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The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is the largest ever but also perhaps the most politically charged, with off-field drama hogging the limelight in a turbulent buildup.As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Saturday across venues in India and Sri Lanka, the tournament marks another chapter in a competition that began 19…
Carlos Alcaraz poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in Melbourne. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz is still coming to terms with what he achieved in Melbourne — and he already knows how he wants to remember it forever. Somewhere on one of his calves, a small kangaroo may soon find a permanent home.Go Beyond The…
Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Melbourne: When Carlos Alcaraz fell back onto the Rod Laver Arena after just over three hours in the middle, he lay motionless for a while, stunned by the moment, caught between disbelief and the sudden weight of what he had achieved. The world No. 1 had just halted…
Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m a man of rigour and strength. I’ve been around for a long, long year, stolen many a man’s Grand Slams and faith. I was ’round when Roger Federer had his moment of doubt and pain. Made damn sure that Andy Murray lost his hip and sealed his fate….
Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz may have lifted the Australian Open trophy, but he won’t be taking home all of the prize money that comes with it. After beating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the men’s singles final in Melbourne, the 22-year-old Spaniard earned a winner’s cheque of AUD…
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (Getty Images) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was quick to applaud Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard clinched his maiden Australian Open title with a stirring four-set win over Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Sunday. Tendulkar singled out Alcaraz’s maturity and composure as defining features of his title run. Sachin Tendulkar post Sharing…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: What can’t Novak Djokovic do? The question no longer seeks an answer. At almost 39, the 24-time Major champion has reached a record-extending 38th Grand Slam final. Back in a Major title round for the first time since Wimbledon 2024, the Serbian earned his place by defeating…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Melbourne: Carlos Alcaraz lay flat on his back on the blue carpet of Rod Laver Arena, soaking in the applause of a capacity crowd. For five hours and 27 minutes, he had battled with everything he had, hobbling on one leg, holding his ground, refusing to give in to cramps…
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is congratulated by Alexander Zverev, right, of Germany following their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangakra) For those not familiar, the term sigma male is a modern-day Jungian internet archetype used to describe a man who is ostensibly independent,…
