IPL 2024: Sam Curran’s heroics hand Rajasthan their fourth consecutive defeat

IPL 2024: Sam Curran’s heroics hand Rajasthan their fourth consecutive defeat

Guwahati, May 15 - Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by five wickets in the 65th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Barsapara Stadium, here on Wednesday. PBKS chased down the modest total of 145 on the back

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Winning Olympic gold is more precious than breaking 90m barrier, says Neeraj Chopra

Winning Olympic gold is more precious than breaking 90m barrier, says Neeraj Chopra

Bhubaneswar, May 15 - Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra said he was focused to excel at the Paris Olympic Games starting July 26 in France.

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Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts

Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts

Bangkok, May 15 - Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women's Asian Cup respectively, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.

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Paris Olympics: ‘Announce dates, time, venue, and exact format for trials’, Vinesh Phogat to WFI

Paris Olympics: ‘Announce dates, time, venue, and exact format for trials’, Vinesh Phogat to WFI

New Delhi, May 15 - Olympian grappler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday came down heavily on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for not officially announcing the trials format, "including the date, time and venue” for the Paris Olympics with just three months left

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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra returns with gold at Federation Cup

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra returns with gold at Federation Cup

Bhubaneswar, May 15 - Reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finished on top and won the gold medal in the men's javelin final of the Federation Cup, marking his return after three years in the event, at the Kalinga Stadium here on

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‘There’s a supremacy’: Misbah says Virat knows he can perform well against Pakistan

‘There’s a supremacy’: Misbah says Virat knows he can perform well against Pakistan

New Delhi, May 15 - Ahead of the much-awaited encounter between India and Pakistan on June 9 in the T2O World Cup, former Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq has claimed that Virat Kohli holds supremacy over the Men-in-Green in the white ball formats.

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IOC launches “1 in 100 Million” to celebrate Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024

IOC launches “1 in 100 Million” to celebrate Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024

Lausanne (Switzerland), May 15 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday launched the “1 in 100 Million” campaign which aims to shine a spotlight on the 36 inspirational athletes who have faced incredible challenges to reach their start line, and called on

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Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted by Patan HC in rape case: Reports

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted by Patan HC in rape case: Reports

Patan (Nepal), May 15 - The Patan High Court on Wednesday acquitted Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in the rape case after the Kathmandu District Court sentenced him eight years in jail in January, reports stated.

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Shakib, Wanindu share no.1 all-rounder spot; SKY remains top batter in ICC T20I rankings

Shakib, Wanindu share no.1 all-rounder spot; SKY remains top batter in ICC T20I rankings

Dubai, May 15 - Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lanka T20I WC skipper Wanindu Hasaranga with 228 ratings share the top spot in the latest ICC T20I all-rounder in the latest rankings update released on Wednesday.

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IPL 2024: Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with Ricky Ponting, says ‘he’s a kind of elder brother to me’

IPL 2024: Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with Ricky Ponting, says ‘he’s a kind of elder brother to me’

New Delhi, May 15 - Following the Delhi Capitals' (DC) final league game of the IPL 2024, which they won by 19 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), India pacer Ishant Sharma revealed the special bond with DC head coach Ricky Ponting,

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Ponting, Langer ahead, Nehra, Fleming also in fray for Team India’s head coach role: Sources

Ponting, Langer ahead, Nehra, Fleming also in fray for Team India’s head coach role: Sources

New Delhi, May 15 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking for a new head coach for the men's cricket team as Rahul Dravid's stint will come to an end after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup

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Seven Indian golfers including Diksha and Pranavi to tee up in Germany

Seven Indian golfers including Diksha and Pranavi to tee up in Germany

Brandenburg, Berlin, May 15 - Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, the two in-form golfers will be in the group of seven Indians at the Euros 300,000 Amundi German Masters.

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IPL 2024: Punjab Kings’ Rabada leaves tournament early with soft tissue infection, flies back home

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings’ Rabada leaves tournament early with soft tissue infection, flies back home

Johannesburg, May 15 - Punjab Kings' star pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned home to undergo rehabilitation for a lower limb soft tissue infection, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Wednesday.

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IPL 2024: DC director Ganguly feels Pant will become ‘better captain with time’

IPL 2024: DC director Ganguly feels Pant will become ‘better captain with time’

New Delhi, May 15 - Delhi Capitals' (DC) hope to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs still hangs in the balance despite culminating their league stage campaign with a 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday but team director Sourav Ganguly

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IPL 2024: Rayudu feels win against PBKS will lift RR’s confidence’ to finish in top-two

IPL 2024: Rayudu feels win against PBKS will lift RR’s confidence’ to finish in top-two

New Delhi, May 15 - Former India batter Ambati Rayudu feels that a win against Punjab Kings will bolster Rajasthan Royals' (RR) 'confidence' to finish among top-two in the league stage of the IPL 2024 following their three consecutive losses.

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Adani Sportsline’s athletes shine in Gujarat State Jr Basketball Championship

Adani Sportsline’s athletes shine in Gujarat State Jr Basketball Championship

Ahmedabad, May 15 - Adani Sportsline Academy's players shone in Gujarat State Junior Basketball Championship for Ahmedabad district girl's and boy's teams, clinching gold and silver, respectively.

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Sakshi Malik accords warm welcome to Nisha Dahiya in Delhi after wrestler earns Paris 2024 quota

Sakshi Malik accords warm welcome to Nisha Dahiya in Delhi after wrestler earns Paris 2024 quota

New Delhi, May 15 - Former Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Wednesday welcomed fellow grappler Nisha Dahiya at the Delhi airport upon her return from Istanbul, Turkiye, where she sealed the Paris Olympics quota in the women's 68kg category.

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IPL 2024: Arshad Khan could be a real handful and a very good all-round cricketer, says Justin Langer by Niharika Raina

IPL 2024: Arshad Khan could be a real handful and a very good all-round cricketer, says Justin Langer by Niharika Raina

New Delhi, May 15 - When Delhi Capitals reduced Lucknow Super Giants to 134/7 in the 15th over, it looked like an early end was in sight at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. But left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Arshad Khan threatened to take the game

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High jumper Nishad Kumar focuses on ‘excellence’ at Para Worlds, records can follow!

High jumper Nishad Kumar focuses on ‘excellence’ at Para Worlds, records can follow!

New Delhi, May 15 - Para Asian Games champion Nishad Kumar, who holds an Asian record in the Men’s High Jump T47 category, is not mulling over setting a world record. Instead, he aims to give his best at the upcoming World Para

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IPL 2024: ‘Stubbs will be a useful player for DC for the next 5 years’, says Pravin Amre

IPL 2024: ‘Stubbs will be a useful player for DC for the next 5 years’, says Pravin Amre

New Delhi, May 15 - When Delhi Capitals escaped the middle-overs phase by amassing just 63 runs from it, it seemed the hosts would finish under 200 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday evening.

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