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Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:25 PM IST

Rory McIlroy aims to bounce back at the Open Championship after US Open disappointment, while Tiger Woods eyes a 16th major title at Royal Troon.

Rory McIlroy hits off the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland on Wednesday. (AP)

ByJoy Chakravarty

For Esha, an Asian Games template for her first Olympics

The 19-year-old 25m pistol shooter carries a seasoned athlete’s composure going into her maiden Games

(NRAIPistol competitor Esha Singh, at 19 the youngest in India’s 21-member shooting squad, is hoping to build on her fine 2023 Asian Games at the Paris Olympics.)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:23 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

At Paris 2024, India to prioritise mental health

For the first time, a psychiatrist and sports psychologist will accompany the country’s athletes at the Olympics

The athletics contingent, one of the biggest Indian groups at the Olympics, will hope to benefit from the mental health professionals travelling with the squad to the Games. (SAI)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:58 PM IST

BySusan Ninan

Real Madrid extend Luka Modric's contract until the end of 2025 season

Madrid said it and Modric agreed to extend the player's contract until June 2025.

Real Madrid's Luka Modric reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Villareal and Real Madrid(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:00 PM IST

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Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be participating in her final Games at the 2024 Paris Olympics, before retirement.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, of Jamaica during a race.(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:39 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: Know your athlete - Simone Biles

Simone Biles will be looking to cement her status as the greatest gymnast of all time at the Paris Olympics.

US gymnast Simone Biles celebrates with her gold medal after the women's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 04:47 PM IST

What to expect from Nadal, Biles and other veterans at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal, Simone Biles and some other seasoned veterans will be looking to have huge impact at the Paris Olympics.

The spotlight will be on Rafael Nadal and Simone Biles in Paris.

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 03:20 PM IST

Paris Olympics: From river Seine to the Eiffel Tower - All you need to know

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be new experience for everyone, as it won't just be held in a stadium.

The Olympic Rings on The Eiffel Tower in Paris ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:24 PM IST

Nadal makes staggering Alcaraz prediction, makes Sinner comparison

Rafael Nadal made a huge prediction for Carlos Alcaraz and also compared him to Jannik Sinner.

Rafael Nadal compared Carlos Alcaraz to Jannik Sinner.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 01:15 PM IST

Anjum Moudgil overcomes mental demons to secure place in Paris Games

Former world no.1 Moudgil, a world championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, competed in two events during the last edition in Tokyo

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:56 AM IST

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Rafael Nadal on US Open entry list but doubts over his participation remain

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't mean he will play there.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:46 AM IST

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Argentina's Enzo Fernandez apologises for racist song targeting France players

Enzo Fernandez didn't make any excuse for the racist comments he and his other teammates made in the viral video.

Enzo Fernandez of Argentina gestures during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 match.(Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:49 AM IST

Lionel Messi likely to miss at least two games for Inter Miami with ankle injury

The team said Tuesday that Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be assessed periodically as rehab progresses.

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches his ankle sitting at the bench during a Copa America soccer final match against Colombia in Miami Gardens(AP)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:27 AM IST

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McIlroy aims to end decade-long drought as Scheffler eyes first British Open

The final major of 2024 gives McIlroy a chance to forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month which cost him the chance to end a long major drought

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy(REUTERS)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:22 AM IST

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Manu Bhaker lines up her shot at redemption at Paris Olympics

After their bitter split ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, the young pistol shooter is now reunited with her long-time mentor Jaspal Rana, evolved and ready for the Paris Games

Manu Bhaker decided to start working with coach Jaspal Rana again in 2023. (instagram)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Jarmanpreet: Doping setback to chasing hockey Olympic medal

The key defender in India’s Paris Games hockey squad has risen after his career was almost wrecked as a junior

Defender Jarmanpreet Singh has emerged a key member of the Indian men’s hockey squad that hopes to win a medal for the second successive Olympics in Paris. (HI PHOTO)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:34 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Golf: Shubhankar is keeping an ‘Open’ mind

Shubhankar Sharma takes a mature approach to Royal Troon, skipping practice before Open Championship, confident in his early preparation and physical rest.

Shubhankar Sharma will be determined to produce another good showing after finishing tied-8th in the 2023 Open Championship. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:17 PM IST

ByJoy Chakravarty

Wrestler Anshu hopes to make Japanese lessons count

The training trips to Yokohama has given the youngster belief she can win a 57kg Olympic medal in Paris

India’s 57kg wrestler Anshu Malik is confident her training stints in Japan with help win a medal at the Paris Olympics (File photo) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:15 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Twelve Final Days: As always, Roger elevates, Roger rescues

The documentary on Federer’s walk into retirement is lifted by a ‘generous sparkling of gems’ across its 100 minutes, writes columnist Sharda Ugra

Prime Video’s Federer: Twelve Final Days captures the build-up to his retirement. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:04 PM IST

BySharda Ugra

And slowly fade the legends--Djokovic, Ronaldo, Woods...

There is something unsettling about watching a sporting legend flail and fail, like Djokovic against Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Mbappe recreates Ronaldo's famous gesture as Real Madrid unveil France captain

Kylian Mbappe received a Cristiano Ronaldo-like welcome at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid officially unveiled the France captain as their new No.9.

Mbappe finished his speech by asking the crowd to join him and chant “Hala Madrid”(AP-X)

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 03:54 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise's luxury watches are worth lakhs

Wimbledon 2024 concluded on July 14 with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic. What also stole the show, were the display of luxury watches, courtside

Novak Djokovic, Tom Cruise, Roger Federer sport luxury watches at Wimbledon 2024

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:09 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Paris Olympics: From 'heats' to 'PC', key terms to know ahead of 2024 Games

The Olympics are just around the corner, meaning most people in the country will be closely following sports they may not be too familiar with.

The Indian men's hockey are gunning for a first Olympic gold medal since 1980. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:05 PM IST

ByRohit Mundayur

Kylian Mbappe arrives at Real Madrid: CR7's successor poses with No.9 jersey

After completing his sensational free transfer, Kylian Mbappe posed with Real Madrid's iconic No.9 jersey for the first time alongside Florentino Perez.

Mbappe posed with the famous Real jersey alongside club president Perez.

Published on Jul 16, 2024 04:40 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk | Written by Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Udaya Kumar appointed as Tamil Thalaivas chief coach for PKL 11

For the first time in PKL history, a team has chosen to proceed without a traditional head coach and assistant coach

Udaya Kumar has an impressive track record as the coach of the Indian kabaddi team, leading them to gold medal victories in the Asian Games in 2002, 2006, and 2014

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:01 PM IST

Venus Williams' reaction to Prince Harry's ESPY award moment sparks buzz

Numerous people suspect that Venus William overlooked the Sussexes at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Here's how people reacted.

Venus Williams' reaction to Prince Harry is viral.

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Published on Jul 16, 2024 04:28 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after UEFA Euro final loss

Gareth Southgate is leaving the manager role after England's loss to Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 final. Southgate’s contract was due to expire this year.

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 04:07 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk | Written by Siddharth Thakur

Who is carrying the Olympic torch? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more

About 10,000 people were chosen to carry the flame across France from the southern city port of Marseille

The torch will continue its journey in northern France and through the Paris region before heading back to the French capital. (AFP)

Published on Jul 16, 2024 11:57 AM IST

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Bopanna, Nagal's achievement in 2024 has inspired lot of Indian players: Ankita

Speaking to HT, Indian tennis star Ankita Raina spoke extensively about her association with AELTC and how the initiative will impact tennis in the country.

Ankita Raina spoke about her own experience of playing at the Wimbledon Championships

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByAratrick Mondal, New Delhi

Messi loses fitness battle at Copa, puts goal of playing 6th World Cup on hold

Despite winning the title in one of his “last battles,” Messi did not pass the fitness test that could have opened the way for him to play his sixth World Cup.

Lionel Messi of Argentina puts on his medal after a victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final against Colombia(Getty Images via AFP)