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French Open: Zverev begins chase for first major title with dominant performance

IANS | May 24, 2026 8:56 PM

Paris, May 24 (IANS) Alexander Zverev made a confident start to his latest bid for a maiden Grand Slam title by cruising into the second round of the French Open on Sunday. The second seed delivered a composed performance on the clay courts in Paris, defeating French home favourite Benjamin Bonzi 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and eight minutes. Zverev controlled the match from the baseline throughout, using his powerful serve and consistent groundstrokes to keep Bonzi under pressure as he comfortably progressed to the next round at Roland Garros.

IPL 2026: Archer's brilliant all-round show seals playoff berth for Rajasthan Royals

IANS | May 24, 2026 8:16 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) A fine bowling effort by Jofra Archer (3-17) as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in a must-win match at the Wankhede Stadium and sealed a berth in the Playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday.

AIFF denies reports of players being asked to return from national camp

IANS | May 24, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The AIFF strongly on Sunday denied the reports that appeared in the media regarding the release of players from Mohun Bagan SG to the Senior National Men’s team for the Unity Cup.

Aryaveer Dewan emerges boys’ U-19 Asian squash champion

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:43 PM

Panzhihua, May 24 (IANS) Aryaveer Dewan became only the fourth Indian male to emerge the Asian boys’ U-19 champion as he clinched the coveted crown at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, on Sunday.

U23 Asia C'ships: Mansi, Kajal, and Sumit strike gold as Indian grapplers add eight medals on day two

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India’s stellar run continued at the U23 Asian Championships as Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit clinched gold medals to headline a dominant showing on the second day of the competition at the Tien Son Sport Center in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks teenage T20 run-scoring record

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:28 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Sunday by becoming the teenager with the most runs in a T20 league as he continued his impressive breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League 2026.

IPL 2026: Unchanged KKR elect to bowl first against DC, Kuldeep and Nabi return

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:18 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) An unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in the final league stage match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Boys are watching the RR game now, will help in knowing what KKR needs to do, says Powell

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:03 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders batting all‑rounder Rovman Powell said the players have been glued to the ongoing afternoon fixture of Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians, adding that they are aware its outcome will help them know what they need to do to have a last-minute entry into the playoffs.

Rwanda’s Hamza Khan blasts second-highest men’s T20I score with unbeaten 164

IANS | May 24, 2026 6:56 PM

Gaborone, May 24 (IANS) Hamza Khan made history with one of the greatest innings in Men’s T20 internationals. He scored an incredible unbeaten 164 off just 65 balls for Rwanda against Ivory Coast during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone on Sunday.

Barcelona tops La Liga class as season ends

IANS | May 24, 2026 6:46 PM

Madrid, May 24 (IANS) The 2025-26 La Liga season ended Saturday night with Barcelona champion, Real Madrid second and Oviedo, Mallorca and Girona relegated to the second tier. Some clubs can look back with satisfaction, while others face an uncomfortable summer. Here are the end-of-term marks in Spain's top flight

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French Open: Zverev begins chase for first major title with dominant performance

IPL 2026: Archer's brilliant all-round show seals playoff berth for Rajasthan Royals

AIFF denies reports of players being asked to return from national camp

Aryaveer Dewan emerges boys’ U-19 Asian squash champion

U23 Asia C'ships: Mansi, Kajal, and Sumit strike gold as Indian grapplers add eight medals on day two

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks teenage T20 run-scoring record

IPL 2026: Unchanged KKR elect to bowl first against DC, Kuldeep and Nabi return

IPL 2026: Boys are watching the RR game now, will help in knowing what KKR needs to do, says Powell

Rwanda’s Hamza Khan blasts second-highest men’s T20I score with unbeaten 164

Barcelona tops La Liga class as season ends

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