Derek Fisher, Gary Payton lead star-studded NBA House in Mumbai

IANS | June 9, 2025 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) NBA House made its debut in India this weekend, transforming Mumbai’s Dome, SVP Stadium, into a vibrant celebration of basketball, music, style, and culture. Held in conjunction with the 2025 NBA Finals, the two-day event brought together NBA legends, top celebrities, and music stars for an immersive fan experience unlike any other.

A new dawn for women’s cricket in Delhi: DDCA launches inaugural women’s T20 tournament

IANS | June 9, 2025 5:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Delhi cricket has entered a transformative phase with the launch of its first-ever DDCA Women’s T20 Tournament — a landmark initiative spearheaded by Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley. Held under his leadership, this tournament marks a historic and empowering step toward nurturing women's cricket at the grassroots level.

Shooting WC: Air rifle women, air pistol men in focus as stage set for first two finals in Munich

IANS | June 9, 2025 5:03 PM

Munich, June 9 (IANS) The first two finals, the women’s 10m air rifle (ARW) and the men’s 10m air pistol (APM), are set to be played out on competition day one of the season’s third International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) stage in Munich’s Olympic Shooting range on Tuesday, with as many as three shooters looking to make their World Cup debuts for India in the two events.

10-year-old Atiqa Mir first Indian to secure top-10 finish at Rotax Euro Trophy

IANS | June 9, 2025 2:48 PM

Trinec (Czech Republic), June 9 (IANS) Atiqa Mir, the 10-year-old Indian racing sensation, added another first to her name by securing a creditable top-10 finish in the Rotax Euro Trophy, a major international karting series. The Akcel GP-backed driver Atiqa Mir finished ninth in the Rotax Euro Trophy Round 2 staged at Steel Ring Circuit over the weekend.