From a niche club to a solid force, Freiburg celebrating historic achievement, reaching Europa League final

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:28 PM

Berlin, May 8 (IANS) Successful talent development has long been a hallmark of 2026 UEFA Europa League finalist SC Freiburg. Former club youngsters such as Swiss international Johan Manzambi, keeper Noah Atubolu, and 2014 world champion Matthias Ginter stand out in the current squad that achieved the club's biggest success, following the side's meeting with Premier League outfit Aston Villa on May 20th in Istanbul.

IPL 2026: Spinners, Allen's unbeaten ton powers KKR to huge eight-wicket win over DC (ld)

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:13 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' spin trio strangled Delhi Capitals batters into submission before Finn Allen finished the job with a breathtaking unbeaten century off just 47 balls and powered the three-time champions to a huge eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

ISL 2025-26: Early goals help Odisha FC edge SC Delhi

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Early goals by Suhair Vadakkepeedika and Lalrinfela (Mafela) helped Odisha FC secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

IPL 2026: It comes down to hard work and a lot of time spent in the nets, says Narine

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:57 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinners once again dictated terms as the three‑time champions restricted Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, with veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine saying that the superlative performance is down to the value of hard work and preparation in the nets.