Abhishek Nayar, Paras Mhambrey join T20 Mumbai League as mentors

IANS | April 26, 2025 11:16 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Recently-sacked assistant coach of the Indian cricket team, Abhishek Nayar, and former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey have joined the T20 Mumbai League 2025 as mentors. Nayar and Mhambrey have been appointed mentors for the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals and ARCS Andheri, respectively.

Kalinga Super Cup: Punjab FC fall to late goals against FC Goa

IANS | April 26, 2025 10:38 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Two late goals deep into the match saw Punjab FC go down to FC Goa 1-2 in the second quarterfinal of the Kalinga Super Cup, which was played at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Pulga Vidal gave Punjab the lead, but Borja Herrera and Mohammed Yasir’s strikes broke Punjab's hearts and sent the Gaurs into the semi-finals.

Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational: Angad Cheema dominates final round with 66 to win

IANS | April 26, 2025 10:19 PM

Bengaluru, April 26 (IANS) Chandigarh golfer Angad Cheema dominated the final round with a six-under 66 to win the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational 2025 tournament played at the Prestige Golfshire Club in Bengaluru on Saturday. Cheema’s (66-64-66) sublime final-round effort helped him total 20-under 196 for the 54-hole event as he clinched his fourth professional title and third win on the PGTI main tour by a two-stroke margin.

Olympics is making golf less elitist and more for the people, says R&A’s Roger Bathurst

IANS | April 26, 2025 8:52 PM

Greater Noida, April 26 (IANS) The introduction of golf in the Olympic Games in 2016 after more than a 100-year gap has helped it shed the so-called elitist tag, said Roger Bathurst, Chairman (Rules) of The Royal & Ancient (R&A), during the curtain-raiser press conference for the Level 3 Tournament Administrators & Referees Seminar (TARS) here at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort on Saturday.

Kalinga Super Cup: Mohun Bagan SG sail past Kerala Blasters to seal SF spot

IANS | April 26, 2025 8:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The young guns of Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 here on Saturday. The ISL Shield and Cup-winning Mariners, fielding an all-Indian squad except for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, scored once in each half through Sahal Abdul Samad (22') and Suhail Ahmad Bhat (51').

Premier League: Chelsea scrape past Everton through Nicolas Jackson's lone goal

IANS | April 26, 2025 7:52 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Chelsea edged closer to UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Nicolas Jackson. The victory lifts the Blues into fourth place in the Premier League table, keeping them firmly in the race for Europe’s top competition.

Premier League: Willock starts for Newcastle as Eddie Howe returns to dugout

IANS | April 26, 2025 7:08 PM

Newcastle upon Tyne (England), April 26 (IANS) Joe Willock starts for Newcastle United for Saturday's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town, with head coach Eddie Howe returning to the dugout at St James' Park. The Magpies host the Tractor Boys, targeting a fifth consecutive league win on home soil, and Howe has made one change from the side which suffered a 4-1 away defeat to Aston Villa last weekend as Joe Willock replaces Joelinton, who is missing from Saturday's encounter with a knee injury.