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'Yogasana enhanced flexibility level of cricketers at MPCA': Aarti Pal, India’s first-ever Arjuna Awardee Yogasana athlete

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) When Aarti Pal began working with cricketers at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), she was not trying to turn them into Yogasana athletes. Instead, she wanted to understand how yoga could help improve performance in a sport that demands explosive movement, technical precision, and mental resilience.

FIFA WC 2026: England arrives in Florida for pre-World Cup camp

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:49 PM

Florida, June 2 (IANS) England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harry Kane-led side has arrived in the city for the pre-World Cup camp.

FIFA 2026 Explained: How the 48-team World Cup will work

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 will mark the beginning of a completely new era in international football as the tournament expands from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time in history.

French Open: Andreeva storms into semifinals with ruthless win over Cirstea

IANS | June 2, 2026 5:13 PM

Paris, June 2 (IANS) The 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva put on a near-perfect performance to reach the semifinals of the French Open for the second time in her career, defeating Romania's Sorana Cirstea convincingly 6-0, 6-3 in 56 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier at Stade Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Ex-India allrounder Vijay Shankar set for LPL debut, Avishka Fernando emerges as the No. 1 draft pick

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:57 PM

Colombo, June 2 (IANS) India all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to become the lone Indian player in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 after being signed by Kandy Royals, while Sri Lanka international Avishka Fernando emerged as the No. 1 overall pick in the Season 6 Draft as franchises completed their squads for the sixth edition of the tournament.

Riquelme names Raul as sporting director if elected Real Madrid president

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:56 PM

Madrid, June 2 (IANS) The presidential election at Real Madrid took another turn Tuesday after challenger Enrique Riquelme announced former club great Raul Gonzalez would become director of sport if he wins Sunday's vote.

Robinson, Atkinson, and Tongue must drive England's new-era pace attack, says Steven Finn

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Former England pacer Steven Finn believes that the focus on England's batting changes has overshadowed the bowlers, who will be under scrutiny as the English team takes on New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday to begin the home summer season.

SLC announces central contracts for 2026-27 season, 46 players included

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:31 PM

Colombo, June 2 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced national player contracts for 46 cricketers for the 2026-27 season, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent earning places in the latest list.

'Childhood dream has been taken away,' says Gilmour on missing FIFA WC due to injury

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:58 PM

Edinburgh, June 2 (IANS) Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has expressed his heartbreak after being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a knee injury, describing the setback as having a “childhood dream” taken away from him just days before the tournament.

Sayali Satghare shines as Mumbai Falcons clinch historic first win in inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:38 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) India star Sayali Satghare led SOBO Mumbai Falcons from the front with a decisive three-wicket spell as her side began their campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over Thane Sky Risers in the tournament’s opening match of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League here at the Wankhede Stadium.

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'Yogasana enhanced flexibility level of cricketers at MPCA': Aarti Pal, India’s first-ever Arjuna Awardee Yogasana athlete

FIFA WC 2026: England arrives in Florida for pre-World Cup camp

FIFA 2026 Explained: How the 48-team World Cup will work

French Open: Andreeva storms into semifinals with ruthless win over Cirstea

Ex-India allrounder Vijay Shankar set for LPL debut, Avishka Fernando emerges as the No. 1 draft pick

Riquelme names Raul as sporting director if elected Real Madrid president

Robinson, Atkinson, and Tongue must drive England's new-era pace attack, says Steven Finn

SLC announces central contracts for 2026-27 season, 46 players included

'Childhood dream has been taken away,' says Gilmour on missing FIFA WC due to injury

Sayali Satghare shines as Mumbai Falcons clinch historic first win in inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League

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