Portugal pass Jota’s No.21 jersey to close friend Neves

IANS | August 30, 2025 3:16 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), Aug 30 (IANS) Portugal have chosen to honour Diogo Jota by transferring his No. 21 national team jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves, a tribute confirmed by head coach Roberto Martinez roughly a month after the forward died in a car accident.

Asia Cup match timings delayed by 30 minutes amid extreme heat

IANS | August 30, 2025 3:09 PM

Dubai, Aug 30 (IANS) 18 of the 19 matches at the upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup, including the final, will now begin at 6:30pm local time - half an hour later than originally scheduled - to avoid sweltering heat conditions in the region.

PKL 12: Bengal Warriorz ready to face defending champions Haryana Steelers in opening game

IANS | August 30, 2025 2:01 PM

Visakhapatnam, Aug 30 (IANS) Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has commenced in Vizag, and the Bengal Warriorz, anchored by new leadership, youthful hunger, and a strong foundation as one of the league’s very first franchises, are gearing up for a fresh chapter. They will take on defending champions Haryana Steelers in their opening game on Sunday.

RCB extends Rs 25 lakh each to families of 11 stampede victims

IANS | August 30, 2025 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4.