Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) An electrifying opening partnership and a towering total from Punjab Kings were washed away by a sudden and fierce thunderstorm as their clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was abandoned without a result at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday night.
Gurugram (Haryana), April 26 (IANS) Punjabi Tigers, Marathi Vultures, Tamil Lions, and Bhojpuri Leopards reached the men's semifinals of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Saturday. Tamil Lions defeated Haryanvi Sharks 63-32 to reach the semifinals, while Bhojpuri Leopards outclassed Punjabi Tigers to book the berth.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Recently-sacked assistant coach of the Indian cricket team, Abhishek Nayar, and former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey have joined the T20 Mumbai League 2025 as mentors. Nayar and Mhambrey have been appointed mentors for the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals and ARCS Andheri, respectively.
Newcastle, April 26 (IANS) Ipswich Town’s spirited campaign in the Premier League came to a sorrowful close at St. James’ Park, as a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United confirmed their relegation from the top flight.
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Two late goals deep into the match saw Punjab FC go down to FC Goa 1-2 in the second quarterfinal of the Kalinga Super Cup, which was played at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Pulga Vidal gave Punjab the lead, but Borja Herrera and Mohammed Yasir’s strikes broke Punjab's hearts and sent the Gaurs into the semi-finals.
Bengaluru, April 26 (IANS) Chandigarh golfer Angad Cheema dominated the final round with a six-under 66 to win the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational 2025 tournament played at the Prestige Golfshire Club in Bengaluru on Saturday. Cheema’s (66-64-66) sublime final-round effort helped him total 20-under 196 for the 54-hole event as he clinched his fourth professional title and third win on the PGTI main tour by a two-stroke margin.
Naihat (West Bengal), April 26 (IANS) Having already secured the I-League 2 2024-25 season title, Diamond Harbour etched their name in history as they ended the season unbeaten, earning the title of Invincibles.
Greater Noida, April 26 (IANS) The introduction of golf in the Olympic Games in 2016 after more than a 100-year gap has helped it shed the so-called elitist tag, said Roger Bathurst, Chairman (Rules) of The Royal & Ancient (R&A), during the curtain-raiser press conference for the Level 3 Tournament Administrators & Referees Seminar (TARS) here at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort on Saturday.
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The young guns of Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 here on Saturday. The ISL Shield and Cup-winning Mariners, fielding an all-Indian squad except for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, scored once in each half through Sahal Abdul Samad (22') and Suhail Ahmad Bhat (51').
London, April 26 (IANS) Chelsea edged closer to UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Nicolas Jackson. The victory lifts the Blues into fourth place in the Premier League table, keeping them firmly in the race for Europe’s top competition.
