Category: Sports

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, infamous for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been released on parole from a South African prison after serving half of his 13-year sentence. Pistorius, now 37, shot Steenkamp multiple times, initially claiming he mistook her for a burglar. He was convicted of murder in 2015 after an appeal […]

Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi have been dropped from the Sydney Test with opener Saim Ayub taking his place in the 11-men squad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday. This will be Ayub’s Test debut, as the Green Shirts will be up against Australia for the third Test match at […]

In the aftermath of a whirlwind year that catapulted him to stardom beyond the NFL, Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs standout, is facing pivotal decisions in 2024, encompassing thoughts on retirement, romantic pursuits with Taylor Swift, and potential ventures post-football. Reflection on 2023: A year of triumphs Looking back at an exceptional year, Kelce, […]

Novak Djokovic battled through a wrist injury during his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday, to secure a 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 win for Serbia, drawing them level with the Czech Republic in the $10 million mixed team event. Despite appearing to be bothered by his right wrist during practice, Djokovic soldiered on and […]

New Year always brings with it new expectations and fresh resolutions for every person in their own way and as the world welcomes another vintage, former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has shared what she hopes for the next 12 months. The ace tennis woman posted a cryptic message on her Instagram stories on Tuesday, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has left no stone unturned when it comes to being a fierce competitor on the football pitch, holds a soft spot for the women in his life, most notably his mother Maria Dolores Aveiro and partner Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo kicked off the new year by taking his mother, and partner out on […]

Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time Shane Warne, has died, aged 52. In a statement, Warne s management said: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.” “The family requests aprivacy at this time and will provide further details in due […]

MOHALI – Rishabh Pant smashed 96 to help India to 357 for six in the first Test against Sri Lanka after Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of fifty in his 100th five-day match Friday. Pant, a wicketkeeper-batsman, put on a key stand of 104 with fellow left-hander Ravindra Jadeja, who stood unbeaten on 45, after […]

Andy Murray is bringing back Ivan Lendl as his coach, reuniting about 4 1/2 years after the pair split up for a second time. Murray’s manager announced Friday that the 34-year-old from Scotland and Lendl have agreed to return to working together over the next few months. Their partnership produced three Grand Slam singles trophies […]

SEVILLE – Real Betis will play Valencia in the final of Spain s Copa del Rey after Borja Iglesias  dramatic 91st-minute goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday and a 3-2 win on aggregate. After losing the first leg 2-1 at home, Rayo thought they had forced extra-time when Bebe stunned the […]