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Why are soccer refrees biased?

Why are soccer refrees biased?

Soccer referees may have an unconscious bias towards calling fouls when action moves right to left or leftward. So say researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the US. The finding suggests two referees watching the same play from different vantage points may be inclined to make a different call, says a [...]

July 10 2010 | Posted in Sports, Trends | Read More »

Forget style, show me the punch

Forget style, show me the punch

Across various sports, technique was always the first and the most discussed parameter by which a performance was judged and remembered but now, feels Charu Sharma, power play is dominating most sports.

January 10 2010 | Posted in Columns, Sports | Read More »

Whatz the High Five of the Decade?

Whatz the High Five of the Decade?

A Lightning Bolt in Beijing? A winning putt in San Diego? A knock out punch in Memphis? A magical goal in Glasgow? What was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade? Well here is a look at probably five of the greatest moments that we have witnessed in the past 10 years.

January 2 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

The Man-U’s Menu

The Man-U’s Menu

The Manchester United has opened up a chain of bars in India with an intention of ‘promoting football’ and to ‘popularize the game’ among Indians. Chhavi Banswal finds out more.

September 5 2009 | Posted in Communities, Features, Sports | Read More »