Sports

With Asia gold, daily wager’s son puts Karnataka wrestling hub in spotlight

In these two sentences, Arun Kumakale, a local wrestling coach, captures the history of the wrestling-mad town in North Karnataka, and the journey of its newest sensation and his prodigy, Ningappa Genannavar, 17.

Little India will decide India’s big IPL digital push

Weekly Sports Newsletter: The e-auction of media rights for the IPL s 2023-2027 cycle has fetched the BCCI Rs 48,390 crore, with Disney-Star bagging TV rights for the Indian subcontinent and Viacom18/ Reliance sweeping the digital segment.

While You Were Asleep: Jesus set to join Arsenal, Manchester City to rope in Phillips, Stokes equals Gilchrist’s record

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City to sign Gabriel Jesus. Manchester City have agreed a deal with Leeds for England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

This day, that year: Kapil Dev's Team India became World Cup champions for first time in 1983

India was in the 'Giant Killer' mode heading into the final, with one final kill left to grab the trophy. West Indies were heading into the finals as favourites, having won the previous two world cups in 1975 and 1979.

MP vs MUM, Ranji Trophy 2022 Final Day 4 Live Score: Madhya Pradesh Post 475/6 at Lunch, Lead by 101 Runs

Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy 2022 Final Day 4 Live Updates: Follow all the latest updates of Ranji Trophy 2022 Final match between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh

Hampshire hold nerve in tight finish after Ben McDermott fifty

Chris Wood closes out nine-run win to dent Gloucestershire's chances of progression

Watch: Rishabh Pant sweeps Umesh Yadav for a six, sends warning bells to James Anderson and Co

Opening the batting a day after his unbeaten 70 in the first essay, Srikar Bharat (31 not out) and Shubman Gill (38) added 62 runs for the first wicket when India batted the second time in the four-day match.

Murali Vijay returns to competitive action after nearly 2 years, out for 8 in TNPL 2022 match

Out-of-favour India Test batter Murali Vijay played a competitive match for the first time since September 2020 when he played for Trichy Warriors in Match 2 of Tamil Nadu Premier League on Friday.

Feels like whole cricket fraternity are on my side: ‘Spin specialist' Glenn Maxwell on return to Test cricket

Glenn Maxwell has been added to the Australia Test squad for Sri Lanka tour as the World Test Championship hopefuls look to get points from spinning conditions in Sri Lanka.

Kabaddi player who got weapons from gangster Goldy Brar held

Police said that kabaddi player Jaskaran Singh alias Karan of Bhadson of Patiala had received three weapons in March this year from gangster Goldy Brar, also an accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder case and is believed to be in Canada.

Glenn Maxwell moved by Colombo crowd gesture during 5th ODI vs Sri Lanka: Australia are generally the enemy

A section of Sri Lankan fans were sporting Australia's yellow jerseys as they sent special messages to Aaron Finch's men during the 5th ODI in Colombo. The visiting Australian team got a rousing reception from the crowd after the ODI series.

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirine hails Team India ahead of T20 series

The Hardik Pandya led Indian side are scheduled to play Ireland on June 26 and 28 in Dublin

Siddons rues batters not converting starts as Bangladesh collapse again

"Tamim and Litton were fantastic, but fifties and forties won't give you enough runs"

Lionel Messi Turns 35: Celebrating His 500th For Barcelona That Even Forced A Real Madrid Fan To Celebrate

In the 91st minute, the match was delicately poised at 2-2, with Messi having scored one of the Barcelona goals to take his tally to 499.

ENG vs NZ | England captain Ben Stokes joins Adam Gilchrist in an elusive record in Test cricket

England have already won the three match Test series against New Zealand and are fighting to make a clean sweep at Leeds.

Former US tennis player Andrea Jaeger reveals she was sexually harassed at least 30 times

In 1981, Jaeger was world number 2 and was on the tour from ages 14 to 19. Jaeger also said that she used to avoid the WTA officials at tournaments but she was even being harassed in the locker rooms.

Olympic medallist badminton player PV Sindhu’s sister love

Two-time Olympic medallist badminton player PV Sindhu Instagrammed this picture on Thursday with elder sister Divya and captioned it: “@divya_sreeram #sisterlove.” The post received almost 78,000 ‘likes’. Also Read: Hockey: We can finish on podium in global events, says Indian captain Savita Punia

Mo Salah likely to leave Liverpool: Reports

Salah has scored 31 goals for Liverpool in the last season.

I told the Australians, 'Guys, if you have to abuse…': Wasim Akram narrates sledging incident involving 'Pakistan great'

The legendary Wasim Akram has narrated a hilarious sledging incident that took place between players of the Australian cricket team and a 'Pakistan great'.

'Won't be easy for Jadeja. India might settle with Axar': Manjrekar doubtful over all-rounder's place in T20 WC squad

Jadeja captained CSK in the first eight games as the team won just two of them, had a forgettable season as he managed just 116 runs and took five wickets in 10 games.

Rookie on F1 Grid | Raise Your Car or Race Your Car? It's Lone Wolff vs The Rest in F1's Latest Civil War

Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport worldwide and has gained a massive following in recent years even in countries that don't get to roll out the red carpet for racing; India being one of those countries and this author being one of those followers. This column is my attempt to connect with other new fans of the sport and share with them my journey of exploring this fast, furious, and yes, at times, frustrating, sport. Be careful what you...

How much rent earned on AJL assets? How was it spent? What ED asked Rahul Gandhi

There are allegations of cheating & conspiracy in acquisition of 'National Herald' publisher Associated Journals Limited by Young Indian — company in which Gandhis 'have majority stake'.

After 1996 World Cup boycott, Murali chucking row, finally Aussie cricketers win Lankan hearts

Sri Lanka is in the midst of its worst financial crisis since independence in 1948, forcing the island nation's population to endure power cuts, shortages and months of sometimes violent protests.

Aspire to be Dravid, and not Afridi: Understanding the art of long-term investing

One of Benjamin Graham’s most useful illustrations is the personification of the stock market as “Mr. Market”. Mr. Market, an imaginary friend or business associate to every investor, offers daily prices for shares in a business.

Ravi Shastri Picks IPL Star To Make Debut For India vs Ireland In T20Is

India are set to play two T20Is in the series against Ireland starting on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The second one is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, 28th of June.

Karnataka News | Bodies Of 7 Newborns Found | Sex Detection? | Latest Breaking News | CNN News18

Breaking News | Bodies of 7 newborns found bottled in Karnataka. 5-month-old foetuses were found in the drain. A case of 'sex detection' is suspected.#karnatakanews #karnatakalatestnews #cnnnews18 #sexdetermination

Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy Final Day 4 Live Score: MP in control

Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy Final Day 4 Live Cricket Score Streaming Online Today Match Updates: Madhya Pradesh vs Mumbai takes place in Bengaluru.

On This Day: India won the 1983 World Cup, emergency was declared in 1975 and more

‘Virat Kohli’s career took off due to MS Dhoni but in Pakistan, seniors can't digest success': Ahmed Shahzad

Shehzad who was often compared to Virat Kohli by Pakistan fans at the early part of his career said tthe former India captain's career took off because he found mentors like MS Dhoni.

From Chris Cairns to Arshad Khan: TOP cricketers who live in poverty now - In Pics

From Chris Cairns to Arshad Khan: TOP cricketers who live in poverty now - In Pics

The players who have won the most Stanley Cups

Every hockey player’s ultimate goal is to hoist Lord Stanley’s Mug high above their heads, triumphantly declaring “We are the champions.” If they’re lucky, they get to do it more than once, and these 25 men did so at least three times each, so consider them the most fortunate of all.

Naveen Patnaik At UN WFP | Delhi HC Whip To IOA | U.S Ends Abortion Rights | Latest News |CNN News18

Naveen Patnaik At UN WFP | Delhi's High Court Whip To IOA | U.S Ends Abortion Rights | Uber Driver Assaulted In Las Vegas#naveenpatnaik #highcourt #cnnnews18

Olivia Culpo was apprehensive over meeting NFL star Christian McCaffrey

Sports Illustrated model Olivia Culpo has recalled how she was nervous to meet National Football League star Christian McCaffrey. On Thursday, she Instagrammed a couple of pictures to celebrate three years of togetherness with McCaffrey (right) and wrote: “Three years ago I was not looking for a relationship. When my best friends Kristen & Tyler called me and asked if I would be open to meeting their friend Christian I was apprehensive. I was...

In Case You Missed it: England make and break records, Sri Lanka mark a milestone

Our best content from the week gone by

'Behave Properly' Fans Ridicule Ramiz Raja For His 'Forceful Challenge' Remark On IPL Window

The success and popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has not been received too well by Pakistan as their cricket board's chairman Ramiz Raja, in a press conference, said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will 'forcefully' challenge the proposed extended window for IPL at the next ICC meeting. The ICC are yet to make any announcement re...

Durham come up short in 11-over thriller against Nottinghamshire

Two-run victory at the Riverside thanks to Mullaney and Moores fireworks

Katie Ledecky dominated her best event so thoroughly that she waited 10 seconds for the second-place finisher

As has become common for Ledecky, cameras captured a shot of the the 10-time Olympic medalist waiting for her opponents in the seemingly empty pool.

Yeh Hai Chahatein, 24th June 2022, Written Update: Ruhi and Saaransh get disappointed

Today's episode begins with Saaransh and Ruhi visiting the shop to see the CCTV footage. Saaransh and Ruhi spot Preesha. They zoom in and note the number of the car. Saaransh finds out that the car belongs to Kapola Hotel. The next day, they reach Kapola Hotel. Preesha asks Pihu when they need to leave. Armaan asks about the incident. Preesha lets him know about Vidyut and his misbehaviour. Armaan tells them that he shall assist them. They leave...

West Indies vs Bangladesh Highlights, 2nd Test Day 1: Pacers fold Bangla Tigers for 234 runs

Toss update: West Indies won the toss on Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh in St Lucia and opted to field. The hosts are aiming for a series sweep after winning the first Test by seven wickets. Playing XI: West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Raymon Reifer, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (wk...

Lyon: 'Remarkable to be around for that long and have played a role in Australian cricket'

The offspinner returns to Galle, the scene of his Test debut, as one of the most prolific Australian bowlers

Tamil Nadu News | O. Panneerselvam To Meet BJP's Top Brass | AIADCMK | EPS-OPS | CNN News18

The rift within the AIADMK intensifies. O. Panneerselvam to meet BJP's top brass in the National Capital. EPS-OPS are currently at loggerheads over the party's leadership. After Jayalalitha, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and O. Panneerselvam (OPS) are now the two supremos of AIADMK respectively.#tamilnadu #aiadmk #cnnnews18

Watch: Weeks before world championships, Yohan Blake records his fastest time in almost 10 years

Yohan Blake won the Jamaican 100m sprint title for a fifth time.

Manu Bhaker shoots double gold at Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting

Manu shot 263.9 to top the eight-woman semi-final stage even as Arshdeep followed her to the gold medal contest, finishing second with a score of 260.5. Radhika Tanwar, also from Haryana, won bronze.

Jimmy Peirson's hundred caps Australia A's tour with outstanding run chase

Henry Hunt also struck a century while Aaron Hardie helped complete a demanding chase of 367

Somerset squeeze by Glamorgan in the wet to stay on track for quarter-finals

Ben Green hits 17 off six balls and then takes 2 for 13 in seven-over thrash

‘Women should be able to make their own decisions’: NBA, WNBA issue joint statement on Roe v. Wade decision

The controversial ruling eliminated a nearly 50-year precedent that federally protected women s reproductive rights since 1973.

Wimbledon: Djokovic may meet young star Alcaraz in QF; Nadal has Auger-Aliassime in his way

Djokovic is aiming for his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and will have Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis or Pole Kamil Majchrzak awaiting in the second round.

As Ben Stokes reaches 100 sixes in Test cricket , here are the Players to hit maximum number of sixes in this format

Test cricket is all about patience but some players like to play attacking cricket in this format too Here s a list of players to hit most Test sixes

T10 with a twist: Aakash Chopra concerned about too much chopping and changing in cricket formats

The Caribbean Premier League have launched '6ixty', a new T10 format in cricket. With notable differences from other formats, 6ixty is expected to bring strategic intrigue.

'Imran bhai cut off contact with me': Ramiz Raja's blunt response to whether he is still in touch with ex-Pakistan PM

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja had a blunt one-line response on whether he is still in contact with former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.