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

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.

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.

Texas softball delivered a statement win at the 2025 Women’s College World Series, defeating rival Oklahoma 4-2 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The victory not only ended a brutal 25-game losing streak for the Longhorns in the state of Oklahoma but also kept Texas unbeaten in the tournament and on pace for a second consecutive appearance in the WCWS championship series. Sophomore ace Teagan Kavan starred on the

Punjab Kings scripted an unforgettable win in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, chasing down a daunting 204 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under the cool and composed leadership of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab turned the tables after losing both openers early. The comeback was led by Josh Inglis, whose 20-run blitz against Jasprit Bumrah proved to be the turning point, leaving MI scrambling to adjust their strategy.

India continued its impressive run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with young talents delivering standout performances on Day 4 of the event. The nation added three more gold medals to its tally, bringing the total to 18 and securing a strong second position on the medal table behind China. The most remarkable moment came from 18-year-old Pooja, who soared to gold in the women’s

In a heartwarming moment at Patna airport, 14-year-old IPL prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his breakout season with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. The young cricketer, who became an overnight sensation after smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, touched the Prime Minister's feet as a traditional gesture of respect. The encounter drew admiration from across the nation, symbolizing a proud moment for Bihar and Indian cricket. PM M

Mullanpur witnessed a one-sided affair in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their first final appearance since 2016 with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings. On a day when precision, control, and calculated aggression marked RCB’s approach, Punjab’s ultra-aggressive strategy backfired spectacularly, collapsing to a paltry 101 all out in just 14.1 overs. RCB chased the target down with ease in just 10 overs,

India’s 4x400m men’s relay team delivered a stunning performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, clocking their best-ever time of 3:06.28 to top the heats and advance to the final. The team, composed of Rince Joseph, Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, and Mohit Kumar, will start from lane five in the championship final later Thursday. Their effort not only secured direct qualification but also saw India outpace strong teams from China (3:06.79) and ho

Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has finally broken his silence albeit briefly on the controversy surrounding Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds. Despite Iyer’s impressive IPL 2025 season, where he led Punjab Kings to the playoffs, the batter was left out of the 18-member squad, raising eyebrows among fans and experts alike. When asked about Iyer’s omission during a media interaction on

GameStop has officially entered the cryptocurrency space with a significant move, announcing the purchase of 4,710 bitcoins valued at approximately $512.6 million. This marks the video game retailer’s first major investment in bitcoin, aligning it with a trend pioneered by software firm MicroStrategy, which became well-known for amassing large amounts of the digital currency on its balance sheet. The announcement was made on Wednesday when bitcoin was trading at $108,837,

Zinedine Zidane has declared his eagerness to take over as head coach of the French national football team, calling it a “dream job” and expressing that he “can’t wait” to begin. The 52-year-old football legend, who captained France to their iconic 1998 FIFA World Cup win and Euro 2000 triumph, is widely expected to succeed current manager Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. Speaking at a promotional event in France organized by Adidas, one of hi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created IPL history on Tuesday night with a thrilling six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scripting an unbeaten away record in the 2025 season a first in the league’s history under the traditional home-and-away format. Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma led the charge with a sensational unbeaten 85, helping RCB pull off their highest-ever successful run chase in the IPL and the third-highest in tournament history. They chased down a daunting 228