Sports

Poonacha-Myneni clutch up in SMK thriller to reach SFs

21 May 2026 | 10:48 PM

Bengaluru, May 21 (UNI) When margins shrink to a few points and tie-breaks become the battlefield, experience often decides the outcome, and that was exactly what made the difference at the SM Krishna Memorial Open 2026 doubles quarterfinal where N Kaliyanda Poonacha and Saketh Myneni produced the standout performance of the day.

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Sudharsan enters elite IPL 50-plus club

21 May 2026 | 9:57 PM

Ahmedabad, May 21 (UNI) A defining statistical phase of IPL 2026 has been built around Sai Sudharsan, who continues to headline both consistency and partnership records, placing himself at the centre of some of the most elite batting milestones in men's T20 cricket.

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Sudarshan bursts with 84 as GT post 229/4 against CSK

21 May 2026 | 9:52 PM

Ahmedabad, May 21 (UNI) A composed and authoritative innings from Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 229/4 against Chennai Super Kings in the 66th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday night.

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Sports Day celebrated grandly across Telangana under ‘Praja Palana Pragathi Plan’

21 May 2026 | 9:01 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) Sports Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across Telangana on Thursday as part of the “Sports and Youth Week” programmes being conducted under the state government’s ‘Praja Palana Pragathi Plan.’
Various sports competitions were organised in all 32 district headquarters under the supervision of District Collectors and the District Youth and Sports Departments.

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National Sr Athletics Federation Competition: Athletes praise Ranchi as a venue

21 May 2026 | 8:29 PM

Ranchi, May 21 (UNI) Conducive weather conditions at this time of the year in Ranchi, venue for the four-day 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, will be an advantage, said Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in men’s high jump, Tejaswin Shankar on Thursday.

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Biryukov outlasts Leong in thriller as Ivashka, Stewart cruise in SMK Open

21 May 2026 | 8:11 PM

Bengaluru, May 21 (UNI) Petr Bar Biryukov staged a gritty comeback in a high-intensity three-set battle to headline the S M Krishna Memorial Open quarterfinal action on Thursday, outlasting M. Leong 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 at the ATP Challenger event in Bengaluru.

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Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad

21 May 2026 | 8:06 PM

Dakar, May 21 (UNI) Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal's 28-man .

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Sasikumar’s missed break points prove costly as Gray escapes SMK thriller

21 May 2026 | 8:00 PM

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Bengaluru, May 21 (UNI) India’s Manish S. Sasikumar endured a painful quarterfinal exit at the S M Krishna Memorial Open 2026 in Bengaluru after missed break-point opportunities proved costly in a high-intensity three-set thriller against Britain’s Alastair Gray at the ATP Challenger Tour event on Thursday.

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Neuer recall adds intrigue as Germany names World Cup squad

21 May 2026 | 7:53 PM

Berlin, May 21 (UNI) Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad announcement contained several surprises, led by the late return of 40-year-old Manuel Neuer as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper.
The decision increases pressure on coach Julian Nagelsmann, who has also included youngsters such as 18-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Lennart Karl, while keeping faith with an out-of-form Leroy Sane.
Neuer's recall means Oliver Baumann, Germany's first-choice goalkeeper since Neuer's international retirement two years ago, has been demoted.

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La Liga heads for tense final day with Europe, survival at stake

21 May 2026 | 7:44 PM

Madrid, May 21 (UNI) La Liga heads into a dramatic final weekend, with two European places and two relegation spots to be decided in a tense two-hour spell on Saturday night.
Barcelona has already been crowned champion, Real Madrid is guaranteed to finish second, and Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Real Betis have secured places in next season's Champions League.
Real Sociedad has qualified for the Europa League after winning the Copa del Rey against Atletico Madrid in March, leaving Celta Vigo in pole position to claim the second Europa League spot.

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Dempo, Sreenidi Deccan aim to finish IFL 2025-26 campaign on a high

21 May 2026 | 7:26 PM

Margao, May 21 (UNI) Dempo SC will face Sreenidi Deccan FC in their final Championship Phase fixture of the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.

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CSK field first against GT at Ahmedabad

21 May 2026 | 7:15 PM

Ahmedabad, May 21 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.

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Sports ministry to observe Commonwealth Games Day on May 24

21 May 2026 | 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) In one of the largest symbolic nationwide celebrations of fitness and sports, a special 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle India will unite citizens across more than 8,000 locations nationwide on May 24. This edition, celebrating Commonwealth Games Day, will mark as a grand tribute to India's sporting future and the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

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Anukul replaces Harsh in India A squad for SL tri-series

21 May 2026 | 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) All-rounder Anukul Roy has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing Harsh Dubey, who earned his maiden call-up to India’s senior Test and ODI squads for the Afghanistan series.

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'Brazil's number nine is playing for Brentford': Andrews

21 May 2026 | 6:05 PM

London, May 21 (UNI) At the end of the 2024-25 campaign, it may have been hard to imagine that Brentford's record £30m signing would go on to be Brazil's number nine at the 2026 World Cup.

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