Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Driven by standout performances from World No. 12 Bernadette Szocs, Lilian Bardet, and Yashaswini Ghorpade, U Mumba TT bounced back in style, claiming a commanding 10-5 win over Western rivals Ahmedabad SG Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Monday.
Paris, June 2 (IANS) Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year at the clay-court major.
Greater Noida (UP), June 2 (IANS) Even as the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) heats up with high-octane clashes, the buzz around the IPL 2025 final is hard to miss for some players. With RCB and Punjab Kings set to face off for the coveted title, players in the ILC, who once represented these franchises, are stepping up to show their support.
Kochi, June 2 (IANS) Kerala Blasters Football Club have confirmed the signing of right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal that will keep him at the club until May 2030. The 27-year-old joins from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season on loan from Mumbai City FC. He is the Blasters' first signing of the season.
Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) After registering a historic victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have secured their spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 finals. Ahead of the final on Tuesday, captain Shreyas Iyer addressed the press, reflecting on last night’s victory and the game plan for the big match.
Madrid, June 2 (IANS) Antoine Griezmann has signed a new contract with Atletico Madrid and will now stay with the Spanish club till June 30, 2027. The 34-year-old’s previous contract was set to run out in 2026.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Injured tearaway fast-bowler Mayank Yadav is now headed the Jasprit Bumrah way in terms of solving his long-standing back issue. Sources aware of the development have told IANS that Yadav is likely to head to New Zealand to undergo surgery for his troublesome back.
Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) India’s 18-year-old sensation Ankur Bhattacharjee stunned Olympian and World No. 55 Kirill Gerassimenko with a sweeping 3-0 victory, as debutants Kolkata ThunderBlades opened their Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 campaign with a thrilling 8-7 win over Stanley’s Chennai Lions.
Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar wants to end the side’s 18-year drought and lift the coveted trophy for their loyal fan base and Virat Kohli. Kohli has been with RCB since the very first edition in 2008 and captained the side from 2013 to 2021, and was a part of all three RCB teams to have lost the final in 2009, 2011, and 2016, respectively.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded teenage chess sensation Gukesh Dommaraju for his stunning victory over Norwegian World No. 1 and five-time World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the sixth round of the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament.
