Author: Tharun

In the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, WWE Superstar Gunther, accompanied by his Imperium teammates, faced Jey Uso and The New Day in a tag team bout. Despite the match ending in a loss for Gunther, the aftermath revealed a significant development. WWE announced that Gunther, the current Intercontinental Champion, will defend his title against Jey Uso in a singles match on next week’s edition of RAW. Following the announcement, WWE’s official Twitter account posted a digital exclusive interview with Gunther. In the interview, the Ring General expressed anticipation for the upcoming singles match, highlighting the absence of tag…

The WWE Universe is expressing condolences to RAW Superstar Bronson Reed as he faces a tragic loss in his family. Currently undergoing an upper-midcard push on WWE’s flagship TV show, Reed, a 35-year-old Australian superstar, had experienced an unexpected release, along with other NXT stars, due to budget cuts in August 2021. However, he was re-hired in December 2022 and swiftly brought to RAW following brief stints with NJPW and TNA. Bronson Reed took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking passing of his cousin Kayla. While Reed did not provide specific details, a tagged family member, likely an aunt or…

Chess prodigy Gukesh D has etched his name in history by becoming the third Indian to qualify for the prestigious Candidates tournament, joining R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi in Toronto next year. At just 17, Gukesh secured the berth after the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Samarkand, making him one of the youngest male players ever to qualify, following in the footsteps of legends Bobby Fischer and Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh’s journey to this achievement had its ups and downs. After an impressive World Cup performance, he overtook Vishwanathan Anand in the FIDE Rankings, but faced challenges. December turned…

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu faced a disappointing first-round exit at the Qatar Open, falling to world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina. The 21-year-old British player, who triumphed at Flushing Meadows in 2021, experienced a significant dip in form during the subsequent season. Additionally, Raducanu endured an injury-ridden 2023, undergoing wrist and ankle surgeries that kept her sidelined for eight months. Raducanu returned to the tour last month but faced early exits in Auckland, the Australian Open, and Abu Dhabi. Her struggles continued in Doha, where she lost 6-0, 7-6(6) to Kalinina. Reflecting on her performance, Raducanu acknowledged challenges in…

In a bid to achieve tennis glory, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz is poised for a challenging year with his eyes set on the Olympic gold at Roland Garros and the prestigious French Open title. Despite having conquered the U.S. Open in 2022 and Wimbledon last year, Alcaraz fell short of adding to his Grand Slam collection at the recent Australian Open quarter-finals, where he succumbed to Alexander Zverev, the Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo. Speaking to reporters in Buenos Aires, where he is set to defend his title, the 20-year-old expressed his dream of bringing Olympic glory to his country,…

India kicked off the FIH Hockey Pro League at home impressively, securing a 4-1 victory over Spain and showcasing resilience against the Netherlands. Coach Craig Fulton’s emphasis on defensive structure and swift counter-attacks was evident, but it was the seasoned players who shone. Harmanpreet Singh, a dragflick specialist, displayed unwavering confidence, scoring crucial goals, including a remarkable equalizer against the Netherlands in his 200th international match. Despite his consistent brilliance, Harmanpreet faced challenges at the last year’s World Cup, converting only one penalty corner as India missed the quarterfinals. Vice-captain Hardik Singh emerged as a pivotal figure, assuming multiple roles…

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is gearing up for their sixth match in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, scheduled against the Netherlands on February 14th at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The team has faced challenges in the ongoing league, losing four out of five matches. The journey began with a close 1-2 defeat against China, followed by losses to the Netherlands (1-3) and Australia (0-3). However, they bounced back with a 3-1 victory against the United States in the Bhubaneswar leg. The Rourkela leg started with a 1-2 loss to China. Reflecting on the team’s performance,…

Gokulam Kerala celebrated a triumphant homecoming with a 2-0 victory over Shillong Lajong in a crucial I-League encounter at the EMS Stadium. This marked Gokulam’s first home match in two months, creating a memorable night for the former champions. The first half saw Gokulam dominating possession, holding as much as 77%, but the breakthrough came in added time. Sourav K. capitalized on inadequate defending from Shillong Lajong, converting a long ball into the right corner of the net. The visiting side’s defensive lapses allowed Gokulam to secure a 1-0 lead just before halftime. In the second half, Gokulam continued their…

Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Conor Gallagher’s double and Enzo Fernandez’s added-time goal secured the victory for Chelsea, lifting them to 10th in the standings. The win adds pressure on Palace manager Roy Hodgson, with his team sitting 15th and struggling to keep clean sheets. Jefferson Lerma’s superb strike gave Palace a 1-0 lead at the half-hour mark. Chelsea struggled in the first half, prompting manager Mauricio Pochettino to express disappointment. However, the second half saw a remarkable turnaround for Chelsea. Conor Gallagher, who previously had a…

Multan Sultans face a setback ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) as fast bowlers Reece Topley and Ihsanullah are ruled out due to injuries. Sultans owner Ali Tareen confirmed Topley’s absence, citing the unavailability of his No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from England, a requirement for participating in the PSL. Although Topley has not previously played in the PSL, he had a busy T20 season, featuring in 12 games during the SA20 with Durban Super Giants. Despite being slated to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bangalore, his exclusion from the PSL is a precautionary measure,…