Europa League: Freiburg turn Braga tie into historic final place

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:35 AM

Berlin, May 8 (IANS) SC Freiburg reached the Europa League final for the first time in the club's history after beating Sporting Braga 3-1 in the second leg of their semifinal to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and set up a meeting with Aston Villa in Istanbul.

IPL 2026: Marsh, Prince power LSG to thrilling 9-run win over RCB in rain-marred contest

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:49 AM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh starred with explosive half-centuries before Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers held their nerves to help the side survive a late Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) charge to register a thrilling nine-run victory in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side IPL clash on Thursday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Italian Open: Gauff overcomes teen Tereza Valentova to cruise into Rd 3

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:09 AM

Rome, May 8 (IANS) World No. 4 Coco Gauff made a confident return to action at the Italian Open, defeating Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 in the second round on Thursday. The third-seeded American, who arrived in Rome after struggling with illness during the Madrid Open, showed resilience and composure on the clay courts despite an inconsistent serving performance.

Real Madrid pair Valverde, Tchouameni involved in training-ground fight

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:55 PM

Madrid, May 7 (IANS) Tensions spilt over at Real Madrid training on Thursday as midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a physical altercation that left Valverde requiring stitches for a cut above his eyebrow. The club has not commented, but several Spanish media publications and radio stations reported the incident.

IPL 2026: Marsh’s ton powers LSG to 209-3 in rain-hit clash with RCB

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:52 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Mitchell Marsh produced a breathtaking century while Rishabh Pant added late fireworks as hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) piled up a commanding 209/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.