Former Man United coach Ten Hag likely to succeed Alonso at Leverkusen:' Report

IANS | May 3, 2025 8:31 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 3 (IANS) As the Bundesliga encounter in Freiburg approaches this Sunday, the ongoing speculation surrounding Leverkusen's Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso continues to intensify. While Alonso appeared relaxed and kept his future plans secret during the pre-match press conference, the well-informed sports magazine Kicker reported that "a deal close to being sealed" regarding his successor is underway.

IPL 2025: Rabada serving provisional suspension after testing positive for recreational drug

IANS | May 3, 2025 6:44 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) South Africa’s fast-bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada has revealed he is serving a provisional suspension from all forms of competitive cricket after testing positive for a banned substance, which is a recreational drug. Rabada had played two matches for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 before abruptly flying back home due to ‘personal reasons’.

Pro Kabaddi League has totally changed my life, says Fazel Atrachali

IANS | May 3, 2025 6:01 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Bengal Warriorz and Iranian national team defender Fazel Atrachali said that the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has completely changed his life and given dreams and recognition to players across the kabaddi world. Known as one of the most successful foreign players in PKL history, Fazel is the only overseas player among the top 10 tackle-point scorers and has over 500 tackle points to his name.

English club Reading F.C agrees to takeover in principle

IANS | May 3, 2025 5:01 PM

Reading, May 3 (IANS) Reading Football Club has announced the sale in principle of the club to Redwood Holdings Limited, which is a subsidiary of Dogwood Football LLC, owned by Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle, Arunachal Pradesh

IANS | May 3, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a significant boost to sports infrastructure in the Northeast, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday. State Ministers Kento Jini and Nyato Dukam, along with MLA 25th Raga, Rotom Tebin, were also present on the occasion.

IPL 2025: Cummins optimistic over SRH future despite seventh defeat

IANS | May 3, 2025 12:11 AM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins stated the team 'can cling on to some hope' about their future despite having been virtually eliminated from playoff contention after the 38-run defeat against Gujarat Giants in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Friday.

Soumya Guguloth, Subhasish Bose get top accolades in AIFF Awards 2025

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the AIFF Best Men's and Women's Players of the Year 2024-25 on the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Awards Day here on Friday. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final.