Norway Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa created history when he won the Norway Chess 2026 event in grand style. Not only did he become the first Indian to win the prestigious tournament, he also defeated Magnus Carlsen in his sentinel twice and that deserves a special mention in the annals of chess.
Lowest-rated in the field, counted out before it began, Vaishali still found a way. This wasn't just a win, it was a grind through chaos, pressure and moments that could have ended it all.
Candidates 2026: Vaishali Rameshbabu had a golden chance to cement her lead and head into the final rest day of the Candidates 2026 tournament. But her 12th-round loss has ensured that there is everything to play for in the last two rounds, and her chances of featuring in the World Chess Championship have taken a bit of a jolt.
The Candidates Chess 2026 tournament has reached its halfway stage after seven rounds. While the women's section is heating up thanks to Vaishali's surge, Praggnanandhaa has been outpaced by the brilliance of Javokhir Sindarov in the Open category.
IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings have a costly habit of big buys flopping. Can their 28.4 crore investment in youth finally break the curse in IPL 2026?
Alexander Zverev raised a big issue over Carlos Alcaraz taking a medical time-out in the third set of the semifinal at the Australian Open. But, when it comes to treating cramps on court, the ATP and other Tennis organisations have clear-cut rules.
Koneru Humpy was in with a chance to win the World Rapid title heading into the final round, but a botched Bishop move and the complicated Busscholtz tiebreaker system ensured that the Indian Grandmaster could not win the World Rapid title.
Anahat Singh was part of a brilliant Indian team that clinched the country's maiden gold medal at the Squash World Cup, though the absence of Egypt's full-strength squad raised questions in some quarters about the credibility of the title triumph.
Pickleball as a sport is capturing the imagination of many people in India, and to capitalise on that, a new Indian Pickleball League was inaugurated in New Delhi and one hopes that the league taps into the exponential growth of Pickleball in India.
Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup Finals, sealing India's fifth gold medal from the women's boxing contingent at the tournament.
Esha Singh made history by winning her first individual senior world‑championship medal, a bronze in the Women's 25 m pistol at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo. In an interview with Sports Today, Esha talked about doing well in the Asian Games next year.
World Chess Champion Gukesh has been eliminated from the Chess World Cup 2025. This has now raised questions about whether he will have the mental fortitude to defend his title in the 2026 World Championships.
The Chess World Cup saw some dominant performances from the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh, as well as other strong contenders in Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri, but there were some major upsets in the form of Ian Nepomniachthchi and Wesley So getting eliminated.
The Chess World Cup 2025 will be played from October 31, 2025 to November 27, 2025 and this represents a golden chance for the Indian Chess grandmasters to seal their spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament.
FIDE has approved a new Combined World Champion format, which is set to begin in 2027. This innovation may transform chess championship cycles and influence Magnus Carlsen's return.
Ankita Dhyani had a mixed 2025 with successes and setbacks in steeplechase events. She remains focused on upcoming Asian and Commonwealth Games as she targets the 2028 Olympics.
Gulveer Singh said that he finds 2025 a good year for him personally, despite the World Athletics Championships heartbreak. Gulveer just missed out on making it to the final of the 5,000m event by a whisker.
In an exclusive interview with Sports Today, Shashank Singh said he remains focused on achieving his dream of playing for India and reflected on how the IPL has shaped his career, sharing insights into his journey with Punjab Kings and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Indian jockey Suraj Narredu reflects on his historic Shergar Cup win at Ascot and why the feat is monumental for horse racing in India during an exclusive interaction with India Today.
In an exclusive interview with Sports Today, Pranav Venkatesh shared his experiences playing in the Junior World Championships and participating in the Chennai Grandmasters event.
