National Autocross C'ship: Top drivers ready for Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025

IANS | May 2, 2025 10:41 PM

Chikmagalur, May 2 (IANS) Some of the top drivers of the country will be among the over 100 entrants that will line up for the Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025, set to rev into action on May 3 and 4, here at Survey 85, Sangnipura Road, Kurvangi Grama, bringing the Indian motorsport community for the event.

Lloyd Tennant appointed Ireland women's team's head coach

IANS | May 2, 2025 10:09 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has appointed English coach Lloyd Tennant as the new head coach of the Ireland Women's team, marking a fresh chapter for the national side following the departure of Ed Joyce. Tennant will formally begin his role on June 1, stepping in after Joyce concluded his nearly six-year stint last month following Ireland’s unsuccessful ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign.

Shotgun World Cup: Indian skeet shooters in Cyprus for year’s third WC stage

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian skeet shooting squad has reached Cyprus for the year’s third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage, set to begin in the capital city of Nicosia from Saturday (May 3). The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) had named a 12-member squad for the Nicosia World Cup back in February itself, including for both disciplines of Skeet and Trap.

IPL 2025: Gill, Buttler fifties power GT to 224/6 against SRH

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:44 PM

Ahmedabad, May 2 (IANS) Shubman Gill (76) and Jos Buttler (64) scored half-centuries while Sai Sudharsan contributed a 48-run blitz as Gujarat Titans scored 224/6 in the first innings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY for Mumbai North East, Shreyas to SoBo Mumbai Falcons as icon players finalised

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The T20 Mumbai League 2025 finalised icon players for all its teams for the much-awaited third season with India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav going to Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, while fellow India player Shreyas Iyer joined SoBo Mumbai Falcons. Known for their accomplishments on both international and domestic stages, these icon players bring exceptional skills and star power that will elevate the profile and competitiveness of their respective teams.

Yogi govt's bold push to make schools sports hubs in Uttar Pradesh

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:25 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is embarking on an ambitious mission to turn over 1.34 lakh council schools across the state into breeding grounds for international sports talent. In a landmark initiative aimed at discovering and grooming young athletes from rural and underrepresented areas, these schools will now offer professional-level sports training modelled after the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

IPL 2025: It’s a mental shift you need to make in T20 cricket, says RCB's Padikkal

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:17 PM

Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal reflected on his transformed approach to T20 batting ahead of their crunch clash against Chennai Super Kings, saying “It’s a mental shift” that has helped him unlock a new level of consistency and explosiveness in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.