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Tennis: Ruud re-enters Top 20 as Italian Open sparks major rankings shake-up

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The conclusion of the Italian Open brought significant movement in the latest ATP Rankings, with several players enjoying major jumps following strong campaigns in Rome. While Jannik Sinner stole the spotlight by defeating Casper Ruud in the final to complete the Career Golden Masters, the tournament also reshaped the rankings picture heading into the French Open.

Karman Kaur Thandi secures a place in French Open singles qualifying draw

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:34 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete Karman Kaur Thandi has qualified for the women's singles qualifying draw at the French Open (Roland Garros), which began on Monday. She will compete against Harmony Tan in the first qualifying round tomorrow. Both players are unseeded in the draw.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs LSG, know all details

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:53 PM

Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday in a high-stakes encounter that could significantly influence the playoff picture as the league stage nears its conclusion. With the competition intensifying and every result carrying added weight, both sides enter the fixture with sharply contrasting momentum and objectives.

S8UL’s Aravindh Chithambaram becomes first Indian chess player to qualify for Esports World Cup 2026

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:27 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) S8UL, a global name in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for its third title at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged victorious in the Road to EWC qualifier held at DreamHack Atlanta, becoming the first Indian player to secure qualification for the Chess main event at the prestigious tournament.

IPL 2026: CSK vs SRH could be a virtual knockout game, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With IPL 2026 entering its decisive phase to decide the remaining three playoffs spots, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has described the Chennai Super Kings–Sunrisers Hyderabad contest as a ‘virtual knockout game’ that could go a long way in determining playoff qualification.

5th National Physical Disability Elite Cricket Tournament kicks off in Bengaluru

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:49 PM

Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) The 5th National Physical Disability Elite Cricket Tournament, hosted by the Karnataka State Divyang Cricket Association, began with great fanfare. The event featured lively cultural performances from Karnataka and an enthusiastic atmosphere. Top teams from across the nation are competing in this prestigious tournament, offering players a valuable platform to showcase their skills.

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