Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Finn Allen admitted he had become “a shell of a human” after putting too much pressure on himself during a tough start to the Indian Premier League 2026 season. However, stepping away briefly and rediscovering his love for batting has helped turn his fortunes around for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Madrid, May 17 (IANS) Racing Santander ended a 14-year wait to return to La Liga with a 4-1 win at home to Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Berlin, May 17 (IANS) Bayern Munich signed off from its Bundesliga campaign with another emphatic attacking display as Harry Kane hit a hat-trick in a 5-1 home win over Cologne before the newly crowned champion received the trophy on Saturday.
Rome, May 17 (IANS) Seventh seed Elina Svitolina battled past third seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 after two hours and 49 minutes in the women's singles final, capturing her third Italian Open title on Saturday.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders ended Gujarat Titans’ five‑match winning streak with a 29‑run victory at Eden Gardens on Saturday, a result that lifted them to sixth place on the points table and kept their playoffs hopes alive. GT skipper Shubman Gill admitted his side’s fielding lapses proved costly, including dropping Finn Allen twice as he went on to smash a fiery 93.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Skipper Shubman Gill’s fluent 85 was not enough to extend Gujarat Titans’ winning run as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29‑run victory to halt their opponents’ five‑match unbeaten streak and keep their own playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Skipper Shubman Gill’s fluent 85 was not enough to extend Gujarat Titans’ winning run as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29‑run victory to halt their opponents’ five‑match unbeaten streak and keep their own playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Rome, May 16 (IANS) Home favourite, Jannik Sinner, held his nerve under immense pressure, surviving a fine performance by his rival and a late-night suspension before returning on Saturday afternoon to eventually fight past Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Italian Open in Rome.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Gujarat Titans' experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj reached a milestone in his career on Saturday by claiming his 200th wicket in T20 cricket during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Margao (Goa), May 16 (IANS) Diamond Harbour FC will face Dempo SC, knowing that a point will be enough to secure them the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 title at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Sunday.
