Rangers sign Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland from Hearts

IANS | May 26, 2026 11:49 PM

Glasgow, May 26 (IANS) Lawrence Shankland has completed a move to Rangers F.C. from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian F.C., signing a two-year contract with the option of an additional year. The Scotland international will officially join Rangers when the transfer window opens on June 15 and becomes the club’s first signing of the summer.

French Open: Kouame, 17, takes down Cilic on major debut, becomes youngest match winner since 1991

IANS | May 26, 2026 11:30 PM

Paris, May 26 (IANS) French tennis experienced one of its greatest days at the home Grand Slam when 17-year-old Moise Kouame produced an incredible upset over former US Open champion Marin Cilic on his Grand Slam debut to win 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros on Tuesday. With this win, Kouame became the first man born in 2008 or later to win a Grand Slam match.

Real Madrid election clouds transfer plans ahead of pivotal summer

IANS | May 26, 2026 10:55 PM

Madrid, May 26 (IANS) Real Madrid's presidential election has placed an unexpected pause on preparations for the 2026-27 season, with current president Florentino Perez facing a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme for control of one of world football's most powerful clubs.

IPL 2026: Patidar’s unbeaten 93 powers RCB to record 254/5 against GT in Qualifier 1

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:44 PM

Dharamshala, May 26 (IANS) Captain Rajat Patidar produced a sensational unbeaten knock of 93 while Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya chipped in with quickfire 43s as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed to a record-breaking 254/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.