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Jannik Sinner looks to break Novak Djokovic’s all-time record as World No.1 returns to home Italian Open

New Delhi: Italian World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been on a red-hot winning streak at the ATP Masters 1000 after clinching his fifth straight title at the Madrid Open on May 3. The 24-year-old defeated Alexander Zverev in the final in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, to become the first man in history to clinch five straight ATP 1000 events.  He is now back to his home turf at the Italian Open, where he will look to put his best foot forward once again in what is a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Roland Garros. The Rome event, another ATP 1000…

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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Live: When and where to watch UEFA Champions League in India?

London: A place in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final hangs in the balance as Arsenal prepare to host Atletico Madrid in the decisive second leg of their semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium. The tie remains finely poised after the opening encounter in Madrid ended on level terms. Both goals in that match came from the penalty spot, with Viktor Gyokeres putting the Gunners ahead before Julian Alvarez restored parity. A late twist saw another spot-kick decision reversed following a VAR intervention, ensuring neither team carried an advantage into the return fixture. For Mikel Arteta’s side, the opportunity is…

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DC vs CSK pitch report: How will surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi play?

New Delhi: With four wins in nine games, Delhi Capitals are currently seventh on the IPL points table. They are still alive in the playoffs race, but the upcoming clash against Chennai Super Kings holds the key. The side, however, needs some consistency. In one outing, the side piled up 264, the highest total in their history, only to see it chased down in what became the most successful pursuit in men’s T20 cricket.  The very next match brought a dramatic collapse, with the batting line-up dismissed for just 75, resulting in one of the heaviest defeats in terms of…

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LSG head coach Justin Langer backs Rishabh Pant amid poor form, dismisses price tag pressure

Mumbai: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has struggled to live up to his potential in the ongoing IPL 2026. The keeper-batter has made only 204 runs in nine matches. Under his leadership, Lucknow are at the bottom of the points table as well and for the same reason, Pant’s role and impact have been criticised heavily. His INR 27 crore price tag has also been discussed heavily, with many experts believing that it has put pressure on Pant. After a defeat to Mumbai Indians, head coach Justin Langer offered a firm defence, rejecting suggestions that expectations tied to Pant’s…

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Neymar finds himself in trouble after Santos teammate accuses him of physical and verbal assault

New Delhi: Star forward Neymar reportedly engaged in a heated clash with teammate Robinho Jr during training. The incident is believed to have occurred during a Sunday session, where a routine exchange between the two players escalated. It initially looked like a competitive moment during drills, but the matter soon turned tense, with others in the squad stepping in as tempers rose. As per reports, the situation was triggered when Robinho Jr. managed to get past Neymar during play. The reaction that followed allegedly involved a trip, which then led to a heated confrontation between the two Santos players. The…

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I was branded a Test player, proud to break out of that mould: KL Rahul after IPL heroics

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). He has smacked 433 runs in nine matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 185.83 and is also the second-leading run-scorer of the season at the moment. In the clash against Punjab, the 34-year-old became the first Indian cricketer to score over 150 runs in an IPL innings. In Delhi’s last game against Rajasthan, Rahul once again proved his mettle, scoring 75. His stunning form has helped Delhi remain in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs. However,…

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Jai Sri Ram: Raghu Sharma celebrates with special note after maiden IPL wicket with Mumbai Indians | WATCH

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma celebrated his first wicket in the IPL with an emotional gesture that quickly spread across social media. Playing just his second match in the competition, the leg-spinner produced a breakthrough by removing debutant Akshat Raghuwanshi. The dismissal came through guile rather than pace, with Raghu enticing the batter into a poorly timed shot that ballooned back towards him for a straightforward return catch. What followed drew as much attention as the wicket itself. The spinner reached into his pocket and revealed a handwritten note and held it up while teammates gathered around. Stand-in captain…

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Manchester City lose grip in Premier League after 3-3 draw against Everton, Arsenal hold edge

New Delhi: Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League crown suffered a significant setback after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton. The visitors appeared in control early on, with Jeremy Doku opening the scoring in the 43rd minute.  However, the match turned rapidly as Everton struck three times in quick succession. Thierno Barry found the net twice, including one effort that followed a mistake from Marc Guehi, while Jake O’Brien added another with a header during a frantic spell that shifted momentum decisively. City responded almost immediately through Erling Haaland, keeping the contest alive before Doku produced a late equaliser…

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May

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Lungi Ngidi returns for Delhi Capitals, set to feature in upcoming clash against Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 48th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Delhi Capitals will take on Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 5th. Ahead of the game, Delhi Capitals have been handed a major boost as star bowler Lungi Ngidi is fully fit and available to play for the side again.  It is worth noting that Ngidi sustained a serious head injury on April 25 when Delhi Capitals took on Punjab Kings. Attempting to take a catch, Ngidi fell backwards and hit his head on the ground.…

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Mumbai Indians make quick work of Lucknow Super Giants, stay alive in IPL 2026 playoffs race

New Delhi: The 47th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians hosting Lucknow Super Giants. The two sides met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 4th, and the game was comfortably won by Mumbai Indians thanks to stellar knocks by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.  The clash began with LSG coming in to bat first after losing the toss. The side got off to a subpar start as Josh Inglis departed early on a score of 13 runs. However, the performance of Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran set the stage for the visitors. …

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