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Italian International: Paolini cruises past Gauff to claim historic Rome title

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:07 PM

Rome (Italy), May 17 (IANS) Home favourite Jasmine Paolini made history at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, ensuring that for the first time in four decades, the Italian International has an Italian champion in women's singles here on Saturday. Paolini thrilled the partisan crowd in Rome as the No. 6 seed Paolini defeated No. 4 seed Coco Gauff of the United States 6-4, 6-2 in the final at Campo Centrale to claim a historic title.

IPL 2025: KKR knocked out as rain washes off RCB clash

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:43 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as Match 58 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was abandoned without a toss due to heavy rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Formula 1: Piastri pips Verstappen for pole in drama-filled Emilia-Romagna GP Qualifying

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:24 PM

Imola (Italy), May 17 (IANS) McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning lap in the dying moments of Qualifying to clinch pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 here on Saturday. The Australian upstaged Red Bull's reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell in a chaotic and incident-packed session.

Indian Grand Prix: Animesh Kujur excels in 100m, 200m sprints in second leg

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:07 PM

Trivandrum, May 17 (IANS) Odisha’s promising sprinter Animesh Kujur stamped his authority in the men’s 100m and 200m events at the Indian Grand Prix 2 at LNCPE Campus in Trivandrum on Saturday. The 21-year-old national record-holder in the men’s 200m emerged fastest runner of the one-day event. He won the short dash in 10.31 seconds and the 200m in 20.55 seconds.

IPL 2025: KKR on verge of elimination if rain persists in Bengaluru

IANS | May 17, 2025 9:49 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) The much-anticipated restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has hit an immediate roadblock as persistent rain in Bengaluru forced a delay in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Football: Ashley Young, Begovic & Virginia to leave Everton upon season conclusion

IANS | May 17, 2025 8:11 PM

Liverpool, May 17 (IANS) Everton have confirmed that Ashley Young and goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia will be leaving the Club when their contracts expire at the end of the season next month. Manager David Moyes said, “Since my return to the club, I’ve seen what a great professional Ash is and know the leadership qualities he has brought to the squad during his time at Everton. His versatility, experience, and know-how have also been really beneficial to the team and me.

IPL 2025: Gill has been fantastic as GT captain, can feel his presence in dressing room, says Patel

IANS | May 17, 2025 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said Shubman Gill has been fantastic as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, adding that one can feel his presence as a leader in the team’s dressing room. Gill, 25, has been the front-runner to succeed the recently retired Rohit Sharma as India’s next Test captain ahead of their five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.

IPL 2025: RCB fans come out in numbers despite rain to hail Kohli on Test retirement

IANS | May 17, 2025 7:23 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes after a brief suspension, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans are planning a special tribute to their most beloved cricketer, Virat Kohli. In what promises to be an emotional evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (May 17), RCB fans have planned to wear white T-shirts to honour Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket.

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