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Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Reykjavik Open chess
Reykjajvik (Iceland)
Young Indian Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa on Tuesday won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament here with 7.5 points from nine rounds. The 16-year-old defeated compatriot GM D Gukesh in the final round to emerge…
ACL: Mumbai City win, make history
Riyadh, April 12
Mumbai City FC scripted history as they fought back from a goal down to stun Iraqi giants Air Force Club 2-1 and become the first Indian club to win a game at the top-tier AFC Asian Champions League (ACL).
After conceding…
Super win for Kings: Shivam Dube, Robin Uthappa set up Chennai Super Kings 23-run victory over Royal…
Pune, April 12
Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa hit scintillating half-centuries as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their account in the 15th IPL here today.
Invited to bat, Dube (95 not…
Tie Heartbreaker: Mumtaz Khan’s brace in vain as India lose to England in tie-breaker, finish fourth
Potchefstroom, April 12
Mumtaz Khan's brace went in vain as the Indian women's hockey team's dream of reclaiming a bronze medal at the FIH Junior World Cup went up in smoke today when they lost 0-3 in the tie-breaker to England, after the…
IPL 2022: We are in transition phase every team goes through: Bumrah
Pune, April 12
Mumbai Indians vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah understands and accepts the hard truth that Mumbai Indians is indeed going through a "transition phase" and the new kids in the block need to understand how to react to pressure…
IPL: Sunrisers’ skipper Kane Williamson hits 57 as Gujarat Titans’ unbeaten run ends
Navi Mumbai, April 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans' three-match winning streak with an eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League. Captain Kane Williamson led from the front with a solid 57 before Nicholas Pooran gave…
Charleston Open: Sania, Hradecka lose in final
Charleston: Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka's splendid run at the Charleston Open ended after they lost the title clash 2-6 6-4 7-10 to Andreja Klepac and Magda Linette.
Houston
Opelka beats Isner in Houston for first clay…
Scheffler’s Masters stroke
AUGUSTA, April 11
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler held rock-steady and cruised to a three-shot victory at the Masters on Sunday while Cameron Smith's Green Jacket hopes, like so many others, disappeared in a watery grave in Amen Corner.…
SAI to take over selection duties of derecognised federations
Vinayak Padmadeo
New Delhi, April 11
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will take over the sports-related duties from the National Sports Federations that are either unrecognised or suspended.
The Sports Ministry issued a circular last…
With bronze on mind, girls look to overcome semis pain
Potchefstroom, April 11
Their dream of winning a maiden FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup title shattered, India need to lift their morale quickly to match their best-ever finish when they take on England in the bronze medal tie here on…
Charleston Open: Sania Mirza-Lucie Hradecka lose in final
Charleston, April 11
Veteran Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka's splendid run at the Charleston Open ended after they lost the title clash to Andreja Klepac and Magda Linette.
The unseeded Mirza and…
IPL 2022: Battered Chennai Super Kings look to get their confidence back against Royal Challengers…
Navi Mumbai, April 11
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings would need to lift themselves after a nightmarish start to the season and play a "complete" game when they take on a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL here on…
IPL 2022: Ashwin’s ‘retired out’ was a team decision: Rajasthan Royals skipper…
Mumbai, April 10
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson said the decision to withdraw Ravichandran Ashwin 'retired out' in the slog overs was a call made by the team management, taking into consideration the match situation.
RR became the…
County side Durham to speak to head coach Franklin over Yuzvendra Chahal allegations
New Delhi, April 11
County side Durham has said they will speak to head coach James Franklin "privately" over the physical harassment allegations made by Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal against the former New Zealand pacer.
Earlier this…
David Beckham’s son Brooklyn Beckham, actress Nicola Peltz tie the knot; here are pictures…
London, April 11
Model-chef Brooklyn Beckham and actor Nicola Peltz tied the knot in a ceremony in Miami on Saturday.
Brooklyn, the eldest son of former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer-former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham,…
Junior Women’s Hockey WC: India look to recreate 2013 magic against England in bronze-medal match
Potchefstroom (South Africa), April 11
Their dream of winning a maiden FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup title shattered, India need to lift their morale quickly to match their best-ever third place finish when they take on England in the…
Sleight of wrist: Kuldeep shines in Delhi Capitals’ big win; Chahal leads RR to thrilling…
Mumbai, April 10
Openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner laid the foundation as Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 44 runs to notch up their second win in the IPL here today.
On a batting surface, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer's decision…
FIH Junior World Cup: Heartbreak for Indian girls
Potchefstroom, April 10
The Indian women's hockey team's dream run in the FIH Junior World Cup came to a screeching halt today with a 3-0 defeat to three-time champions the Netherlands in the semifinals.
India, whose best finish in the…
Women’s hockey team’s England matches cancelled
Bhubaneswar: The Indian women's hockey team's two FIH Pro League matches against England, which were earlier postponed due to Covid-19, have been cancelled. The two matches were initially scheduled for April 2-3 but postponed due to a high…
Scheffler on Masters trail, with caddie who knows the way
Augusta, April 10
Scottie Scheffler has never been here before. Never gone to any course with the lead on Sunday in a golf Major. Been close a few times, but never in the spotlight as the favourite heading into the final round. It's…
Ronaldo sorry for knocking fan’s phone, but cops on his trail
Manchester: Police are investigating an incident in which Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapped a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field after a loss at Everton. Police in Liverpool is appealing for…
Leclerc flies Ferrari to Aussie win
Melbourne, April 10
Charles Leclerc has completed a dominant weekend in his Ferrari after converting his pole position into a comprehensive triumph in the Australian Grand Prix here today.
The 24-year-old Leclerc extended his lead in the…
After doubles exploits, squash stars hope to get into TOPS
New Delhi, April 10
Indian squash players Dipika Pallikal, Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa and others are hoping to get an entry into the Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) after their exploits at the World Doubles…
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals return to winning ways by out-batting KKR as Kuldeep exacts sweet revenge
Mumbai, April 10
Openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner's fearless batting laid the foundation as Delhi Capitals out-batted Kolkata Knight Riders by 44 runs to notch up their second win in the IPL here on Sunday.
On a batting belter, KKR…
ICC meeting: Chairman Barclay to complete his term till October, Ramiz Raja’s 4-nation tournament…
New Delhi, April 10
The ICC board on Sunday convinced its chairman Gregor Barclay to complete his term till end of October before the global body starts its nomination process to find a new chairman where the Indian cricket board could play…
Police investigate after Cristiano Ronaldo knocked phone from fan
Manchester, April 10
Police are investigating an incident that saw Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapping a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field after a loss at Everton.
The force in Liverpool is…
Tiger’s Tale: Woods shoots career-worst 78 at the Masters
Augusta, April 10
Tiger Woods used to turn weekends at Augusta National into gripping theatre, relentlessly charging up the leaderboard one fearless drive, one feathery iron, one nervy putt at a time.
Not now. Maybe not ever again.
The…
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel bereaved
Pune, April 10
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel has left the IPL bio-bubble following the death of a family member.
PTI has learnt that Harshal exited the bubble after getting to know about the tragedy in the family right…
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans, the team to beat, take on inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad
Navi Mumbai, April 10
Gujarat Titans, who have become the team to beat in its debut IPL season, would aim to build on a dream start against an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Monday.
Three consecutive wins in the IPL have given…
Retired Ash Barty to start new chapter with series of children’s books
April 10
After retiring from professional tennis, former world number one Ash Barty is set to open a new chapter in her life with the release of a series of children's books later this year.
The Australian, who decided to call time on her…