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GCL Season 3: Gukesh, Arjun lead Alaskan Knights to first win; Alireza Firouzja takes Continental Kings to top

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:24 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh and compatriot Arjun Erigaisi delivered in must-win situations to help PBG Alaskan Knights register their first win of the tournament while GM Alireza Firouzja won his fifth consecutive game on the icon board to help defending champions Triveni Continental Kings surge to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage in the Global Chess League (GCL) at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Thursday.

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag continue winning run, beat Alfian/Fikri to lead Group B in World Tour Finals

IANS | December 18, 2025 9:55 PM

Hangzhou (China), Dec 18 (IANS) India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, registered their second successive win at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025, defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a pulsating three-game contest at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Thursday.

Sumit Nagal seals golden-point thriller as AOS Eagles soar at World Tennis League

IANS | December 18, 2025 9:26 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 18 (IANS) Sumit Nagal defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh in a golden-point decider to help AOS Eagles defeat Aussie Mavericks Kites as Bengaluru was treated to another day of high-octane tennis in the World Tennis League (WTL), which continued its India debut at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium on Thursday.

Nagesh Trophy: Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand win on high-scoring day

IANS | December 18, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Jharkhand emerged victorious on a high-scoring day that saw some powerful performances in the 8th Edition of the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind at three venues in the country -- Vijayawada, Gandhinagar, and Delhi, on Thursday.

Triple silver glory for Team India as Shruti Vora excels in equestrian dressage

IANS | December 18, 2025 8:24 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Shruti Vora, representing Team India, delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Continental Championships 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, clinching three silver medals in equestrian dressage while competing aboard horse No. 209, Magnanimous.

Will try to make IPL 2026 the turning point of my life, says LSG’s new recruit Raghuwanshi

Niharika Raina | December 18, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Akshat Raghuwanshi's cricket career took off after the Covid-19 pandemic, when a century on debut in the Ranji Trophy made him one of the batting stars in Madhya Pradesh, helping them clinch the title for the first time.

CIDCO Open: Rohan Patil sets course record with 64 to move into joint lead with Veer Ahlawat

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:40 PM

Navi Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Rohan Dhole Patil broke the course record with his exceptional seven-under 64 to move into the joint lead at 10-under 203 along with Veer Ahlawat, who carded a two-over 73, in round three of the INR 1 crore CIDCO Open 2025, the first-ever professional event being played at the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) in Navi Mumbai.

Shiva Shankara's effort in vain as India A pulls one back in the three-match T20 series

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:27 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) India Senior’s GS Shiva Shankara’s grand effort with the bat went in vain as India A finally pulled one back in the three-match Physical Disability T20 series, which came to an end at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

3rd Test: Conway says NZ aimed to ‘bat big and well’ after whirlwind innings against WI

IANS | December 18, 2025 6:32 PM

Mount Maunganui, Dec 18 (IANS) Devon Conway explained that New Zealand’s plan after opting to bat first in the third Test against the West Indies was clear from the outset, saying that the side aimed to “bat big, bat well, and give our bowlers an opportunity to bowl in the fourth innings”.

'IPL is all about promoting our young talents', says BCCI Secy Saikia after uncapped players earn big in auction

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed delight over uncapped players earning big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, saying the tournament continues to serve its core purpose of providing a platform for young and emerging talent across the country.

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GCL Season 3: Gukesh, Arjun lead Alaskan Knights to first win; Alireza Firouzja takes Continental Kings to top

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag continue winning run, beat Alfian/Fikri to lead Group B in World Tour Finals

Sumit Nagal seals golden-point thriller as AOS Eagles soar at World Tennis League

Nagesh Trophy: Vidarbha, Goa, Andhra, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand win on high-scoring day

Triple silver glory for Team India as Shruti Vora excels in equestrian dressage

Will try to make IPL 2026 the turning point of my life, says LSG’s new recruit Raghuwanshi

CIDCO Open: Rohan Patil sets course record with 64 to move into joint lead with Veer Ahlawat

Shiva Shankara's effort in vain as India A pulls one back in the three-match T20 series

3rd Test: Conway says NZ aimed to ‘bat big and well’ after whirlwind innings against WI

'IPL is all about promoting our young talents', says BCCI Secy Saikia after uncapped players earn big in auction

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