Sports Archives - Page 17 of 26

14 Jul

Saina Nehwal Announces Separation from Parupalli Kashyap After Nearly Seven Years of Marriage

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New Delhi (National Times): Indian badminton icon and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has confirmed her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap, bringing an end to their nearly seven-year-long marriage. The announcement came via Saina’s official Instagram account, where she posted a heartfelt note acknowledging the mutual decision. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing—for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our…

14 Jul

Sinner Triumphs at Wimbledon, Halts Alcaraz’s Streak to Claim Historic Maiden Title

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsCarlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon champion, Wimbledon final

London, July 14: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner captured his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday, overcoming Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling four-set final to avenge his recent French Open heartbreak.The 23-year-old Italian prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court, becoming the first Italian man ever to lift the Wimbledon trophy. The win ended Alcaraz’s career-best 24-match winning streak and secured Sinner’s fourth Grand Slam crown, adding to his two Australian Open and one US Open titles.Alcaraz made a fast start, unleashing his trademark pace and deft drop shots to recover from 2-4 and snatch the opening set. But…

13 Jul

Lord’s Test Hangs in Balance as India Stutter in Chase After Bowling Out England for 192

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London — The third Test between India and England at Lord’s is headed for a thrilling finish after Day 4 delivered yet another dramatic shift in momentum, leaving India needing 135 runs with six wickets in hand on a deteriorating surface.India’s bowlers produced a superb display to bowl England out for just 192 in their second innings, setting a target of 193. However, England roared back late in the day, striking crucial blows to leave the visitors wobbling at 58/4 by stumps.Siraj, Sundar Star as England CollapseEngland began Day 4 on 2/0 but suffered early setbacks. Mohammed Siraj struck first,…

13 Jul

IPL Valuation Soars to $18.5 Billion, Cementing League’s Global Sports Dominance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsHoulihan Lokey report, Indian Premier League, IPL valuation

New Delhi, July 13, 2025 — The Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged to an astonishing valuation of USD 18.5 billion (approx. ₹1.56 lakh crore), marking a robust 12.9% year-on-year growth and underscoring its stature as one of the world’s most powerful sporting brands.The latest figures, released by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, also peg the IPL’s brand value alone at USD 3.9 billion (₹32,721 crore), reflecting a 13.8% increase in dollar terms and an even sharper 16.1% rise in rupee terms compared to last year.The report highlights how the IPL continues to set benchmarks in sports business, driven by…

13 Jul

Amarjit Singh Mehta Re-elected as Punjab Cricket Association President

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Chandigarh (National Times): Amarjit Singh Mehta has been re-elected as the President of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) following the association's Annual General Body Meeting held on Saturday at the New Chandigarh Stadium. All office-bearers for the upcoming three-year term were elected unopposed, as confirmed by Electoral Officer Rajeev Sharma (IAS Retd). New PCA Office-Bearers: President: Amarjit Singh Mehta Vice-President: Deepak Bali Secretary: Kulwant Singh Joint Secretary: Siddhant Sharma Treasurer: Sunil Gupta Among the key office-bearers, Kulwant Singh, an AAP MLA from Mohali, and Deepak Bali, adviser to the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Board, bring political and administrative experience to…

12 Jul

Test Thriller at Lord’s: Rahul’s Century and Jadeja’s Grit Leave India and England Neck-and-Neck After Day 3

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London, July 12, 2025 — A gripping third day at Lord’s has left the third Test between India and England balanced on a knife’s edge, as both teams astonishingly ended their first innings with identical totals of 387 a first in the storied history of Test cricket at this iconic ground.Resuming on 225/5, India looked under pressure, still trailing England by 162. But KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant produced a gutsy partnership that shifted the momentum. Rahul, composed and measured, completed his second Test century at Lord’s off 196 balls, anchoring India’s innings while Pant counterattacked with typical flair despite…

12 Jul

Neeraj Chopra Set for High-Stakes Diamond League Showdown with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in Poland

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New Delhi, July 12, 2025 — Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra will reignite his fierce rivalry with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem when the two javelin stars clash in the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16 marking their first face-off since the dramatic final at the Paris Olympics last year.The contest promises to be one of the season’s headline events, with Chopra seeking redemption after settling for silver in Paris on August 8, 2024. On that day, Nadeem stunned the athletics world with a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres to clinch gold, relegating the 27-year-old Indian superstar to…

12 Jul

Edmonton Athletics Invitational: Top track stars race to Edmonton

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The best track and field athletes from around the world will hit the ground running at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational. Olympic-level athletes, coaches and officials will take to the track at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 13. With athletes from 15 countries travelling to Edmonton’s Foote Field, the invitational is expected to bring more than 3,000 spectators and generate about $1.1 million for Edmonton’s economy as participants book hotels, shop and dine at local businesses and restaurants. Through the Major Sport Event grant program, Alberta’s government is supporting the Edmonton Athletics Invitational with $150,000 in funding. This…

12 Jul

Punjab Police Officer Daljit Singh Rana Breaks Javelin Record at International Police Games in USA

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Rupnagar/Atlanta (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for India and Punjab, Senior Punjab Police officer S. Daljit Singh Rana has shattered a long-standing javelin throw record at the prestigious International Police Games held in Atlanta, USA, on July 1, 2025. The feat, which saw him break the previous record set in 2005, not only elevated the stature of Punjab Police on a global platform but also brought international recognition to the Rupnagar district, the sacred region of Shri Anandpur Sahib, and his native village Dabur. Lauding the remarkable achievement, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains expressed his admiration,…

11 Jul

Joe Root Overtakes Dravid, Equals Smith with Record-Breaking Century Spree at Lord’s

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London, July 11: Joe Root has once again etched his name into cricket’s glittering history books. The senior England batter scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday, surpassing the tallies of India’s legendary Rahul Dravid and his contemporary, Australia’s Steve Smith, both of whom held 36 centuries each in the longest format.Root’s sparkling innings came on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. He reached his milestone in style, threading a boundary wide of third slip off Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. But cricket’s fortunes can shift quickly Bumrah had the final word,…