Italian GP: Verstappen wins as McLaren secure double podium

IANS | September 7, 2025 8:28 PM

Monza, Sep 7 (IANS) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a dramatic start and end to proceedings at Monza.

Punjab Hockey League: Roundglass Hockey Academy and SAI Sonipat win big to remain on top of the table

IANS | September 7, 2025 8:09 PM

Mohali, Sep 7 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat secured commanding victories against SDAT Hockey Academy, Tamil Nadu and Namdhari Hockey Academy to consolidate their positions on top of the table after day six of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.

Pranavi makes cut at Houston, lies 26th

IANS | September 7, 2025 7:09 PM

Houston, Sep 7 (IANS) Pranavi Urs got off to a flying start with four birdies in five holes on her way to a solid 3-under 69 second round at the Aramco Houston Championship. Pranavi, now placed tied-26th with rounds of 72-69, is 3-under and the only Indian to make the cut.

Sarthak Chavan bounces back with a brilliant win in INMRC

IANS | September 7, 2025 7:03 PM

Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) A set of new tyres and supreme effort helped Pune teenager Sarthak Chavan (Petronas TVS Racing) to snatch a brilliant win in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc category to finish the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025 on a successful note at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.

Olympians Ramita and Divyansh headline India's Shooting World Cup squad in China

IANS | September 7, 2025 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) A 24-member Indian team comprising shooters ranked primarily between four and six in the national rankings, is all set to take on the world’s best, as the season’s fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage got underway in Ningbo, China.