US women's soccer star Hope Solo has been mocked for voicing public concerns over the Zika virus -- crowds chant "Zika! Zika" when she touches the ball during Rio Olympics.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
The celebrities, including politicians, athletes, and TV stars, showed support to their respective teams.
At the entry level, most organisations do well in hiring and training women but the struggle with retention begins when women reach mid-managerial levels.
On International Women's Day, seven successful women share their wishes and dreams for a perfect India.
The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the women's 4x100m medley relay final at the world championships on Sunday.
Alex Morgan reminisces about how she dribbled her way to global stardom - and talks about what will come after the final whistle.
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News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
The risk takers who chose not to wear the colour of protest.
Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
India captain Mithali Raj admitted wilting under pressure in a tense run chase against England in the World Cup final but said they will walk out as a proud bunch.
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A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Serena and Venus Williams were among six players nominated for the US Olympic women's team to compete in next month's London Olympics, the US Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday.
Gandhi attacked the government over its 'maximum governance' slogan, saying this also meant expanding the base of disagreement without inviting retribution, a reference to its crackdown on several non-governmental organisations.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
Brazilians brought a soccer fan's raucous attitude to the Rio Games on Monday, wildly cheering their own athletes, booing and mocking opponents -- and creating uncomfortable moments for Olympic athletes unaccustomed to no-holds-barred partisanship.
Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...
The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.
With the help of a toy monkey and an afternoon nap, Russia's Aliya Mustafina finally ended the US women's stranglehold on gymnastics in Rio by winning the asymmetric bars for a second successive Olympics, with a routine full of grace and power.
The domestic violence case against Hope Solo, a goalkeeper for the US women's soccer team, was dismissed by a Seattle-area judge on Tuesday, local broadcaster King 5 reported.
Here are precious family moments that the players stole after their historic victory...
Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
Success comes with re-inventing yourself, and being able to juggle both personal and professional growth.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.
Australian golfer Jason Day on Wednesday offered an unusual excuse for arriving later than planned for practice at the British Open -- it was US President Donald Trump's fault.
The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the American women's 4x100 metre medley relay team clinched victory at the Rio Games.
From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the 'Oscars of Sport' -- to be presented.
An Olympic event since 1900, water polo has recently been gaining in popularity across the United States but has a long tradition in Eastern Europe, whose national men's teams are perennial medal contenders.
She was handed ban for mocking Sweden, calling them "a bunch of cowards" at the Rio Olympics
US goalkeeper Hope Solo called Sweden "a bunch of cowards" after they knocked the United States out of the Olympic women's football tournament on penalties on Friday.
Facts and figures about the Wimbledon women's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.
Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday took on Narendra Modi by raking up the "snoopgate" controversy surrounding him and said leaders who indulge in wrong acts against women should be "thrown out".
Reader Sachit Chandra sent us a picture of Natasha Kai with her Olympic gold.
Not even Usain Bolt could overcome a big American lead as the US men sprinted to a convincing victory over Jamaica in the 4x100 metres relay at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau on Saturday.
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