UEFA Champions League: Mbappe unfazed by PSG winning without him

IANS | June 7, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe claimed he was unfazed by Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever Champions League victory, which they did in thumping fashion with a 5-0 win over Inter Milan. The French striker has never won the Champions League and was a part of the Parisian side that lost against Bayern Munich in the summit clash in 2020.

India not looking to rest on past laurels against Hong Kong, says Sandesh Jhingan

IANS | June 7, 2025 7:41 PM

Kowloon (HK-China), June 7 (IANS) As the Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, China, gets closer, many on the Indian side of the continental football spectrum will be recalling the last match played between the two sides – a roaring 4-0 victory for the Blue Tigers in Kolkata, three years ago. For the Indian senior men’s national team, however, that is ancient history.

All-rounder Tryon wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025

IANS | June 7, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon has been adjudged as the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. Chloe beat out stiff competition from West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and India batter Jemimah Rodrigues to secure the monthly award.

Carlsen clinches Norway Chess 2025 title after Gukesh falters

IANS | June 7, 2025 1:23 AM

Stavanger (Norway), June 7 (IANS) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen added another accolade to his legendary career by winning the Norway Chess 2025 title in his hometown of Stavanger on Friday. The five-time World Champion secured the crown after a dramatic final round that saw his closest challenger, reigning World Champion D. Gukesh, falter at the last hurdle.

T20 Mumbai League: Prithvi Shaw leads North Mumbai Panthers to first win

IANS | June 7, 2025 1:00 AM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) North Mumbai Panthers, led by Prithvi Shaw, secured their first victory of the T20 Mumbai League 2025, defeating ARCS Andheri by five wickets at Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. Shaw set the tone for the match with a brisk 33 runs off 23 balls, while his opening partner, Divyaansh Saxena, contributed significantly with a score of 36 runs from 31 balls.