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.

Liverpool deserved to win title, but it's very painful, says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:51 PM

London, May 2 (IANS) Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes Liverpool deserved to win the Premier League 2024-25 title, citing their consistency as the key factor in the side, but admitted that not winning the title, 'is very painful'. Arsenal are on course to finish in second place for the third season in a row as their title drought has now extended to 21 years, with their last league title coming in 2002.

IPL 2025: RCB eye playoffs berth as Kohli-Dhoni saga takes centerstage

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:35 PM

Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is no stranger to high-voltage encounters. But when Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Chennai Super Kings in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 this Saturday, the contest could transcend the boundaries of qualification battles and team standings.