IPL 2025: Buttler, Siraj hand GT 2nd straight win with an eight-wicket thrashing of RCB (ld)

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:47 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) A lot of talk in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium turning out to be a batting paradise yet again. But on Wednesday, it was far from that, and the Gujarat Titans put on a masterclass in seizing control at the right moments to outclass Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets for their second win of the season.

Kirsty Coventry: An athlete, advocate, and architect to lead IOC into future

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:28 PM

Beijing, April 2 (IANS) The moment Kirsty Coventry stood in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in January, her words carried the weight of a lifetime spent defying limits. "I've lived the transformative power of sport," she said, her voice steady but charged with the conviction of an athlete-turned-stateswoman.

IPL 2025: Buttler’s unbeaten 73 helps GT outclass RCB by eight wickets

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:19 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) Jos Buttler's extensive experience came to the fore in hitting an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls as Gujarat Titans outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets to get their second win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.

IPC President calls for improved accessibility to further Para-sport development

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:02 PM

Berlin, April 2 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President, Andrew Parsons, has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more in accessible infrastructure to further the global development of Para-sports. Speaking at the Global Disability Summit here on Wednesday, Parsons highlighted the transformational impact of Para-sport and how it can act as a catalyst to greater inclusion for the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities.

Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:42 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year. The 23-year-old came on as a 66th-minute substitute in Tuesday's 2-1 win at home to Fulham and needed just seven minutes before netting Arsenal's second goal of the night.

RFDL 2024-25: Dempo SC, Classic FA keep National Championship dreams alive with wins

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Dempo SC and Classic FA registered crucial wins to keep Group B alive till the final matchday of the National Group Stage in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 at the Reliance Corporate Ground here on Wednesday. Before the game against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Dempo SC direly needed the three points to stay in contention for the RFDL National Championship and left their all on the pitch to register a much-needed win.

Formula 1: Lawson ‘shocked’ by Red Bull demotion, says ‘I did not see that coming’

IANS | April 2, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Liam Lawson has revealed he was ‘shocked’ upon learning he will be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull, from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards. Lawson, who had been given the seat alongside Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez’s exit, was dropped following just two races into the new season, which saw him produce disappointing performances in Australia and China. He has now been sent back to Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls, in a swap with Japan’s Tsunoda.