Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Nations Cup

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Hockey India has announced that the Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 21 in Auckland.

IPL 2026: 'Rabada has become the leader of GT pace attack,' says Karim

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:12 PM

Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim lavished praise on Kagiso Rabada, calling him the leader of the pace attack after the South African spearheaded Gujarat Titans’ (GT) dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Gauff fends off Andreeva to enter Rome SF

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:37 AM

Rome, May 13 (IANS) World No. 3 Coco Gauff required five match points to fight off Mirra Andreeva and advance to the semifinals of the Italian Open for the fourth time in her career.

Betis book Champions League spot with win over Elche

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:57 AM

Madrid, May 13 (IANS) Real Betis secured fifth place in La Liga and a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 home win over Elche, while Celta Vigo's hopes ended with a 3-2 defeat at home to a resurgent Levante.