Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl against hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.
Madrid, May 7 (IANS) Spanish giant Barcelona could clinch the La Liga title on Sunday when they host arch-rivals Real Madrid in the season’s final Clasico at Camp Nou. Barcelona currently holds an 11-point lead over Real Madrid with only four matches remaining. A draw on Sunday would be enough for Hansi Flick’s side to secure the league title with three games still left to play.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the National Sports Federation Conclave 2026 represents a key step in streamlining India’s preparations for major international sporting competitions over the next decade.
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision to move the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final out of Bengaluru was compelled by Karnataka State Cricket Association’s demand for complimentary tickets far in excess of the mandated quota.
Munich, May 7 (IANS) Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his side FC Bayern Munich crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semifinals following a 6-5 aggregate defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India’s four-member men’s contingent will aim to make a strong impression at the World Squash Championships, which gets underway in Giza, Egypt, on Friday. The Indian challenge will be led by Abhay Singh, alongside Veer Chotrani, Ramit Tandon, and Velavan Senthilkumar, in the prestigious tournament organised by the Professional Squash Association.
London, May 7 (IANS) Ben Shelton will return to the Laver Cup 2026 after confirming his participation for Team World. The American, currently ranked World No. 6, is set for his third appearance at the tournament and joins a growing list of confirmed stars for the competition scheduled to be held at The O2 from September 25 to 27.
Munich, May 7 (IANS) UEFA Champions League winner and five-time Bundesliga Champion Niklas Sule has announced a shock retirement at the age of 30 after an injury scare forced him to reconsider his decision on the future. German International player will put an end to his enormous career at the end of the season once his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires.
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has come down heavily on reports of “unauthorised persons” moving with IPL teams and players, asserting that the Board is not “sitting idle” and will take stringent action against violations.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former Australia batter Marcus North is reportedly set to take over as England’s new national selector, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) expected to formalise the appointment in the coming days. The Durham director of cricket has emerged as the frontrunner for the role after the completion of the interview process, edging out former England pacers Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
