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ATP Tour: Holger Rune to make comeback at Hamburg Open in May

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:14 PM

Hamburg, April 9 (IANS) Holger Rune will make his long-awaited comeback following a lengthy injury break at the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 tournament, in May, the organisers said on Thursday. Rune, who is still on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome at the start of May, will make his third appearance in Hamburg. The Dane reached the quarter-finals in 2024.

Monte Carlo Masters: Fonseca enters ATP Masters 1000 QF for the first time

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:54 PM

Monaco, April 9 (IANS) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has become the youngest quarterfinalist at the Monte-Carlo Masters since 18-year-olds Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet achieved the feat in 2005. He won a forehand battle with Matteo Berrettini, 10 years his senior, on Thursday.

Asian Boxing C'ships: Indian women top medal charts with 4 golds

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:51 PM

Ulaanbaatar, April 9 (IANS) The Indian women's team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage.

World no. 1 Sheetal Devi prioritises Para Asian Games in Japan, defers LA28 Paralympics focus

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) World Archery Para Champion and world number one Sheetal Devi is not looking at LA 2028 Paralympics just yet, as she remains rooted in the present, focusing on a step-by-step ascent towards the Para Asian Games later this year in Japan before looking towards the larger goal of the Paralympics.

'Not a coach, but like an elder brother': Prabhsimran opens up on his bond with Yuvraj

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Behind the steady rise of Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has been the useful mentorship of Yuvraj Singh, who has weathered the highest pressures of international cricket for more than a decade.

IPL 2026: Unselfish approach and off-field bond are key to partnership with Priyansh, says Prabhsimran

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has attributed his successful opening partnership with Priyansh Arya to an unselfish tactical approach and a deep-rooted personal bond that extends beyond the cricket field.

'Hadn't really comprehended,’ says Lauren Bell on spearheading England's pace attack

IANS | April 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the team’s fast-bowling unit, saying she “hadn't really comprehended” stepping into a role once occupied by some of the country’s most iconic seamers.

'They deserve fair compensation': Tamim Iqbal-led BCB announces pay hike for men & women domestic players

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former captain and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Tamim Iqbal reflected on the decision to substantially increase domestic match fees and salaries of men and women cricketers, saying players had long been “highly underpaid” and warranted better financial acknowledgement.

'Keep these things to yourself': Babar Azam fumes at reporter over Kohli comparison in PSL

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Babar Azam found himself at the centre of a heated moment off the field after dismissing comparisons with Virat Kohli during a post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League 2026.

IPL 2026: BCCI reveals phase 2 of Fan Parks in 30 cities across 18 states & 1 UT

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:54 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Phase 2 of the IPL Fan Parks 2026, aimed at delivering the exciting IPL experience to 30 cities across 18 states and 1 Union Territory, thereby broadening the league’s nationwide reach.

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ATP Tour: Holger Rune to make comeback at Hamburg Open in May

Monte Carlo Masters: Fonseca enters ATP Masters 1000 QF for the first time

Asian Boxing C'ships: Indian women top medal charts with 4 golds

World no. 1 Sheetal Devi prioritises Para Asian Games in Japan, defers LA28 Paralympics focus

'Not a coach, but like an elder brother': Prabhsimran opens up on his bond with Yuvraj

IPL 2026: Unselfish approach and off-field bond are key to partnership with Priyansh, says Prabhsimran

'Hadn't really comprehended,’ says Lauren Bell on spearheading England's pace attack

'They deserve fair compensation': Tamim Iqbal-led BCB announces pay hike for men & women domestic players

'Keep these things to yourself': Babar Azam fumes at reporter over Kohli comparison in PSL

IPL 2026: BCCI reveals phase 2 of Fan Parks in 30 cities across 18 states & 1 UT

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