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The anatomy of a perfect race: Gurindervir Singh’s record-breaking 100-m runSubscriber Only

June 1, 2026 16:52 IST

The sprinter’s coach spoke to The Indian Express about how the timing was executed by breaking down the race into phases, with hours spent on the track perfecting every second and millisecond.

Pep Guardiola: How outgoing Manchester City manager unmade and remade English footballSubscriber Only

May 26, 2026 08:36 IST

Perhaps Guardiola’s biggest legacy — to not only the Premier League but also world football — is his openness to revisionism. All great managers adapt and change, but few have constantly self-amended and evolved like him.

Why Arsenal can thank their set-piece mastery for helping them lift their first Premier League title in 22 yearsSubscriber Only

May 21, 2026 09:45 IST

It has been 22 years since Arsenal last lifted the Premier League Cup. Their record-breaking goals from set-pieces were a huge part of their monumental victory. Their set-pieces benefitted from the availability of specialists like Martin Odegaard and the variety of tactics they employed.

String theory: How surface tension on badminton racquet can raise a shuttler’s performanceSubscriber Only

May 14, 2026 09:44 IST

Surface tension is the tightness of the string on the racquet. While higher tension makes the string bed firm and offers more control, lower tension makes it softer and gives it more power. Here’s what to know.

The Italian Open wants to become the 5th Grand Slam. But all roads may not lead to RomeSubscriber Only

May 13, 2026 09:11 IST

Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open and US Open are the four Grand Slam tournaments of tennis. While the Italian Open is indeed prestigious, calling it a 'Grand Slam' will necessitate the rewriting of record books.

Not the ‘sole’ factor: How Adidas ‘super shoes’ played a role in Sawe’s sub-2 hour marathonSubscriber Only

April 29, 2026 07:15 IST

The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes which Sabastian Sawe wore are among the lightest elite racing shoes ever built, engineered to enhance power and efficiency.

In breaking 2-hour marathon barrier, how Sabastian Sawe sped up halfway instead of slowing downSubscriber Only

April 28, 2026 09:50 IST

The Kenyan held his pace deep into the race and got faster, as he became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon on Sunday, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30.

Fight over flight: Why new synthetic badminton shuttles have sparked debateSubscriber Only

April 25, 2026 09:25 IST

Soaring prices of feather shuttles have become an existential issue for badminton, but the synthetic ones are not matching up. Here's why

Iran refuses to play in the US: The football crisis threatening FIFA World Cup 2026Subscriber Only

April 15, 2026 10:58 IST

Iran suggested the alternative of shifting their fixtures to Mexico, but FIFA, while insisting that Iran would feature in the spectacle, stubbed their suggestion, which would involve a hasty logistical rejig

How Pep Guardiola turns April into a title march, from Barcelona to Manchester CitySubscriber Only

April 14, 2026 07:38 IST

Under Guardiola, City has almost never stumbled in April. The numbers are absurd: 30 wins from 38 April games, five draws, just three defeats. And since that shock loss to Leeds in 2021, they've gone 21 April matches unbeaten — 19 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses

Why F1 finds itself in an existential battle, balancing new rules with driver complaintsSubscriber Only

April 2, 2026 09:21 IST

The horrific crash at Suzuka involving Oliver Bearman has underlined safety risks in the 'lift and coast' style of driving, where drivers need to slow down for the sake of electric batteries.

How sex test using saliva or cheek swab will determine a woman’s eligibility to compete in elite sportsSubscriber Only

March 28, 2026 11:31 IST

IOC said that any woman wanting to compete in international sport must now undergo a mandatory SRY gene screening, or a sex test. What does that entail? We explain. 

Explained: The Olympics’ policy to bar transgender people from women’s sports, and its far-reaching impactSubscriber Only

March 28, 2026 09:10 IST

Inclusion in women’s sports has long been a subject of polarising debate. It has garnered further attention as issues related to diverse gender and sexual identities have become ideological battlegrounds in politics in recent years.

Banked bends on indoor tracks make races challenging for track and field athletesSubscriber Only

March 21, 2026 12:46 IST

Relative smaller lane width also means athletes have less space and jostling for places in common in indoor athletics.

Two wars, two similar timelines, two rules: How money and power shape sport’s responseSubscriber Only

March 14, 2026 12:48 IST

Two wars, two strikingly similar timelines. In one case, world sport moved swiftly to sanction Russia. Four years later, the same organisations are taking a far more cautious approach to the US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Explained: The rule changes reshaping Formula 1 in 2026 — new engines, smaller cars, no DRSSubscriber Only

March 8, 2026 11:40 IST

As the season-opener Australian Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, here's a look at some of the most sweeping rule changes in the history of F1

Being Eileen Gu: The sparkle and shadow around the American representing China in the Winter OlympicsSubscriber Only

February 25, 2026 10:31 IST

Eileen Gu is 'the most decorated freeskier of all time', with six Olympic medals. She is also a model and studies at Stanford University. Here's a look at the remarkable life and choices of the 22-year-old.

A century later, how the ‘Nazi Games’ overshadow Germany’s pitch for 2036 OlympicsSubscriber Only

February 24, 2026 13:37 IST

India is also among the countries hoping to host the 2036 Olympics. Germany has signalled its willingness, but this has prompted uncomfortable questions.

Why Gopichand has made peace with badminton’s proposed 15×3 format: ‘The sport has gotten too physical’Subscriber Only

February 16, 2026 14:33 IST

In an interview with The Indian Express, the national coach talks about athlete welfare, scheduling overload, television demands, and unintended tactical consequences of the proposed change

Ahead of Ind vs Pak T20, revisiting debate over Usman Tariq’s bowling actionSubscriber Only

February 15, 2026 20:44 IST

Ind vs Pak: The primary talking point is the brief pause in Tariq’s delivery stride before he releases the ball. Ahead of the clash against India on Sunday, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha questioned the scale of the controversy.

Can a long-lasting leatherette ball be a game-changer for cricket academies?Subscriber Only

February 4, 2026 20:11 IST

Super 50 promises these academies a longer lasting product that is priced at a slight premium. So, is it a game-changer for cricket academies that have an eye on their bottom-line?

Data may not be the new steroids, but Australian Open organisers see a line being crossedSubscriber Only

January 31, 2026 07:05 IST

The top women’s player, Aryna Sabalenka, too, was asked to do the same. That’s how the ultra-advanced version of your daily 10,000-step counter came under scrutiny, spotlighting the role of data as a “performance-enhancer” in sports.

From suitcase to starting line: How modern racing bikes travel continentsSubscriber Only

January 29, 2026 15:23 IST

Sleek, modern racing cycles — like the ones seen at the recent Pune Grand Tour — rarely touch any road outside of race tracks while in transit. They simply travel in a case the size of a 55-71 inch LED TV box.

Tree-hugger, extreme-dieter, reiki believer: The science and superstitions behind Djokovic’s ageless runSubscriber Only

January 24, 2026 08:29 IST

Novak Djokovic is 38 but has shown no sign of slowing down. His unconventional wellness practices have drawn both awe and ridicule. ‘No-vax’, ‘anti-science’? He would prefer ‘open-minded’ instead.

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👁 Ram Charan in a still from Peddi
Ram Charan’s Peddi defies the odds to blast past Rs 400 crore globally in just 14 days
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Ram Charan's sports drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has become a massive success, earning over Rs 400 crore worldwide in just 14 days. It has broken records for the actor, becoming his highest grossing solo film and the second to cross Rs 200 crore domestically. Despite controversy, Peddi has been a significant milestone in Ram Charan's career.

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