134th Durand Cup: Late drama as NEROCA FC hold TRAU FC to draw in Imphal Derby

IANS | July 30, 2025 8:20 PM

Imphal, July 30 (IANS) NEROCA FC snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against 10-man TRAU FC in their Group E opener as the Imphal Derby lived up to its billing in the 134th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Wednesday. Khunjamayum Raj Singh’s second-half goal gave TRAU the lead, but a stoppage-time equaliser by Arunkumar Singh denied them all three points in a fiercely contested encounter.

NBA regular-season games set for Berlin, London, Manchester & Paris as part of 3-year slate in Europe

IANS | July 30, 2025 6:52 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Wednesday that the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and in London on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The league also announced that it will play regular-season games in Manchester and Paris in 2027 and in Berlin and Paris in 2028.

World Padel League announces six teams ahead of third edition

IANS | July 30, 2025 5:18 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) With the countdown to the World Padel League Season 3 underway, the league has unveiled its six-team roster, featuring new teams and dynamic owners. This season’s line-up includes Vedanta Leopards, Khan Tigers, Panorama Panthers, Game Changers Lions, defending champions SG Pipers Cheetah, and inaugural champions Vernost Jaguars.

India Champions refuse to play Pakistan in WCL semifinal: Sources

IANS | July 30, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India Champions have declined to participate in the World Championship of Legends semifinal against Pakistan, scheduled for Thursday, maintaining their previous stance of not engaging in competitive fixtures against their arch-rivals.