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Vijayveer Sidhu Fetches India's Fourth Gold At Shooting World Cup

Paris Olympian Vijayveer Sidhu fetched India its fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires. Vijayveer shot 29 in a thrilling but low-scoring final to get the better of experienced Italian Riccardo Mazzatti, who was left one short after the eight series of five rapid-fire shots each. Chinese teenager Yang Yuhao won bronze. "I have played so many past finals with Gurpreet sir, Anish and others previously in the nationals, trials etc. and have performed well," Vijayveer said after the final on Tuesday.

2030 World Cup: CONMEBOL proposes expanded 64-team tournament - ESPN

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer's ruling body CONMEBOL, made an official proposal on Thursday to expand the men's 2030 World Cup from 32 teams to 64.

McLaren to enter Le Mans with WEC hypercar in 2027

McLaren will compete in the top flight of the World Endurance Championship, which has the Le Mans 24 Hours as a jewel in the crown, in 2027 the team announced in a simple statement on Thursday saying "we're back".

Indian Team Opens Account In Billie Jean King Cup With Win Over Thailand

India opened their account in the Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-1 win over Thailand in the group stage in Pune on Wednesday. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty set the tone for the hosts with an emphatic win, before the experienced duo of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare helped India get off the mark in the tournament held at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex. Bhamidipaty picked up where she left off on day one, delivering another commanding performance against Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee.

Lionel Messi's 'greatness' sparks Miami's comeback into Champions Cup semis - ESPN

Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi for his impact in the team's 3-1 comeback win against LAFC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series, as the captain scored the defining goal.

'Horrible' Novak Djokovic Falls In Monte Carlo, First Win For Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic rued a "horrible" performance as he crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters in his opening match on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz staged a fightback for his first win at the tournament. The fifth-ranked Djokovic struggled to find his rhythm in a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Chilean Alejandro Tabilo in the second round, making an inauspicious start to his clay season. Djokovic, 37, went into the tournament hampered by an eye infection that has been troubling him since the semi-finals in Miami at the end of March and admitting that he did not have "very high" expectations for Monte Carlo.

Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona thrash Dortmund 4-0

BARCELONA : Imperious Barcelona thumped visitors Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday after Robert Lewandowski netted twice against his old club to earn the Catalans a sizeable lead.

IOC countersigns 2030 Winter Games contract with French organisers

LAUSANNE, Switzerland :The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it had countersigned the 2030 Winter Olympics host contract with French organisers after all financial guarantees were met.

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Vijayveer Sidhu Fetches India's Fourth Gold At Shooting World Cup

2030 World Cup: CONMEBOL proposes expanded 64-team tournament - ESPN

McLaren to enter Le Mans with WEC hypercar in 2027

Indian Team Opens Account In Billie Jean King Cup With Win Over Thailand

Lionel Messi's 'greatness' sparks Miami's comeback into Champions Cup semis - ESPN

'Horrible' Novak Djokovic Falls In Monte Carlo, First Win For Carlos Alcaraz

Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona thrash Dortmund 4-0

IOC countersigns 2030 Winter Games contract with French organisers