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English doctor William Penny Brookes and Greek tycoon Evangelos Zappas were crucial to the rebirth of the Olympics Games

Long forgotten men of the modern Olympics

Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

8 July 2016 7:46 AM IST

The ceremonial lighting of the Olympic Torch.

Rio 2016: Naked truth about the Olympics

Olympics expanded to five-day events as they grew in stature.

7 July 2016 1:27 AM IST

Dipa Karmakar will be flying India's flag at Rio Olympics

Dipa's father, Dulal Karmakar, threw his weight behind her.

5 July 2016 1:06 AM IST

360 degree: Argentina was cold on Messi

In outlook, Messi is more European than South American. That's why he lacks what it takes to carry the national side.

3 July 2016 1:29 AM IST

A visibly dejected Lionel Messi awaits for the presentation ceremony after losing the final to Chile on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Don't cry for Lionel Messi, Argentina

The most loved football player of this era will not pull on the famous blue and white jersey again.

28 Jun 2016 7:25 AM IST

Johnson, Ali's inspiration, was an unsung hero

The iconic boxer knew he wasn't only the greatest but also the most popular on earth.

24 Jun 2016 7:12 AM IST

When Chennai's Rocky Brass stood up to Muhammad Ali

Brass was the bantamweight champion of Tamil Nadu when he took on the most famous heavyweight of all time.

5 Jun 2016 7:36 AM IST

What next for the Foxes?

Football may continue to be a Spartan sport but money is the calling card of the professional game.

9 May 2016 12:23 AM IST

Giants Manchester United spent more money in the last two seasons purchasing players than what poor Les-tah had spent in their entire 132-year history.

Zeroes to heroes: The undying, endearing legend of the underdog

A team that was never supposed to win just took home one of football's biggest trophies. Here's to Leicester City.

8 May 2016 2:58 AM IST

Leicester City fans celebrate their teams triumph in the EPL. (Photo: AP)

Leicester complete EPL fairy tale

Leicester have sewn up the title with two rounds to spare following a helping hand from Chelsea.

4 May 2016 6:08 AM IST

Even the most optimistic of Leicester fans wouldnt have believed at the start of the season that his club, Ranieri, Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez would become household names in England and beyond by May.

Romance is not dead in football

Winning the league is infinitesimally tougher for a small team in the globalised era of billionaires-owned clubs.

4 May 2016 1:53 AM IST

Gianni Infantino

It is now time for Gianni Infantino kick off

New Fifa President Infantino must ensure transparency in awarding World Cup hosting rights.

6 March 2016 12:28 AM IST