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Sarfaraz Khan’s rediscovered run-scoring touch augurs well for Mumbai as it takes on Delhi in its last league match. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI It has traditionally been one of the most keenly awaited fixtures in the domestic cricket calendar. Old-timers still reminisce about the fierce rivalry between Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) and Delhi in the Ranji…

An archer with a traditional bow and arrow | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The origins of the Way of the Bow festival can be traced back to 16 years, when Pravin Ramachandran, vice president of the Indo-Vedic Traditional Archery Association (ITAA), approached members of tribes across Kerala, such as the Kurichiya, Kani, and Kuruma, as…

El Greco, Admirable and Staria caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Jan. 28) morning. Inner sand 600m: Puccini (Kirtish) 39. Moved freely. Ar First Star (R. Manish) 38. Slightly urged. Son Of A Gun (Avinash) 40. Easy. Blue Eyed Girl (Yash) 38. Moved well. Earth (Gore) 41. Easy. Luna (Parmar)…

McLaren driver Lando Norris has a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen. | Photo Credit: AP Former Formula One champion Jenson Button cautioned leader Lando Norris from taking things too cautiously as he looks for his maiden World title on Sunday. Norris has a 12-point cushion over Max Verstappen and just needs to be on the…

Amlan Borgohain, left, Manikanta and others are giving it their all at the training session in Bhubaneswar. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT With the 2026 calendar featuring important assignments such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, an intense competition can be expected among the Indian 100m male sprinters. In 2025, we saw some…

Novak Djokovic, left, of Serbia reacts as Lorenzo Musetti of Italy walks from the court after withdrawing from their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in ‍dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo…

In Ranchi Royals colours, Belgian superstar Tom Boon emerged as the top-scorer of the Hockey India League (HIL). Even in the final phase of his illustrious career, the World and Olympic champion is leading by example. Donning multiple roles as a forward, drag-flicker and mentor, Boon, who celebrated his 36th birthday on January 25, has…

Former India and East Bengal defender Ilyas Pasha died on Thursday (January 22, 2026) after a prolonged illness. He was 61. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoled the death of Pasha, who was one of the best footballers to have come out of…

The top 25 rankings are important for understanding just who is killing it in college basketball, but we can go deeper — all the way to the bubble and beyond. The NCAA Evaluation Tool, or NET, is a rankings system used in Division I basketball to help figure out which teams are going to participate…

At least at the outset, before a tennis ball is struck, this edition of Wimbledon is as much about who — and what — is missing as who’s here. And that’s even taking this into account: The grass-court Grand Slam tournament marks the return of Serena Williams to singles play after a year away. The…