1st WT20I: Nandni shines on debut as India beat England by 38 runs

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:48 AM

Chelmsford, May 29 (IANS) Nandni Sharma's three wickets on international debut followed by half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia, guided India to a 38-run win in the opening game of their three-match T20I series against England here at the County Ground.

Tirthapati Institution dominates in All India Invitation School Rowing Meet

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:57 PM

Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Kolkata's Tirthapati Institution dominated the proceedings in the junior boys section, entering the finals of double scull and fours at the 51st All India Invitation Inter School Rowing Championship being organised by Lake Club at its course in Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata on Thursday.

French Open: Moise Kouame continues to rise, reaches third round

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:26 PM

Paris, May 28 (IANS) France’s Moise Kouame continued to thrive at the home Grand Slam as the newest tennis sensation in his country at the French Open, surging into the third round with a five-set victory, joining Rafael Nadal in a milestone achieved in 2003.

FC Barcelona closing in on Newcastle's Gordon

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:08 PM

Madrid, May 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona are closing in on their first signing for the 2026-27 La Liga season after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.

Demichelis signs new Mallorca contract despite relegation

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:54 PM

Madrid, May 28 (IANS) RCD Mallorca confirmed on Thursday that Martin Demichelis will remain as head coach after their relegation to help the club return to La Liga. The Argentinian arrived at the club at the end of February but saw Mallorca drop to the second division with 42 points despite a 3-0 win at home to Oviedo in its last game.

Sumit Antil, the star, as India dominate Indian Open Para Athletics

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:28 PM

Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Paralympic champion Sumit Antil emerged as the star attraction, producing a dominant performance in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 event as hosts India came up with another dominant performance on the concluding day of the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship 2026 at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.