KP Steps Down as Delhi Capitals Mentor

New Delhi: Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The former England captain said he would not be able to give the role the time it demands and wished the players well for the tournament.

Mayank Becomes India’s 94th Grandmaster

New Delhi: Seventeen-year-old Mayank Chakraborty from Guwahati became India’s 94th chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final GM norm at a tournament in Sweden.

Bagan, Diamond Harbour Draw in Youth League

Calcutta: Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Diamond Harbour FC played out a goalless draw in a Reliance Foundation Development League (U-21) match in Shillong.
In the AIFF Sub-Junior League (U-14), Mohun Bagan defeated Bidhannagar Municipal Sports Academy 5-0.

Diamond Harbour Beat Shillong Lajong

Calcutta: A brace from Luka Majcen guided Diamond Harbour FC to a 2-1 win over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League match in Shillong.

Nine-Man Bayern Hold Leverkusen

Bayern Munich held Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga despite finishing the match with nine players after two red cards.

India Women Lose in Hockey Qualifier

Hyderabad: The India women’s national field hockey team lost 0-2 to England women’s national field hockey team in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers but remain in contention to qualify for the main tournament.