Sports

Bamboozled Draper recovers to reach Rome quarters

13 May 2025 | 8:17 PM

Rome, May 13 (UNI) Britain's Jack Draper recovered from being "bamboozled" by Corentin Moutet in a lively match to reach the Italian Open quarter-finals.

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Favourites move into second round winning their races easily in All India School Regatta

13 May 2025 | 8:11 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) Rowers from South Point, National High School. Modern High and St Lawrence, along with other contenders, moved into the second round of the 50th All India Invitation Schools Regatta being organised by Lake Club here Tuesday.

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Missing paperwork dashes Dutch club's European dreams

13 May 2025 | 8:07 PM

Amsterdam, May 13 (UNI) Dutch club Fortuna Sittard's dreams of playing European football next season have been dashed because of missing paperwork.

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Ancelotti never had a problem with Real Madrid

13 May 2025 | 8:01 PM

Madrid, May 13 (UNI) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he has "never had a problem" with the club and does not want to "make a big deal" out of his impending departure for the Brazil national team.

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Uttar Pradesh go top of Group C in Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC

13 May 2025 | 7:44 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 13 (UNI) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh emerged victorious in their respective matches against Manipur and Ladakh, in the Group C matches of the Swami
Vivekananda Men’s U20 National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, here on Tuesday.

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IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia's Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

IOC President-elect Coventry hails Asia's Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

13 May 2025 | 6:22 PM

Beijing, May 13 (UNI) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry declared Asia "a central cog in the Olympic Movement" during her keynote speech at the 45th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembl.

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Brazil names Carlo Ancelotti as new manager

Brazil names Carlo Ancelotti as new manager

13 May 2025 | 5:54 PM

Rio De Janeiro, May 13 (UNI) Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed manager of Brazil's national team on a deal that runs until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

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Zheng Qinwen of China reaches quarterfinals at Italian Open

13 May 2025 | 5:24 PM

Rome, May 13 (UNI) China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA Italian Open for the third consecutive year after defeating former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu in straight sets 7-5, 6-1.

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Brazilian media welcomes Ancelotti appointment with relief & hope

13 May 2025 | 5:17 PM

Rio De Janeiro, May 13 (UNI) Brazil's media reacted with relief and optimism to the naming of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the men's national football team, hailing the Italian's arrival as a long-awaited turning point for a squad in search of identity.

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England announce squads for Brook's first series as captain

13 May 2025 | 5:11 PM

London, May 13 (UNI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the squads for
the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, beginning on May 29.

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Pakistan appoint Mike  Hesson as white-ball head coach

Pakistan appoint Mike Hesson as white-ball head coach

13 May 2025 | 5:03 PM

Karachi, May 13 (UNI) Mike Hesson has been announced as the white-ball head coach of the men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday.

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CA backs Aussie players as IPL resumes May 17

CA backs Aussie players as IPL resumes May 17

13 May 2025 | 4:57 PM

Melbourne, May 13 (UNI) Cricket Australia (CA) has said it will support players in making individual decisions on whether to return for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to resume this weekend following a temporary suspension caused by cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan.

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River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals

River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals

13 May 2025 | 4:20 PM

Buenos Aires, May 13 (UNI) River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Barracas Central.

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Barcelona on brink of sealing La Liga title

Barcelona on brink of sealing La Liga title

13 May 2025 | 3:58 PM

Madrid, May 13 (UNI) FC Barcelona could be crowned La Liga champion on Wednesday night without kicking a ball in the wake of Sunday's 4-3 win at home to Real Madrid.

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National Esports championship kicks off India’s hunt for WEC Glory

13 May 2025 | 3:31 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has launched the National Esports Championship 2025 (NESC25) to select India’s official contingent for the 17th World Esports Championship (WEC), organised by the International Esports Federation (IESF).

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