Emma Raducanu targets Strasbourg return to action after Italian Open withdrawal
Emma Raducanu is hoping to return to action at the WTA event in Strasbourg later this month following her withdrawal from the Italian Open.
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Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
HONG KONG: Swathes of football-mad Asia from China to India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the biggest-ever World Cup with kick-off barely one month away. Unsociable match times in the region is one reason why hundreds of millions of fans have been left sweating about whether they can watch from their sofas. Football’s showpiece is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and begins on June 11 when the Mexicans face South Africa. For fans in Beijing and Shanghai the opening match will start at 3:00 a.m., as will the final. In New Delhi that is 12:30 a.m., although some games will be better timing in Asia. Sandeep Goyal, chairman at advertising agency Rediffusion, told AFP that he was “privy to some discussions” between football’s governing body FIFA and Indian broadcasters. “The first problem is of match timings,” said Goyal. “The bigger, better matches are at 12:30 a.m. or 3:30 a.m.
Crunch time for Capitals after latest loss dampens playoffs hopes
NEW DELHI, May 6 : Delhi Capitals can afford no more slip-ups if they are to have any chance of making the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the first time in five years, coach Hemang Badani said after his side suffered a sixth defeat of the season on Tuesday.
IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
NEW DELHI, May 6 : The final of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) has been shifted to Ahmedabad, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday, citing operational and logistical issues at the original venue in Bengaluru.
Hasil Lengkap Piala Asia U-17 2026: Indonesia Menang, Thailand Keok
Timnas Indonesia U-17 mengawali kiprahnya di Piala Asia U-17 2026 dengan kemenangan. Sementara Thailand justru tumbang.
Pant not feeling the price tag pressure in IPL, says coach Langer
NEW DELHI, May 5 : Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's uneven form mirrors his team's broader struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but head coach Justin Langer says the player is not weighed down by his hefty price tag.
Rohit returns in style, Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL
May 4 : Former India captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant return to the Mumbai Indians starting line-up, smashing 84 off 44 balls as he and fellow opener Ryan Rickelton set the platform for a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
Sinner eyes Rome return after Madrid masterclass
MADRID, May 3 : Fresh from making history in Madrid, Jannik Sinner wasted little time turning his thoughts to completing the 'Golden Masters' by triumphing on home soil in Rome next week - which would make him only the second man to win all nine Masters 1000 titles.