Rudy Gobert had an incredible season with the Wolves and matched a record by winning his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year title. Due to the birth of his child, he was unable to attend Game 2 against the Nuggets. However, he was present as his team won 106-80, their fourth straight playoff road game. Gobert emphasised the importance of being present for his son's birth while expressing gratitude for his team's performance and support. He clinched the prestigious title with 72 first-place votes, sharing the record for most victories with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. The 31-year
Yuzvendra Chahal, representing Rajasthan Royals, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian cricketer to reach 350 wickets in T20 cricket during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). This feat was accomplished when he dismissed Delhi Capitals' captain, Rishabh Pant, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Earlier in the tournament, he made history by becoming the first bowler to achieve 200 wickets in the IPL. His accomplishment placed him sixth among spinners and eleventh overall among T20 cricket's highest wicket scorers. Chahal is still a key player for the Ra
Rafael Nadal will play a qualifier in the Italian Open's opening round on his return to the clay courts in Rome, beginning yet another phase of his continuing injury recovery. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is renowned for his supremacy on clay, is aiming for a record-tying tenth victory in Rome. If he advances, the ninth-ranked player in the world, Hubert Hurkacz, might face him in the next round. Also looming in Nadal's section of the draw are defending champion Daniil Medvedev and last year's runner-up, Holger Rune. Nadal has a long history in Rome; he last won here in 2021 bef
On Tuesday, India's official kit partner, Adidas, unveiled the country's T20 jersey intriguingly. Fans were most eager to see Team India's T20 shirt at the T20 World Cup, presumably after knowing who was included in the 15-man roster and who wasn't. The video showcases Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja at the scenic Dharamsala stadium, where a helicopter was seen carrying the new blue-orange jerseys. The updated attire features tricolour stripes on a v-shaped neckline, blending blue on both front and back, with saffron hues on the sleeves. Additionally, it proudly displa
The Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams secured spots in the Paris Olympics by finishing second in their respective heats at the World Athletics Relays. The men's team, which included Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob, finished in 3:03.23, while the women's team, which included Rupal Chaudhary, MR Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan, finished in 3:29.35. They qualified after placing second behind Jamaica and the US, respectively. The women's qualification came as a bit of a surprise considering the attention that has been paid
Andrey Rublev clinched the Madrid Open title in a thrilling match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, winning 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 for his second Masters 1000 title. Rublev credited his extraordinary recovery to the creativity of his medical team, despite his recent challenges and worries regarding his participation. Rublev got off to the worst possible start with two double faults in the opening game of the match. The Russian soon found himself behind 4-1 as Auger-Aliassime unleashed multiple winners. The Canadian was already well in control of the match when the seventh seed rallied and defeated
Aryna Sabalenka found encouragement in her performances at the Madrid Open, despite her defeat to Iga Swiatek in the final. Looking back on her path, she admitted that she had struggled recently after defending her Australian Open championship, winning just four more matches in the following tournaments. But in Madrid, Sabalenka proved her strength by overcoming strong opponents like Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina, and then she and Swiatek battled off in a tough final. Speaking with reporters, Sabalenka expressed that she was happy with her performance and the work she put into the co
The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Bangladesh from October 3 to October 20. Group A consists of India, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan. India's games, which are slated to take place at Sylhet, will begin on October 4 against New Zealand and on October 6 against Pakistan. On October 9, they will face an as-yet-undetermined Qualifier 1 team; on October 13, they will take on six-time champions Australia. Each side will play four group matches, with the top two teams from each group moving on to the semi-finals on October 17 and 18, which will precede the final in Dha
The Indian dairy firm Amul will sponsor both the USA and South African cricket teams in the upcoming T20 World Cup. This effort demonstrates Amul's commitment to promoting cricket in the United States, where their milk is currently available. The USA squad, co-hosting the competition for the first time, will face Canada on June 1, with Amul serving as the lead arm sponsor. Amul has a history of sponsoring cricket teams, including the Netherlands team. The alliance with South Africa strengthens its worldwide cricket presence. Venu Pisike, chairman of USA Cricket, and Jayen Mehta, Amul
India is gearing up to present a strong badminton team of seven players at the 2024 Paris Olympics, having secured an excellent five quotas, including three singles and two doubles slots. PV Sindhu, a former world champion who earned her spot by placing 12th in the Race to Paris Ranking List, is leading the charge. HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, two potential young players, will join her in the singles division. In the doubles category, India has two strong pairs: Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponappa/Tanisha Crasto, who have proved their abilities on numerous occasions. C