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Tokyo Marathon Cancelled For Amateurs On Coronavirus Fears

Organisers in Japan cancelled the amateur portion of the Tokyo marathon, affecting around 38,000 runners, on fears about the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan.

Right Criteria To Pick The Tennis GOAT

What should the criteria be? What weight should be attached to each criterion? And what should not be considered as valid criteria?

The making of a batting behemoth

If Steve Smith dominated the Ashes in England in a dramatic, blockbuster fashion then his like for like a replacement, Marnus Labuschagne, is the Next Big Thing after an exciting summer of run-glut.

WHEN ACES WERE REWARDED...

It was an evening of nostalgia and celebration when the Sportstar Aces awards were given away in Mumbai.

A question of recognition

After a week of awards, one wonders if it’s only a departed player that one will be named after.

Thinking straight, thinking right!

“A lot depends on when I am bowling and what is required from me. That’s something I do when I play for India and I try to follow the same thing in the domestic circuit,” says Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Big Three and the Next Gen

Though the Big Three are very unlikely to retire during the same year, Judy Murray, mother of Andy, echoed the sentiments of many fans worried about the impact of their departures.

WAKING UP TO MENTAL HEALTH

Sport at large and cricket specifically has taken an inordinately long time to address the elephant in the room — the dark abyss of depression.

Like sunshine in a gloomy dressing room

Bangladesh quick Abu Jayed Rahi is new in the red-ball arena, but his swing brings back old memories — of James Anderson on green tops.

The league of the masses

With traditional clubs locking horns with the hard-working nurseries of the game, the I-League will continue to keep the beating heart of Indian football alive despite official apathy.

Brilliance in Brazil!

We’re used to seeing some crazy races in Interlagos, but normally that involves some rain. On this Sunday, however, it was baking hot and still the action on track was very exciting.

The dreams and the real challenges

Formed in 2016 as a community service and an outlet for the pain and frustration of the youth of the state after massive floods, Real Kashmir FC had managed to make the world sit up and take notice, winning the I-League 2nd Division in only its second year of existence and earning promotion to the top flight.

BEING ONE WITH YOUR HORSE

Equestrian judges the horse and the rider as one entity. Therefore, being in perfect sync with one’s steed is key to a good performance.

THE SPORT OF SWORDPLAY

Fencing has been part of the modern Olympics since the very first Games at Athens in 1896, but the women’s foil event only debuted at Paris in 1924.

An eventful fortnight in Indian cricket

While the Eden Gardens ground was full, it would be interesting to find out how many actually turned up after office hours. For, that’s the main intent of the day/night Test — to have office-goers come and watch the game

‘A Bowler Should Set His Own Field, Not The Captain'

Kapil Dev is a busy man nowadays, attending to work at his spacious office in Delhi, frequently flying in and out of the capital, staying in touch with the game as a media expert. In an exclusive chat he speaks on various aspects of his career and fast bowling.

South Africa's Elephant In The Room

South Africa’s recent rugby World Cup win, coming under its first-ever black captain, is a game-changer, for even though transformation is taking place in South Africa, leadership roles are generally still with the white guys.

There's Hope, Hype And Pressure

India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but they will need to do more for the country to have a realistic chance of winning a medal.

It's Barty's party

In post-match interviews, Ashleigh Barty often uses “we” — rather than “I” — to start sentences and credits her entourage for her success.

India In Sync With The Pink!

Interestingly, so far 11 Tests have been played under floodlights across diverse cities and all these skirmishes yielded a verdict.

Takeaways From The US Open

Here’s a list of the trends and human interest stories at the year’s last major and what they portend.

Walking Tall Among Taller Opponents

Now, I feel like I can beat any top boxer in the world, says the World Championships silver medallist.

The Art Of Cheteshwar Pujara

The India Test No. 3 talks about his form in the shorter formats, how he prepares for series, playing spin bowling and the favourite innings he has played.

A Dollop Of Luck For Mercedes

Mercedes had opted for an alternative strategy knowing that they were unlikely to outqualify Ferrari, so their best chance to beat them in the race was to do something different and hope for a slice of luck.

On The Front Foot

While a month in England taught her many lessons, Jemimah Rodrigues is now gearing up for a busy season.

Medals, Olympic Quotas... A Wrestling Carnival For India

The Wrestling Federation of India expected a better performance from its participants in the World championships in Nur-Sultan. But the national body should understand that the current showing is not bad.

The Impact of the I-league and Its Future

The 10th Hero I-League that KICKS OFF on January 7, 2017 may well be the last edition if the AIFF goes ahead with its proposed merger of the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise clubs and the I-League.

2016: A Flashback

The year 2016 in sport was as FRENETIC as it was riveting. The ICC World Twenty20 in April, the UEFA European Championship in July and the Rio Olympics in August… . Phew, what a year it has been!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Limited-Overs Cricket's Very Own Don

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the MOST CALCULATING AND COMPELLING limited-overs captain India has ever had, and his stepping down from a throne he practically owned happened because he is a man who knows not only his own mind, but also the pulse of Indian cricket, writes ANAND VASU.

A Day Of History For India

India’s Test series win Down Under on January 7 is the culmination of a journey of much sweat, blood and tears of the various sides from the nation that have toured Australia since 1947.