As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.
Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.
The fact cannot be denied that media affects and moulds the thought process of human beings, and a recent study has proved that there is racial stereotyping of athletes by it.
Did you know the world's youngest director is an Indian?
Francesco Molinari kept the coolest head in Carnoustie as he steered a steady course through a wild afternoon of nailbiting tension at the British Open on Sunday to become the first Italian major champion.
I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.
India captain Virat Kohli, senior batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni and stylish left-handed batsmen Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, have found places in this year's ESPN World Fame 100 list that made its debut last year.
With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.
The ceremony will now be hosted by Hugh Grant, the Golden Globe-winning actor, though the organisers had earlier announced that the host will be Sharon Stone.
A treat lay in store for wildlife enthusiast Suchismita Banerjee at Lake Palace Resort on the Periyar Lake.
'We can't belong to anyone and we want to belong to everyone.'
Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
Phil Mickelson blocked out the distractions and kept his mind quiet in front of a raucous gallery to win the PGA Championship by two strokes on Sunday and become golf's oldest major winner at the age of 50.
Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.
As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is the sole sportsperson from the country to feature among the world's 100 highest paid athletes in the latest Forbes list topped by soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
Five players to watch at the Masters, which starts on Thursday at Augusta National.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Jordan Spieth won a US Open that put all four majors in the hands of golf's young guns, signalling a changing of the guard is complete.
Public-interest litigators Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy, who spearheaded a historic legal battle for LGBTQ rights in India, along with Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are among the Indians who have been named by TIME magazine in its prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list also includes Indian-American comedian and TV host Hasan Minhaj.
American Jason Dufner erased memories of his heart-breaking late collapse two years ago when he clinched his first major title by two shots in the 95th PGA Championship on Sunday.
A relaxed Woodland capped off his round in spectacular style, rolling in a 30-foot birdie at the last to trigger a standing ovation and chants of "Gary, Gary".
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Srikanth or Sindhu? Advani or Kohli? Or will a 21 year old pip the stars? Vote and tell us who your favourite Indian sportsperson of the year is.
Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday
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.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.
Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
Frenchman Julien Benneteau caused a stir during an interview on French radio station RMC Sport on Sunday in which he said tournament referees were often kinder to Federer when it came to scheduling his matches.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
Jordan Spieth threatened to turn the year's first major into a runaway as he fired a six-under-par 66 for a five-shot lead and a Masters record for lowest 36-hole total at Augusta National on Friday.
17-year-old Lydia Ko became the youngest golfer to hold top spot in the world
Phil Mickelson posted a sparkling final-round 66 to finish on three under par, a total that should be enough to win the British Open on Sunday.
Ten significant golf rule changes for 2019, with the US Golf Association's reason for implementing the changes.
With the cut expected to fall around 5-over, Sharma would require a couple of birdies and play the back under par to stay on in the tournament.
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