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May 02, 2024 18:05

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi enter World Top 10 FIDE rankings

D Gukesh, who at 17 beat legend Garry Kasparov’s record to become the youngest-ever contender for the world chess crown, and Arjun Erigaisi have created a new record in FIDE's Rating list for May 2024. 

They are the first Indian duo since November 2016 to make it into the World top 10 of a published rating list. D Gukesh's…

May 02, 2024 18:05

LaLiga ‘Extra Time’ webinar series in India discusses future of sports

MUMBAI: Continuing to build the Indian sports landscape, LaLiga successfully concluded its first-ever ‘Extra Time’ webinar series in India. 

Seeking to engage in conversations related to sports technology and culture, the first of the dual-part webinar series, explored the evolving landscape of sports technology, and its…

May 02, 2024 18:05

MotoGP extends deal to race at Dutch venue Assen until 2031

A new agreement between MotoGP and the TT Circuit Assen confirms the classic Dutch venue on the MotoGP calendar until 2031, extending its previous agreement that ran until 2026.

Assen is a fan favourite thanks to its incredible layout, fantastic atmosphere and unique final chicane, the latter of which has been the stage for…

May 01, 2024 20:05

ICC T20 WC: 10 drop-in pitches delivered for NY cricket stadium

A major milestone has been ticked off at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium ahead of June's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with the successful delivery of the pitches that will be used at next month's event.

A total of 10 pitches arrived at the New York venue ahead of the first match at the ground between Sri Lanka and…

May 01, 2024 20:05

Esports media platform TalkEsport raises $1m pre-series A funding

MUMBAI:  Esports media platform TalkEsport announced Wednesday the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, securing an investment of $1 million from Saswat Ventures. 

The investment underscores TalkEsport’s robust growth trajectory and reaffirms its position as a pioneering force in the esports industry.

May 01, 2024 20:05

India, Denmark win hosting rights to BWF Major C'ships '25-'26

The World Badminton Federation has awarded hosting rights for the next edition of the Thomas & Uber Cup Finals and World Junior Championships to Denmark and India respectively.

As already reported, Guwahati’s newly christened National Centre of Excellence will host the World Junior Championships 2025. As for the Thomas…

May 01, 2024 20:05

WhatsApp partners Mercedes F1 team in new race car emoji

WhatsApp is lighting up the Empire State Building green and launching a new race car emoji to celebrate its rapid growth in the United States, announcing double-digit growth in both daily users and messages sent on WhatsApp in U.S..

May 01, 2024 19:05

Shahid Kapoor fronts PokerBaazi campaign ‘Tu Poker Khelta Hai Kya?’

PokerBaazi, a Poker platform, has released its latest brand campaign, Tu Poker Khelta Hai Kya?. The campaign features the company’s brand ambassador and Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor. 

The campaign intricately highlights how every Indian possesses innate Poker skills that are part of their day-to-day interactions and can be…

May 01, 2024 19:05

Kuldeep Yadav aims to 'do something' for Indian football

India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is currently playing for Delhi Capitals in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, has revealed his plan to do "something for Indian football" in the future.

“I want to do something for Indian football in future – we have lots of potential but they are not getting the…

May 01, 2024 19:05

Erling Haaland now a character in mobile game Clash of Clans

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has become a playable video game character in one of the world's most popular mobile games - Clash of Clans. 

An animated version of Haaland will become the Barbarian King in the game, BBC quotes developer Supercell as having said. The Norwegian striker's character is the first in the game…