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‘No comeback plans’: Satnam Singh ‘done’ with basketball, on to pro wrestling

Born in a remote village in Punjab, Satnam Singh created history in 2015 when he became the first Indian basketball player to be drafted into the NBA by the Dallas Mavericks as their 52nd overall pick. Since then, the 28-year-old has experienced many highs and few lows in his basketball career. Satnam Singh poses for…

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World League of Fighters ties up with World Boxing Council MuayThai

The action-packed sport of MuayThai is set for a major revamp as the promoters announced on Monday the Launch of World League of Fighters (WLF), a unique sportainment league that aims to position MuayThai on the global stage. The WLF partners with the prestigious World Boxing Council MuayThai to bring together an unpredictable and never-seen-before…

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Man City reach Club World Cup final and now goes for 5th title in 2023 | Football News

Manchester City set aside struggles at home to ease past Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in the Club World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday and is one game away from a fifth title in 2023. Manchester City’s players celebrate(AFP) The champion of Europe has never lost to the champion of Asia at a Club World Cup and…

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Messi to face boyhood club Newell’s in friendly | Football News

Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February. (FILES) Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi(AFP) The Major League Soccer club announced on Monday that they would host Newell’s at their DRV PNK Stadium on February…

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FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash | Football News

If successful, it could follow the English Premier League and Champions League as one of the most popular and lucrative sports competitions in the world, generating billions of euros (dollars). HT Image Conversely, it could spark a backlash from players and coaches, who already complain about the congested match calendar. Stay tuned with breaking news…

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After Australian Open revelation, Rafael Nadal draws up French Open 2024 plans | Tennis News

Weeks after announcing his plans to return to the tour after a year long injury layoff with the Brisbane International in January followed by the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal has now confirmed a third stop in his 2024 calendar year, this time revealing his plans for the French Open. On Monday, the Barcelona Open confirmed…

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Carlos Alcaraz to compete in AUS Open without coach Juan Carlos Ferrero: Report | Tennis News

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz cemented his position as one of the best tennis players in the ATP in 2023. Despite his form, he missed out on the world No. 1 position to Serbian Novak Djokovic. Carlos Alcaraz will be without Juan Carlos Ferrero in Australia.(Getty Images via AFP) In what will be bad news…

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UFC 296: Leon Edwards retains welterweight title against Colby Covington

Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight belt Saturday night, unanimously outpointing Colby Covington at UFC 296. Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Leon Edwards (red gloves) fights Colby Covington (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con) In a bout that hardly…

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Watch: Luton’s Lockyer stable after cardiac arrest; Bournemouth clash abandoned | Football News

Luton captain Tom Lockyer was in a “stable” condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest that led to his side’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth being abandoned on Saturday. Luton Town’s Tom Lockyer receives medical attention (Reuters) With the score level at 1-1 in the 65th minute, Lockyer suddenly fell to the turf in…

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Usman Khawaja, Indian wrestlers, Muhammad Ali: Athletes who took a stand

Usman Khawaja could take the heartache no more. A few days ago, the Australian batter turned his shoes into a social media platform, so to say, and scribbled out his pain on them. Australia’s Usman Khawaja made some statements which were interpreted as pro-Palestine.(AP) “All lives are equal” was one scrawl. “Freedom is a human…

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