Beating The Odds, Twice Over

Mary Kom’s decision to launch her own boxing academy was as daunting as her road to becoming a six-time world champion.

The Next Level

Bachpan ka khel hai, Bachchon ka nahi! proclaims the Season 6 promo of Pro Kabaddi. It shows how the Leagues biggest namesPardeep Narwal, Rahul Choudhari, Deepak Hooda, Rishank Devadiga, Anup Kumar and Monu Goyathave prepared for the physical rigours of the sport. Running, squatting, lifting weights, swimming: exertion and breathless action. The message is clearits a game of alpha athletes

The Unbelievable Landmark

Kenyas Eliud Kipchoge paves the way for breaching the two-hour barrier in marathons.

On A Greener Turf

South African bowling great, Shaun Pollock, feels there’s no need to fret over the future of Proteas’ attack.

Master Of The Mind Game

Viswanathan Anand is arguably India’s greatest sports icon. The former World No. 1 has been a dominant figure on the chequered board for three decades. And the Grandmaster’s accomplishments have inspired a new generation of youngsters to take up chess. But what’s on his mind?

From Glory To Guns, Drugs And Jail

All that a sportsperson dreams of is winning medals and bringing glory to the nation. But, at times, when they can’t sustain the pace, some take to crime for survival. It is a problem that can’t be allowed to become rampant.

It's Showtime

IN THE NEVER-ENDING discussion over the relative merits of the Warriors’ dominance, former commissioner David Stern offers up a dismissive take saying, “I don’t believe in the debate about superteams because when I started there were two superteams: the Celtics and the Lakers.”

A Brand New Look - Kalinga Stadium

The world-class venue is all set to host the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018.

Taking A Knee

Four-Time Olympic Champion Sanya Richardsross On Her First Brush With Racism And Why She Supports Social Rights Crusader Colin Kaepernick

Feisty Maiden

Welshwoman Becky Morgan Wins The Hero Women’s Indian Open To End An 18-Year Wait For Her First Pro Title

The Queen Of The Ring

M.C. Mary Kom has already joined the haloed halls of India’s sporting legends, but the fire for another bout, another milestone burns as bright as it ever did. Now, all she needs is a plan.

Ageless Wonders

By winning the Indian Premier League title for the third time with a bunch of 30-plus stars, Chennai Super Kings have defied conventional wisdom.

Cast Aside

A new ruling on gender eligibility appears targeted.

Scorecard - India's Newest Golf Star

At 21, Shubhankar Sharma seems to have come of age and set a benchmark for Indian youngsters striving to reach the next level

'Rohilicious' Impact

Rohit Sharma’s stellar performances in the series against Sri Lanka saw a heap of praise come his way

How Much Is Too Much?

Packed schedules, constant travelling and the revenue-driven financial model of the Indian cricket board are increasingly putting the players at risk of fatigue, which might be detrimental for the game in the long run

Stepping out of Shadows

India has potential to become a continental basketball powerhouse, feel NBA players Seth Curry and Robin Lopez, the latest to visit the country as ambassadors of the game. The duo had a whirlwind tour of desi basketball and sports culture from cricket hysteria, touristy snaps and selfies to court time with some of the best young talent in the country

Healing From The Inside

When it comes to fitness, nutrition is as important as your training regime, if not more. Here are some superfoods to consider

Batting Simplified

Playing an aggressive brand of cricket is the new mantra for Team India under Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane is an important cog in the captain’s intent of dominating the opposition

Out Of The Shadows

The Indian women’s cricket team won plenty of hearts with their World Cup campaign. However, unless there is a change of mindset, they risk being relegated as an afterthought once again​

Rich Haul

Despite the absence of some top continental athletes, the Indian contingent garnered plenty of positive takeaways from the Asian Athletics Championships

The Change Maker

For Sailen Tudu and his fellow adivasi travellers from rural India, the road to redemption passes through lush green rugby fields in the form of the Adivasi Rugby Club

A Balanced Equation

The vibes between Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri are good, the chemistry strong and the results excellent but the durability of the bond between the captain and the coach is yet to be tested

The Biggest Sports Awards Of The Year

The Maruti Suzuki Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Awards showcased precisely what makes sports the entity that unites us all. The event was filled with emotional moments, a few jokes and h lped relive the best sporting moments while sending out a clear message that #SportsIsHope

Tiger In The Sun

The injury lay-off that forced him off the course for almost two years might have taken the edge out of his game, but the return of Woods, and his lasting four rounds over the weekend, is the news that the golfing world has been awaiting for a long time.

The Italians

In their roles as coach and assistant coach, Gianluca Zambrotta and Simone Barone, who represent the best of a generation of Azzurri, share their invaluable experience with the players of Delhi Dynamos.

In His Shoes

Derrick Rose’s shocking decline continues. So why is Adidas still paying him superstar dough?

The Long Run

Training your mind is as important as training your body if the goal is to add speed and stamina

Back With A Bang

The return of India’s most decorated wrestler, Sushil Kumar, to international action was the highlight of Indian wrestling in 2017

The Tao Of Shikhar

A batsman who’s met adversity and success in almost equal measure, Shikhar Dhawan has charted his own unique trajectory as a player and as a man.