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India keeps sporting ban on Pakistan, allows multilateral events

06 May 2026 | 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6(UNI) The Sports Ministry has decided to continue its existing policy on sporting ties with Pakistan, keeping a complete ban on bilateral engagements between the two countries. However, the exemption for multi-nation competitions such as ICC events, the Olympics and the Asian Games will remain in place.

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I just stuck to the process: Samson after match-winning knock

06 May 2026 | 5:56 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson continued his strong run for Chennai Super Kings, scoring an unbeaten 87 to guide his side to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. After the win, Samson said his success this season has come from staying calm and sticking to the basics.

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Alexandra Eala earns first Italian Open win, beating Magdalena Frech

06 May 2026 | 5:52 PM

Rome, May 6 (UNI) Alexandra Eala is up and running at the 2026 Italian Open, beating Magdalena Frech in two hours and seven minutes in their first round meeting.
After storming to a first-set bagel, World number 42 Eala had to go the distance and emerged victorious in the decider, prevailing 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 at the WTA 1000 tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Philippines star Eala lost on her tournament debut in Rome last year against Marta Kostyuk, but there was no such issue this time, with just her third victory of the season's clay swing.

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Yeray signs new two-year deal at Athletic Club

06 May 2026 | 5:46 PM

Madrid, May 6 (UNI) Athletic Club on Wednesday announced that central defender Yeray Alvarez has signed a new contract through June 2028.

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RCB look to regain rhythm against struggling LSG

06 May 2026 | 5:39 PM

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New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eager to bounce back and regain their batting rhythm after a rare collapse in their previous match as they take on bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants in the reverse leg clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

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Freiburg backs patience ahead of Europa League semifinal second leg

06 May 2026 | 5:31 PM

Berlin, May 6 (UNI) Freiburg coach Julian Schuster has called for patience and discipline as his side looks to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the 2026 UEFA Europa League final. .

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IPL 2026 final shifted to Ahmedabad; KSCA expresses disappointment

06 May 2026 | 5:19 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The venue for the IPL 2026 final has been shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, with the BCCI on Wednesday announcing a revised playoffs schedule that will see matches played across three venues — Dharamshala, New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad as a special case owing to operational and logistical considerations.

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'Project Amarjeet' launched for providing free coaching & mentoring to shooters, coaches and academies

06 May 2026 | 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Olympic bronze medallist and four-time Olympian Gagan Narang, along with his wife and fellow Olympian Annu Raj Singh, the first Indian woman pistol shooter to qualify for the Olympic Games on Wednesday announced the launch of 'Project Amarjeet', a free coaching, mentoring and guidance initiative open to any shooter, coach or academy across India.

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Mullanpur to host IPL playoffs for second consecutive year

06 May 2026 | 4:49 PM

Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is set to witness high-octane cricket action once again as it has been selected to
host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff matches.

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Our World Cup host 'is FIFA, not Trump or America' : Iran

06 May 2026 | 4:41 PM

Tehran, May 6 (UNI) Iran's football chief says their World Cup host "is FIFA, not Mr Trump or America" and has called for respect towards the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) if .

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IGU to send three-member team for 2026 Queen Sirikit Cup

IGU to send three-member team for 2026 Queen Sirikit Cup

06 May 2026 | 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Indian Golf union (IGU), the National Sports Federation recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a three-member Indian team to compete in the prestigious Queen Sirikit Cup in June at the Sentul Highlands Golf Club in Bogor, Indonesia. The event is scheduled from May 12 to 15, 2026.

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Netherlands unveil squad for debut Women's T20 World Cup

06 May 2026 | 4:23 PM

Amsterdam, May 6 (UNI) First-time ICC Women's T20 World Cup participants Netherlands
have announced a strong side for the upcoming global event in England and Wales.
Netherlands secured their maiden qualification to the Women's T20 World Cup after three wins in three matches during the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers.

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India batter Abhishek Sharma retain top Spot in ICC T20I Rankings

06 May 2026 | 4:16 PM

Dubai, May 6 (UNI) India batter Abhishek Sharma retained at top spot in the latest ICC T20I player rankings released on Wednesday.

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Indonesia snatches late win over China in AFC U17 Asian Cup

06 May 2026 | 2:40 PM

Jeddah, May 6 (UNI) Indonesia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over China in their Group B match .

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Lopez, Sosa fire Palmeiras past Sporting Cristal in Copa Libertadores group stage

06 May 2026 | 2:30 PM

Buenos Aires, May 6 (UNI) Jose Manuel Lopez and Ramon Sosa scored either side of halftime .

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