Miami, May 26 (IANS) Inter Miami CF has provided an update for Lionel Messi after the Argentina star suffered an injury scare less than three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup.Messi left the field during Sunday’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union, due to physical discomfort after taking a free kick. What raised concerns was the fact that Messi did not remain on the bench after being substituted, instead heading straight to the locker room accompanied by members of the medical staff…
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Paris, May 25 (IANS) The opening day of the women’s singles draw at the French Open 2026 produced contrasting fortunes for two seeded contenders, as China’s Qinwen Zheng suffered a shock first-round exit while Italy’s Jasmine Paolini advanced in commanding fashion on Monday.The biggest upset of the day came on Court Philippe-Chatrier, where Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska produced a statement performance to defeat the fifth seed Zheng 6-4, 6-0 in one hour and 30 minutes. After a tightly c…
Paris, May 19 (IANS) Former Grand Slam champions and experienced tour regulars negotiated a rain-hit day of qualifying at the French Open on Tuesday, with Bianca Andreescu and Karolina Pliskova among the notable names advancing into the next round in Paris.Andreescu, continuing her comeback climb up the rankings, looked sharp during a straightforward 6-3, 6-2 victory over French teenager Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard. The former US Open champion, currently ranked No. 160 in the world, is attempting …
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.Expressing excitement for the tour, the skipper noted …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Fresh off last month’s two wins against Argentina, Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete believes the blueprint for success against Australia in the upcoming tour lies in consistency and stated that the team will not change its approach against Australia and will play the same way they played on the Argentina tour.The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hockey India has officially opened player registrations for the Hockey India League (HIL) 2027 Player Auction, scheduled for September, ahead of the tournament’s January 2027 start. Building on the success of its revival in the 2024–25 season and the momentum of the 2025–26 edition, the upcoming HIL season is expected to raise the level of competition even further, attracting top-tier talent from India and across the globe.Registrations are open to eligible players…
Cape Town, May 13 (IANS) The number of possible contacts with hantavirus-infected people has increased to 97 in South Africa, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed.South African teams were working with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to track exposed passengers, healthcare workers and airline contacts with infected persons, Motsoaledi told the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News on Monday.”So far, we have ide…
Madrid, May 11 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Madrid, Spain, stated on Sunday that two Indians who were aboard the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship are safe and asymptomatic.The Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius, with around 150 individuals, including two Indian nationals, arrived in Spain on Sunday.In the context of the Hantavirus outbreak, the ship anchored off the coast of the Canary Islands of Spain. The passengers onboard disembarked from the ship in accordance with the protocol established by the …
Buenos Aires, May 9 (IANS) Lionel Messi believes Neymar still belongs among football’s elite and said he hopes the Brazil forward returns in time for next month’s FIFA World Cup.Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, has not played for his country since October 2023, when he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.His injury problems have continued since returning to boyhood club Santos, limiting him to 12 appearances across all competitions…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Amid the global alarm, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday confirmed five hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, while three additional cases remain suspected.Eight severe respiratory illness cases, including three deaths, have been identified, with five confirmed as Andes virus infections.WHO has now informed 12 countries whose nationals disembarked the cruise ship MV Hondius earlier during the voyage at the remote British territory of Saint Helena …