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Football: Spain coach backs Nico Williams to recover in time for 2026 World Cup

IANS | May 12, 2026 9:14 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup finals despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. Williams had to be helped off the pitch during the first half of Athletic Club's 1-0 home defeat to Valencia on Sunday, with tests on Monday confirming a moderate injury to his left hamstring.

Italian Open: Sinner equals Novak Djokovic’s Masters feat, brushes past Pellegrino to enter QF

IANS | May 12, 2026 9:00 PM

Rome, May 12 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved level with Novak Djokovic for the longest ATP Masters 1000 winning streak in history after cruising into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open with a straight-sets win over fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino on Tuesday. Backed by a packed Campo Centrale crowd in Rome, Sinner produced another clinical display to seal a 6-2, 6-3 victory and register his 31st consecutive win at the Masters 1000 level, matching the record previously set by Djokovic.

2026 World Cup: World Cup preparations on track, says FIFA official

IANS | May 12, 2026 8:55 PM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said on Tuesday that preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain on track, while also expressing optimism about the tournament's expansion to 48 teams.

‘I get help from him…’: Eshan Malinga credits Cummins’ guidance, says he ‘loves’ playing under a pacer’s captaincy

IANS | May 12, 2026 8:25 PM

Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Eshan Malinga credited captain Pat Cummins for playing a key role in guiding the bowling unit ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans, saying he enjoys operating under a skipper who understands fast bowling closely.

Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026: Lakshay enters final, four Indian boxers win bronze medals in Tashkent

IANS | May 12, 2026 8:12 PM

Tashkent, May 12 (IANS) India’s U-17 boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist, while four other boxers secured bronze medals after their semifinal bouts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

‘They understand the template that’s always worked’: Sundar backs GT top-order ahead of SRH clash

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:55 PM

Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed confidence in the team’s batting approach ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the Titans’ top order understands the Ahmedabad conditions and the team template that has consistently worked for them.

Sr Open Ranking: Men's Greco-Roman concludes; women's wrestling knockout stage underway

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:26 PM

Gonda (UP), May 12 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday concluded the Men's Greco-Roman events at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026, held at Nandininagar Mahavidyalaya, Gonda, on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad opt to bowl against GT, both teams unchanged

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:21 PM

Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans in a clash of former winners in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

La Liga: Alaves face must-win clash against champions Barcelona in relegation battle

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:01 PM

Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Already-crowned La Liga champions FC Barcelona will travel to face Deportivo Alavés on Wednesday in a crucial match at the bottom end of the table. While Barcelona have already secured the league title, Alaves are desperately fighting to avoid relegation.

'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Lon Saikia congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing the ceremony as a “historic” and “momentous occasion” attended by over one lakh people in the presence of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several distinguished dignitaries.

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Football: Spain coach backs Nico Williams to recover in time for 2026 World Cup

Italian Open: Sinner equals Novak Djokovic’s Masters feat, brushes past Pellegrino to enter QF

2026 World Cup: World Cup preparations on track, says FIFA official

‘I get help from him…’: Eshan Malinga credits Cummins’ guidance, says he ‘loves’ playing under a pacer’s captaincy

Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026: Lakshay enters final, four Indian boxers win bronze medals in Tashkent

‘They understand the template that’s always worked’: Sundar backs GT top-order ahead of SRH clash

Sr Open Ranking: Men's Greco-Roman concludes; women's wrestling knockout stage underway

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad opt to bowl against GT, both teams unchanged

La Liga: Alaves face must-win clash against champions Barcelona in relegation battle

'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

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