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MS Dhoni says that he will think about retirement at the right time but still focus on India tour of Australia series.

Michael Phelps is widely expected to try and equal or better Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals (all of which he also broke a world record in). If Phelps can win 7 golds in Beijng it would represent a greater achievement than that of Spitz - even if he doesn't get the world records to match...

Brendon McCullum would have liked to see his name being picked by a franchise in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction. But that did not happen. McCullum was one of the many high-profile players that went unsold. He has now hinted that he may retire from cricket.

Robin Singh is always remembered for his dedication and zeal on the field. The ex-Indian cricketer was a handy all-rounder. During his heydays, he took the Indian fielding to the next level. He was an inspiration to several youngsters. Born on September 14, 1963, Robin has turned 55 today.

Cricketer Hardik Pandya apologized for the comments he made on chat show 'Koffee With Karan' where he made his debut with friend and colleague KL Rahul. The episode which was aired on Sunday sparked outrage on social media for the way Pandya spoke about women and black culture. Here's more on this.

Pep Guardiola is one of the most decorated managers in European football. He has managed successful clubs in his glittering career so far. The Manchester City boss was earlier the coach of Barcelona and Bayern Munich. He has left several imprints in the game and is regarded highly. Here we look at some of the interesting records held by Pep.

Kapil Dev has resigned as the chief of the BCCI's CAC. His resignation comes following Shanta Rangaswamy's decision to step down from the three-member CAC committee. While Dev has not given the reason as to why he was stepping down, he did write an e-mail to the CoA on the same. Here's more.

Former Formula One champion and legend Michael Schumacher, on Monday, was reportedly admitted in a hospital in Paris for a secret treatment. However, as per the latest reports, he is scheduled to undergo a Cell Therapy at Georges-Pompidou hospital. He would be overseen by Dr. Philippe Menasche, a surgeon who has often been described as a 'pioneer in cell surgery against heart failure'.

Marathon running is not easy at the best of times. Running a marathon every day for 99 days is mindblowing. Throw in running barefoot and you have a distance running challenge of epic proportions. This video is about Tellman Knudson, a novice ultra marathon runner who is 33 days into a 99 day barefoot run across continental america. Hats off to the man. I really hope he makes it. He is raising money for homeless youth so please support him.

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Michael Boothman is a professional tennis coach in Punta Gorda, Florida. He has over 25 years of playing experience and competed as a top-level junior in Florida. He provides tennis classes for kids and adults in Florida.

Michael Boothman's teaching career began when he was 18 as an Assistant Tennis Professional at The Country Club of Detroit for 4 years. From there he moved to North Carolina and became an Assistant Tennis Professional for Walnut Creek Country Club, then later becoming their Director of Tennis.

Do you want to take tennis lessons and classes in Punta Gorda and Sarasota, Florida? So, Connect to Michael Boothman. He is a professional tennis coach in Florida. He has over 25 years of playing experience and competed as top level junior in Florida.

When it comes to the greatest Indian spinner of all-time, Anil Kumble undoubtedly leads the list. He has claimed more than 600 wickets in Test cricket and is the third-highest wicket-taker in the format. As he celebrates his 49th birthday, let us have a look at some of his all-time records.

Sachin Tendulkar may have retired six years earlier, however, he is constantly in the spotlight. He remains one of the biggest names the sport has witnessed. And now, a research scholar pursuing a Ph. D in spider taxonomy, has decided to name one of two newly discovered species after Sachin.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored his 27th century in Test cricket, on Day 2 of the second Test (Day-Night) against Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. He also became the first Indian to score a century in Day-Night Test, as he scored it off 159 deliveries, including 12 fours.

Magnus Carlsen is undoubtedly the current best in chess. As he continues his dominance with each passing year, he is also steadily on his way to becoming the best player in another field of sport, which is football. However, it is not regular football, but its fantasy gaming. Here is more on this.

Sanju Samson has been warming the bench for India in T20Is of late. He was part of India's T20I squad against Bangladesh and West Indies in recent times. However, he didn't manage to get a single game. The promising wicket-keeper batsman showed his batting credentials in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

India has witnessed the evolution of some quality players in the past few years. Meanwhile, MSK Prasad is preparing to bring his successful five-year term to an end. However, he gave a glimpse of 10 backups, which he would leave behind for the upcoming selectors, who could be Team India's next gems.