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IPL 2026: The unsung speed merchants - meet the throwdown specialists supporting Delhi Capitals

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Before the Delhi Capitals begin their practice sessions in IPL 2026, three men are already at the stadium and quietly set up the practice nets. In their kit bags, they carry no bats, caps, gloves or pads. What they carry instead are a variety of balls and sidearm throwers with which they make the batters practice relentlessly ahead of every match day.

Kostyuk extends winning streak in Madrid, enters second career WTA 1000 semi-final

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:01 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Marta Kostyuk extended the best stretch of her career and stormed into her second career WTA 1000 semi-final and first in the Spanish capital with a 7-6(1), 6-0 performance against Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid, Arsenal draw as penalties rule at Metropolitano

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:23 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal at the Metropolitano, leaving everything to be decided in next week's return leg in London.

IPL 2026: We haven't been able to do what Mumbai Indians stand for, says skipper Pandya after defeat vs SRH

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:54 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Hardik Pandya admitted Mumbai Indians were simply outplayed on the night despite posting a daunting 243, conceding that poor execution with the ball and missed chances cost them dearly against a relentless Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit.

IPL 2026: Unbeaten Klaasen guides SRH to highest-ever run chase at Wankhede Stadium

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:48 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A fierce performance from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a remarkable chase of 243 and beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Football: Georgia, Armenia to host 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:36 PM

Yerevan/Tbilisi, April 29 (IANS) World soccer governing body FIFA has named Georgia and Armenia as co-hosts of the 2029 U-20 World Cup, marking the first time the two South Caucasus countries will host a FIFA tournament. The joint bid was approved at a FIFA Council meeting on April 28 in Vancouver, Canada, on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress.

'I think we are a very different team and we are going to win it,' says England women's head coach Edwards on T20 WC

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Charlotte Edwards believes England are a "very different team" as they head into the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She supports her team in making a serious title run while preparing to host the event this summer.

India's Sourav Kothari outplays Advani to defend World Billiards title; Dr Mandaviya congratulates him

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:11 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Indian cue sport star Sourav Kothari retained the title in the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland, on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Loved batting with Rickelton - amazing innings, says MI Jacks of his opening partner

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:27 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) After a refreshing break, Will Jacks returned with a bang, spearheading a massive total of 243 for the Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in what he described as a "batting paradise."

IFL 2025-26: Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala face off in key relegation encounter

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:06 PM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC will take on Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation-stage clash in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Thursday. Real Kashmir enter this contest with a clear psychological edge, having secured a 6-2 victory against Gokulam in their previous meeting. That result underlined the Snow Leopards’ ability to impose themselves both structurally and in attacking phases.

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IPL 2026: The unsung speed merchants - meet the throwdown specialists supporting Delhi Capitals

Kostyuk extends winning streak in Madrid, enters second career WTA 1000 semi-final

Atletico Madrid, Arsenal draw as penalties rule at Metropolitano

IPL 2026: We haven't been able to do what Mumbai Indians stand for, says skipper Pandya after defeat vs SRH

IPL 2026: Unbeaten Klaasen guides SRH to highest-ever run chase at Wankhede Stadium

Football: Georgia, Armenia to host 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup

'I think we are a very different team and we are going to win it,' says England women's head coach Edwards on T20 WC

India's Sourav Kothari outplays Advani to defend World Billiards title; Dr Mandaviya congratulates him

IPL 2026: Loved batting with Rickelton - amazing innings, says MI Jacks of his opening partner

IFL 2025-26: Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala face off in key relegation encounter

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