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Czech Ladies Open: Diksha extends rich vein of form as Indian trio impresses

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:08 PM

Beroun (Czech Republic), June 29 (IANS) India's Diksha Dagar continued to build momentum on the Ladies European Tour with another strong finish, carding a final-round four-under 68 to secure a tied-12th place at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, while compatriots Pranavi Urs and Vani Kapoor also produced encouraging performances in Beroun, Czech Republic.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Young Vaibhav Sharma bowls Hubli Tigers to fine victory

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:56 PM

Hubballi, June 29 (IANS) Hubli Tigers bounced back in style following back-to-back losses in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, comprehensively beating Gulbarga Mystics by 10 wickets in Hubballi on Monday.

'We haven't had our best match yet': Matthews backs WI to rise against Australia in T20 World Cup semis

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:42 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side still has another level to reach as they prepare to face World No. 1 Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, insisting the Caribbean side will need their biggest stars to deliver if they are to upset the tournament favourites.

Wimbledon: Rafael Jodar cruises into second round, says he handled grass court well

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:59 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar made a confident start to his Wimbledon 2026 campaign, defeating British wildcard Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Monday to reach the second round in his first tour-level match on grass.

TG20 Season 1: Arfaz, Nishanth set up Buddhi's heroics as Nalgonda Knights register third straight win

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:49 PM

Hyderabad, June 29 (IANS) Anurag Nalgonda Knights secured their third win on the trot, registering a comprehensive six-wicket victory against Palamuru Strikers in the first match of the day in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Stadium at Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Monday.

Wimbledon: Qualifier Sawangkaew stuns No. 20 seed Chwalinska for first Grand Slam win

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:31 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) Qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew produced the first major upset of Wimbledon 2026 on Monday, fighting back from the brink of defeat to knock out 20th seed Maja Chwalinska 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 after the Polish star suffered a cruel injury while serving for the match.

GCL Season 4 Draft: Nihal Sarin sparks bidding war, Divya Deshmukh joins Carlsen; Anand teams up with Arjun Erigaisi

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:27 PM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Newly-crowned Bullet Chess Champion and Season 2 MVP, Nihal Sarin, emerged as one of the most sought-after names before joining FYERS American Gambits as the Global Chess League (GCL) lit the countdown for Season 4—scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13—with the player draft in Mumbai on Monday.

Manchester City appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:02 PM

Manchester, June 29 (IANS) Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, with the Italian signing a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard's departure at the end of the season.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams delighted to see 'bestie' Grigor Dimitrov back after injury nightmare

IANS | June 29, 2026 7:57 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) Serena Williams says she is thrilled to see close friend Grigor Dimitrov back competing at Wimbledon after the Bulgarian's injury-plagued year, describing him as her "guy bestie" and admitting it was difficult to watch his heartbreaking retirement from last year's Championships.

Anand to step aside as FIDE Deputy President; Prez Dvorkovich seeks third term

IANS | June 29, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Five-time World Champion Vishwanathan Anand will no longer serve as the Deputy President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) if incumbent chief Arkady Dvorkovich secures a third term in office, with Kazakhstan Chess Federation President Timur Turlov named as the candidate for the deputy's role.

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Czech Ladies Open: Diksha extends rich vein of form as Indian trio impresses

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Young Vaibhav Sharma bowls Hubli Tigers to fine victory

'We haven't had our best match yet': Matthews backs WI to rise against Australia in T20 World Cup semis

Wimbledon: Rafael Jodar cruises into second round, says he handled grass court well

TG20 Season 1: Arfaz, Nishanth set up Buddhi's heroics as Nalgonda Knights register third straight win

Wimbledon: Qualifier Sawangkaew stuns No. 20 seed Chwalinska for first Grand Slam win

GCL Season 4 Draft: Nihal Sarin sparks bidding war, Divya Deshmukh joins Carlsen; Anand teams up with Arjun Erigaisi

Manchester City appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor

Wimbledon: Serena Williams delighted to see 'bestie' Grigor Dimitrov back after injury nightmare

Anand to step aside as FIDE Deputy President; Prez Dvorkovich seeks third term

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