits with coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year

It was after a first-round exit at Wimbledon last season that Gauff really took off with the help of the coaching duo of Gilbert and Pere Riba.

USA's Coco Gauff reacts during her women's singles round of 16 tennis match against USA's Emma Navarro on day seven of the US Open(AFP)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:46 AM IST

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CL: Man City and Inter Milan draw 0-0, PSG scores late to beat Girona

There was nothing to separate the champions of England and Italy, 15 months after Man City beat Inter 1-0 in Istanbul to lift the trophy for the first time.

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan heads at goal (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST

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Ding ‘rested’ ahead of Gukesh blockbuster

The world champion, struggling for form, sat out the crucial clash against leaders India in the chess Olympiad in Budapest

D Gukesh beat China’s Wei Yi at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Wednesday. (AP)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 12:22 AM IST

Odin and Magnus: A friendship Norway chess needs

They grew up playing chess together and now, one is the captain and the other is the best player in the world

Odin Blikra Vea and Magnus Carlsen have a friendship forged by chess(Odin Blikra Vea)

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:56 PM IST

Champions League: Harry Kane scores 4 goals in Bayern Munich's 9-2 win vs Zagreb

Kane took his tally to 33 in the competition by scoring in the 19th, 53rd, 73rd and 78th minutes — to surpass Rooney's record of 30.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Alphonso Davies(REUTERS)

Published on Sep 18, 2024 06:40 AM IST

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Mbappe starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory

Mbappé found the open net after a cross by Rodrygo just seconds into the second half of Madrid's 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Real Madrid's German defender #22 Antonio Ruediger after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between Real Madrid CF and Stuttgart VFB(AFP)

Published on Sep 18, 2024 06:34 AM IST

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr sack manager Luis Castro after poor start to season

Luis Castro, 63, is the third coach to depart Al Nassr since Cristiano Ronaldo's groundbreaking arrival in early 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr announced the departure of coach Luis Castro.(AFP)

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 11:08 PM IST

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India edge past China to win Asian Champions Trophy

A disciplined performance by the hosts saw India face their toughest challenge before Jugraj scored the winner

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 11:58 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation

India leads the Budapest Chess Olympiad, showcasing its strongest team ever, with standout performances from young players, aiming for historic success.

D Gukesh looks on as he plays Richard Rapport of Hungary in the 6th round of Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. (AP)

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Pakistan faces wrath for 'supporting' China during Asian Champions Trophy final

India beat China 1-0 to win a record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title.

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:08 PM IST

India clinch fifth Asian Champions Trophy title, edge past China in thriller

Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock in the final quarter to help India prove their supremacy in Asia with 1-0 win over China.

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:52 PM IST

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Final Highlights: IND beat CHN 1-0

India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Final Highlights: Jugraj Singh scored the winner as India broke a stubborn Chinese defence in the 4th quarter.

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 05:33 PM IST

ByAratrick Mondal, Rohit Mundayur

Oscar Piastri arrives on the big stage in style

The 23-year-old did nothing wrong on a bright afternoon in the ‘City of Winds’ as he delivered one of the finest wins in recent F1 history

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with his team in the garage after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. (REUTERS)

Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:52 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Ex-F1 champion Hakkinen to open Chennai karting track

Mika Hakkinen will inaugurate the Madras International Karting Arena near Chennai, boosting young motorsports talent in India. Open to public from Sept 21.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen with Karun Chandhok. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 16, 2024 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

ACT hockey: Jarman, Harman sparkle as India ease into final

The holders beat South Korea 4-1 and will face hosts China, who beat Pakistan in the other semi-final

Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:23 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Asian Champions League opener

Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting Asia's top club crown to add to his long list of achievements when the competition kicks off on Monday.

Published on Sep 16, 2024 08:50 PM IST

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Harmanpreet scores brace as India thump Korea 4-1 to set up ACT final vs China

India scored through Uttam Singh (13th minute), skipper Harmanpreet Singh (19th, 45th) and Jarmanpreet Singh (32nd).