Allahabad-born Sunil Gulati could be next FIFA presidentGulati possesses a unique link to two of the highest potential markets that football needs to tap: India and North America.
04 Jun, 2015, 07.36 AM IST
Six changes that will be good for the IPLThere are certain changes that, if implemented, should help the IPL reinvent itself in a balanced and equitable manner.
25 May, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Poke Me: The 2015 IPL auction makes little economic or tactical senseThe player auction is for the most part an economic anomaly. Yet, due to its erstwhile glitz and glamour quotient, it seems to be an appare...
20 Feb, 2015, 10.00 AM IST
NBA All-Star Game: It's all about the starsThe All-Star break or weekend is traditionally a three-day extravaganza that showcases the skills and a more fun side of the NBA's star per...
18 Feb, 2015, 06.26 PM IST
Supreme Court's judgment against the irregularities in functioning of the BCCI can help in cleaning-up the gameIn a move that was quite unexpected, the SC was extremely severe in its ruling on the BCCI-IPL conflict of interest and illegal betting iss...
23 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Need for some permanent directives on the Mudgal Committee reportCricket no longer enjoys a monopoly over the Indian fan-base, although it still has a sizeable lead over other sports.
20 Nov, 2014, 06.45 AM IST
Gennady Golovkin's fearless attitude and his penchant for frequent boutsNo big fights Since each has its own stable of fighters, and since each refuses to let its contracted fighters compete against the other pr...
29 Oct, 2014, 12.32 AM IST
- Indian Super League: Soccer in a new league
Promoted by the IMG-Reliance JV, which has licensed the commercial rights to Indian football from the AIFF, the ISL is India’s first attemp...
11 Oct, 2014, 05.55 AM IST
A battle of dynasties for LeBron James, Tim Duncan as heat face spursThe move has been successful to say the least, and Miami goes for a rare ‘three-peat’ before a break that may see James and Bosh move to ot...
06 Jun, 2014, 04.31 AM IST
NBA Special: Preview of the matchups to comeIt’s been an exciting first round of the playoffs in the NBA. Five of the eight matchups were decided in the final game of the best-of-seve...
07 May, 2014, 12.48 AM IST
Young teams challenge for NBA championshipThe Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Golden State Warriors are four teams driven by talent coming o...
18 Apr, 2014, 04.45 AM IST
Ultimate Fighting Championship provides a professional league for trained amateur martial artistsMMA is a form of combat sport and UFC is the largest MMA promotion in the world. The UFC, now a 20-year-old entity, has in recent years exp...
15 Mar, 2014, 06.05 AM IST
Cricket: Why player retention option at IPL rings alarm bellsIPL needed a fresh start, away from ails of IPL 6, which still haunt it. It had the opportunity to make the league an equitable level playi...
15 Feb, 2014, 07.41 AM IST
Super bowl sunday: Fever only extends to certain pockets of the worldSuper Bowl XLVIII kicks off at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
01 Feb, 2014, 07.31 AM IST
Finally, professional combat sports become popularCombat sports broadly include martial arts such as taekwondo, karate and judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, ancient and modern wrestling/grappling ...
24 Dec, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Fixing a dented image: What BCCI can learn from Major League BaseballIt's at a point where BCCI needs to take the example of an MLB and start dealing with its issues. Otherwise, it will be a rebel without a r...
11 Aug, 2013, 04.15 AM IST
IPL spot fixing: How to mount a rescue and tackle legal issuesIPL will struggle if spotfixing allegations are proven to be true, and the web includes a greater number of individuals that are involved.
27 May, 2013, 01.31 PM IST