Arsenal sign Martin Zubamendi from Real Sociedad

IANS | July 6, 2025 4:52 PM

London, July 6 (IANS) Arsenal have signed Spanish midfielder Martin Zubamendi on a long-term contract from La Liga side Real Sociedad. He slots right into Mikel Arteta's midfield after the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.

Odisha Cricket Association announces inaugural season of Odisha Pro T20 League

IANS | July 6, 2025 3:13 PM

Cuttack, July 6 (IANS) The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) announced the launch of the Odisha Pro T20 League (OPTL), a landmark franchise-based T20 tournament set to debut in September 2025. Featuring six dynamic teams representing various regions of Odisha, the league aims to redefine the cricketing landscape of the state.

'Little positives I can take': Green sees light after lean run at number 3

IANS | July 6, 2025 12:07 PM

St George's, July 6 (IANS) Cameron Green hopes his fighting half-century on day three of the second Test against West Indies in Grenada marks a turning point in what has been a challenging run of form at the top of Australia’s order. Promoted to bat at No. 3 during last month’s World Test Championship final, Green managed just four runs in a disappointing return to Test cricket after more than a year out. Despite that, skipper Pat Cummins backed the 26-year-old all-rounder as a long-term option at first drop, giving him a continued run during the three-match series in the Caribbean.

Harmanpreet Kaur & Co felicitated by Indian High Commission in London

IANS | July 6, 2025 1:25 AM

London, July 6 (IANS ) The Indian High Commission in London hosted a special ceremony on Sunday to honour the Indian women’s cricket team, currently in England for a five-match T20I series. The event, held at Aldwych in Central London, was a vibrant display of patriotism and community support, celebrating the athletes representing India on the international stage.

Wimbledon 2025: Sinner thrashes Martinez to reach fourth round

IANS | July 6, 2025 12:14 AM

London, July 6 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced to the fourth round of men's singles at Wimbledon for a fourth consecutive year by overcoming an injured Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 here on Saturday. Having dropped just 17 games in his campaign so far, the Italian has equalled the Open Era record for fewest games dropped while reaching the men’s singles fourth round at Wimbledon, held by Jan Kodes in 1972.