On Sunday, two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a spot in the Madrid Open's last 16, clinching a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild. Despite a recent forearm ailment that sidelined him for a month, Alcaraz showed no signs of discomfort, indicating his satisfaction with his performance. Facing the challenge, he stated, "Today was the fire test; no discomfort, a spectacular feeling... from here we will be better." The second-seeded Alcaraz kicked off his campaign at this year's tournament with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko, marking an impre
The North London derby is very important and could influence the Premier League title contest. Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou share roots in the City Football Group, reflecting the pervasive influence of the Manchester City ethos. Both coaches are examples of perseverance; Postecoglou defines his term with his aggressive style, while Arteta stays positive with possession play in the face of obstacles. But the derby goes beyond tactical subtleties and challenges them to face its significance. While losing would mean giving up a position in the Champions League race, winning the
In the final of the Archery World Cup, the men's recurve team from India, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, achieved a historic victory over the reigning Olympic champions, South Korea. This was India's first victory over the powerful team in fourteen years. Their calm play paid off as they won 5-1 without dropping a set, increasing their prospects of qualifying for the Olympics in Paris. 40-year-old Army soldier Tarundeep Rai previously won gold at the Shanghai World Cup Stage 4 in 2010. With three 10s and two Xs, the team's triumph over Kim Woojin, Kim J
On April 24, Shubman Gill, the skipper of the Gujarat Titans, created IPL history by being the second-youngest and fastest Indian to reach 100 matches in the tournament. In an IPL 2024 encounter against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Gill broke Virat Kohli's record to reach this milestone. Gill's accomplishment is noteworthy as it places him in the same elite club as Hardik, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Pant. Gill has tallied 298 runs in nine matches this IPL season, with an average of 42.57 and a strike rate of 146.79. He has scored two half-centuries and reached his m
Nikhil J won the race in the INAC1 800-1650cc class finals. He demonstrated his skill by clocking a phenomenal 1:25.094, which beat Dhruva Chandrashekar's 1:26.267. Meanwhile, Nikeetaa Takkale stood out as a standout female driver in the Indian National Autocross Championship held at the Nanoli Stud Farm near Pune. The Indian Automotive Racing Club organised the event, which included an exciting demonstration of ability and speed and produced national champions in several categories. It marked the start of the 12 Nationals organised by FMSCI for 2024, concluding with the declaration of Ind
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has recently announced a change in plans for the 2025 Track Cycling World Championships. Originally slated for San Juan, Argentina, the event will now be held in Santiago, Chile. Economic concerns prompted the withdrawal of the Argentine organisers, with Chile subsequently stepping in as the host. Scheduled to take place from October 15 to 19, 2025, the championships will be held at the Peñalolén Velodrome. This venue, inaugurated in 2014 for the South American Games, boasts a seating capacity of 3,000 spectators. It has previously hosted notable i
With its robust infrastructure and overwhelming public support, Salt Lake City is expected to be the winner of the 2034 Winter Olympics, according to city officials. Salt Lake City has already held the Games once in 2002, and subsequent visits by IOC representatives have strengthened support for the bid, particularly in light of the city's intentions for a no-build Games. The Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games has enjoyed the backing of more than 80% of the people for the past 20 years. The chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, Catherine Raney-Norman, was a for
Lionel Messi, acclaimed as one of football's greatest, recently surpassed a milestone held by rival Cristiano Ronaldo during Inter Miami's match against Nashville SC. The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry has dominated football, with both striving for supremacy. Messi delivered a fantastic performance in the match, showcasing his signature skills to lead Inter Miami to victory. Despite initially trailing due to his own goal, Messi's influence on the game quickly became apparent as he scored a crucial goal to level the score before ultimately securing the win with a late penalty. Messi's influence i
The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is scheduled to compete for Team Europe in the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin. Considering his ongoing hip problem, this may be his last tournament of the year. With his injury troubles dating back to 2023, Nadal's participation marks a significant milestone. In the 2022 Laver Cup, he was paired with Roger Federer, who said an emotional goodbye to the game of tennis. Under coach Bjorn Borg, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev will be competing with Rafael Nadal on Team Europe to reclaim the Laver Cup from September 20–22. Nadal con
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sunil Narine of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has become the best wicket-taker for a single franchise, surpassing even Lasith Malinga. Narine's crucial two-wicket haul greatly aided KKR's victory in a recent match against RCB. With 172 wickets in 169 matches, this accomplishment puts Narine sixth on the all-time IPL wicket-takers list. Narine is having a fantastic season, displaying his batting and bowling abilities under the guidance of former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. He has been a key member of KKR's season, amassing 286 runs and nine wickets in s