Such is the format of the Champions Trophy that even one defeat can jeopardise a team’s chances of making it to the semifinals, and Pakistan must be licking its wounds while thinking that after their loss in the tournament opener against New Zealand on Wednesday in Karachi. But focus shifts to India’s big stars in … Read more
Pakistan’s Babar Azam reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised the team’s approach in the recently concluded tri-nation series, particularly questioning the decision to have Babar Azam open the innings. His comments came after Pakistan’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand … Read more
Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recently expressed criticism towards the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in response to an open letter from Jan Henric Beuttner, co-founder of Freestyle Chess, to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky. Carlsen supported Beuttner’s stance with a brief message encouraging greatness, directly tagging FIDE … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion and world number one, advanced to her third consecutive Australian Open final on Wednesday by defeating her close friend Paula Badosa in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. The match took place at the Rod Laver Arena, where Sabalenka has enjoyed tremendous success, winning 20 consecutive … Read more
Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after defeating Emma Navarro of the US. (AP Photo) Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, progressed to the Australian Open semi-final by defeating Emma Navarro, setting the stage for a showdown with Madison Keys on Wednesday. This achievement equals her best performance in Melbourne.The Polish second seed put on … Read more
Wonder Food Hall, the delivery platform that combines multiple restaurants in one kitchen, has plans to open locations later this year in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. The $3.5 billion startup, founded by entrepreneur and investor Marc Lore, bills itself as a “super app” that lets customers pick and choose meals from different cuisines for one … Read more
Lorenzo Sonego will be Ben Shelton’s quarterfinal opponent in Australian Open 2025. The two will lock horns for the third out, with their head-to-head currently tied at 1-1. Ben Shelton won their first encounter in the opening round of the 2022 Cincinnati Open while Sonego won their second meeting, which came in the first round … Read more
No. 3 Coco Gauff will play Paula Badosa this evening in the Australian Open Quarterfinals. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images) The 2025 Australian Open has reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne Park, Australia. The tennis tournament has some big names playing on the court this week, including the top-seeded defending champ of the Australian Open, Jannik Sinner, who … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Learner Tien has been one of the breakout stars of the Australian Open 2025. The young American came through the qualifying rounds to book his place in the main draw. He made a winning debut at the tournament with a five-set win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round. It was also his … Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia — Play on Rod Laver Arena, the Australian Open’s biggest court, was suspended Monday afternoon because of a broken net. The incident happened at the start of the fourth set in the fourth-round match between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and the No. 13 seed Holger Rune. Trailing 1-0 in the set, Sinner … Read more