Beyond Cricket: Player-Creators Build New Sports Fandoms
A new wave of athletes turned content creators is popularizing basketball, F1, chess, and volleyball in India, attracting brands and reshaping the sports landscape beyond cricket's dominance.
A new wave of athletes turned content creators is popularizing basketball, F1, chess, and volleyball in India, attracting brands and reshaping the sports landscape beyond cricket's dominance.
Tonie Morgan delivered a season-best 26 points and 13 assists as No. 7 Kentucky held off Florida 94-89. Clara Strack added 21 points in a thrilling SEC clash.
Federal prosecutors charge 17 players, including former All-American Antonio Blakeney, in a major point-shaving scheme that fixed games in NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association from 2022 to 2025.
Raj Express secured a convincing 66-run win over National Sports Times in the IES Digiana Inter Press Cricket Tournament 2026, thanks to Jalil's match-winning performance of 75 runs and 2 wickets.
A record 65 teams competed at the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship in Chennai, attracting international scouts for the upcoming India Basketball League (IBL). Over 100 players have a chance to turn pro.
Indian Railways clinched both men's and women's Senior National Basketball Championship titles in Chennai. The women's team secured its 8th straight win, while the men triumphed after a 14-year gap. Read the full report.
Keaton Wagler's 19 points lead No. 16 Illinois to a hard-fought 75-69 victory over No. 19 Iowa, securing their fifth straight win and a strong road record in the Big Ten. Read the full game analysis.
Bhopal's Inter Press Cricket Tournament celebrates its 31st unbroken edition, a unique media event that pioneered T20 format. Discover its inspiring journey of resilience and unity.
The No. 17 Texas Tech Lady Raiders defeated Cincinnati 71-60 to stay undefeated at 18-0. Bailey Maupin and Snudda Collins led with 17 points each. Read the full match report.
Braden Smith's stellar double-double powered No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers to a 93-85 win against Penn State. Get the full game recap, stats, and what's next for both teams.
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) clinched the 69th All India Railway Golf Championship 2025-26. Read about the winning scores and star performers.
Dainik Navduniya defeated Dainik Jagran by 47 runs in the opening match of the 31st IES-Digiana Inter Press Cricket Tournament 2026 in Bhopal. Mukesh Mansarovar named Player of the Match. Read for full scorecard and highlights.
The Banaras team clinched the All India Railway Golf Championship title. RCF Kapurthala finished as runner-up. Read about the exciting tournament and results.
Kansas Basketball's dramatic overtime victory over TCU was dedicated to Scott Ward, a beloved former staffer who passed away days earlier. Coach Bill Self and players paid tribute.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
Rapper Snoop Dogg, a lifelong Lakers fan, blasted modern NBA's perimeter obsession during a Warriors-Clippers broadcast. He longs for the physical, post-up basketball of the '80s and '90s.
Discover how Kolkata became the nerve centre of world chess. The story of Tata Steel Chess India, from its roots in a 1938 Dutch village to a premier rapid & blitz tournament. Starts Jan 7.
Bombay HC Justice Farhan Parvez Dubas clinched the singles title at the 2nd All India Judges Badminton Tournament 2026 in Ranchi. Read about the winners in all categories and the growing sporting tradition among the judiciary.
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry charged at a referee after a dramatic 72-71 loss to California. A late double-reversed call decided the game. Read the full details and aftermath.
Punjab's men's and women's basketball teams are set to compete in the 75th Senior National Championship in Chennai from Jan 4-11. Get the full squad lists and coaching details here.
Explore the magic of basketball through 5 iconic anime series. From Slam Dunk's realism to Kuroko's super skills, see how anime captures the sport's heart. Dive in now!
Jaloni and Kennedy Cambridge combine for 30 points, leading No. 19 Ohio State to a commanding 83-56 victory over Purdue in Big Ten women's college basketball. Read the full match report.
Explore 5 iconic basketball films that masterfully blend sports, drama, and emotion. From underdog tales to social commentary, these movies are a slam dunk for any cinephile. Discover your next watch!
The inaugural Ajay Singh memorial 3x3 basketball tournament concluded at BLW Varanasi. SHEAT Public School boys and Rajarshi Dominator girls clinched the titles. Read more about this sporting tribute.
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar successfully concluded the 2024 All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Sports Tournament. Over 500 participants from 22 NITs competed in 10 sports. Read about the winners and highlights.
Former captain Prashanti Singh believes 3x3 basketball offers India a genuine shot at the Olympics. She highlights grassroots growth and FIBA's support as key drivers for the sport's future.
The Harish Sharma 3x3 All India Basketball Championship concluded at Delhi's IG Stadium. Punjab teams dominated, winning both men's and women's titles. Read the full results and highlights.
The Jayanagara Kodava Sangha organized a youth hockey tournament in Bengaluru to celebrate a century of Indian hockey, aiming to inspire the next generation of players. Read about this grassroots initiative.
The Karnataka State Wheelchair Basketball Association celebrates a decade of growth, empowering players with disabilities. From 9 members to 17, the journey inspires. Read more about their story.
The 5th U-14 Hockey Tournament kicks off at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, with 32 boys' teams competing for glory. Matches run from April 22-26.