Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando, 62, has died following a physical altercation with young players over drinking water at a Colombo sports facility. A 17-year-old school cricketer was arrested in connection with the incident.
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh reflects on past World Cup disappointments and rigorous preparations as the team begins its campaign against Wales, aiming to end a 51-year medal drought.
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as head coach of the England Lions after less than two years to become head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League. Mike Yardy will take charge for the upcoming fixture against Pakistan.
Savannah James, wife of LeBron James, has built a distinct identity through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and interior design, earning respect beyond her association with the NBA star.
17-year-old Anshul Bhatt, India's bridge prodigy, is selected for the senior Under-31 World Youth Bridge Championship. Compared to chess's past, he aims to popularize bridge in India through teaching and his own success, drawing parallels to Viswanathan Anand's impact on chess.
Medical educators argue that extending the MBBS completion limit from 9 to 10 years is less critical than strengthening student support systems. Experts highlight the need for counselling and mentoring to address academic, emotional, and personal challenges faced by students, while also discussing the significance of the four-attempt rule for the First Professional examination.
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests remote work, not AI, is the primary reason for increased unemployment among recent college graduates. Companies are less likely to hire young grads into remote roles due to difficulties in training and mentorship.
Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh will receive the Padma Shri award on May 25 for his significant contributions to Indian hockey. Singh transformed Shahabad Markanda into a hockey hub, producing over 80 international players.
Rishabh Pant gifted Yuvraj Singh a golf club and heartfelt note to thank him for mentoring him ahead of IPL 2026 after a difficult phase in his career. Sharing the gesture online, Yuvraj jokingly teased Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and other mentees, saying, “Sharam karo... Rishabh Pant se kuch seekho.” Meanwhile, Pant continues to struggle for form in IPL 2026.
