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Amateur Zara and Lavanya share lead in 8th leg of Women’s Pro Golf Tour

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:28 PM

Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) Amateur Zara Anand, who joins college in the United States later this year, continued to show that she is one of the most promising talents in the country as she shot 4-under 64 in the first round of the eighth Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Bangalore Golf Club. Sharing the lead with Zara was Lavanya Jadon, who played the Singapore Ladies Masters last week.

Women's T20 WC: Voll shines as Australia crush Bangladesh by 9 wickets at Headingley

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:11 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia continued their strong start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Headingley on Wednesday. After restricting Bangladesh to just 77/8 in 20 overs, the six-time champions chased down the target in only 9.3 overs with opener Georgia Voll leading the way with an unbeaten 45.

Ronaldo begins final WC quest as Portugal face Congo DR in historic Group K Opener

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:01 PM

Houston, June 17 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup campaign will get underway when Portugal take on Congo DR in their Group K opener at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the Portuguese superstar chasing the one major trophy that has eluded him throughout his glittering career.

2nd ODI: Gill's 154, Kishan's 125 propel India to 402 against Afghanistan

IANS | June 17, 2026 5:39 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) India rode on magnificent centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan before surviving a late collapse to post a daunting 402/10 in 49.5 overs against Afghanistan in the second ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Formula One cuts carbon footprint by 35%, remains on course for net-zero target by 2030

IANS | June 17, 2026 5:38 PM

Jeddah, July 17 (IANS) Formula One has reduced its overall carbon footprint by 35 per cent compared to its 2018 baseline and remains firmly on track to achieve its goal of becoming a net-zero carbon sport by 2030, according to its 2025 annual sustainability review released on Wednesday.

2026 FIFA WC: ‘Don't have to be an Argentina fan to admire him’, Scaloni marvels at Messi after record-breaking hat-trick

IANS | June 17, 2026 5:23 PM

Kansas City, June 17 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi still amazes his teammates after the captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup Group J opener on Tuesday.

Junior women’s hockey team set for exposure tour of UK under new coach Tim White

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey Team will embark on an exposure tour of the United Kingdom from July 5 to 14, 2026, where it will play seven matches against Scotland Senior Women, England U-21, United States U-21, and Belgium U-21.

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch WI vs SCO; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:55 PM

Headingley, June 17 (IANS) Momentum, confidence, and valuable points will all be at stake when West Indies take on Scotland in one of the standout fixtures of the Group B schedule of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Having negotiated their opening assignments successfully, both teams now have the chance to take a significant step towards the knockout phase.

Women's T20 WC: Perry, Garth shine as Australia hold Bangladesh for paltry 77/8

IANS | June 17, 2026 4:51 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Captain Nigar Sultana waged a lone battle with a patient 27, but Bangladesh struggled throughout their innings as a disciplined Australian bowling attack held them to a paltry 77/8 in 20 overs in Match 9 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday.

Women’s T20 WC: West Indies, Scotland target early control in Group B (Preview)

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:54 PM

Headingley, June 17 (IANS) An opportunity to seize control of Group B awaits West Indies and Scotland as the two unbeaten sides meet in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup contest that could have a major bearing on the race for the semi-finals. With both teams beginning their campaigns on a winning note, another victory would significantly strengthen their position before the business end of the group stage.

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Amateur Zara and Lavanya share lead in 8th leg of Women’s Pro Golf Tour

Women's T20 WC: Voll shines as Australia crush Bangladesh by 9 wickets at Headingley

Ronaldo begins final WC quest as Portugal face Congo DR in historic Group K Opener

2nd ODI: Gill's 154, Kishan's 125 propel India to 402 against Afghanistan

Formula One cuts carbon footprint by 35%, remains on course for net-zero target by 2030

2026 FIFA WC: ‘Don't have to be an Argentina fan to admire him’, Scaloni marvels at Messi after record-breaking hat-trick

Junior women’s hockey team set for exposure tour of UK under new coach Tim White

Women’s T20 WC: When and where to watch WI vs SCO; know all details

Women's T20 WC: Perry, Garth shine as Australia hold Bangladesh for paltry 77/8

Women’s T20 WC: West Indies, Scotland target early control in Group B (Preview)

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