PKL 12: Bengal Warriorz ready to face defending champions Haryana Steelers in opening game

IANS | August 30, 2025 2:01 PM

Visakhapatnam, Aug 30 (IANS) Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has commenced in Vizag, and the Bengal Warriorz, anchored by new leadership, youthful hunger, and a strong foundation as one of the league’s very first franchises, are gearing up for a fresh chapter. They will take on defending champions Haryana Steelers in their opening game on Sunday.

RCB extends Rs 25 lakh each to families of 11 stampede victims

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4.

Hockey: Indian team leaves for Women’s Asia Cup in China

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:25 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) The Indian women's team left for Hangzhou, China on Saturday, as the squad gears up for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2025. The 20-member team is being led by captain Salima Tete, who is looking to win the tournament to secure India's spot for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 next year.

US Open: Injured Shelton retires, Tiafoe stunned in early exit

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:06 AM

New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Sixth seed Ben Shelton was forced to retire from his U.S. Open third-round clash against France’s Adrian Mannarino on Friday, shortly before 17th seed Frances Tiafoe also bowed out - delivering a major blow to American hopes of ending a 22-year drought for a men’s Grand Slam title.

US Open: Djokovic advances to fourth round with win over Norrie

IANS | August 30, 2025 9:29 AM

New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Novak Djokovic kept his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title alive on Friday, overcoming a brief lower back issue to defeat unseeded Briton Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3 and book his place in the fourth round of the U.S. Open.