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Decathlon Sports India CEO Sankar Chatterjee on being an ordinary person trying to do an extraordinary job

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- While the recent FIFA World Cup may have drowned-or distanced-the Premier League that ended in May, Sankar Chatterjee still feels chuffed at the mention of English club football. ... Read More


FIFA Scraps World Cup Stake Sale After COO Tells Staff They Were Deceived

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- "I cannot stand by," he wrote, "while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup." The letter arrived Thursday, and within hours, Gianni Infantino had cancelled the plan. a ... Read More


Franco Baresi, Icon of AC Milan and Italy's 1982 World Cup, Dies at 66

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Franco Baresi, the defender who did not simply captain AC Milan but defined what a captain could be, died on July 31, aged 66. No cause of death was disclosed. Baresi had undergo... Read More


Anti-drug drive: With focus on rehab, Punjab to expand mental health fellowship

Chandigarh, Aug. 1 -- The Punjab government is set to expand its leadership in mental health programme (LMHP), launched earlier this year as part of its anti-drug campaign, by opening applications for... Read More


FIFA abandons $4.2 billion commercial stake plan after opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC: 'It has become clear.'

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- FIFA, world football's governing body, have withdrawn their plans to sell their stakes to private investors following heavy criticism from continental football federations and mem... Read More


What is Usain Bolt's net worth in 2026? Olympic runner's salary, endorsements, investments and career earnings explore

India, Aug. 1 -- Usain Bolt is still the richest track and field athlete in history, with an estimated net worth of $90 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. While he won eight Olympic gold medal... Read More


What is Usain Bolt's net worth in 2026? Olympic runner's salary, endorsements, investments and career earnings explored

India, Aug. 1 -- Usain Bolt is still the richest track and field athlete in history, with an estimated net worth of $90 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. While he won eight Olympic gold medal... Read More


FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposalPublished on: August 1, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition t... Read More


Noskova, Rybakina, Zheng nominated to play in Billie Jean King Cup finalsPublished on: August 1, 2026 4:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen highlight the lineup of players nominated Friday to compete in the Billi... Read More


Norrie beats Tomic at Los Cabos Open in 50 minutesPublished on: August 1, 2026 4:01 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Cameron Norrie's resurgent form continued as he overpowered Bernard Tomic in just 50 minutes to progress to the semi-finals of the Los Cabos Open in Mexico. Fifth-seed Norrie won ... Read More