O’Sullivan bow out in Snooker World Championship quarterfinals

London, May 2 (IANS) World No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chances of an eighth title, which would move him one ahead of Stephen Hendry’s total, are over for another year, as he lost to Stuart Bingham 10-13 in the quarterfinal of the World Championships. The seven-time world champion O’Sullivan had been on course for a career-best season, […]
TUC 2024: Indian women finish campaign in QF after losing to Japan

Chengdu (China), May 2 (IANS) Indian women’s badminton team finished their BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 campaign in the quarterfinals after losing to former champions Japan 0-3 on Thursday, despite a splendid effort by the singles players. In the absence of all the experienced campaigners, yet making it to the last eight stage with […]
IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians hope to script a miracle as they return home for KKR clash (Preview)

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) With their campaign in disarray following seven defeats in 10 matches, five-time winners Mumbai Indians return home after three successive away defeats in four games for their next three home matches in the IPL 2024, starting with a clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. MI are currently tied for the […]
Saad Bin Zafar to captain as debutant Canada name T20 WC squad

Ontario, May 2 (IANS) All-rounder Saad Bin Zafar has been named captain as Canada unveiled a 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup starting on June 1 in the West Indies and USA. Zafar will captain Canada in its first-ever appearance at the T20 World Cup. The team is coached by former Sri Lankan […]
Ratnagiri Jets aim to double championship streak at Maharashtra Premier League

Pune, May 2 (IANS) Ratnagiri Jets snagged a total of seven players at the Maharashtra Premier League Player (MPL) auction to complete their squad. The defending champions went to the auction with the most retained players out of all the teams (15) and had a clear vision of the gaps that they needed to fill […]