How the ATP and WTA rankings work
A rolling 52-week points race, and why players talk about defending points.
How a super over works
One over each, two wickets at most, and another super over if it’s still level.
Hard, clay and grass: why each Grand Slam plays differently
The four majors are played on three surfaces, and each rewards a different game.
The World Test Championship, explained
Nine teams, a two-year cycle, a points percentage table and a one-off final.
Love, deuce and advantage: tennis scoring explained
From points to games to sets, the scoring system in plain English.
Strike rate, economy and average: cricket stats explained
The numbers on every scorecard, and what each one actually tells you.
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Electronic line calling: why line judges are disappearing
Cameras now call the lines at most big events, including Wimbledon since 2025.
Lalrindika hat-trick as East Bengal thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 in Durand Cup final
East Bengal ended a 22-year wait for the trophy and drew level with their rivals on a record 17 titles.
Retired hurt or retired out? The difference explained
One lets a batter come back later. The other counts as a dismissal.
How concussion substitutes work in cricket
Like-for-like replacements have been allowed in international cricket since 2019.
How penalty shootouts work
Five kicks each, then sudden death, and strict rules for the goalkeeper.
Why the away goals rule no longer exists in Europe
UEFA scrapped the tiebreaker in 2021. Here’s how two-legged ties are settled now.
