On a windy Saturday afternoon in Paris, the roof over Court Philippe-Chatrier was open ahead of the ladies’ singles final at the 2025 French Open. Duelling for the championship? World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and world number two Coco Gauff of the US—marking the first time the top two women’s players had faced … Read more
Marnus Labuschagne of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne expressed his optimism about Test cricket’s future ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who was part of Australia’s maiden WTC victory against India in 2023, emphasized the importance of countries producing quality … Read more
It’s Memorial Day, and Molly Channing, Cornelia’s mother, is at the grill flipping hotdogs and hamburgers. The gravel crunches as more and more guests arrive with romping dogs, small children, and cases of seltzer. Local artists Scott Bluedorn, Ellie Duke, Harris Allen, Julian Mardoyan-Smyth, and Nick Whelan are scattered across the lawn. “The social life … Read more
Former South Africa cricket head coach Mark Boucher believes a victory for the Temba Bavuma-led South African team in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s on June 11 could revitalize Test cricket in South Africa. The team secured their first-ever WTC final appearance after winning seven consecutive Tests and topping the … Read more
If a good cookbook is something of a manual for life, then a good cookbook library is something of a tour of all the competing philosophies for living. Are you a head-to-tail type, rearing to tear into life, or more interested in the gentler footprint involved in sustainable grains and zero-waste, plant-based consumption? Does your … Read more
Mumbai: Former cricketer Ravi Shastri (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Mumbai: Former Mumbai captain Shishir Hattangadi has urged the Mumbai Cricket Association to name something at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after former India all-rounder, famous commentator and ex-Team India head coach Ravi Shastri.In a letter (TOI has a copy) to MCA president Ajinkya Naik on Saturday (June … Read more
Whether you’re looking to outfit what feels like an impossibly small balcony nook or you have a massive backyard to work with, we pulled together some real gems that go all in on the tiny details. After all, that’s what takes an outdoor space from “thrown together” to “did a designer consult on this?” Chairs … Read more
Josh Hazelwood (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence about bowling in England ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on June 11. Having taken 52 wickets in 12 Tests in England at an average of 26.07, including five wickets in his recent Ashes appearance … Read more
If you know you need to eat more protein but aren’t sure where to start, breakfast is a good place. Eating a sizeable portion of your daily protein goal first thing not only ticks a box early, it also helps to curb energy slumps, sugar cravings, and sluggishness later in the day. Current guidelines recommend … Read more
Muhammad Waseem (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: UAE captain Muhammad Waseem has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2025, following a string of match-winning performances that led his team to a historic T20I series victory over Bangladesh. This marks Waseem’s second Player of the Month award, his first coming in April … Read more