Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…
Stavanger (Norway): In a thrilling conclusion to the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen secured yet another title on home soil after a dramatic final round saw reigning World Champion D. Gukesh falter under pressure. The result marked Carlsen’s sixth triumph at his signature event in Stavanger, reaffirming his enduring legacy in…
Amstelveen: In a tightly contested clash at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat against hosts Netherlands in their opening match of the Netherlands leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25. India took an early lead through Captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner strike in the 19th minute,…
Bengaluru: What began as an exuberant celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s historic IPL victory ended in tragedy on Wednesday, as a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed the lives of 11 people and left at least 47 others injured. The chaos has been attributed to a series of planning failures, crowd mismanagement, and confusion over…
Ahmedabad: After 18 long years of heartbreak and near misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, edging out Punjab Kings by six runs in a nerve-wracking final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Led by first-time skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB overcame early batting setbacks and produced a…
Paris: Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year…
Bhubaneswar: It was a proud moment for Odisha at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, as state sprinters brought laurels to the country and their homeland with stellar performances on the track. After Animesh Kujur’s bronze medal finish in the men’s 200m event, where he set a new national record, it…
Paris: Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence at the 2025 French Open with a commanding performance that put to rest any lingering concerns about his fitness or form. In a confident display on Monday, the 22-year-old Spaniard dispatched Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the second round. Coming into Paris, Alcaraz…
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the logo, trophy, jersey, and anthem of the CM Trophy (Under-15) Football Championship 2025 were officially unveiled today by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. Speaking at the event, Minister Suraj described the CM Trophy initiative as a major stride in nurturing…
