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La Liga 2025-26: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 9 (analysis)

IANS | October 20, 2025 10:46 PM

Madrid (Spain), Oct 20 (IANS) La Liga returned to action this weekend, with both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona having to work very hard for their wins just a week before they meet next weekend. Real Madrid are currently leading the standings with 24 points from nine matches, with eight wins and one defeat. Barcelona are second with 22 points from seven wins, one draw and one loss. Villareal are third with five wins, two draws and two defeats in nine matches.

Shamar Joseph sidelined from Bangladesh ODIs with ‘shoulder discomfort’

IANS | October 20, 2025 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh after experiencing “some discomfort in his shoulder,” forcing him to miss a long-awaited return to international cricket.

After winning silver for fourth time in World Billiards C'ship, India's Dhruv Sitwala ready for next edition

IANS | October 20, 2025 8:57 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Slipping at the final hurdle four times may leave many people totally disappointed and dejected, some of them even thinking 'maybe it is not meant to be', but sportspersons usually do not think in that way and try making attempts.

2nd Test: Masood, Shafique anchor Pakistan to 259 for 5 on opening day in Rawalpindi

IANS | October 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 20 (IANS) Shan Masood’s fluent 87 and Abdullah Shafique’s composed 57 guided Pakistan to 259 for 5 on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi after the hosts opted to bat first on a slow and lifeless surface.

Women's World Cup: Hasini Perera’s fluent 85 in vain as Shorna Akter spins Sri Lanka out for 202

IANS | October 20, 2025 7:16 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Hasini Perera’s outstanding knock of 85 off 99 balls was the lone bright spot as Sri Lanka Women collapsed to 202 all out in 48.4 overs after opting to bat first against Bangladesh Women on a good surface in the 21st match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Monday.

Chess: Indian origin-British prodigy Bodhana youngest to beat a World Champion

IANS | October 20, 2025 5:46 PM

London, Oct 20 (IANS) British chess prodigy of Indian origin, Bodhana Sivanandan, has achieved yet another remarkable feat, becoming one of the youngest players ever to defeat a former world champion. The youngster accomplished this during the European Club Cup in Greece.

Dembele returns to PSG squad for Champions League clash against Leverkusen

IANS | October 20, 2025 5:20 PM

Paris, Oct 20 (IANS) Ousmane Dembele is poised to make his return for Paris Saint-Germain after being named in the defending champions’ squad for their UEFA Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Chamari Athapaththu becomes first and only Sri Lankan to score 4000 WODI runs

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu, on Monday, became the first and only Sri Lankan female cricketer to get to the 4000-run mark in ODIs, following her 46-run knock against Bangladesh in the 21st Match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025.

Satwik-Chirag eye title run at French Open Super 750

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Fresh from a string of consistent performances across Asia, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim to continue their excellent form when the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament starts in Paris on Tuesday.

Salt, Brook carnage and Rashid’s four-fer help England clinch big win against NZ

IANS | October 20, 2025 4:03 PM

Christchurch, Oct 20 (IANS) England delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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La Liga 2025-26: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 9 (analysis)

Shamar Joseph sidelined from Bangladesh ODIs with ‘shoulder discomfort’

After winning silver for fourth time in World Billiards C'ship, India's Dhruv Sitwala ready for next edition

2nd Test: Masood, Shafique anchor Pakistan to 259 for 5 on opening day in Rawalpindi

Women's World Cup: Hasini Perera’s fluent 85 in vain as Shorna Akter spins Sri Lanka out for 202

Chess: Indian origin-British prodigy Bodhana youngest to beat a World Champion

Dembele returns to PSG squad for Champions League clash against Leverkusen

Chamari Athapaththu becomes first and only Sri Lankan to score 4000 WODI runs

Satwik-Chirag eye title run at French Open Super 750

Salt, Brook carnage and Rashid’s four-fer help England clinch big win against NZ

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