Formula 1: Lando Norris delivers lap record at Monaco GP Qualifying to seal pole

IANS | May 24, 2025 10:10 PM

Monte Carlo, May 24 (IANS) Lando Norris stunned the paddock by securing pole position in a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session on Saturday. The McLaren driver delivered a blistering 1:09.954 lap in the dying moments of Q3, which is also a track record at the circuit, edging out local hero Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri in a closely contested finish.

IPL 2025: PBKS ride Iyer’s poise, Stoinis storm to post 206/8 against DC

IANS | May 24, 2025 9:53 PM

Jaipur, May 24 (IANS) On a surface that demanded adaptability and mental steel, Punjab Kings delivered a classic T20 innings, built on a mixture of composure and power-hitting, to post a commanding 206/8 against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Sawai Mansing Stadium here on Saturday..

KIBG 2025: Mansukh Mandaviya praises Manipur, Nagaland for podium finish

IANS | May 24, 2025 9:18 PM

Diu, May 24 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, congratulated Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for hosting the first Khelo India Beach Games. The Games, which started on May 19, officially concluded on Saturday at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu.

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere leaves Norwich City

IANS | May 24, 2025 9:03 PM

Norwich, May 24 (IANS) Norwich City have confirmed that their first-team coach Jack Wilshere has left his role at the club by mutual agreement. The former Arsenal midfielder joined the club's coaching staff in October 2024, leaving the north London side where he had been head coach of their Under-18s.

Karun Nair's long road back to Indian Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) "Dear cricket, give me one more chance": On December 10, 2022, Karun Nair pleaded with the cricketing gods for him to get one more opportunity to play in the Indian national team. Over two-and-a-half years later, he has been recalled into the Test setup for a date with destiny, after being out of the Test squad for nearly 3000 days, and that too for India's tour of England, the toughest challenge for any overseas batter.

Strange selection, but be patient, says Manjrekar on India Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called India’s Test squad for the upcoming England tour “strange” but urged fans to show patience as Shubman Gill takes over the red-ball captaincy during what he termed a “massive transition”.