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Aussies scramble for home as IPL, PSL suspended

10 May 2025 | 1:48 PM

Sydney, May 10 (UNI) Both the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League have suspended their tournaments amid the escalating conflict between nations
Australia's highest-profile cricket stars are scrambling to fly out of India, with the Indian Premier League suspended for a week due to the country's escalating conflict with Pakistan.

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Djokovic takes Geneva wildcard before French Open

Djokovic takes Geneva wildcard before French Open

10 May 2025 | 1:44 PM

Geneva, May 10 (UNI) Novak Djokovic has taken a wildcard to play the upcoming Geneva Open as he looks to find form and match fitness before the French Open.

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Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay

Italian Open: Raducanu still finding feet but wins again on clay

10 May 2025 | 1:05 PM

Rome, May 10 (UNI) Emma Raducanu demonstrated her growing confidence on a clay court with a commanding Italian Open second-round win over Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann.

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Jack Draper reaches last 32 of Italian Open

Jack Draper reaches last 32 of Italian Open

10 May 2025 | 1:00 PM

Rome, May 10 (UNI) Great Britain's Jack Draper booked his place in the last 32 of the Italian Open with a confident straight sets win over Luciano Darderi.

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India beat Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 Championship

India beat Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 Championship

10 May 2025 | 12:54 PM

Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 10 (UNI) India kicked off their SAFF U19 Championship title defence in spectacular fashion with a commanding 8-0 victory against Sri Lanka in their Group B opener at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here.

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Ex-Brazil midfielder Renato calls for calm as Fluminense eyes Sudamericana last 16

Ex-Brazil midfielder Renato calls for calm as Fluminense eyes Sudamericana last 16

10 May 2025 | 9:22 AM

Rio De Janeiro, May 10 (UNI) Renato Augusto provided a reminder of what Fluminense has missed in the second half of the Brazilian club's clash with Bolivia's GV San Jose in the Copa Sudamericana group stage on Thursday.

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FIFA Women's World Cup to increase to 48 teams from 2031

FIFA Women's World Cup to increase to 48 teams from 2031

10 May 2025 | 8:42 AM

Geneva, May 10 (UNI) The number of participating teams in the FIFA Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 from the 2031 edition.

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16th KIIT International Chess Festival begins with Grandmasters from 42 countries

09 May 2025 | 10:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) The 16th KIIT International Chess Festival 2025 was inaugurated on Friday under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF), drawing over 1,200 participants.

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Tryon’s hat-trick special seals consolation win for Proteas

Tryon’s hat-trick special seals consolation win for Proteas

09 May 2025 | 8:23 PM

Colombo, May 9 (UNI) After losing their first three encounters in the ongoing tri-nation series in Sri Lanka, South Africa were already out of contention for a place in the final.

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Khelo India Youth Games : Priyanuj joins favourites in TT finals

09 May 2025 | 8:09 PM

Rajgir, May 9 (UNI) P.B. Abhinand of Tamil Nadu and Priyanuj Bhattacharyya of Assam will face off
in the Under-18 Boys’ Singles final at the Khelo India Youth Games on Saturday.

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My body feels great - Alcaraz wins on Rome comeback

09 May 2025 | 7:56 PM

Rome, May 9 (UNI) Spanish world number three Carlos Alcaraz says he "passed the test" after earning a straight-set win on his comeback from injury at the Italian Open.

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Kostyuk praises Kasatkina courage before Rome match

09 May 2025 | 7:52 PM

Rome, May 9 (UNI) Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk praised Daria Kasatkina's "courage" in switching nationalities from Russia to Australia and hinted she may shake hands with her after their
match at the Italian Open.

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Haaland ready & fit to make Manchester City return

09 May 2025 | 7:45 PM

London, May 9 (UNI) Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ready to make his return from injury this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola says.

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Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of season

09 May 2025 | 7:40 PM

Berlin, May 9 (UNI) Head coach Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, amid reports he will succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

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Girona coach Michel taken to hospital ahead of key game

09 May 2025 | 7:34 PM

Madrid, May 9 (UNI) Girona coach Michel Sanchez has been taken to hospital a day before his side plays a vital match in its efforts to avoid relegation to the Spanish second division.

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