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Italian Open: Gauff overcomes teen Tereza Valentova to cruise into Rd 3

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:09 AM

Rome, May 8 (IANS) World No. 4 Coco Gauff made a confident return to action at the Italian Open, defeating Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 in the second round on Thursday. The third-seeded American, who arrived in Rome after struggling with illness during the Madrid Open, showed resilience and composure on the clay courts despite an inconsistent serving performance.

AIFF condoles the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:01 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.

Real Madrid pair Valverde, Tchouameni involved in training-ground fight

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:55 PM

Madrid, May 7 (IANS) Tensions spilt over at Real Madrid training on Thursday as midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a physical altercation that left Valverde requiring stitches for a cut above his eyebrow. The club has not commented, but several Spanish media publications and radio stations reported the incident.

‘I am ready enough to compete,’ says Djokovic ahead of Italian Open campaign

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:44 PM

Rome, May 7 (IANS) Novak Djokovic is set to return to ATP Tour action at the Italian Open this week, marking his first appearance since his campaign at Indian Wells Masters in March, as he said that he’s ‘ready enough to compete’ ahead of his campaign here.

Italian Open: Paolini survives Jeanjean scare to set up Mertens clash in Round 3

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:37 PM

Rome, May 7 (IANS) Defending champion Jasmine Paolini survived a turbulent opening-round test at the Italian Open on Thursday, battling past qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4 in a gripping contest that lasted two hours and 55 minutes.

IPL 2026: Marsh’s ton powers LSG to 209-3 in rain-hit clash with RCB

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:52 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Mitchell Marsh produced a breathtaking century while Rishabh Pant added late fireworks as hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) piled up a commanding 209/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

ISL 2025-26: SC Delhi look to maintain unbeaten home record against Odisha FC

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) SC Delhi will hope to maintain their unbeaten home record when they face Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 in a clash between bottom dwellers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships: U-17 Indian girls confirm 12 medals with dominant display in Tashkent

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:10 PM

Tashkent, May 7 (IANS) India’s U-17 girls continued their dominant run at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with 12 medals confirmed, underlining their strong presence at the continental stage in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.

IFL 2025-26: Diamond Harbour chase title, Rajasthan United enter must-win territory

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:51 PM

Kalyani, May 7 (IANS) Diamond Harbour FC will face Rajasthan United FC in a Championship Phase fixture of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Kalyani Stadium on Friday as both sides head into the clash looking to return to winning ways.

Italian Open: Anisimova withdraws due to wrist injury; lucky loser Ruse enters main draw

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:34 PM

Rome, May 7 (IANS) Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Italian Open owing to a left wrist injury, extending her absence from the ongoing clay-court season. The World No. 6 had been scheduled to face Jelena Ostapenko in the second round on Thursday. Following Anisimova’s withdrawal, lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse has been moved into the main draw.

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Italian Open: Gauff overcomes teen Tereza Valentova to cruise into Rd 3

AIFF condoles the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh

Real Madrid pair Valverde, Tchouameni involved in training-ground fight

‘I am ready enough to compete,’ says Djokovic ahead of Italian Open campaign

Italian Open: Paolini survives Jeanjean scare to set up Mertens clash in Round 3

IPL 2026: Marsh’s ton powers LSG to 209-3 in rain-hit clash with RCB

ISL 2025-26: SC Delhi look to maintain unbeaten home record against Odisha FC

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships: U-17 Indian girls confirm 12 medals with dominant display in Tashkent

IFL 2025-26: Diamond Harbour chase title, Rajasthan United enter must-win territory

Italian Open: Anisimova withdraws due to wrist injury; lucky loser Ruse enters main draw

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