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Royal battle for survival

Rajasthan, who were table-toppers at the start of the season, but have struggled with form recently, take on Bengaluru, who began with a string of defeats before rallying to win six matches on the trot, in tonight’s Eliminator

22 May,2024 07:12 AM IST | Sunil K Vaidya
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Starc sizzles with 3 for 34 as KKR bundle out SRH for just 159

He had half a chance when Gurbaz first tried to throw the ball at the bowler’s end, but sensed the situation in time to whip off the bails. A dejected Rahul trudged back to the pavilion, slumped, and sat down on the 80-step stairs to the dressing room

22 May,2024 06:02 AM IST | Sunil K Vaidya
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CA reveals sale dates for India and Pak fan zones

CA has announced that a specific seating area will be designated for Pakistani fans across all six venues, situated near prayer areas and offering a halal food selection

22 May,2024 06:06 AM IST | IANS
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We can’t rely on same 11 players: Jason Gillespie

“Workload management is my priority because it is important to not burn out the players. We can’t rely on the same 11 players to play day in and day out all year,” Gillespie said

22 May,2024 06:10 AM IST | PTI
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Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan pleads not guilty at sexual harrassment trial

However, sources told IANS that one senior Indian wrestler is not happy with the decision and is considering legal recourse to challenge WFI’s move

22 May,2024 06:13 AM IST | Agencies
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Para champion Sumit defends javelin world title

China last year. He also holds the World Para Athletics Championships (70.83m) record, winning the gold in the last edition in Paris in 2023

22 May,2024 06:15 AM IST | PTI
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Archery World Cup: Vennam in 4th place

Fresh from winning a hat-trick of gold medals at the season-opening Shanghai leg of the World Cup last month, Jyothi missed the top-three spot in the rankings by just three points, finishing behind South Korea’s Oh Yoohyun, who shot 707

22 May,2024 06:17 AM IST | PTI
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Malaysia Masters: Treesa-Gayatri in Rd 2

India’s other women’s doubles pair of  Palak Arora and Unnati Hooda lost 10-21, 5-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Jhij Yun. Meanwhile, there were four Indians in the men’s singles qualification round, but none could make the cut for the main draw

22 May,2024 06:20 AM IST | PTI
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Gasperini’s got a point!

Atalanta boss Gian Piero says helping club reach first-ever European final is pinnacle of his career in terms of accomplishment and prestige; wants his boys to stun Bayer Leverkusen

22 May,2024 06:22 AM IST | AFP
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France president to meet Real’s Perez to discuss Mbappe’s release for Olympics

According to the leading French sports daily L’equipe, Macron will try to persuade Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, to let Kylian Mbappe play in the 2024 Paris Olympics

22 May,2024 06:25 AM IST | IANS
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Slot could not resist lure of Liverpool

The club did not specify the length of Slot’s contract but it was widely reported in the British press that he had signed a three-year deal

22 May,2024 06:27 AM IST | AFP
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Messi in, Dybala out of Argentina’s pre-Copa America friendlies team

The squad of 29 players announced on Monday will be cut by three by coach Lionel Scaloni when he finalizes the group on June 12

22 May,2024 06:28 AM IST | AP | PTI
IPL 2024, RCB vs RR: Avesh's three-wicket haul restricts Bengaluru to 172 runs

IPL 2024, RCB vs RR: Avesh's three-wicket haul restricts Bengaluru to 172 runs

RR's pacer Avesh Khan was the standout bowler in the IPL 2024 match against RCB. Despite losing wickets in regular intervals, RCB managed to post 172 runs onboard. The team losing today's clash will be directly eliminated from the league. The team winning today will play the IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24

22 May,2024 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Till I play Tests, I'll limit franchise appearances": Travis Head

Travis Head's schedule has been hectic for the last 10 months as he played the World Test Championship final, the Ashes, ODI World Cup in 2023 and is also playing the ongoing IPL 2024. Additionally, he will also represent Australia in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024

22 May,2024 08:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"I could not have made better choices": Ex-RCB owner Vijay Mallya on Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was bought by RCB for USD 30,000 ahead of the 2008 IPL following his title-winning run with India's U19 World Cup. Despite reaching the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016, RCB failed to lift the IPL trophy. Vijay Mallya is accused in a bank loan default matter of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines

22 May,2024 07:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Match officials announced for T20 WC opener between United States and Canada

Match officials announced for T20 WC opener between United States and Canada

Shahid will become the first Bangladesh umpire to officiate at the Men's T20 World Cup when he stands in the tournament opener on June 1

22 May,2024 05:53 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 World Cup 2024: Ricky Ponting slams critics over Virat Kohli's selection

T20 World Cup 2024: Ricky Ponting slams critics over Virat Kohli's selection

Former Australia batsman feels that Kohli should open the innings with Rohit Sharma ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The marquee event is set to begin in June in the USA and the West Indies. Despite all the talk about Kohli's strike rate of 155.60 this season, it has been his best in the 17 years that he has played for RCB

22 May,2024 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yuvraj Singh prefers Pant over Samson for wicket-keeper's spot

Yuvraj Singh prefers Pant over Samson for wicket-keeper's spot

India has named a strong 15-man squad and four reserves for the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma will be in charge of the pack. The global showpiece will begin in June in the USA and the West Indies. India will begin their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on June 5 against Ireland before taking on Pakistan on June 9

22 May,2024 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
First batch of India players to depart for US on May 25: Sources

First batch of India players to depart for US on May 25: Sources

India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013

22 May,2024 03:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
RCB's practice session called off over security threat to Virat Kohli: Report

RCB's practice session called off over security threat to Virat Kohli: Report

Security protocols were notably heightened outside RCB's designated team hotel, where stringent measures were implemented to safeguard the players and staff

22 May,2024 03:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
A glimpse into RCB's memorable second-half comeback in IPL 2024

A glimpse into RCB's memorable second-half comeback in IPL 2024

Not only have RCB won matches, but also kept statisticians, fans, experts etc busy by breaking records and the net-run-rate barrier match by match

22 May,2024 02:50 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to make a comeback in the boxing ring

    Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to make a comeback in the boxing ring

    Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 57, is preparing for his first professional fight since 2005 against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27. The heavyweight bout at the Arlington, Texas home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, will be contested over eight two-minute rounds with each fighter using 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will be included in both fighters' professional boxing records. Paul, a YouTube influencer-turned-boxer, has won nine of 10 boxing matches with six knockouts against a mix of celebrities and middling fighters. He suffered his sole career boxing loss in February 2023 when he lost a split decision to Tommy Fury, the half-brother of World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul took verbal jabs at each other on May 16) during a press conference to drum up interest for their July boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While Tyson called Paul "a young boy" and vowed to "finish him", Paul said we would "put Tyson to sleep for the last time." 

    18 May,2024 06:36 PM IST
    'Proud': Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to his inclusion in Portugal's Euro 2024 squad

    'Proud': Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to his inclusion in Portugal's Euro 2024 squad

    Along with Ronaldo, Portugal will enjoy the services of six forwards in the squad. Martinez has also brought in Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota, Francisco Conceicao, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Rafael Leao

    22 May,2024 11:58 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one year as manager of EPL club

    Chelsea finished sixth in the standings, was a beaten finalist in the English League Cup and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup

    22 May,2024 11:44 AM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent

    Salah hints at Liverpool stay; targets trophies

    The Reds reportedly rejected a £150m offer from Al-Ittihad

    22 May,2024 06:34 AM IST | London | AFP
    Nadal trains at Roland Garros amid doubts over fitness

    Nadal trains at Roland Garros amid doubts over fitness

    The Spaniard, 37, showed up late in the afternoon with his coach, Carlos Moya, and a couple of sparring partners at Court Philippe Chatrier, which was open to the public

    22 May,2024 06:37 AM IST | Paris | AP | PTI
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