Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms
The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.
Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu failing to progress to the semifinals
US swimming star Michael Phelps announced his engagement to Nicole Johnson.
Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.
Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
Caeleb Dressel heads into the world championships in South Korea looking to show his rivals he is the man to beat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.
India is assured of a rare medal in tennis as Vaishnavi Adkar made it to the women's singles semifinals while most of her compatriots across disciplines failed to make a mark in the World University Games in Berlin on Tuesday.
Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Sports Minister Mandaviya plans COE for every sport with corporate funding
BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.
Michael Phelps was crowned 'Male Athlete of the Year' for a fifth time at the 2014 USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards on Monday despite being suspended from competition for six months after a drunken driving arrest in September.
Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.
It is learnt that Faiyaz Ansari drowned in the swimming pool of the hotel on June 21.
American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 10 months, US media reported on Wednesday, following a scandal involving the US Olympic athlete and three other swimmers at the Rio Games.
Michael Phelps may be handed a chance to compete at this year's world championships in Russia once he completes his suspension for a drink driving conviction, a United States Swimming official said.
The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.
Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is back for her third Games after withdrawing from most of her events at the Tokyo Games in 2021 with mental health issues.
US swimming star Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, took to Instagram, on Wednesday, to share the news that he and fiance Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA, are expecting their first child.
Adam Peaty hopes to emulate retired American great Michael Phelps, the only swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive Games, at the Paris Olympics.
Rediff.com gives you a look at ten stunning dives from the ongoing FINA World championships in South Korea.
Sharmila Nicollet and Kenny Bednarek have been dating since 2020, the year he won his first silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
No fewer than 14 will be up for grabs as day one promises action across multiple sports: four golds in swimming, two each in cycling, fencing, and judo, and one each in diving, skateboarding, shooting, and rugby sevens.
Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.
A grassroot level swimming programme named after the most successful swimmer at the Olympic Games, American superstar Michael Phelps, is set to be launched in Mumbai first on April 11 before it spreads its wings to other parts of the country.
Phelps, who was suspended last year by USA Swimming after his arrest on drunk driving charges, is entered in the 100-metre butterfly on Thursday, 100m backstroke and 400m freestyle on Friday and 200m individual medley and 100m freestyle on Saturday.
Five-time US Olympic swimming medallist was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week.
Michael Phelps gifted himself an early birthday present by winning the 200 metres butterfly at the US Olympic swim trials on Wednesday to punch his ticket to the Rio Summer Games.
Record-setting Olympic champion Michael Phelps has been banned for three months by USA Swimming amid controversy over a photograph published in a British newspaper purportedly showing him smoking marijuana.
Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.
When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.
Katie Ledecky claimed a stunning gold in the women's 200 metres and also won the 1,500m freestyle gold with a world record.
Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.
From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all
After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.
2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.
From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.
With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
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