Tributes

Jayendra Saraswathi passes away: Kovind, Modi pay tributes to 82-year-old Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham seer

Jayendra Saraswati, who broad based the activities of the Sankara Mutt with inclusive activities, died in Kanchipuram on Wednesday in a private hospital. He was 82.

Linkin Park pays emotional tribute to Chester Bennington through open letter and obit video

Linkin Park writes open letter over Chester Bennington loss, adds suicide prevention to their website and release 'Talking to myself' song as video tribute

Chapecoense plane crash: Colombian authorities probe tragedy that killed 71 people

Colombia was investigating on Wednesday what made a charter plane crash into its northwestern mountains, killing 71 people including most of Chapecoense Real football team.

Chapecoense plane crash: Tributes pour in for victims of the tragedy

Emotional tributes were paid on Wednesday to the Brazilian football team Chapecoense Real that was virtually wiped out in a plane crash that killed 71 people.

‘One hell of a player': Twitter salutes James Taylor after heart condition forces him to retire from cricket

England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire from cricket at the age of 26 due to a serious heart condition, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Italian football has lost a leading light: AC Milan lead tributes on death of Cesare Maldini

International match halted for first time as Netherlands-France pay tribute to 'Dutch Master' Johan Cruyff

'Football has lost a jewel': How Twitter reacted to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff's death

As a player, Cruyff was the embodiment of Dutch "total football", a fluid style of play focused on ball possession and rapid passing, and involving all members of the team in both attack and defence.

'My champion, my hero, my friend': Tributes pour in as world mourns death of Martin Crowe

Being Brendon McCullum: Everybody loves Baz, but is he really anybody's favourite cricketer?

Brendon McCullum the batsman’s records will be broken eventually, Brendom McCullum, the Kiwi cricketer may or may not be replaced in the team, but Brendon McCullum, the captain’s impact on New Zealand will be his lasting legacy.