Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are reportedly considering their first major sacking after finishing a disappointing seventh in IPL 2025 equalling their worst-ever performance. Despite a bold ₹27 crore bid for star player Rishabh Pant, the franchise failed to gain momentum, and according to a Cricbuzz report, mentor Zaheer Khan could be the first casualty of a disappointing campaign. While Rishabh Pant endured a ni

As Indian cricket transitions into a new era, Shubman Gill is set to lead the national Test side for the first time in the upcoming five-match series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, all eyes are now on the 25-year-old opener, who will take charge of a young and evolving Indian squad. Ahead of the high-profile tour, Gill opened up about the leadership challenge and the uncer

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

With the official launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 taking place across various global regions such as Japan and Australia on June 5, final retail units have started making their way into the hands of consumers and reviewers in the United States. While no early review units were distributed by Nintendo prior to release, the final product has now reached customers through standard retail channels. The limited window between hardware arrival and the midnight US East Coast launch has made it diffi

Hundreds of students from Elizabeth came together this week with an ambitious goal—setting two Guinness World Records by forming enormous human shapes related to soccer. The gathering took place at Williams Field, where students, coordinated in black and white clothing, joined forces to form what they hope will be officially recognized as the world’s largest human soccer ball. The event was a powerful demonstration of community, school pride, and youthful enthusiasm. S

After a sensational victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh suffered a major setback at the hands of American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in Round 8 of Norway Chess 2025. The reigning world champion was outclassed in a four-hour-long classical game where Nakamura capitalized on an early advantage to secure a smooth win and claim three full points. This defeat ends Gukesh’s impressive run of back-to-back classical wins

After an emotional finale to IPL 2025, Virat Kohli has hinted at his retirement timeline while ruling out any role as an ‘Impact Player’ in the future. Kohli, who finally lifted the IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bangalore after 18 years of relentless dedication, declared his intent to continue playing only in a full-capacity role until he officially retires. The emotional moment saw Kohli drop to his knees and kiss the Motera turf after Josh Ha

In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s attempt to interfere with an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia has been firmly rejected by Kuala Lumpur. Citing “Islamic solidarity,” the Pakistani embassy had urged Malaysian authorities to cancel engagements planned by the Indian delegation. However, Malaysian officials ignored Islamabad’s appeal, and the Indian delegation’s full itinerary proceeded as s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final. The historic victory marked a monumental moment for one of the league’s most popular franchises, and triggered a wave of celebrations across social media. Among the many emotional responses was one from the team’s original founder, Vijay Mallya, who shared heartfelt messages reflecting o

The Indian Premier League 2025 came to a thrilling end as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the grand final. In a high-intensity match held under the lights, Rajat Patidar, the newly appointed RCB captain, led from the front as he received the coveted IPL trophy from ICC chief Jay Shah. Patidar was joined on stage by his jubilant teammates, including the ever-loyal Virat Kohli, in what became an emotional and historic moment fo

The long-awaited trade deal between India and the United States is expected to materialize in the near future, according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Speaking on June 2, 2025, at the eighth edition of the Leadership Summit hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, Mr. Lutnick shared insights on the progress of the negotiations, highlighting that India stands to gain favorable tariffs on multiple manufacturing sectors, providing it a competitive advan

Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, has shared touching insights from her family’s visit to India earlier this year. Calling it the “trip of a lifetime,” she spoke about the warm hospitality shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described how her children were charmed by the experience, especially during a personal meeting at the PM’s residence. Speaking at the US-India S

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th

A day after suffering a shock defeat to 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, Magnus Carlsen opened up about the loss, his frustrations, and a possible reevaluation of his chess career. Speaking after his Round 7 Armageddon win over World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura, the five-time world champion admitted the loss was hard to digest and questioned his motivation for playing classical chess.

The 2025 All-District 26-6A baseball team has been officially announced, highlighting the best high school baseball talent from the Austin area. Voted on by district coaches, the honors spotlight athletes who displayed exceptional performances throughout the season in one of Texas’ most competitive 6A baseball districts. Dripping Springs center fielder Taylor Tracey leads the list as the district’s Most V

The grand finale of IPL 2025 is set for June 3 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings battle for their maiden title. After 17 long years and 18 attempts, RCB are finally back in an IPL final, driven by the dreams of fans and the fire of Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, PBKS are chasing their own piece of history, with captain Shreyas Iyer in the form of his life, both as a batter and a leader.

John Brenkus, the visionary co-creator and host behind the Emmy Award-winning series "sports science," has died at the age of 54 following a difficult battle with depression. The announcement was made by Brinx tv, a media company Brenkus founded, in a heartfelt statement released on Sunday. The news has left a deep impact on the sports media community and fans of the groundbreaking television host, who redefined how sports and science were combined for public education and entertain

The emotions that unfolded after Punjab Kings pulled off a stunning win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 perfectly captured the essence of a high-octane T20 thriller. While Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta celebrated with uncontainable joy on the field, Mumbai Indians’ owner Nita Ambani was left heartbroken, reflecting the “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham” vibe of the night. It took 11 year

In a gripping sixth-round clash at Norway Chess 2025, Indian chess prodigy and reigning World Champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic comeback win that left fans and the chess world buzzing. While the victory marked Gukesh’s first-ever classical win against the Norwegian legend, the 19-year-old’s post-match comments and Carlsen’s emotional reaction made just as many headlines.

In a covert operation named "Spider’s Web," Ukraine struck five Russian military airbases in its longest-range drone attack since the 2022 invasion began. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and sources within Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), the mission took over 18 months to plan and was executed using 117 first-person-view (FPV) drones. Uniquely, drones were hidden in modified wooden cabins mounted on trucks that were sm