Imola (Italy), May 17 (IANS) McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning lap in the dying moments of Qualifying to clinch pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025 here on Saturday. The Australian upstaged Red Bull's reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell in a chaotic and incident-packed session.
Trivandrum, May 17 (IANS) Odisha’s promising sprinter Animesh Kujur stamped his authority in the men’s 100m and 200m events at the Indian Grand Prix 2 at LNCPE Campus in Trivandrum on Saturday. The 21-year-old national record-holder in the men’s 200m emerged fastest runner of the one-day event. He won the short dash in 10.31 seconds and the 200m in 20.55 seconds.
Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) The much-anticipated restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has hit an immediate roadblock as persistent rain in Bengaluru forced a delay in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
Patna, May 17 (IANS) The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday successfully concluded its 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative at Moin‑ul‑Haq Stadium in Patna. Over 4,000 players from across districts in the state participated in this statewide talent hunt, from which the top 20 male and 5 female bowlers were picked.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Karnataka's 20-year-old Avani Udipi emerged triumphant in the All India Chess Masters tournament, a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament which ended in Mumbai at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Russian House on Saturday.
Liverpool, May 17 (IANS) Everton have confirmed that Ashley Young and goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia will be leaving the Club when their contracts expire at the end of the season next month. Manager David Moyes said, “Since my return to the club, I’ve seen what a great professional Ash is and know the leadership qualities he has brought to the squad during his time at Everton. His versatility, experience, and know-how have also been really beneficial to the team and me.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said Shubman Gill has been fantastic as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, adding that one can feel his presence as a leader in the team’s dressing room. Gill, 25, has been the front-runner to succeed the recently retired Rohit Sharma as India’s next Test captain ahead of their five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.
Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes after a brief suspension, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans are planning a special tribute to their most beloved cricketer, Virat Kohli. In what promises to be an emotional evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (May 17), RCB fans have planned to wear white T-shirts to honour Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Making Mohammed Siraj trust his outswinger a little more while getting Prasidh Krishna to bring his length a little ahead are the changes which Gujarat Titans’ head coach Ashish Nehra has brought about in the two pacers, which in turn has made them more effective bowlers, revealed veteran pacer Ishant Sharma.
Madrid, May 17 (IANS) Just hours after Spanish giants Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Dean Huijsen, head coach Carlo Ancelotti reflected on the importance of signing defensive reinforcements after coming off a season plagued by injuries.
