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Berlin Open: Gauff loses in first match after French Open win; Sabalenka survives a scare

IANS | June 20, 2025 12:14 AM

Berlin, June 20 (IANS) French Open women's singles champion Coco Gauff returned to the country after her biggest triumph of the year did not go as she had planned as she went down to China's Wang Xinyu in the Berlin Open on Thursday. The World No. 2 was upset in the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open by the Chinese player, 6-3, 6-3 in her first match since winning the French Open on June 7.

Chengdu 2025 World Games medal design unveiled

IANS | June 19, 2025 11:50 PM

Chengdu (China), June 19 (IANS) The design of the medals for the 12th World Games, which will be held in Chengdu in August, was unveiled here. The medal is named "Zhuguang," which literally translates to "bamboo light," and also sounds like "chasing the light" in Chinese.

Mumbai GM Chess: 12 share lead in Junior event; GMs Pantsulaia, and Petrosyan win

IANS | June 19, 2025 11:22 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The race for the top honours in the Mumbai International Junior Chess Tournament intensified as the lead narrowed to just 12 players at the end of Round 3 at the World Trade Centre, here. Meanwhile, the foreign Grandmasters continued to assert their dominance in the GM category with yet another commanding display in Round 3.

A golden moment in the history of MP: Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League

IANS | June 19, 2025 11:06 PM

Gwalior, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday lauded the launch of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025, calling it a proud milestone for the state of Madhya Pradesh. The inaugural edition of the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2025 kicked off on Thursday at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium here in Gwalior.

Nitish Reddy can be in playing eleven if he bowls 14-15 overs in an innings, says childhood coach

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 10:46 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As India gears up for taking the field in a high-stakes Test series against England at Headingley on Friday, much of the pre-match conversation has revolved around team combinations, especially on who would take the seam-bowling all-rounder’s slot.

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes romp to hat-trick of wins, second victory for Bengaluru

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:16 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The Bengaluru Bravehearts registered their second victory, and the Hyderabad Heroes maintained their winning streak, as they completed a hat-trick of wins during the Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 1, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Thursday.

'I learn from him every day': Kumar Kartikeya on Rajat Patidar and the rise of small-town cricketers

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Kumar Kartikeya doesn’t hesitate when asked about his favourite player. “Rajat (Patidar) is one of my favourite players — not just because of his talent but also for how he carries himself,” says the left-arm spinner who recently turned out for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

Niharika Raina | June 19, 2025 9:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) India’s Test batting has been historically vulnerable to England’s swing and seam bowling, resulting in only three series victories for the visitors across many years of touring the country. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, India’s young batters face a stern examination when the upcoming series starts at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

RPL Season 1: Bengaluru Bravehearts beat Mumbai Dreamers for their second win

IANS | June 19, 2025 9:28 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The Bengaluru Bravehearts registered their second win of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) Season 1, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) here on Thursday. They saw off the Mumbai Dreamers in a low-scoring thriller, winning the match 12-7.

Masters Cup hockey: Punjab, Haryana win in women's category; Odisha, Maharashtra in men's section

IANS | June 19, 2025 9:05 PM

Chennai, June 19 (IANS) After the power-packed first day of the 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, it was Punjab and Haryana in the women’s category registered a win in their respective games on Day 2, whereas Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Association of Odisha had a successful outing in the men’s category.

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Berlin Open: Gauff loses in first match after French Open win; Sabalenka survives a scare

Chengdu 2025 World Games medal design unveiled

Mumbai GM Chess: 12 share lead in Junior event; GMs Pantsulaia, and Petrosyan win

A golden moment in the history of MP: Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League

Nitish Reddy can be in playing eleven if he bowls 14-15 overs in an innings, says childhood coach

RPL Season 1: Hyderabad Heroes romp to hat-trick of wins, second victory for Bengaluru

'I learn from him every day': Kumar Kartikeya on Rajat Patidar and the rise of small-town cricketers

Playing little late and closer to body is better, Jaffer tells young Indian Test batters

RPL Season 1: Bengaluru Bravehearts beat Mumbai Dreamers for their second win

Masters Cup hockey: Punjab, Haryana win in women's category; Odisha, Maharashtra in men's section

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