On Sunday, Sumit Nagal made history by becoming the first Indian in 42 years to reach the singles main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters after a hard-fought win in the final round of qualifiers. He secured his spot by defeating World No. 55 Facundo Diaz Acosta in a gritty match. He showcased his prowess on the clay courts with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 victory. Nagal's stellar performance this year includes notable wins. He triumphed over Alexander Bublik at the Australian Open in January and secured victory at the Chennai Open, propelling him into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. Recently, he also ac
Mirabai Chanu, the esteemed Indian weightlifter, staged an inspiring comeback from a hip injury, securing her spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics after an impressive performance at the IWF World Cup 2024. Despite a challenging six-month rehabilitation period, Mirabai's dedication paid off, earning her third place in Group B and 11th overall, solidifying her qualification for the Games. Ranked second in the Olympic Qualification Rankings, her return signifies readiness for the upcoming challenge. Mirabai's journey has been characterised by tenacity, with notable accomplishments including an
American tennis player Danielle Collins secured the WTA Charleston Open clay court title with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Russia's Daria Kasatkina. After her Miami Open win, which boosted her career-best ranking to 15, this win comes as a welcome follow-up. Additionally, the 30-year-old Collins is currently riding a remarkable 13-match winning streak. In her showdown against former Charleston champion Kasatkina, Collins showcased her dominance, needing a mere 77 minutes to seal the win. Collins's commanding play, in which she won an impressive 95.2% of first-serve points and save
On Sunday, Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma, two Ethiopian runners, made incredible breakthroughs at the Paris Marathon, winning the women's and men's divisions, respectively. Before winning, Uma experienced a tense moment when he nearly collided with a race official close to the finish line. He kept cool and acknowledged the applauding crowd as he crossed the finish line, even after the scare. Uma took first place for 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 33 seconds, besting the Kenyan pairs of Titus Kipruto (2:05:48) and Elisha Rotich (2:06:54), who were the 2021 champions. Fikir had fierce opposit
The race for the Orange Cap continues to heat up in the IPL 2024, with familiar names maintaining their dominance while fresh faces make their mark. Virat Kohli continues to hold the top spot with an impressive tally of 203 runs in four matches, boasting a formidable strike rate of 140. With a strike rate of 160, Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals has scored 181 runs in just three matches. However, the most recent addition to the top five was Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who shot himself into contention with a brilliant 37 runs off of only 12 balls against the Chennai Super Kin
Caitlin Clark, the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I women's single-season and career scoring record-breaker, clinched her second consecutive Naismith National Player of the Year Award. The senior from Iowa was given the honour in Cleveland prior to her team's trip to the Final Four. Stanford's Cameron Brink, UConn's Paige Bueckers, and USC's JuJu Watkins were among the nominees. Clark acknowledged gratitude while highlighting the importance of competing for her team in the Final Four. With 32 points, nine assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game, she is leading the
Italian qualifier Fabio Fognini surprised top-seeded Serbian Laslo Djere 7-6 (1), 2-6, 6-4 in the Grand Prix Hassan II's second round in Marrakech, Morocco. Fognini overcame Djere's strong second set to win the match in the third set. Fognini advances with fellow Italians Lorenzo Sonego and Matteo Berrettini, while Pavel Kotov of Russia defeats Flavio Cobolli. Spanish qualifier Pablo Llamas Ruiz upset No. 8 seed Dominik Koepfer in the Millennium Estoril Open, advancing him to face David Jorda Sanchis in the second round. Defying Portuguese wild cards, Arthur Fils and Gael Monfils advanced
On Friday, the official stamp for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled ahead of the highly anticipated event. The stamp was created in cooperation with La Poste Group and the Paris 2024 organising committee, and it was unveiled at the esteemed French Postal Museum. It features famous sites like the iconic Eiffel Tower and the serene River Seine, taking inspiration from the vivid visual identity of the Paris Olympics. Its design is energised by sporting features like athletic tracks and bouncing balls, including exceptional finishes with hot stamping. The Paris 2024 organi
On Monday, the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) announced the commencement of the National Esports Championships (NESC) on April 18, offering a platform for gamers nationwide to exhibit their skills in DOTA 2, eFootball, and Counter-Strike 2 across open and female categories. The tournament's online qualifiers, adopting a double-elimination format, will kick off on April 18, paving the way for participants to compete for spots in the regional qualifiers. These regional contests will see Indian gamers competing against counterparts from other Asian nations to secure berths for the prest
Formula One's parent company, Liberty Media, has made headlines with its recent announcement of acquiring MotoGP's parent company, Dorna, in a significant deal valued at $4.53 billion. According to a statement released by MotoGP on Monday, Liberty Media will gain control of approximately 86% of Dorna, while the existing management will maintain a 14% equity stake. The acquisition is estimated to value Dorna/MotoGP at €4.2 billion ($4.53 billion) in terms of enterprise value, with an equity value of €3.5 billion. Liberty Media's President and CEO, Greg Maffei, expressed the company'