Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Arsenal scripted a night to remember at the Emirates Stadium as they reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, edging past Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday. A decisive strike from Bukayo Saka late in the first half…
Former India cricketer and outgoing Trinamool Congress MLA Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday said his association with the party has ended. He alleged that he was denied a ticket from Howrah’s Shibpur constituency because he refused to pay Rs 5 crore.The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister…
Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a dominant win over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 steered them to a comfortable chase after disciplined bowling. Now sixth, CSK need at least two wins from their remaining four games, including crucial ties against Lucknow Super Giants, to secure a top-four spot amidst…
The Purple Cap is awarded to the players with the most runs in a particular IPL season and carries a cash reward of INR 10 Lakh for the winner, given at the conclusion of the IPL final alongside other awards. Alongside the Orange Cap, awarded for the highest run-getter of the tournament, Purple Cap is…
Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam outburst against D Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025 (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen suffered his first classical chess defeat in almost a year after losing to Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2026 in Malmo on Monday. Carlsen, who rarely…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanjay Manjrekar Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket, but only in the T20 format for now. He referred to the youngster’s IPL 2026 performances, where he scored runs against top bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, but also said there are areas he needs to work on.Sooryavanshi, who…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) about a missed out-of-competition doping test from December 18, 2025. This is her first whereabouts failure in the past 12 months, news agency PTI reported.In a letter dated May 4, 2026, the ITA said the missed test has been recorded after reviewing her…
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised Delhi Capitals over their team selection during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.After captain Axar Patel chose to bat, Delhi Capitals struggled and were reduced to 69 for five in 11 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi, who remained not out on 40,…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel shares a light moment with Chennai Super Kings’ Kartik Sharma and Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: There are very few sports teams that look as out of place in home conditions as Delhi Capitals do at the Ferozeshah Kotla. For the second match in a row here, the…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel on Tuesday won the toss and opted to bat first vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL match at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.In a big boost for DC bowling, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi came back into the side after missing few matches due to head injury…
