Sanya to stage Asian Beach Games torch relay on March 30

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:12 PM

Sanya (China), March 23 (IANS) The organisers of the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 announced on Monday that the torch relay for the upcoming games in Sanya will be held on March 30. Around 1,790 athletes will be taking part in 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 62 events that will be featured in the Games.

La Liga: Sevilla sack coach Matias Almeyda following home defeat to Valencia

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:50 PM

Madrid, March 23 (IANS) Sevilla sacked coach Matias Almeyda on Monday after Saturday's home defeat to Valencia in La Liga left the club 15th in the table and just three points above the relegation zone. The former player departs after 32 matches in charge, having overseen eight wins, seven draws, and 14 defeats in La Liga.

Gujarat Titans’ ‘Shubharambh 2026’ sets tone for new season built on legacy and belief

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:21 PM

Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with Shubharambh 2026, a landmark evening in Ahmedabad that brought together the full squad, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the team’s five-year journey while setting a clear, forward-looking tone for the season ahead.

IPL 2026: I have a very good bond with Jasprit Bumrah, says Mayank Yadav

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:59 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav, who made the world sit up and take notice two seasons ago, has opened up on his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his bond with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

Bholath Hockey Cup 2026: RGHA girls clinch title with dominant 5-1 win in final

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:45 PM

Jalandhar, March 23 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) girls' team delivered a spectacular performance to be crowned champions of the Bholath Hockey Cup 2026 (Women), comprehensively defeating Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar 5-1 in the final at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday.

IPL 2026: ‘I put myself in the front’ - Axar Patel and captaincy unlocking his never-seen-before side

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane.