Rohith Nair
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Senior Sports Correspondent at Reuters. Raumdeuter in Bengaluru traffic. Living life a quarter tank at a time. Views my own.
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Spalletti: "In Naples, something extraordinary emerged thanks to the beauty of the football we played and what we achieved, a wonderful and important league title... This morning I had to have some tests, I had blood taken from my other arm because I didn't want anything to be touched on this one."
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Spalletti: "In Naples, something extraordinary emerged thanks to the beauty of the football we played and what we achieved, a wonderful and important league title... This morning I had to have some tests, I had blood taken from my other arm because I didn't want anything to be touched on this one."
Sebastian Coe: "Too many organisations brush incidents like this under the carpet, terminating employment with limited information which allows perpetrators to continue their scams and thefts within new organisations. We are not that type of organisation."
Story: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Story: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Sebastian Coe: "Too many organisations brush incidents like this under the carpet, terminating employment with limited information which allows perpetrators to continue their scams and thefts within new organisations. We are not that type of organisation."
Story: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Story: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
BREAKING: Real Madrid are seeking compensation from UEFA in the Super League case.
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
BREAKING: Real Madrid are seeking compensation from UEFA in the Super League case.
Sheffield Wednesday, a 158-year-old club brought to its knees by financial issues, has gone into administration and been stripped of 12 points. They are rock bottom in the Championship with -6 points.
Relegation seems inevitable after Derby County walked the same road and fell.
Relegation seems inevitable after Derby County walked the same road and fell.
October 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Sheffield Wednesday, a 158-year-old club brought to its knees by financial issues, has gone into administration and been stripped of 12 points. They are rock bottom in the Championship with -6 points.
Relegation seems inevitable after Derby County walked the same road and fell.
Relegation seems inevitable after Derby County walked the same road and fell.
Marc Marquez's season is over after sustaining a collarbone injury in that crash in Indonesia. Won't matter to him having already won the title a week earlier, but a shame he couldn't finish the season and set a benchmark for the points record. #MotoGP
October 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Marc Marquez's season is over after sustaining a collarbone injury in that crash in Indonesia. Won't matter to him having already won the title a week earlier, but a shame he couldn't finish the season and set a benchmark for the points record. #MotoGP
Extraordinary press conference from Nottingham Forest's embattled manager Ange Postecoglou as he defended his early tenure and winless run, insisting that patience will be rewarded with silverware - just as it was at his previous clubs.
October 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Extraordinary press conference from Nottingham Forest's embattled manager Ange Postecoglou as he defended his early tenure and winless run, insisting that patience will be rewarded with silverware - just as it was at his previous clubs.
Vacherot: "There has to be one loser, but I think there's two winners today, one family that won. I think for the sport of tennis, this story is just unreal... It's just surreal to be with Arthur on this court."
October 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Vacherot: "There has to be one loser, but I think there's two winners today, one family that won. I think for the sport of tennis, this story is just unreal... It's just surreal to be with Arthur on this court."
Valentin Vacherot, take a bow!
World no. 204
Alternate in qualifying in Shanghai
Came back from a set down in six matches
Beat five seeded players
Beat cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final
Wins first ATP title - a Masters crown!
Wins prize money of $1.12 million (his career earnings was $594,077)
World no. 204
Alternate in qualifying in Shanghai
Came back from a set down in six matches
Beat five seeded players
Beat cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final
Wins first ATP title - a Masters crown!
Wins prize money of $1.12 million (his career earnings was $594,077)
October 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Valentin Vacherot, take a bow!
World no. 204
Alternate in qualifying in Shanghai
Came back from a set down in six matches
Beat five seeded players
Beat cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final
Wins first ATP title - a Masters crown!
Wins prize money of $1.12 million (his career earnings was $594,077)
World no. 204
Alternate in qualifying in Shanghai
Came back from a set down in six matches
Beat five seeded players
Beat cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final
Wins first ATP title - a Masters crown!
Wins prize money of $1.12 million (his career earnings was $594,077)
Norway's Erling Haaland has 51 international goals now after tonight's hat-trick.
- Fastest to 50 goals (46 matches). The next best is Harry Kane (71 matches)
- Equals Thierry Henry (51 goals in 123 matches)
- Sixth hat-trick for Norway
- Fastest to 50 goals (46 matches). The next best is Harry Kane (71 matches)
- Equals Thierry Henry (51 goals in 123 matches)
- Sixth hat-trick for Norway
October 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Norway's Erling Haaland has 51 international goals now after tonight's hat-trick.
- Fastest to 50 goals (46 matches). The next best is Harry Kane (71 matches)
- Equals Thierry Henry (51 goals in 123 matches)
- Sixth hat-trick for Norway
- Fastest to 50 goals (46 matches). The next best is Harry Kane (71 matches)
- Equals Thierry Henry (51 goals in 123 matches)
- Sixth hat-trick for Norway
The Shanghai Masters final will be played between two cousin brothers - Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot!
Vacherot upset Djokovic while Rinderknech beat Medvedev - both former champions in Shanghai.
No one could have scripted this better!
#Rolex ShanghaiMasters
Vacherot upset Djokovic while Rinderknech beat Medvedev - both former champions in Shanghai.
No one could have scripted this better!
#Rolex ShanghaiMasters
October 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Shanghai Masters final will be played between two cousin brothers - Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot!
Vacherot upset Djokovic while Rinderknech beat Medvedev - both former champions in Shanghai.
No one could have scripted this better!
#Rolex ShanghaiMasters
Vacherot upset Djokovic while Rinderknech beat Medvedev - both former champions in Shanghai.
No one could have scripted this better!
#Rolex ShanghaiMasters
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot wasn't even a qualifier at the Shanghai Masters. He was an alternate.
He has just beaten 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for his first top-10 win to become the lowest-ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final.
He has just beaten 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for his first top-10 win to become the lowest-ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final.
October 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot wasn't even a qualifier at the Shanghai Masters. He was an alternate.
He has just beaten 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for his first top-10 win to become the lowest-ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final.
He has just beaten 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for his first top-10 win to become the lowest-ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Oooh! Femke Bol, the two-time 400m hurdles world champion, is switching to the 800m! This after her main rival Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone switched to the 400m flat and destroyed the competition at the world championships last month.
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Oooh! Femke Bol, the two-time 400m hurdles world champion, is switching to the 800m! This after her main rival Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone switched to the 400m flat and destroyed the competition at the world championships last month.
Arthur Rinderknech on the family WhatsApp group after joining cousin Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai Masters semis: "It's just burning right now. Burning because everybody is just living the little dream we are in, Val and I. It's really enjoyable. I try to enjoy every moment."
October 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Arthur Rinderknech on the family WhatsApp group after joining cousin Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai Masters semis: "It's just burning right now. Burning because everybody is just living the little dream we are in, Val and I. It's really enjoyable. I try to enjoy every moment."
World no. 204 Valentin Vacherot became the second-lowest ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 semi-final.
On Saturday, he will fulfill his dream of playing one of the Big Three when he plays Novak Djokovic!
#RolexShanghaiMasters
On Saturday, he will fulfill his dream of playing one of the Big Three when he plays Novak Djokovic!
#RolexShanghaiMasters
October 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
World no. 204 Valentin Vacherot became the second-lowest ranked player ever to reach an ATP Masters 1000 semi-final.
On Saturday, he will fulfill his dream of playing one of the Big Three when he plays Novak Djokovic!
#RolexShanghaiMasters
On Saturday, he will fulfill his dream of playing one of the Big Three when he plays Novak Djokovic!
#RolexShanghaiMasters
The rise and fall... Seven days between his seventh #MotoGP title and a crash that could potentially end his season.
#IndonesianGP
#IndonesianGP
October 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The rise and fall... Seven days between his seventh #MotoGP title and a crash that could potentially end his season.
#IndonesianGP
#IndonesianGP
Marquez: "The last sector, I was already crying inside the helmet. And with the smoke from Pecco’s bike, I was like, 'Did they start the party already or what?'" 😂
#MotoGP
#MotoGP
September 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Marquez: "The last sector, I was already crying inside the helmet. And with the smoke from Pecco’s bike, I was like, 'Did they start the party already or what?'" 😂
#MotoGP
#MotoGP
Alex Marquez on Instagram: "Only we know what you've been through in these five years. You're my biggest inspiration and I'm so proud to be your brother! Congratulations ❤️"
#MotoGP
#MotoGP
September 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Alex Marquez on Instagram: "Only we know what you've been through in these five years. You're my biggest inspiration and I'm so proud to be your brother! Congratulations ❤️"
#MotoGP
#MotoGP
Farewell to Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, the Pocket Rocket who blazed a trail through athletics that few could even dream of!
Olympics: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze
World Championships: 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze
Total: 25 global medals
One of the greatest!
📸: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Olympics: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze
World Championships: 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze
Total: 25 global medals
One of the greatest!
📸: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
September 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Farewell to Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, the Pocket Rocket who blazed a trail through athletics that few could even dream of!
Olympics: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze
World Championships: 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze
Total: 25 global medals
One of the greatest!
📸: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Olympics: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze
World Championships: 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze
Total: 25 global medals
One of the greatest!
📸: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Britain's Amy Hunt, who won the silver in the 200m, had delayed her athletics career to study for a degree.
"I chose to go to Cambridge to get a degree. That is my message for young people - you don't have to give up education.
"You can be an academic badass and a track goddess!"
"I chose to go to Cambridge to get a degree. That is my message for young people - you don't have to give up education.
"You can be an academic badass and a track goddess!"
September 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Britain's Amy Hunt, who won the silver in the 200m, had delayed her athletics career to study for a degree.
"I chose to go to Cambridge to get a degree. That is my message for young people - you don't have to give up education.
"You can be an academic badass and a track goddess!"
"I chose to go to Cambridge to get a degree. That is my message for young people - you don't have to give up education.
"You can be an academic badass and a track goddess!"
Taking a look at the costliest squads to assemble (according to CIES) and I can't believe West Ham (€494m) have paid almost as much as Bayern Munich and more than Barcelona!
No surprise seeing five Premier League squads that cost over €1 billion.
No surprise seeing five Premier League squads that cost over €1 billion.
September 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Taking a look at the costliest squads to assemble (according to CIES) and I can't believe West Ham (€494m) have paid almost as much as Bayern Munich and more than Barcelona!
No surprise seeing five Premier League squads that cost over €1 billion.
No surprise seeing five Premier League squads that cost over €1 billion.
Chopra the only athlete to qualify with his first attempt. He doesn't bother with a second, after which Julian Weber goes top with 87.21m. #WorldAthleticsChamps
September 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Chopra the only athlete to qualify with his first attempt. He doesn't bother with a second, after which Julian Weber goes top with 87.21m. #WorldAthleticsChamps
The International Motorcycling Federation and MotoGP are pulling the plug on MotoE in 2026 citing a lack of viewership and insufficient development in electric performance motorcycles.
"The truth is that we haven't reached our objectives."
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/motoe...
"The truth is that we haven't reached our objectives."
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/motoe...
September 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The International Motorcycling Federation and MotoGP are pulling the plug on MotoE in 2026 citing a lack of viewership and insufficient development in electric performance motorcycles.
"The truth is that we haven't reached our objectives."
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/motoe...
"The truth is that we haven't reached our objectives."
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/motoe...
Until this season, two brothers had never finished first and second in a Grand Prix but the Marquez brothers have made it a regular feature in sprints and races in 2025.
Sibling rivalry? Nah! Genuine respect.
#CatalanGP #MotoGP
Sibling rivalry? Nah! Genuine respect.
#CatalanGP #MotoGP
September 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Until this season, two brothers had never finished first and second in a Grand Prix but the Marquez brothers have made it a regular feature in sprints and races in 2025.
Sibling rivalry? Nah! Genuine respect.
#CatalanGP #MotoGP
Sibling rivalry? Nah! Genuine respect.
#CatalanGP #MotoGP
No denying Daniel Levy built a world-class stadium and made Spurs rich.
But it's not just the fans who say he lacked ambition, so did the players.
This excerpt from Hugo Lloris comes to mind, when he realised they would always accept second best.
But it's not just the fans who say he lacked ambition, so did the players.
This excerpt from Hugo Lloris comes to mind, when he realised they would always accept second best.
September 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
No denying Daniel Levy built a world-class stadium and made Spurs rich.
But it's not just the fans who say he lacked ambition, so did the players.
This excerpt from Hugo Lloris comes to mind, when he realised they would always accept second best.
But it's not just the fans who say he lacked ambition, so did the players.
This excerpt from Hugo Lloris comes to mind, when he realised they would always accept second best.
Just two rounds into the Premier League season...
August 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Just two rounds into the Premier League season...