Nissanka, Chamari bag top honors at SLC awards

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:27 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025.

Pranavi, Aditi make solid start at London Championship

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:04 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS) Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok made encouraging starts at the London Championship, carding identical rounds of 2-under 71 to stay within striking distance of the leaders after the opening round at the par-73 Centurion Club.

Argentina lend support to Infantino amid FIFA turmoil

IANS | August 7, 2026 12:38 PM

Buenos Aires, Aug 7 (IANS) The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body’s abandoned investment proposal.