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Rome, May 17 (UNI) World number one Jannik Sinner set up a blockbuster Italian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz by fighting back to beat American Tommy Paul. Playing on home clay in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban, Sinner overcame an off-key start before overcoming the 11th seed 1-6 6-0 6-3 on Friday….
Qingdao, May 17 (UNI) The dense fog in Qingdao was finally cleared by strong winds after four days of stillness, allowing more than 230 athletes to set sail on Friday for the 2025 Women’s ILCA 6 and Men’s ILCA 7 World Championships. Poland’s Agata Barwinska leads the ILCA 6 standings with six points after three…
Utrecht, May 17 (UNI) Scotland batters wreaked havoc against Netherlands at the SV Kampong Cricket here to post the highest-ever ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 total. Powered by tons from Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington, the Scots posted a mammoth 380/9 off their 50 overs – surpassing the previous record set by UAE (348/3)…
New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Having started the season in commanding fashion with five wins from their first six games, Delhi Capitals now find themselves teetering on the edge of elimination after a string of poor performances. With just one win in their last five outings, Delhi must overcome runaway leaders Gujarat Titans in Sunday’s…
Jaipur, May 17 (UNI) Punjab Kings will aim to storm to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table when they take on Rajasthan Royals, a side already out of playoff contention, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday afternoon. The 59th match of the season carries high stakes for Punjab,…
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 17 (UNI) Defending champions India stormed into the final of SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Maldives in front of a passionate home crowd and under pouring rain, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here. Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram (14’), Omang Dodum (21’), and Prashan Jajo (66’)…
Asuncion, May 16 (UNI) UEFA accused Gianni Infantino of prioritising “private political interests” after FIFA’s president turned up late for the world governing body’s own congress in Paraguay. Infantino has been on a diplomatic tour of the Middle East alongside United States President Donald Trump and arrived two hours and 17 minutes past the scheduled…
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Friday announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, where the team will play two four-day first-class matches against England Lions followed by an intra-squad fixture against the senior India team. Top-order batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the side, while wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv…
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India coach Ravi Shastri said he would have advocated for recently retired Test skipper Rohit Sharma to play the final match against Australia in Sydney earlier this year. Rohit’s decision to retire from the longest format came on the back of a dismal ICC World Test Championship series loss for…
Kuala Lumpur, May 15 (UNI) With just one month remaining, the excitement is building for the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup, set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the National Hockey Stadium here in Malaysia. This prestigious tournament offers a golden opportunity for strongest hockey nations outside the…
