Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:42 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year. The 23-year-old came on as a 66th-minute substitute in Tuesday's 2-1 win at home to Fulham and needed just seven minutes before netting Arsenal's second goal of the night.

RFDL 2024-25: Dempo SC, Classic FA keep National Championship dreams alive with wins

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Dempo SC and Classic FA registered crucial wins to keep Group B alive till the final matchday of the National Group Stage in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 at the Reliance Corporate Ground here on Wednesday. Before the game against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Dempo SC direly needed the three points to stay in contention for the RFDL National Championship and left their all on the pitch to register a much-needed win.

Formula 1: Lawson ‘shocked’ by Red Bull demotion, says ‘I did not see that coming’

IANS | April 2, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Liam Lawson has revealed he was ‘shocked’ upon learning he will be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull, from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards. Lawson, who had been given the seat alongside Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez’s exit, was dropped following just two races into the new season, which saw him produce disappointing performances in Australia and China. He has now been sent back to Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls, in a swap with Japan’s Tsunoda.

ISL Playoffs: Jamshedpur FC look to overturn poor record against Mohun Bagan in SF first leg

IANS | April 2, 2025 7:05 PM

Jamshedpur, April 2 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture on Thursday. This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs, with MBSG reaching the last-four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.