Lack of rhythm in third game cost us: Satwik-Chirag on SF loss at BWF Worlds

IANS | August 31, 2025 11:58 AM

Paris, Aug 31 (IANS) After Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell short of reaching their maiden BWF World Championships final with a 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 against China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in a semifinal, the Indian duo conceded that the lack of rhythm in the third game cost them a match.

Formula 1: Piastri edges Norris for Dutch GP pole in thrilling McLaren battle

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:36 PM

Zandvoort (Netherlands), Aug 30 (IANS) Oscar Piastri snatched pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix after outpacing McLaren teammate Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds in a tense qualifying session at Zandvoort. Norris had looked untouchable through all three practice sessions, but Piastri — who leads the championship standings — once again produced when it mattered most, delivering a blistering final lap to secure top spot.

PKL Season 12: Second tie-breaker in two days sees U Mumba clinch thriller, edge Gujarat Giants 6-5

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:26 PM

Visakhapatnam (A.P.), Aug 30 (IANS) U Mumba opened their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 campaign with a thrilling victory against the Gujarat Giants in the second tie-breaker of the season. The two teams were locked 29-29 at the end of regulation time before the Season 2 champions secured a 6-5 win in the tie-breaker at the Vishwanadh Sports Club here on Saturday.

Litton, Taskin help Bangladesh go 1-0 up against Netherlands in T20I series

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:06 PM

Sylhet (Bangladesh), Aug 30 (IANS) Bangladesh produced a comprehensive all-round performance to defeat the Netherlands by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare in the first T20I at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, and captain Litton Das starred as the hosts dominated in all three departments.

PKL Season 12: Sumit, Gagan Gowda shine as UP Yoddhas take down Telugu Titans 40-35 

IANS | August 30, 2025 9:45 PM

Visakhapatnam (A.P.), Aug 30 (IANS) The Vishwanadh Sports Club witnessed a nail-biting season opener on Saturday evening, as the UP Yoddhas began their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 campaign with a thrilling 40-35 win over home side Telugu Titans. Skipper Sumit’s eight points and Gagan Gowda’s superb 14-point haul proved decisive, despite Vijay Malik’s equally impressive 14 points for the Titans.