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Frank Duckworth dies: How his DLS method works

June 27, 2024 11:39 am

Statistician Frank Duckworth, co-inventor of the Duckworth-Lewis method, has passed away at the age of 84. His formula is used to determine results in rain-curtailed cricket matches.

How new sports get included in the Olympics

June 23, 2024 12:02 pm

India is likely to recommend the inclusion of yoga, Twenty20 cricket, kabaddi, chess, squash, and kho kho, in its bid for the 2036 Games. Here is how new sports get added to the Olympics.

‘Imported’ cricketers: Behind team United States’ success in T20 World Cup

June 16, 2024 1:17 pm

The US has stormed into the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup, at the expense of mercurial cricketing giant Pakistan. Its success, in no small part, is owed to cricketers born outside its borders.

MLS: Inter Miami CF at New England Revolution

AI in football: How new tech can help teams take more effective corner kicks

May 05, 2024 6:46 am

Google’s DeepMind has introduced TacticAI: an AI system that can provide experts with tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks, through predictive and generative AI.

Explained: Red Bull team principal Christian Horner cleared in mysterious probe, but fate in F1 uncertain

March 01, 2024 1:17 pm

While initial reports claimed the allegations pertained to Horner’s aggressive management style and “controlling behaviour,” a Dutch newspaper claimed that the team principal is accused of sexual misconduct.

INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford

Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS set to own 25% of Manchester United: What this means for the football club

February 17, 2024 3:24 pm

Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS is closing in on a deal to own 25 per cent in Manchester United, with a final announcement expected early next week. Here is what this means for the Glazer family-owned club.

People pass by a trophy poster ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia January 11, 2024.

Australian Open 2024: How organisers hope adding extra day to slam will curb late night slugfests

January 11, 2024 10:53 am

The Australian Open will become the second Grand Slam after the French Open to be held across 15 days. The US Open and Wimbledon are 14-day tournaments.

Sports in 2024: Cricket's Game of Thrones and India's Olympic dreams

January 01, 2024 12:29 pm

The changes in India’s favourite sports team will become permanent, even as the nation looks at new heroes in sports other than cricket with the audacity of hope for the summer Olympics in Paris next year.

Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa, first brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters: What is the chess title?

December 03, 2023 12:12 pm

Grandmaster is the highest title or ranking that a chess player can achieve. The term is about a century old, and was initially used as a generic expression to describe a player who was better than just a master.

Batters and bowlers, but only one all-rounder: Why a great Indian team stumbled in the final

November 21, 2023 10:30 am

The team that lost the World Cup to Australia had an obvious flaw. But it wasn't visible as long as the top order fired — which it did through the tournament.