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RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik has expressed confidence in the team’s processes ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Despite two consecutive losses, he backed the side to adapt, improve consistency and deliver a strong performance for fans.

The four-time Olympian, however, slipped to a 7 as India lost the set 52-55 and China drew level at 2-2.

Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to remain firmly in the Premier League title race. Jeremy Doku inspired the victory with a brilliant opener before Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush added goals in a dominant second-half display.

India’s women’s recurve team defeated hosts China in a dramatic shoot-off to clinch gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai. Deepika Kumari sealed the victory, while Sahil Jadhav added a bronze medal in the compound competition.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vowed to fight back after WFI barred her from domestic competitions until June 26 over alleged indiscipline and anti-doping violations. The move delays her wrestling comeback, adding another controversy to Indian wrestling’s turbulent phase after the Paris Olympics setback

Shanghai: India’s women’s recurve team of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod defeated China in a dramatic shoot-off to win Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold. The trio had earlier stunned South Korea, securing India’s first women’s team World Cup gold since 2021

Sorana Cirstea scripted one of the season’s biggest surprises at the Italian Open 2026, rallying from a set and a break down to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in Rome.

Shubman Gill’s brilliant 84 and Rashid Khan’s four-wicket haul guided Gujarat Titans to a commanding 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The win strengthened GT’s playoff hopes as they registered their fourth consecutive triumph in the IPL season

India’s Under-15 girls boxing team produced a dominant display in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with nine pugilists advancing to the finals. Several Indian boxers secured emphatic RSC victories to keep the country’s gold medal hopes alive

Anish shot 31 in the final to secure the top spot on the podium.

Chidvilas Sai emerged as the sole leader in the Open category with five points after five rounds of the 240th Brilliant Trophy Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. In the juniors section, Sanikommu Harshith Reddy and G Rushikesh shared the lead

India created history by reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time after defeating Lebanon 4-0 in Suzhou, China. The Young Tigresses are now one win away from qualifying for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

World No. 50 Senthilkumar went down to world No. 5 Victor Crouin, the Frenchman, who won 11-8 11-8 11-3.

Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill won the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur after a tense three-way play-off at Saujana Golf and Country Club. The victory marked his maiden international title and strengthened his position in the ADT Order of Merit

India Basketball League, operated by ACG Sports, announced eight foundation cities for India’s first professional basketball league at an event in Delhi. Six cities will compete in the inaugural 2027 season, while fans will help decide the participating teams

Md Adnan Hasan starred with victories in the boys under-8 60m and 200m races at the Hyderabad Kids Athletics Championship held at Gymkhana Ground. Several young athletes delivered notable performances across multiple age-group events in the competition

SkyKings FC secured a dominant 6-1 victory over OK Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship semifinal at Sreenidi Deccan Arena. Rosangzela starred with a hat-trick, while Srinidish Razavarapu, Ruattuanga and Ajith also found the net

Both players struck two aces each, while Vaidehee committed five double faults against Justina's three.

The toss will matter, chasing teams have dominated in Jaipur this season, and both sides know it

PSG and Arsenal are set to go head to head for clinching club football's most prized trophy in the Champion's League finals to be held in Budapest this year. UEFA is going to implement new kickoff timings for the same for making the fan experience better.

KKR kept their playoff dreams firmly alive, registering their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding eight-wicket win over DC on Friday evening.

NADA sought explanations from both cricketers on February 18 and 20 of this year, but neither provided a response.

The federation specifically mentioned that she is not eligible to compete in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament at Nandini Nagar, Gonda, scheduled from May 10 to 12.

Sandhu, who shot 4-under 68 on the first day, carded even par on the second day.