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A keeper's game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

India, June 24 -- Five years ago, Benjamin Asare was asked to consider retirement after an ankle injury had kept him out for 18 months. Had he not listened to his heart that day, Ghana wouldn't have b... Read More


Norway's Viking Row spreads warmth at Cup

Kolkata, June 24 -- Seated in a Viking longboat formation in front of the goal with the Metlife Stadium stand teeming with red-adorned supporters rising above their eyeline, Norway's footballers and s... Read More


Norway's Viking Row spreads the glow of warmth at the World Cup

India, June 23 -- Seated in a Viking longboat formation in front of the goal post with the Metlife Stadium grandstand teeming with red-adorned supporters rising above their eyeline, Norway's footballe... Read More


Changing lanes, Salah liberates himself at Cup

Kolkata, June 23 -- For 58 minutes, Mohamed Salah was trapped between two chapters of his life. The first belonged to the not-so-distant past, where his Liverpool career was wrestling with decline, un... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt ride second-half surge to trounce New Zealand

India, June 22 -- For 58 minutes, the night belonged to New Zealand. The lowest ranked side in the tournament, a nation without a World Cup win in their history, had executed their game plan with admi... Read More


Changing lanes, Mo Salah liberates himself

India, June 22 -- For 58 minutes, Mohamed Salah was trapped between two chapters of his life. The first belonged to the not-so-distant past, where his Liverpool career was wrestling with decline, unce... Read More


Brazil gear up for the first big clash of the World Cup

Kolkata, June 13 -- Perhaps this is the best time to start the trend that Brazil's World Cup salvation probably rides 24-year cycles ending in the United States. Kicking off with a difficult tie? That... Read More


Brazil vs Morocco: The first heavyweight clash of the World Cup

India, June 12 -- Perhaps this is the best time to start the trend that Brazil's World Cup salvation probably rides 24-year cycles ending in the United States. Kicking off with a difficult tie? That t... Read More


'If I feel I should hit the ball, it's better to hit it'

Kolkata, June 10 -- Siliguri is to table tennis what Bhiwani is to boxing and Chennai to chess. So, Richa Ghosh's route seemed almost predetermined. But one afternoon she made a choice that would land... Read More


'If I feel I should hit the ball, it's better to hit it'

Kolkata, June 10 -- Siliguri is to table tennis what Bhiwani is to boxing and Chennai to chess. So, Richa Ghosh's route seemed almost predetermined. But one afternoon she made a choice that would land... Read More