Red Bull’s Max Verstappen saw off the pressure from both McLarens to win his fourth straight Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen put in an incredible drive on Sunday, April 6, to become the first man to win the Japan GP four times in a row. Lando Norris finished second and saw his lead over Verstappen in…
Alexandra Eala had the biggest week of her tennis career at the Miami Open in March. She beat three Grand Slam champions — Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Świątek — on her way to the semifinals, where she had 2024 U.S. Open finalist Jessica Pegula on the ropes in what was ultimately a three-set…
The memories, joyful and painful, will endure. In Game 1 of last year’s World Series, Freddie Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in the 120-year history of the Fall Classic. The shot at Dodger Stadium immediately joined the list of indelible Series walk-offs — Joe Carter in 1993, Kirk Gibson in 1988, Bill Mazeroski…
Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading teammate Lando Norris to a McLaren 1-2 finish and giving the team a sweep of the Formula One season’s first two races. But Piastri’s drive was soon overshadowed by the post-race disqualification of Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Hamilton, who had…
Lewis Hamilton says his Ferrari race debut felt like a “crash course” in learning about his new car after finishing a chaotic Australian Grand Prix in 10th place. Hamilton spent the first half of the race running eighth, stuck behind Williams driver Alex Albon, before a mid-race safety car period bunched up the field ahead…
NEW DELHI: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to claim a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday, supported by a strong spin bowling performance and a valiant 76 from Rohit Sharma.Before KL Rahul produced an undefeated 34 to help seal victory with six balls remaining in the final in Dubai, India, who were…
NEW DELHI: New Delhi is likely to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, marking the tournament’s return to Indian soil after nearly 23 years.India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, where chess legend Viswanathan Anand clinched the title.TimesofIndia.com understands that New Delhi is favoured…
Two canyons near the south pole of the moon rival the Grand Canyon, both in depth and length. Unlike the sinuous chasm in Arizona, the two lunar canyons, known as Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck, are straight, as if the crust of the moon had been cut by a knife. And unlike the Grand Canyon,…
NEW DELHI: Following their successful return from the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, the Indian women’s Under-19 cricket team was greeted with great fanfare in Hyderabad.The Indian team, which had won the tournament without losing a match, was greeted by large crowds on Tuesday after defeating South Africa by 9 wickets…
Viswanathan Anand (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chess legend Viswanathan Anand’s unexpected withdrawal from the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has undoubtedly raised eyebrows across the global chess community.Initially scheduled to take part in the season-opening event in Germany, Anand’s decision to pull out has sparked questions, especially amid the tensions between FIDE, the global…