IPL 2025: 'We needed to do more', admits M.S. Dhoni as CSK crash out of playoffs race

IANS | May 1, 2025 12:29 AM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni delved into his team’s defeat after they were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 following a four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. In what was a must-win clash, CSK faltered at the death, with Dhoni acknowledging that the team didn’t score enough despite a strong batting show.

IPL 2025: CSK becomes first team to get knocked out of playoffs race

IANS | May 1, 2025 12:02 AM

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings' journey in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came to a disappointing end as they became the first team to be officially eliminated from the playoff race following a thrilling four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: Shreyas-Chahal duo helps PBKS knock CSK out of playoffs race

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:52 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) In a high-stakes thriller at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets in the final over of a chaotic game that ended CSK’s playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Wednesday.

Kalinga Super Cup: Rei Tachikawa strike takes Jamshedpur FC into maiden final

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:43 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa scored the all-important goal in the 87th minute as Jamshedpur FC made it to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup for the first time, after defeating Mumbai City FC 1-0 at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Wednesday. Jamshedpur FC will take on FC Goa in the final to be played on Saturday.

Athletic Bilbao gearing up for Manchester United in Europa League semifinal

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:19 PM

Madrid (Spain), April 30 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal in the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. Athletic get into the match with a 100 percent record on its home ground, while Manchester United is unbeaten in the tournament, meaning that something has to give.

Huge amounts in TOPS funding unaccounted for as athletes fail to submit bills

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:13 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) A financial audit by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) into the advance money paid to sportspersons for foreign coaching and competition trips cleared under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) assistance has revealed a lot of irregularities, with the beneficiaries failing to submit the relevant bills.