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IPL 2026: Gill and Rashid sizzle in Titans thumping victory over Royals

The skipper smashes 84 off 44 deliveries and puts on 118 for the opening wicket with Sai Sudharsan as the visitor amasses 229 for four; the leggie bamboozles the Royals batters with a four-for after Rabada and Siraj account for the dangerous JaiSoorya pair

10 May 2026 12:56 am
IPL 2026: Caps race is turning heads

What truly sets this years competition apart from past seasons is the absence of a runaway leader in batting or bowling; the contests in both disciplines look set to go down to the wire

9 May 2026 8:25 pm
Watch: Will Lucknow spoil Chennais party? | The IPL Show

In this conversation with The Hindu, Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan discusses about LSG and KKRs resurgence in the last few matches and also talks about CSK facing LSG on Sundays afternoon fixture and the sides chances to make it to the Playoffs going forward in the tournament.

9 May 2026 7:03 pm
IPL 2026: Fascinating contest on the cards as an upbeat CSK meets LSG

A victory would significantly strengthen Super Kings hopes of securing a playoff berth; Super Giants, languishing in 10th place, will be determined to put on a show in their remaining games

9 May 2026 6:57 pm
IPL 2026 | Treated my time on the sidelines as extra month of preparation: Punjab Kings Suryansh Shedge

The Mumbai lad reveals that meaningful chats with Shreyas and a heart-to-heart conversation with head coach Ricky Ponting kept him in the right frame of mind

9 May 2026 6:10 pm
Frustrated Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta moves Sports Ministry over unpaid Odisha Open dues

Despite writing several letters to the All India Chess Federation, the Chess Olympiad medallist is yet to receive the payment, forcing him to seek intervention from the Sports Ministry

9 May 2026 3:11 pm
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals batters have failed to take responsibility, says Venugopala Rao

The DCs Director of Cricket said that individuals in the batting department havent taken responsibility

9 May 2026 2:34 pm
WFI issues show-cause notice to Vinesh, declares her ineligible to compete till June 26

In a 15-page notice, the WFI alleged that Vinesh's conduct had caused national embarrassment, damaged the image of Indian wrestling and violated multiple rules and regulations

9 May 2026 2:27 pm
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Meet Salma Shaker, Saudi Arabias record-breaking freediver

Saudi freediver Salma Shaker is redefining depth both, in the ocean and in public perception as she breaks records and challenges stereotypes

9 May 2026 11:33 am
IPL 2026: Axar Patel shifts focus to next season after KKR crushes DCs playoff hopes

With eight points from 11 matches, DC are eighth on the table, while KKR revived their playoff hopes, moving to seventh with nine points from 10 outings, though their road to the knockouts still remains difficult

9 May 2026 11:32 am
FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and U.S.

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, where Grammy Award-winning Mexican pop band Mana will be performing as part of a lineup that also includes Alejandro Fernandez and Belinda

9 May 2026 8:09 am
Ancelotti set for Brazil contract extension

Italian legend Ancelotti took over as Brazil coach last year and oversaw the five-time world champions successful qualification for next months World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

9 May 2026 4:34 am
Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouamni half a million euros each for altercation

On social media, Valverde initially called it a meaningless fight with a teammate and said everything has been blown out of proportion

9 May 2026 4:20 am
IPL 2026: McClenaghan hails Prince Yadavs divine delivery to dismiss Kohli

During the run-chase of RCB, Prince struck early to remove Kohli cheaply as LSG registered a thrilling nine-run victory in a high-scoring contest

9 May 2026 2:59 am
India scripts history, trounces Lebanon to make U17 Asian Cup quarterfinals

India will face hosts China in the quarterfinal; Indias entry was confirmed after the Philippines and Chinese Taipei failed to win their final head-to-head Group C match by a margin of 12 goals or more

9 May 2026 2:55 am
Diamonde in the rough: why Europes big clubs covet the Leipzig winger

The 19-year-old has turned heads in Germany with his catalogue of spectacular goals and dazzling dribbles. His game isnt fully formed yet, but his breakthrough season in the Bundesliga suggests that there are seemingly no limits to just how good he can get

9 May 2026 12:42 am
The quiet rise of a reticent giant: Ayush Shettys slow-burn ascent

The 64 shuttler isnt the quintessential prodigy. He did not win a National Championship in any age category. But he has beaten the worlds best in recent weeks, showing he belongs on the big stage. What does the 21-year-old need to contend for badmintons most prestigious tournaments?

9 May 2026 12:35 am
KKR hammer Delhi Capitals by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton

Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8

8 May 2026 10:55 pm
IPL 2026: Sangakkara calls for sharper bowling execution and improved fielding display

Referring to the dropped catches in the loss toSRH, the RR head coach said that the recently installed LED lights at the SawaiMansinghStadium required fielders to adjust

8 May 2026 8:09 pm
IPL 2026: Teams victory was sweeter, says LSGs bowling hero Prince

Princes display also earned him plaudits from rival skipper Rajat Patidar

8 May 2026 8:06 pm
IPL 2026 | Parthiv punts on new ball pair to inflict maximum damage

The Gujarat Titans assistant coach highlights the pressure created by Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada in recent matches

8 May 2026 8:03 pm
IPL 2026 | Will the Rabada-Siraj combine contain Jaiswal & Sooryavanshi?

CRICKET | The match-up between Gujarat Titans pace attack against the marauding batters from Rajasthan Royals could define who wins this crucial game

8 May 2026 7:58 pm
8 May 2026 5:17 pm
Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh beats Caruana in final round of Rapid event

Gukesh is tied fourth with 18 more rounds to come in the blitz section that follows the rapid event

8 May 2026 4:21 pm
Europa League: Aston Villa routs Nottingham Forest to reach final

Villa advanced 4-1 on aggregate and will face German club Freiburg in the May 20 final in Istanbul

8 May 2026 1:32 pm
Dont want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik

The world No.4 pair of Satwik and Chirag Shetty, the Asian Games champions, were part of the Indian team that recently claimed a bronze medal in the Thomas Cup in Denmark

8 May 2026 1:17 pm
International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

8 May 2026 3:03 am
Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response

The players have targeted the upcoming French Open for reducing players share of revenue to an alleged 15% compared to the 22% at ATP and WTA events like the Italian Open

8 May 2026 1:54 am
Williamson named in New Zealand squad for Ireland, England Tests

Williamson has 9,461 runs at an average of 54.7 in 108 Test matches, and said in December he was considering retirement

8 May 2026 1:39 am
Punjab Kings will reassess field setups with a right man right place approach, says coach Bahutule

Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule also heaped praise on Cooper Connolly for his blistering, unbeaten century

7 May 2026 11:44 pm
IPL 2026 | Ton-up Marsh powers LSG to 209/3 against RCB in rain-hit match

Skipper Rishabh Pant also made a quickfire 10-ball 32 not out

7 May 2026 10:45 pm
IPL 2026: Miller in wait-and-watch mode ahead of milestone game

For the South African as well as the franchise, the 19th edition has been a mixed bag

7 May 2026 10:17 pm
IPL 2026 | Nitish Reddy: one who brings balance to the SRH line-up

His 222 runs have come at a strike rate of 166.91, while his seven wickets have arrived at an economy of 10.39 in a tournament where bowlers have routinely been sent on leather hunts

7 May 2026 10:05 pm
IPL 2026 | My focus is to help bowlers read situations: Bravo

Asked about Varun Chakaravarthys return to form, Bravo said that a small break due to injury was needed for the spinner to refresh mentally

7 May 2026 8:40 pm
IPL 2026 KKR vs DC preview | Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in must-win territory

This is nearly do-or-die territory, with DC languishing at seventh spot with eight points in 10 matches and KKR, which has played a game fewer, at eighth with seven points.

7 May 2026 7:24 pm
Bayern Munich falls short of Champions League final again ruing referee decisions

A free kick that should have led to a second yellow card for handball by Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes was overturned after just 29 minutes when Bayern badly needed a way back into Wednesday's game

7 May 2026 6:18 pm
Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026: Gukesh stays in hunt after Javokhir Sindarov win, Wesley So draw in Grand Chess Tour

After defeating Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, Gukesh played out a quick draw with Wesley So to move to six points with three rounds still to go in the Super Rapid & Blitz event of the Grand Chess Tour

7 May 2026 12:38 pm
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