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Messi stars as Inter Miami win at last in new home

Miami, May 18 -- Lionel Messi scored one goal and created another in fine style as Inter Miami beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 to finally secure a first win at their new stadium. Messi scored his 12th ... Read More


Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open titlePublished on: May 18, 2026 3:35 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Ukraine's Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ambitions by battling past world number four Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first c... Read More


North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare matchPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:35 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, t... Read More


Pakistan to host Billie Jean King Cup in OctoberPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:30 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Pakistan is set to script history as it prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, with 10 Asian women's tennis teams confirmed to compete in the country in Octo... Read More


Ronaldo kept waiting for first trophy with Al-NassrPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:27 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they were upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. Playing in front ... Read More


Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said to be India-ready, yet BCCI left wrestling with selection dilemma: 'Try him only if.'

India, May 18 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless IPL 2026 campaign has intensified calls for an India debut. And why not? Especially when a 15-year-old is sending world-class bowlers like Jasprit Bumr... Read More


Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would have smashed me too: Veteran India pacer glad he's retired

India, May 18 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless IPL 2026 campaign has intensified calls for an India debut. And why not? Especially when a 15-year-old is sending world-class bowlers like Jasprit Bumr... Read More


"Starc's over changed the game for us...": RR batting coach Vikram after loss to DC

New Delhi, May 18 -- Following his side's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting coach Vikram Rathour admitted that Mitchell Starc's three-wicket over turned the game in favour of ... Read More


Dehradun Zoo steps up heatwave protection measures for animals amid rising temperatures

Dehradun, May 18 -- With the northern parts of the country, including Delhi and Dehradun, witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, the Dehradun Zoo has intensified efforts to protect animals from the ... Read More


How do you stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Harbhajan Singh shares bowling plan after RR prodigy destroys Starc, Ngidi

India, May 18 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a huge mystery for bowlers in IPL 2026. Only 15 years old, the opener is RR's highest run-scorer this season and has taken on opposition bowlers with eas... Read More