Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund pulled off Cristiano Ronaldo‘s trademark “Siuuu” celebration after netting the decisive goal against Portugal in a Nations League quarter-final clash on Thursday. However, he later clarified that the gesture was not meant to mock his “idol.”The Manchester United forward struck in the 78th minute, securing Denmark a 1-0 first-leg victory over…
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most highly anticipated cricket tournaments globally, is set to begin on March 22 with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This marks the 18th season of the tournament, featuring ten franchise teams competing in an electrifying T20 spectacle.The star-studded opening…
From left, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Photos) The IPL has been the grand stage for some of the greatest modern-day cricketers to showcase their prowess. However, all good things must come to an end. Could this be the final IPL season for some of those legends who dazzled us over the…
File photo of Riyan Parag (AFP) Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday named Riyan Parag as their stand-in captain for the first three matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with regular skipper Sanju Samson recovering from his finger surgery. According to reports, the decision to appoint Parag as skipper has been made after…
IOC will elect their next president on March 20, replacing the outgoing Thomas Bach who had been in the role since 2013. (AP) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect Thomas Bach‘s successor as president on Thursday at Costa Navarino, a Greek coastal resort.Thomas Bach, who first became president in 2013 following Belgian Jacques Rogge,…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant decision regarding the use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. After consulting with the majority of team captains, the BCCI has lifted the ban on the application of saliva to shine the ball.This…
Photo Credit: @iocmedia on X Three days after World Boxing received recognition from the International Olympic Committee‘s (IOC) Executive Board, the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was confirmed following a unanimous vote by the IOC members on Thursday.The only time boxing wasn’t part of the Olympics since 1904 was when it was…
Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it is set to earn a profit of approximately USD 10 million by hosting the Champions Trophy, where the Indian team emerged as the champion. According to PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza, all expenses…
Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj has expressed his delight over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He believes that this move will aid bowlers in finding reverse swing, even in conditions that are not conducive…
Kirsty Coventry (Image credit: IOC Media) NEW DELHI: Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).IOC members voted on Thursday to appoint Coventry, a seven-time Olympic swimming medalist, for an eight-year term, which can be extended for an additional four years.When her term begins on June 24,…
