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IPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi and Narine help Knight Riders stay alive

The opener slams a 35-ball 93; the No. 3 batter adds 108 off just 52 deliveries for the unbroken third wicket with Green to take the home team to 247; poor catching hurts Titans; the wily spinner returns figures of two for 29 to thwart the visitor

17 May 2026 12:47 am
Man City beats Chelsea 1-0 in FA Cup final after audacious Antoine Semenyo goal

Ghana's Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal from an Erland Haaland cross.

16 May 2026 11:38 pm
IPL 2026 | When Jaiswal enjoys his batting, he does well: Sangakkara

Beyond the soaring sixes and growing hype around the teenagers batting, RR head coach and director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara offered a glimpse of how the set-up balances Sooryavanshis bursts with Yashasvi Jaiswals struggles.

16 May 2026 10:49 pm
TENNIS | Clinical Smith proves too good for Sekulic

In doubles the unseeded Poonacha-Myneni notch up a first tournament win together by getting the better of Biryukov-Lomakin

16 May 2026 9:19 pm
IPL 2026 | Will PBKS overcome its hoodoo against RCB?

CRICKET | The host is coming off a run of five consecutive losses and needs to beat the current champion to keep its playoff hopes alive

16 May 2026 8:44 pm
ISL | Bengaluru brings CFCs dismal season to an end with a 2-1 win

FOOTBALL | Daniel Chima Chukwu puts the host in front before Ryan Williams and debutant Serto Worneilen Kom pull off a come-from-behind win for the visitor

16 May 2026 8:32 pm
We still believe we can make it through: Hussey

The batting coach reckoned his side had enough on the board with 187, but the lack of wickets in the PowerPlay cost it the game

16 May 2026 7:17 pm
IPL 2026 | Kartik Sharma shows he has it in him to make it big

At a time when the likes of Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis are struggling to get going, Kartik has provided stability to the middle-order.

16 May 2026 7:14 pm
Lewandowski to leave Barcelona at end of the season

Robert Lewandowski has helped Barcelona win three Spanish league titles, including this campaign, and one Copa del Rey since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022.

16 May 2026 5:47 pm
Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag enter doubles final after thrilling win over Malaysians

It will be their third final appearance at the $500,000 tournament and first of the season

16 May 2026 4:55 pm
IPL 2026: Every game is a final, and I actually love it, says CSK coach Hussey

CSK now needs victories in both their remaining games while also relying on a few other results to go in their favour after their defeat to LSG on May 15

16 May 2026 12:21 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Broadcast deal finally agreed with China at just $60 million

FIFA's leverage in China was limited by the time difference of up to 15 hours from Beijing; a rights deal for India has not been confirmed

16 May 2026 10:51 am
Bowling had an off day, nothing to be worried about playoffs: CSK's Gaikwad

The CSK skipper appeared unfazed by the setback to their playoff hopes, saying the task was still manageable

16 May 2026 9:10 am
Bandra Blasters to face Eagle Thane Strikers in T20 Mumbai opener

The tournament is expected to showcase marquee names including Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi, alongside rising stars like Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan

16 May 2026 4:20 am
IPL 2026: Akash, Marsh on fire as LSG delivers a body blow to CSK

The young left-arm pacer rocks the visiting sides top-order with an unchanged spell in his first game of the season; the swashbuckling openers 38-ball 90 paves the way for a thumping win; rookie Kartiks fighting knock goes in vain

16 May 2026 12:26 am
Why Indian chess needs more big-ticket, Super GM tournaments

The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite level. They must not be forced to find the means to travel around the globe for this opportunity. Besides, high-category events featuring the likes of Carlsen, Caruana and Nakamura will only help the games marketing in India

16 May 2026 12:16 am
How Kvaradona entered the Ballon dOr conversation

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour almost ironic for such a selfless team player. The PSG winger has decided big matches with jaw-dropping moments, powering the defending European champion to another final

16 May 2026 12:15 am
IPL 2026: Not taking KKR lightly, says GT Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki

Responding to a question about GT middle order batters contributions, Solanki said, Our bowlers have bowled well and the top order has played well at times

15 May 2026 8:53 pm
Sindhu out of Thailand Open, loses to Yamaguchi in quarterfinals

Sindhu later rued letting go of the 1-5 lead in the second game, while also admitting that unforced errors affected her game

15 May 2026 6:59 pm
Squash National doubles championship | Pooja-Janet duo takes on Joshna-Rathika pair for the crown

The unseeded pair mounts a spirited comeback to get the better of the second-seeded combination of Nirupama and Shameena in the Group-B round-robin match

15 May 2026 6:27 pm
HOCKEY | Consistency and continuity in performance will help the team reach higherlevels: Marijne

The Indian womens hockey team coach believes a good team culture leads to winning matches

15 May 2026 5:50 pm
Bihar CM hands over 1 crore cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T-20 World Cup heroics

The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Mr. Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the cheque

15 May 2026 5:31 pm
If I have to prove my worth and value, that place is not for me: Virat Kohli

My perspective is very clear. If I can add value to the environment that I am part of, and the environment feels that I can add value, I will be seen, says Virat Kohli

15 May 2026 2:58 pm
Sinner reaches Italian Open semis, breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record

Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the ATPs top-ranked events, one more than the previous record established by Novak Djokovic in 2011

15 May 2026 1:44 am
IPL 2026 | Raghuvanshi repaying the faith shown by Knight Riders

Angkrish Raghuvanshi impresses in IPL 2026, showcasing maturity and skill in a crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

15 May 2026 1:28 am
Virat Kohli and the art of agelessness

The 37-year-old is showing no signs of stopping despite being closer to the end of his storied career; the unbeaten IPL century on Wednesday was just another reminder of the enviable force that he is in the ever-evolving T20 game

15 May 2026 12:30 am
IPL 2026: Tilak keeps his cool at the crunch as MI hands PBKS a fifth straight loss

The southpaws unbeaten 33-ball 75 helps the Mumbai outfit chase down 201 with one delivery to spare; Shardul scalps four for the victor

15 May 2026 12:23 am
High-flying Royal Challengers feel at home in unfamiliar conditions

Though the defending champion has won only two of its five away games this season, Patidars men have come out on top in both their fixtures at Raipur, which is their second home venue; talismanKohlisremarkable run has been a key feature ofRCBbeing on the verge of aplayoffspot

15 May 2026 12:19 am
Weve been unlucky with injuries: CSK head coach Fleming

It is unlucky. A couple of the boys came into the competition with niggles. Ghosh was one of those that we were nursing through, and then he had a fall, so that was unfortunate, said Fleming.

14 May 2026 8:59 pm
IPL 2026 | A win against LSG will do a world of good for CSK

The Chennai outfit, which has 12 points, needs to win at least two of its remaining three games to give itself the best shot of progressing to the knockouts

14 May 2026 8:50 pm
Sooryavanshi named in India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series, Tilak to lead side

A look at the 15-member squad indicates that average age of the team is around 23 years; only the pace bowlers Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh and Yash Thakur are the ones who are above 25 years of age.

14 May 2026 6:54 pm
Nayar reckons KKR got a par total, rues missed chances

Riding on Virat Kohlis first century of the season, RCB never looked in trouble and managed to chase the target down in the final over, in spite of afew late wickets

14 May 2026 5:53 pm
Inside Udaipurs Chunda Polo Club, where young riders learn polo for free

Away from the limelight, heres how Udaipurs Veeram Dev Singh Krishnawat is making polo accessible

14 May 2026 5:07 pm
P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen enter Thailand Open quarterfinals

Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the top seeds, also progressed to the quarterfinals

14 May 2026 3:52 pm