Was never close friends with Arshad Nadeem, things won't be the same now: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:07 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Ahead of the Diamond League meet in Rome, India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra addressed the recent controversy surrounding his association with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, setting the record straight on where things stand between the two star athletes. Chopra, India’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field and reigning world champion, clarified that despite the mutual respect between the two on the field, he and Nadeem were never particularly close off it.

BCCI explores role in Olympic sports, meets sports ministry officials

IANS | May 15, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a significant move that could reshape India’s Olympic ambitions, top officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held a high-level meeting on Thursday to explore collaborative efforts aimed at boosting the country's medal prospects in future Olympic Games.

IPL 2025: Moeen and Powell to miss KKR’s remaining matches due to medical reasons

IANS | May 15, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) said on Thursday that all-rounders Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali will not come back to India for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to their respective medical reasons. KKR further said that apart from Moeen and Powell, all other players – both Indian and overseas – as well as support staff members, have arrived in Bengaluru.

Formula 1: Vasseur sees Spain flexi-Wing rule as gamechanger for Ferrari

IANS | May 15, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) With Ferrari languishing over 150 points behind surprise Constructors' Championship leaders McLaren just six races into the 2025 Formula 1 season, team principal Frederic Vasseur believes a mid-season rule change could offer the beleaguered Scuderia a potential turning point.

IPL 2025: Tim David, Romario Shepherd join RCB squad in Bengaluru

IANS | May 15, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) eye a direct route to the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, reinforcements have arrived at just the right time. In a massive boost to their already thriving campaign, key overseas finishers Tim David and Romario Shepherd have rejoined the squad in Bengaluru ahead of their marquee home clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this Saturday.

Italian Open: Alcaraz shuts down in-form Draper for semis spot

IANS | May 14, 2025 11:53 PM

Rome, May 14 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz continued his rollercoaster ride in Rome as he reached the semifinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, overcoming Jack Draper in straight sets here on Wednesday. The Spaniard overcame Draper 6-4, 6-4 at the clay ATP Masters 1000, fighting back from 2-4 to claim the first set on Campo Centrale.

World Athletics boss Coe hails debut of mixed 4x100m relay

IANS | May 14, 2025 11:38 PM

Guangzhou (China), May 14 (IANS) As the 2025 World Athletics Relays recently came to a close in Guangzhou, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praised both the debut of the 4x100m mixed relay and China's continued rise as an emerging athletics powerhouse.