All-rounder Tryon wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025

IANS | June 7, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon has been adjudged as the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. Chloe beat out stiff competition from West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and India batter Jemimah Rodrigues to secure the monthly award.

Carlsen clinches Norway Chess 2025 title after Gukesh falters

IANS | June 7, 2025 1:23 AM

Stavanger (Norway), June 7 (IANS) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen added another accolade to his legendary career by winning the Norway Chess 2025 title in his hometown of Stavanger on Friday. The five-time World Champion secured the crown after a dramatic final round that saw his closest challenger, reigning World Champion D. Gukesh, falter at the last hurdle.

T20 Mumbai League: Prithvi Shaw leads North Mumbai Panthers to first win

IANS | June 7, 2025 1:00 AM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) North Mumbai Panthers, led by Prithvi Shaw, secured their first victory of the T20 Mumbai League 2025, defeating ARCS Andheri by five wickets at Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Shaw set the tone for the match with a brisk 33 runs off 23 balls, while his opening partner, Divyaansh Saxena, contributed significantly with a score of 36 runs from 31 balls.

UTT Season 6: Diya Chitale guides Dabang Delhi to last-gasp win over Kolkata ThunderBlades

IANS | June 6, 2025 11:16 PM

Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Diya Chitale’s sweeping victory over Ananya Chande in the last match of the tie helped Dabang Delhi TTC beat Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 here on Friday. Earlier, reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers beat PBG Pune Jaguars, courtesy of solid displays from power couple Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy.

Football: Uzbekistan, Jordan book debut World Cup spots for 2026 edition

IANS | June 6, 2025 10:17 PM

Beijing (China), June 6 (IANS) Three more Asian teams have punched their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the latest round of qualifiers, with Uzbekistan and Jordan set to make their tournament debuts and South Korea extending its streak to 11 consecutive appearances. China, by contrast, was eliminated with one match remaining.