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May

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More trouble for Gujarat Titans? 2022 champions suffer delayed flight issues ahead of IPL 2026 final | Cricket

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans arrived in Ahmedabad late at night on the eve of their Indian Premier League 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, May 31. GT had dealt with a lot of travel in the playoffs and are back to Ahmedabad for their second crown after beating the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh. GT's flight was delayed due to stormy weather due to torrential downpour in north-western India. The authorities could not issue a take-off clearance to the Titans in Chandigarh, who arrived after 10 pm in the city and had less than…

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May

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PSG deny Arsenal to defend Champions League title, establish supremacy to become third club to huge record | Football

New Delhi: Paris Saint-Germain and Luis Enrique etched their name into the history books after beating Premier League winners Arsenal in the Champions League 2026 final to defend their title at the Puskas Arena, Budapest, on Saturday, May 30. Luis Enrique's side defeated Mikel Arteta's Gunners on penalties 4-3 as they achieved a huge European record. PSG have become just the third team in history to have won their league title and the European Cup/Champions League in successive seasons. They have joined the legendary Real Madrid of the 1950s and (1956-57/1957-58) and Ajax (1971-72/1972-73) to have achieved the feat.  PSG…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included in India’s probables for Asian Games; Suryakumar Yadav out, who will captain? | Cricket

New Delhi: India have submitted a list of 30 probable players to the Indian Olympic Association for the upcoming Asian Games. One of the biggest talking points from the preliminary group is the inclusion of 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose remarkable IPL 2026 campaign forced his way into national selection discussions. The teenager amassed 776 runs across 16 matches and has now earned a place among the contenders for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya. Notably, the Asian Games are scheduled from September 19 to October 4, with the men's cricket competition running between September 24 and October 3. During the…

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30

May

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Does Rajat Patidar want to be next India T20I captain? RCB skipper answers ahead of IPL final vs GT | Cricket

Ahmedabad : Under the able leadership of Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL in 2025 and have once again qualified for the summit clash in the 2026 season. Despite so, Patidar’s name is not among the reckoning for India’s T20I side. He has led the team by example, but for the number four role, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer are ahead in the pecking order. Does it disappoint Patidar? Ahead of the final against Gujarat Titans, the RCB skipper clarified that the questions regarding India selection don’t bother him and neither does he view himself as India’s next…

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30

May

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Did Kai Havertz score the fastest goal in UCL final history? Arsenal forward also joins Cristiano Ronaldo club | Football

Budapest: Arsenal struck first in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final as Kai Havertz handed the Premier League champions an early advantage against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. The German forward found the breakthrough just over five minutes into the contest, finishing clinically after breaking through on goal. The strike, timed at 5 minutes and 2 seconds, gave Arsenal the perfect start in their pursuit of a first-ever Champions League title. The goal sparked celebrations among the Arsenal supporters inside the stadium and appeared to validate the London club's aggressive approach in the opening exchanges. Havertz's movement and composure…

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30

May

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Harmanpreet Kaur registers major record before Indian batters collapse chasing 169 vs England | Cricket

Bristol: India suffered a 26-run defeat to England in the second T20I of the three-match series. With the T20 World Cup 2026 just days away, the match offered a perfect opportunity for the Indian team to keep up with the momentum, especially with Harmanpreet Kaur coming back into the playing XI. However, the batters flopped in the second innings, resulting in the series being 1-1 after the first two games.  Notably, batting first, England struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking. Their batters managed to spend enough time in the middle, but the strike rate was certainly a problem. The middle…

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30

May

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Arsenal vs PSG Live: When and where to watch UEFA Champions League final in India? | Football

Budapest: Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday at the Puskas Arena, with both clubs carrying sharply different ambitions into Europe’s biggest night. The match brings together a first-time finalist seeking to complete a historic domestic and continental double and a defending champion aiming to secure back-to-back European titles for the first time since Real Madrid.  Arsenal arrive after ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League crown and establishing themselves as one of the most defensively resilient sides in Europe, conceding just 27 goals across a 38-game league season. Their Champions League…

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May

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Why UEFA Champions League 2026 final will kick off earlier than usual time? | Football

Budapest: UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final in Budapest will begin at an earlier kickoff time than usual, as the match is scheduled for a 9:30 pm start, instead of the traditional 12:30 am start. The change marks a notable shift in scheduling for European football’s biggest annual fixture and has been introduced with a range of logistical and audience-focused considerations in mind. One of the key motivations behind the revised timing is the supporter movement after the match. An earlier kickoff is intended to ensure fans of both teams can leave the stadium and travel home while public transport services…

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30

May

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India vs Zimbabwe Live: When and where to watch Unity Cup in India? | Football

London: India's campaign at the 2026 Unity Cup will conclude with a battle for third place against Zimbabwe. Both sides fell short in their respective semi-final encounters at The Valley in London, but will have the opportunity to win bronze in the semis on May 30.  Notably, the four-nation competition was staged at the home ground of Charlton Athletic FC. The two teams arrive at the contest under similar circumstances, as neither side managed to find the net in the semi-finals, and both suffered identical 2-0 defeats. Zimbabwe's hopes of reaching the title clash were dashed by Nigeria, with debutant…

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May

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Satvik, Chirag make history, beat world no. 1 to qualify for Singapore Open final | Other

New Delhi: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty powered their way into the men’s doubles final of the Singapore Open Super 750. The fourth-seeded Indian pair got the better of number-one-ranked Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, sealing a 21-19, 21-18 win in 52 minutes. The result also marked their first-ever victory over the reigning world champions and ensured their maiden appearance in a final at this level of the tournament. The opening game was closely fought, with the Koreans edging ahead 13-11 at the mid-game interval. Despite the deficit, the Indian duo remained within striking distance and gradually…

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