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Geopolitics

TOISA 2025: UP dominates with four nominations in Athlete of the Year category

Times of India – World · India

The Times of India Sports Awards 2025 will honour India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. This edition's nominations highlight exceptional performan…

Geopolitics

PCB under fire after report claims Babar, Fakhar played World Cup injured

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan cricket faces a new controversy. Questions surround the fitness of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman during T20 World Cup selections. Medical evaluations fl…

Geopolitics

Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.

Geopolitics

Messi scripts history, betters Ronaldo to become fastest ever to 900 goals

Times of India – World · India

Lionel Messi has etched his name in history, becoming the second male footballer to achieve 900 official career goals during Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions C…

Geopolitics

Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in the 900-goal club as Nashville eliminates Miami from CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Geopolitics

'I’ve stopped drinking': Star India player's honest admission before IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing a fresh start with Punjab Kings for IPL 2026, prioritizing fitness after a challenging period. The veteran leg-spinner has quit …

Geopolitics

Worrying signs for KKR? Ex-Australia captain says Cameron Green 'cannot move'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Sports Desk provides 24/7 comprehensive sports updates across multiple disciplines. - Coverage includes cricket, football, tennis, and other global spo…

Geopolitics

LeBron James receives heartbreaking news as his future NBA plans fall apart

Times of India – World · India

LeBron James faces a major setback in his long-standing goal of owning an NBA team after Fenway Sports Group opted out of pursuing a Las Vegas expansion. With …

Geopolitics

Pakistan's Akhtar revives Mohammad Amir fixing memory with huge no-ball

Times of India – World · India

The delivery was compared by fans to Mohammad Amir’s no-ball against England during the 2010 spot-fixing case at Lord’s, with Akhtar’s no-ball appearing big in…

Geopolitics

Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

BBC News – World · Europe

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

Geopolitics

Famous Iditarod dog sled race ends in repeat win for Jessie Holmes

BBC News – World · Europe

The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.

General

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, pickup soccer games in Mexico's streets are all the rage

NBC News – World · US

A group of Mexicans founded "Reta Mexa" on social media, inviting soccer fans to play impromptu matches on different streets in Mexico City.

Geopolitics

NHL player safety department imposes fine on Hurricanes Forward Seth Jarvis

Times of India – World · India

Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes has been fined five thousand dollars by the NHL Player Safety Department. The fine is for a high-sticking incident invol…

Geopolitics

Iranian women’s football team return to Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Iranian national women's football team has returned to Iran, including several players who withdrew asylum requests.

Geopolitics

'Wish my younger self had studied more': Former World Champion Liren

Times of India – World · India

Former world champion Ding Liren has dropped out of the FIDE ratings list due to inactivity but says he is content with the break. After losing his title to D …

Geopolitics

Smith says missing IPL a blessing in disguise ahead of Tests

Times of India – World · India

Smith, who went unsold in the IPL auction, said he initially wanted to be part of the league but now sees the break as useful ahead of England’s Test summer, w…

Geopolitics

Labelled 'traitors', Iran women's football team return home after asylum episode

Times of India – World · India

Iranian media on Wednesday showed visuals of the players arriving in the country via Turkey, where they landed before travelling by bus to the border, news age…

Geopolitics

'Ok if Gambhir wanted me, Kohli & Rohit out': Ashwin backs India coach's call

Times of India – World · India

Ravichandran Ashwin explained his retirement decision, stating he wanted to leave on his own terms after feeling his time was up. He also backed head coach Gau…

Geopolitics

'Always fighting': Ab de Villiers explains Virat Kohli's influence in RCB

Times of India – World · India

RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The team will enter the season after …

Tech & Startups

Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2026)

Wired · Global

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.

Geopolitics

Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Global sports leaders ‌reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.

Geopolitics

'Anxiety ho rahi thi': Shivam Dube explains why he took train after T20 World Cup win

Times of India – World · India

Following India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, Shivam Dube bypassed his flight to rush home to his family. He opted for an early morning train to Mumbai, travel…

Geopolitics

KKR's Cameron Green gets angry at reporter; interview ends with 'waste of time' remark

Times of India – World · India

The incident took place outside Western Australia’s dressing room after the third day of the match on Monday. A report in The Age detailed the interaction with…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan to lead SRH, Abhishek Sharma also gets new role

Times of India – World · India

Sunrisers Hyderabad have appointed Ishan Kishan as captain for the upcoming IPL season, with Abhishek Sharma as his deputy. This leadership change is in effect…

Geopolitics

Caitlin Clark surprised by Angel Reese gesture during FIBA qualifier

Times of India – World · India

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese drew attention during Team USA’s win over Spain when Reese helped Clark up after a fall, highlighting teamwork. Reese led in rebo…

Geopolitics

Dhoni to hand WK gloves to Samson, captaincy next? Kumble on CSK plan

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson embarks on a new IPL chapter with Chennai Super Kings after a stellar T20 World Cup. Anil Kumble highlights Samson's form, leadership potential, …

Geopolitics

‘Favourites tag doesn’t come easy’: Shubman Gill’s bold Team India message

Times of India – World · India

Shubman Gill, recipient of the Polly Umrigar Award, emphasised the collective effort behind India's dominant status and their hard-earned reputation as favouri…

Geopolitics

Venezuela defeat USA, win first World Baseball Classic championship

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Venezuela upset the star-studded host nation to win a politically charged showdown in Miami.

Geopolitics

Injuries hit IPL pace units: KKR, SRH, RCB face selection headaches

Times of India – World · India

IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face significant pace bowling concerns due to injuries. KKR's Harshi…

Geopolitics

‘Cannot understand the sensitivity?’ Humpy breaks silence on Candidates call

Times of India – World · India

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy expressed safety concerns regarding the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus due to the West Asia conflict, leaving her par…

Geopolitics

‘Call me’: Lalit Modi reacts to Kavya Maran after Abrar Ahmed row

Times of India – World · India

Abrar Ahmed's selection for The Hundred by Sunrisers Leeds has ignited a storm, drawing criticism from former IPL chairman Lalit Modi and sparking political de…

Startups

Former Dealshare CEO believes India’s next big consumer play is youth sports

Your Story · India

Bengaluru-based Sports For Life wants to turn structured sports training into a national, tech-enabled platform, much like Cult.fit did for fitness.

Geopolitics

Could Trump face a WC & Olympics ban? WADA rule sparks major US funding controversy

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump could be affected by a new WADA proposal linked to unpaid US dues. The rule may stop government officials from attending global sports events. Whi…

Geopolitics

'Can’t go downstairs to hotel bar': MS Dhoni's 'Shisha man' secret revealed

Times of India – World · India

Sam Billings revealed that former CSK captain MS Dhoni maintained a relaxed team atmosphere, even employing a “Shisha man” in his hotel room. While Billings pr…

Geopolitics

Matosevic handed four-year suspension after doping admission, ITIA acts

Times of India – World · India

Marinko Matosevic has been banned for four years after being found guilty of multiple doping violations. The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed th…

Geopolitics

'Don't play just for match-ups': Ex-coach wants this PBKS bowler to play 'every match'

Times of India – World · India

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar advocates for Harpreet Brar's inclusion in every Punjab Kings match this season, citing his effectiveness against all batt…

Geopolitics

India to face Pakistan in Hockey World Cup group stage

Times of India – World · India

India's men's and women's hockey teams have learned their group-stage opponents for the FIH Hockey World Cup, with both sides drawn in Pool D. The men will fac…

Geopolitics

RCB’s Hazlewood to miss IPL 2026 start, out for two weeks

Times of India – World · India

Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to injury, delaying his return by nearly five months. Pat Cummins is also recovering and may join later. Mea…

Geopolitics

Smith, Warner’s PSL plans under scanner amid ‘do not travel’ alert

Times of India – World · India

Steve Smith and David Warner face uncertainty over joining the Pakistan Super League due to rising security concerns. Tensions, travel disruptions, and a “Do N…

Geopolitics

AB de Villiers tells MS Dhoni 'bat higher or be out of CSK squad'

Times of India – World · India

Dhoni, 44, will play for CSK when the season begins on March 28. De Villiers said Dhoni’s recent trend of batting at No. 8 or 9 limits his impact.

Tech & Startups

What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)

Wired · Global

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

Geopolitics

‘Kaise kheloge?’: Wife’s honest question that sparked Suryakumar’s India career

Times of India – World · India

Suryakumar Yadav credits his wife Devisha's "brutally honest" question in 2018 as the catalyst for his international cricket career. Her direct inquiry about …

Geopolitics

5 IPL legends to have not won the Orange Cap

Times of India – World · India

As IPL 2026 nears, a surprising fact emerges: several top run-scorers have never won the Orange Cap. Legends like Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, A…

Geopolitics

Salman Agha runout: Should umpires have called dead ball? MCC settles debate

Times of India – World · India

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed a controversial run-out in the Bangladesh vs. Pakistan ODI was correctly given out under the Laws of Cricket. T…

Geopolitics

Exclusive - 'If I could change my body, I would': Sumit Nagal on injuries

Times of India – World · India

India's Sumit Nagal is fighting back after a turbulent career plagued by injuries, including hip surgery and a hip flexor tear, that saw him drop from World No…

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