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Football: Kluivert available for Bournemouth’s clash against Palace

IANS | April 18, 2025 5:07 PM

Bournemouth, April 18 (IANS) Head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed forward Justin Kluivert is set to be available for Saturday’s Premier League game at Crystal Palace. The Netherlands international has missed AFC Bournemouth’s past three games due to injury. But speaking in his press conference ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park, Iraola is expecting the 25-year-old to be fit for selection.

Formula 1: Piastri ready for 'more fun' to fuel up championship race

IANS | April 18, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is high on confidence after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, which helped him close the gap with teammate and championship leader Lando Norris to three points. The Australian is ready to carve out the best from his car in the upcoming races of the season.

Better to have new players learn in safe environment from both wins and losses: Mashimbyi

IANS | April 18, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) South Africa women’s head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has shown faith in young players like Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and Miane Smit for the upcoming tri-series, adding that it is better to have new players learn in a safe environment from both wins and losses.

Shooting: Shriyanka joins list of first-time WC finalists, finishes 8th in 50m rifle 3P event

IANS | April 18, 2025 2:51 PM

Lima, April 18 (IANS) Paris Olympian Shriyanka Sadangi became the latest Indian shooter, on this double-legged South American sojourn, to make the cut for a first-ever individual world cup final, qualifying in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the on-going International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage.

Seemed impossible, but I made it: Pooja Yadav on her journey from Varanasi to Indian women's hockey team

IANS | April 18, 2025 1:49 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) At 21, Pooja Yadav, who hails from the outskirts of Varanasi, has become the first-ever woman from the Purvanchal region to make it to the Indian hockey team.

IPL 2025: One thing about Hardik is that he never gives up, says Ajay Jadeja

IANS | April 18, 2025 10:57 AM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja said the one thing he admires about Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya is his never-give-up attitude and willingness to lead the team from the front in every aspect.

IPL 2025: Disciplined bowlers set up Mumbai Indians' 4-wicket win over SRH (Ld)

IANS | April 17, 2025 11:59 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) A disciplined effort by their bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah and skipper Hardik Pandya, helped Mumbai Indians defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. Will Jacks was the star of the match for Mumbai as he claimed two wickets and scored a vital 36 to guide the hosts to back-to-back wins in IPL 2025.

La Liga: Home games for Barca, Real after different Champions League fortunes

IANS | April 17, 2025 10:31 PM

Madrid, April 17 (IANS) FC Barcelona will once again defend their hold on the top position in the Spanish La Liga standings as they and second-placed Real Madrid both play difficult rivals in front of their home fans this weekend. Barcelona have 70 points from 31 matches while Real Madrid have 66.

World Cup Qualifier: Fatima Sana stars as Pakistan qualify for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

IANS | April 17, 2025 10:07 PM

Lahore, April 17 (IANS) Fatima Sana's heroic all-round performance and another spirited bowling display helped Pakistan Women book their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after securing a comprehensive 67-run victory over Thailand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Rohit starts on bench as Mumbai Indians elect to bowl first against SRH

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:27 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.

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Football: Kluivert available for Bournemouth’s clash against Palace

Formula 1: Piastri ready for 'more fun' to fuel up championship race

Better to have new players learn in safe environment from both wins and losses: Mashimbyi

Shooting: Shriyanka joins list of first-time WC finalists, finishes 8th in 50m rifle 3P event

Seemed impossible, but I made it: Pooja Yadav on her journey from Varanasi to Indian women's hockey team

IPL 2025: One thing about Hardik is that he never gives up, says Ajay Jadeja

IPL 2025: Disciplined bowlers set up Mumbai Indians' 4-wicket win over SRH (Ld)

La Liga: Home games for Barca, Real after different Champions League fortunes

World Cup Qualifier: Fatima Sana stars as Pakistan qualify for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

IPL 2025: Rohit starts on bench as Mumbai Indians elect to bowl first against SRH

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