Raipur, May 13 (IANS) The toss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been delayed due to persistent rain and a wet outfield at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.
Rome, May 13 (IANS) Iga Swiatek rediscovered her trademark dominance on clay as she swept aside Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 to book a place in the semifinals of the Italian Open, marking her deepest run of the 2026 season so far.
Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori urged his players to quickly move on from their crushing 82-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans and focus on bringing fresh energy into their remaining IPL 2026 fixtures against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Dubai, May 13 (IANS) The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales became the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 1,45,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.
Madrid, May 13 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has thrown his full support behind club president Florentino Perez after the latter’s controversial claim that they were robbed of seven La Liga titles. The remarks come amid the ongoing Negreira investigation involving FC Barcelona, with Arbeloa insisting that most Madrid supporters share the same belief regarding the alleged unfair treatment of the club over the years.
Gonda, May 13 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India brought the curtains down on the women’s wrestling competitions at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026, with wrestlers across 10 weight categories finalising their domestic standings in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary Shaji Prabhakaran paid an emotional tribute to former Mohun Bagan football club president and one of the most influential sports administrators in Indian football, Swapan Sadhan Bose, popularly known as ‘Tutu Da’, describing his death as the end of an era for Indian football.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Two-time Olympic bronze medallist and former India goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh has publicly expressed his frustration after learning that his stint with the junior men’s side might not be extended, claiming his coaching career may already be nearing an abrupt end despite a successful run that included five podium finishes in five tournaments.
London, May 13 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named former Australia batter Marcus North as England Men’s National Selector, marking the end of his long-standing stint with Durham County Cricket Club. North arrives at the ECB after nearly eight years at Durham, where he held the role of Director of Cricket following his appointment in 2018. Over time, his responsibilities expanded to include oversight of both the men’s and women’s professional setups at the county.
London, May 13 (IANS) England have recalled seamer Ollie Robinson after a two‑year absence and named uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker in the squad for the first Test against New Zealand, starting at Lord’s on June 4.
