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IPL 2026: RCBs Phil Salt returns home for scans after finger injury

RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and that the opener can return to India later this month

4 May 2026 1:09 pm
Clinical Inter Milan secures Italian Serie A title as rivals stumble in one-sided race

Inter Milan was driven by a strong defence and the strike duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram

4 May 2026 12:13 pm
CSK pacer Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of IPL 2026 with fractured foot

The CSK is yet to announce a replacement for Ghosh.

4 May 2026 9:47 am
Man United beats Liverpool 3-2; to be back in Champions League after two-year absence

A 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday confirmed Uniteds return to European club soccers top competition after a two-year absence

4 May 2026 2:37 am
Oscar Bruzon to leave East Bengal at season end; cites lack of long-term planning

We have four matches remaining in the current ISL campaign. I will not be staying on after these four matches. May 31st will be my final day as the coach of East Bengal, Bruzon said

4 May 2026 2:31 am
Antonelli takes third win a row for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead in Miami

The youngest driver ever to lead the championship, at 19 years old, Kimi Antonelli also became the first to take his first three career wins from the top slot on the grid and also the first in five editions of the race to win in Miami from the front row

4 May 2026 2:09 am
IPL 2026: MI meets LSG in a do-or-die encounter

Despite boasting some of the biggest names in Indian cricket, MI has struggled across departments

4 May 2026 1:38 am
Dhoni reality check what the Super Kings faithful dreaded

The bond between the legendary captain of the franchise and the legion of fans goes beyond trophies and silverwares; the supporters are beginning to get a glimpse of life beyond theglovemanthough they would be keen to celebrate a cameo or two from Captain Cool

4 May 2026 12:23 am
Manchester Uniteds Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson fell unwell ahead of Manchester Uniteds Premier League game against Liverpool

3 May 2026 10:04 pm
IPL 2026: Kartik repays the faith of the CSK team management

Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming, too, praised Kartiks knock and felt the break after the first three games had helped him.

3 May 2026 8:28 pm
IPL 2026 | Gujarat Titans opts to bowl against Punjab Kings

GT made one change, handing Nishant Sindhu his debut, while PBKS brought in pacer Xavier Bartlett

3 May 2026 7:39 pm
IPL 2026 | The angle of invention: how Kamboj answered CSKs death-bowler SOS

The medium-pacer has preferred to keep the ball away from the batter, with 51 of his death-over deliveries coming either outside off (34) or wide outside off (17)

3 May 2026 5:40 pm
Mittal family buys 75% stake in Rajasthan Royals for about 15,600 crore; Somani deal falls through

The restructured Rajasthan Royals board will comprise Lakshmi N. Mittal, Aditya Mittal, Vanisha Mittal-Bhatia, Adar Poonawalla and Manoj Badale

3 May 2026 4:56 pm
Watch: GT playing at home might have a slight advantage over PBKS

In this analysis, we look at why Gujarat Titans could have a slight edge at home against Punjab Kings.

3 May 2026 2:48 pm
TNEA 2026 process kicks off with release of tentative schedule

The certificate verification process will be held between June 8 and June 20 following which, the rank list will be released on June 29

3 May 2026 12:17 pm
Kimi Antonelli storms to Miami Grand Prix pole as Mercedes rebounds after sprint race stumble

Verstappen earned his best starting spot of the season as Red Bull has seemingly improved with its car upgrades.

3 May 2026 10:36 am
Ojeda gets hat trick, Messi and Inter Miami squander 3-0 lead and fall 4-3 to Orlando City

Inter Miami has four matches left before MLS' seven-week stoppage for the FIFA World Cup begins

3 May 2026 9:43 am
GTs top-order batters always look to play proper cricket: Kapoor

PBKS assistant bowling coach Gonsalves brushes aside any concerns over his team conceding 200-plus totals frequently

3 May 2026 3:12 am
India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinals, settle for bronze

The absence of Lakshya Sen proved costly as HS Prannoy joined Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth in defeat, losing 19-21, 16-21 to world No. 17 Toma Junior Popov, as India failed to win a single game in a completely one-sided contest

3 May 2026 3:00 am
All five Indian quartets fail to make it to final round in World Athletics Relays

They will still compete on the second day of the event on Sunday in an additional round for four slots for the 2027 World Athletics Championships

3 May 2026 1:24 am
BFI tweaks assessment framework for selection

The BFI has switched from round robin to knockout format in sparring bouts, to select boxers for important events.

3 May 2026 1:22 am
Ayush outplayed by Christo as India trail France 0-1 in Thomas Cup semifinals

Ayush Shetty struggled to match Christo Popovs tactical control, going down 11-21, 9-21 in 39 minutes

2 May 2026 11:33 pm
Tea garden workers union moves ILO seeking restoration of their rights in West Bengal

PBCMS invokes Article 24 jurisdiction of the ILO which allows employers or workers organisations to make a representation against any member State, alleging ineffective observance of a ratified Convention

2 May 2026 10:42 pm
Crucial to take wickets early and win thepowerplay:KKR bowling coach Southee

Pathirana trained on Saturday (May 2, 2026), raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow.

2 May 2026 9:13 pm
IPL 2026 KKR vs SRH preview | KKR may need a near flawless display to stop in-form SRH

KKR arrives with renewed momentum. After a difficult start (five defeats, including a 65-run thrashing by SRH, and a washout), the Kolkata team has steadied itself to an extent with back-to-back wins.

2 May 2026 9:08 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Election is not a boxing contest, but a fight between ideologies: Riyas

Responding to UDF candidate P.V. Anvars dare to shave his head if defeated in the election, Minister says even UDF workers will not accept such challenges

2 May 2026 9:06 pm
2 May 2026 8:36 pm
Kerala elections 2026: May 4 is day of reckoning for States Congress factions

For the Jose K. Mani-led Kerala Congress (M), retaining crucial seats such as Pala is of prime importance. With P.J. Joseph stepping away from the electoral fray, Kerala Congress needs a strong showing to reinforce its independent identity within the UDF

2 May 2026 8:24 pm
Indian team has the calibre to lift T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet

The selectors prefer Radha over Sneh for the mega event to be played in England from June 12; rookie Nandani drafted in as a back-up seamer due to Amanjot and Kashvees injuries

2 May 2026 8:23 pm
IPL 2026: SRH assistant coach Franklin hailsNitishsall-roundcontributions

Most teams will probably look at working on PowerPlay bowling and how to be effective against batting thats so destructive at the moment. Were constantly analysing how we can deploy our bowling resources through that phase and how we can try and create half opportunities, James Franklin explained.

2 May 2026 8:16 pm
IPL 2026 | MI elects to bat against CSK

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes, bringing in Ramakrishna Ghosh for Gurjapneet Singh and Prashant Veer in place of Akeal Hosein

2 May 2026 8:15 pm
Telangana government to clear 6,000 crore retirement benefits in 100 days, promises Revanth Reddy

A committee of officials has been directed to immediately submit its report on the Pay Revision Commission, says Chief Minister, adding decision on PRC implementation would be taken based on the committees recommendations

2 May 2026 7:35 pm
Finance Ministry notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector, amends FEMA Rules

The cap is 20% for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)

2 May 2026 7:22 pm
IPL 2026: Jamiesons celebration a compliment to Sooryavanshi, says Rathour

Obviously, he was excited, and that is a compliment to Vaibhav, that people are feeling so happy after getting him out, says Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour

2 May 2026 6:53 pm
No cause for panic about heat conditions: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The Minister highlighted that the government is fully prepared to address heat-related challenges and stressed the need for coordinated efforts at the State and district levels to ensure access to drinking water, functioning cooling arrangements, and an uninterrupted power supply.

2 May 2026 6:49 pm
India select Yastika, uncapped Nandini for women's T20 World Cup; Pratika, Amanjot miss out

Pratika Rawal was excluded and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur missed out on selection owing to injury. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead all the squads with Smriti Mandhana being her deputy.

2 May 2026 6:23 pm