Viswanathan beats Ponomariov in Bilbao opener
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand started his campaign at the Bilbao Final Masters with a crushing win over former FIDE world champion Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in Bilbao, Spain. Playing his last tournament ahead of the World Championship re-match against Magnus Carlsen in November,... read more »
Is the Hockey India League losing its financial viability?
Two hasty announcements have followed the pull-out of Ranchi Rhinos from the Hockey India League (HIL) last week. The quick introduction of Pune and the change in ownership of Mumbai, all in a matter of 24 hours by Hockey India following Ranchi’s pull-out, wear the look of damage control for... read more »
Players to watch out for in CLT20
Many call it a sidekick to the Indian Premier League. But for individual players, the Champions League Twenty20 is another platform for players to make a mark in the shortest format of the game. As the tournament moves into its sixth edition, many players from different clubs have come together for... read more »
Big chance for Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck to prove his critics wrong
After a GBP 16million move to Arsenal from Manchester United on deadline transfer day this summer, Danny Welbeck will be eager to start a new chapter in his life. Arsenal host champions Manchester City at the Emirates on Saturday, and Welbeck’s debut for the Gunners couldn’t have come... read more »
