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From tiny track modifications to big planes flying in with bikes, behind the scenes of organising MotoGP Bharat
August 01, 2023 10:29 am
A little under two months ahead of the MotoGP caravan coming to India, here’s what goes on behind the scenes logistically to make the race happen.
How Saudi Arabia under MBS is disrupting the football landscape
July 25, 2023 2:08 pm
As the Saudi Pro League rocks the footballing world by signing big name footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema – and possibly Kylian Mbappe in the near fututure – we explain the league’s rise and the implications that surround it.
Smashing Satwik: What it takes to send a shuttle rocketing at 565 kph
July 25, 2023 9:56 am
A combination of brute strength, right racquet and fast shuttles has propelled Satwiksairaj Rankireddy to break the Guinness world record for the fastest badminton smash.
Why ‘Test status’ has not helped Irish cricket
July 24, 2023 9:51 am
After years of concerted effort, Ireland was given Test status by the ICC in 2017. However, this has not catapulted Irish cricket to new heights, as many would have hoped.
Cricket in the Netherlands: Why, despite an early start in the sport, the Dutch remain 'minnows'
July 18, 2023 7:28 pm
Cricket in the Netherlands was once perhaps more popular than even football. Its rise and fall is a story of wars, elitism, and British imperialism.
West Indies eliminated from WC qualifiers: The death of a cricketing giant
July 09, 2023 12:25 pm
As the West Indies fails to make it to the 2023 cricket World Cup, we tak a look at the decline of the once feared team.
Why Italy will ban number 88 on football shirts
June 30, 2023 10:28 am
Italy's government has announced that it is banning football players from wearing the number 88 on their jerseys. The move is part of an initiative aimed at combatting antisemitism in the country's stadiums.
Why England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised over a new report?
June 29, 2023 8:57 am
An explosive report into the culture of English cricket has found it to be disciminatory in a variety of ways. Racism, sexism and a powerful 'old boys' network' have held many people back.
Manchester United takeover: Endgame seems near, a quick six-point lowdown on the saga
June 14, 2023 5:49 pm
The iconic club seems destined for a new ownership, and Qataris are in the driver's seat. But it's not over yet
IPL Final rain fiasco: How cricket can better combat rains
June 02, 2023 10:54 am
A brief spell of rain caused a lengthy stoppage in play during the IPL Final played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, already being played on the reserve day, as ground staff struggled to get rid of wet patches on the field.
