Iran executes teen wrestling champion over protests, rights groups slam sham trial
Iran executed Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old member of its national wrestling team, Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Dovoudi after accusing them of killing two police officers during protests in Qom on…
Immortality delayed: Is Novak Djokovic’s window for Slam No. 25 fast closing in Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner era?
Rod Laver Arena has arguably never been as loud with the “Nole” chants as it was when Carlos Alcaraz misread Novak Djokovic’s return on a wide serve. For the first…
Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest to wear all 4 slam crowns
Mumbai: Moments before stepping onto court in his attempt to scale an unconquered peak then, Carlos Alcaraz, with those large headphones strapped to his ears, was grooving along and goofing…
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest to achieve career Grand Slam, defeats Novak Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz, 22, won his maiden Australian Open on Sunday after he defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Rod Laver Arena. The Spaniard dropped the first…
Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek’s career grand slam quest with ruthless Australian Open quarterfinal takedown
Elena Rybakina reached her first Australian Open semifinal in three years after beating world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday. The fifth-seeded Kazakh pulled away in the 1-hour…
Gillespie, Afridi slam ICC ‘inconsistency’ as India-Champions Trophy case dragged back after Bangladesh ejection
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and ex-Australia all-rounder Jason Gillespie launched a sharp critique of the ICC’s decision-making after Bangladesh were ejected from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The two…
Career Grand Slam opportunity awaits Alcaraz and Swiatek at Australian Open 2026 – who is better placed in Melbourne?
The Australian Open 2026 promises more than just another Grand Slam. For Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, Melbourne could mark the culmination of a remarkable journey: the chance to complete…
D Gukesh’s ex-coach points out ‘the danger’ in Magnus Carlsen’s table slam reactions: ‘He is very influential…’
Known for his outspoken personality, Magnus Carlsen has never held back when it comes to expressing himself. The World No. 1’s bitter ongoing feud with FIDE is well-documented, and last…
Venus Williams to return to Australian Open after five years, receives wildcard for first Grand Slam of 2026
Venus Williams will be returning to the main draw at the Australian Open 2026 after five years. The American legend received the eighth and final women’s wildcard on Friday; hence,…
Levon Aronian criticises arbiter after Magnus Carlsen’s table slam vs Arjun Erigaisi: ‘Normalising tantrums’
Magnus Carlsen ended 2025 on a dominating note, clinching the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha. The World No. 1 was at his best, once again justifying why he…












