IPL 2025: I was a bit emotional, but got fine once I had the ball in hand, says Siraj

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:59 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) Playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time after seven years with them was a bit emotional for Gujarat Titans’ pacer Mohammed Siraj. But the pacer, after picking 3-19 and helping his team win by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, said he was all fired up after getting the ball in hand.

IPL 2025: Buttler, Siraj hand GT 2nd straight win with an eight-wicket thrashing of RCB (ld)

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:47 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) A lot of talk in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium turning out to be a batting paradise yet again. But on Wednesday, it was far from that, and the Gujarat Titans put on a masterclass in seizing control at the right moments to outclass Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets for their second win of the season.

Kirsty Coventry: An athlete, advocate, and architect to lead IOC into future

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:28 PM

Beijing, April 2 (IANS) The moment Kirsty Coventry stood in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in January, her words carried the weight of a lifetime spent defying limits. "I've lived the transformative power of sport," she said, her voice steady but charged with the conviction of an athlete-turned-stateswoman.

IPL 2025: Buttler’s unbeaten 73 helps GT outclass RCB by eight wickets

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:19 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) Jos Buttler's extensive experience came to the fore in hitting an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls as Gujarat Titans outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets to get their second win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.

IPC President calls for improved accessibility to further Para-sport development

IANS | April 2, 2025 11:02 PM

Berlin, April 2 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President, Andrew Parsons, has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more in accessible infrastructure to further the global development of Para-sports. Speaking at the Global Disability Summit here on Wednesday, Parsons highlighted the transformational impact of Para-sport and how it can act as a catalyst to greater inclusion for the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities.

Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:42 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year. The 23-year-old came on as a 66th-minute substitute in Tuesday's 2-1 win at home to Fulham and needed just seven minutes before netting Arsenal's second goal of the night.

RFDL 2024-25: Dempo SC, Classic FA keep National Championship dreams alive with wins

IANS | April 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Dempo SC and Classic FA registered crucial wins to keep Group B alive till the final matchday of the National Group Stage in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 at the Reliance Corporate Ground here on Wednesday. Before the game against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Dempo SC direly needed the three points to stay in contention for the RFDL National Championship and left their all on the pitch to register a much-needed win.