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Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr suffered a major setback as they lost 2-1 to Al-Qadisiyah at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in the ongoing Saudi Pro League (SPL). Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner for his team in the 87th minute, sealing the result. Al-Qadisiyah had taken an early lead in the 35th minute, courtesy of Turki Al-Ammar. Sadio Mane equalised in the 84th minute for Al-Nassr, but just three minutes later, Aubameyang netted the decisive goal. Cristiano Ronaldo was expected to continue his goal-scoring form, but he had a disappointing outing. Despite trying his luck on several occasions, he neither…

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru-Punjab Kings Indian Premier League game played at the Chinnaswamy got delayed by more than two hours due to persistent drizzle. However, once the rain stopped, within 25-30 minutes, the toss event took place. So, how were the groundsmen able to clear the water and moisture in quick time? The answer to that question is the SubAir System. The state-of-the-art drainage system came into existence, at the Chinnaswamy, in 2017. The drainage system utilises a 200-horsepower machine to suction 10,000 litres of water/moisture per minute. It is also believed that the subsurface drainage system can evacuate water…

In a gripping showdown at the Snooker and Billiards Ireland (SBI) Academy, Sourav Kothari captured his maiden IBSF World Billiards Championship (Timed Format) title in a final that will be remembered for years. The 2025 championship concluded with a high-octane, all-Indian clash, pitting Kothari against the legendary Pankaj Advani in a match that showcased the finest elements of the sport — finesse, resilience, and world-class shot-making. Played on Table 7 and officiated by Australian referee Shuangyu Jia, the final was a treat for billiards fans worldwide. Kothari produced a commanding performance, finishing with a score of 725 against Advani’s 480.…

East Bengal FC’s first-half blitz was enough to beat Gokulam Kerala FC 3-0 in IWL 2024-25 at the East Bengal ground on Friday, April 18, 2025. East Bengal were already sure to be champions before a ball had been kicked, but the result meant they have now beaten every team in the league en route to the title. All three goals were scored in the first half. Elshaddai Acheampong (27’, 37’) got the Red and Golds’ party rolling with two goals, before Soumya Guguloth (42’) added one minutes ahead of the half-time whistle. Despite being confirmed champions in waiting, East…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) completes its 18 years on April 18, 2025 — a journey that gave opportunities to talents, gave birth to legends, and redefined the game. What started as a bold experiment in 2008 has today become a festival that returns every year, without which people can’t even imagine their summer. When Brendon McCullum lit up the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with his breathtaking 158* off 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL wasn’t just born — a revolution was unleashed. The IPL became a role model for leagues like Australia’s Big Bash and England’s…

Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a comfortable four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025. This victory marked MI’s third win of the season. However, a controversial moment during the game sparked debate, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakaravarthy voiced his disagreement with a no-ball decision. The incident happened on the fifth ball of the seventh over during MI’s innings. Zeeshan Ansari was bowling when Ryan Rickelton played a shot that resulted in a catch by SRH skipper Pat Cummins. Initially, it looked like a legal dismissal, but replays revealed that wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen’s gloves had…

Cricket Australia (CA) have announced their women’s national contracts for the 2025/26 season, with a few surprises in the 18-player list. One major talking point was the absence of veteran all-rounder Jess Jonassen. A six-time World Cup winner and one of Australia’s most experienced cricketers, Jonassen has not played for the national side since December 2023. Her exclusion from the new contract list caught the attention of fans and cricket experts alike. Jess has played 6 Tests, 93 ODIs, and 105 T20Is for Australia. Australia selector Shawn Flegler spoke about the decision and made it clear that Jonassen still remains…

East Bengal’s preparations for the upcoming Super Cup suffered a major blow on Wednesday following two significant developments—Brazilian striker Cleiton Silva parting ways with the club and Spanish midfielder Saul Crespo picking up an untimely injury. Speculation around Cleiton’s departure had been mounting for days, and matters escalated after a reported altercation with head coach Oscar Bruzon during the club’s traditional Bar Pujo celebration on Tuesday. The very next day, Cleiton arrived at the Salt Lake training ground as usual, but what followed took many by surprise. After greeting his teammates, the Brazilian forward is said to have completed the…

India’s javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has kicked-off his 2025 season with a solid performance, winning the Potch Invitational Track Event in Potchefstroom, South Africa. The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist and Paris Olympics silver medalist registered a best throw of 84.52 meters to top the six-man field, on Wednesday, April 16. The Javelin fans were expecting Neeraj to begin his season at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, as announced a few days ago. However, the champion surprised everyone by returning to competition earlier than expected in South Africa. Neeraj looked comfortable and didn’t push himself too hard, as it…

Commonwealth Sport has officially announced that it has received expressions of interest (EOIs) from seven nations and territories within the Commonwealth, signaling strong enthusiasm to host future editions of the Commonwealth Games. These EOIs have come from across four major regions—Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Among the countries publicly declaring their intent to host the centenary 2030 Games are Canada, India, and Nigeria. Two more nations have also stepped forward for the 2030 edition, although they have not yet been named. In addition, two of the EOIs are focused on events beyond 2030, including New Zealand, which has already…