At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already made history in the Indian Premier League by becoming the youngest centurion ever. Representing Rajasthan Royals, the young batting sensation lit up the 'Pink City' with a breathtaking century against Gujarat Titans during a high-voltage chase of 210 runs on Monday, during the 18th season of the IPL. His fearless knock of 101 runs from just 38 deliveries left cricket fans and experts alike in awe, establishing him as one of the mos

Several immigrant mothers have come forward through their legal teams to expose how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported them with their U.S. citizen children—some of whom were critically ill—without adequate legal access, medical consideration, or time to make informed decisions about their children’s future. These removals, which occurred over the weekend, have sparked widespread condemnation from attorneys and civil rights advocates who say the actions are not o

The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a momentous evening on Sunday as Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a vital win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. Supported from the stands by his wife Sanjana Ganesan and their son Angad, Bumrah delivered a stellar performance, picking up four crucial wickets and electrifying the crowd with his game-changing spells. The occasion was made even more special as shutterbugs captured a fleeting glimpse of little Angad in the stand

The Indian Premier League (IPL) could witness a major transformation by 2028, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is seriously considering expanding the tournament to a 94-match home-and-away format. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the discussions during an interview, highlighting the league's growth potential and the evolving interests of cricket fans around the world. Currently, the IPL follows a 74-match schedule, a structure that came into effect after Gujarat Titan

In a dramatic policy shift, the United States government has decided to reverse its earlier decision to cancel hundreds of student visas linked to participation in protests. This move follows intense legal challenges and widespread backlash from universities, civil rights advocates, and political leaders, all raising alarms about the infringement of constitutional rights and the chilling effect on free speech. The controversy erupted earlier this year when the government revoked v

Chicago’s Battle of the Badges charity boxing event once again delivered a thrilling night of action, heart, and heroism on the South Side. Hosted at De La Salle Institute, the annual event brought together members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department in a series of boxing matches, all for an extraordinary cause—supporting their own and remembering fallen heroes. What makes this event truly unique is that most of the competitors are not professi

At first glance, it looks like any other weekend hockey practice. The players glide with confidence across the ice at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington. But this team is different, not because of a smaller net or the louder puck, but because all the players are blind or visually impaired. These athletes represent the Washington Blind Hockey Club, a team founded nine years ago to offer competitive hockey opportunities to those with little or no sight. Their presence on the ice is a sta

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) woes in IPL 2025 continued on Thursday as they suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a tight clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite promising innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, RR dramatically collapsed during the final overs. Needing just 18 runs from 12 balls, Rajasthan managed to score only one run in the 19th over, bowled brilliantly by Josh Hazlewood, and ultimately lost the match by 11 runs.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek had to dig deep to overcome an early scare and secure her place in the third round of the Madrid Open on Thursday. The world number two rallied from a set down to defeat rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in an intense clay-court encounter in the Spanish capital. The 19-year-old Eala, ranked 72nd, stunned Swiatek in straight sets in Miami just a month ago, and she looked poised to repeat that upset after taking the opening set with confident shot-

A federal judge has ordered the return of a 20-year-old migrant who was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum application, marking a significant legal development in the ongoing enforcement of a Biden-era immigration settlement. The ruling, issued by US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Baltimore, is the second such case in which a deported migrant has been ordered back to the United States under the same legal agreement. Although the Trump administration

In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reaffirmed its decision to maintain a complete halt on bilateral cricket relations with Pakistan. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla stated that the board stands by the Indian government's stance and will not engage in bilateral series with Pakistan under any circumstances. Speaking to Sports Tak, Shukla remarked, “We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whate

The Mumbai Indians have officially found their rhythm in the IPL 2025 season, notching their fourth consecutive win with a commanding performance over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 144, MI wrapped up the game with seven wickets in hand, thanks to solid performances from seasoned stars Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Skipper Hardik Pandya's squad has now climbed to third place on the points table, an impressive tur

India’s young boxing stars continued to shine at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships 2024 in Amman, Jordan, as five boxers—three boys and two girls—secured their places in the semifinals with dominant performances on the fifth day of competition. From the boys’ category, Nelson Khwairakpam (55 kg) set the tone with a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win in the very first round over Wang Sheng-Yang of Chinese Taipei. Displaying aggressive and accurate punches, Nelson left no

Rishabh Pant, one of the costliest players in the IPL 2025 auction at Rs 27 crore, drew sharp criticism on Tuesday after his puzzling decision to bat at No.7 during Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) eight-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC). Pant walked in with only two balls remaining in the innings and was dismissed for a duck, leaving fans and experts baffled over the logic behind his late arrival at the crease. Batting first, LSG could only post 159 for 6. The decision to promote Abdul Sam

KL Rahul’s return to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday was anything but routine. The former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain came back not in blue and gold, but wearing the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey—a shift that carried with it not just tactical implications but emotional undertones that were hard to ignore. In the lead-up to this IPL 2025 fixture between DC and LSG, one subplot stood out—the tense relationshi

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended their remarkable unbeaten run in Ligue 1 with a 1-1 draw against Nantes on Tuesday in a rearranged fixture at the Stade de la Beaujoire, keeping their flawless domestic campaign alive with just four games remaining. Despite already securing their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title, PSG showcased their determination to finish the season undefeated, even as they rest key players ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal. PSG took

The University of the Pacific, with its main campus in Stockton, California, has become the latest academic institution to feel the impact of recent changes in federal visa enforcement. The university reported last week that two of its international students had their student visas revoked without prior notice, stirring concern among the campus community and raising questions about the broader implications for international education in the United States. While the university conf

In a sweeping move set to impact millions of Americans, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will resume collections on approximately five million defaulted federal student loans starting May 5. This marks the first time since the pandemic-era pause that collections will be enforced, ending a five-year period of relief that shielded borrowers from wage garnishments and federal benefit offsets. The action targets borrowers who had already defaulted on their student loan

Preliminary data collected from hospitals across Texas reveals that tens of thousands of undocumented patients received medical treatment in recent months, costing the state’s health care system millions of dollars, according to testimony from a state health official this week. During a House Public Health Committee hearing on Monday, lawmakers reviewed a new bill introduced by Rep. Mike Olcott (R–Fort Worth) that would formalize Governor Greg Abbott’s 2024 executive order r

A spectacular 93rd-minute strike from Fede Valverde rescued Real Madrid from another frustrating result, earning them a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and keeping them within reach of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Valverde’s stunning finish into the top corner gave Madrid three vital points at the Santiago Bernabeu, just days after their Champions League quarter-final elimination to Arsenal. The win keeps Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who had made a late comeback to def