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Carlos Alcaraz Downs Jannik Sinner To Win Italian Open In Roland Garros Warning

Carlos Alcaraz Downs Jannik Sinner To Win Italian Open In Roland Garros Warning

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Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating rival Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in the final and firing a warning shot for Roland Garros. Alcaraz, who will climb to world number two behind Sinner on Monday, won his third title of the season, eventually dominating Sinner and silencing the over 10,000 fans packed into the centre court stands. The Spaniard claimed victory in his fourth final of the season and sent a message to the rest of the men’s tour for the French Open, where he will defend the title once it starts next weekend. “Beating Jannik and winning in Rome, I think both things mixed together give you a great confidence coming to Paris,” said Alcaraz. “I’m going to enjoy this moment with my family, with my team, friends that came from home. And a few days rest just to realise what I’ve achieved, that is important as well. And then my focus is on Roland Garros.” Sinner tops the world rankings but his 26-match winning streak was ended …

India downs over 600 Pakistani drones using advanced air defence systems: Sources

India downs over 600 Pakistani drones using advanced air defence systems: Sources

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India’s Operation Sindoor neutralised over 100 terrorists and downed 600+ Pakistani drones, delivering a powerful response to cross-border terror and drone attacks. New Delhi: In a swift and strategic military operation, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the brutal killing of tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. The operation targeted multiple terror camps deep inside Pakistani territory, with Indian forces successfully neutralizing over 100 terrorists across nine locations. What followed was a desperate retaliation attempt from Pakistan, which unleashed a swarm of drones—many of them Turkish-made—aiming to strike Indian military installations. However, these efforts were effectively thwarted by India’s formidable air defence systems. According to sources in the Defence Ministry, more than 600 Pakistani drones were shot down by the Indian Air Defence in a coordinated effort with the Army. Over 1,000 gun systems and approximately 750 short- and medium-range missiles were deployed to counter the wave of unmanned aerial threats. Joint air defence centre leads the charge The Indian military had anticipated a potential response from across the border. In …

India strikes Pak hard, downs Fighter Jet in Pathankot | Shebaz Sharif | Jammu

India strikes Pak hard, downs Fighter Jet in Pathankot | Shebaz Sharif | Jammu

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Published on May 09, 2025 02:19 AM IST Indian defence forces responded decisively to a major escalation on May 8, 2025, after Pakistan launched a coordinated aerial assault targeting Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and other key locations with missiles and drones. Indian forces have also reportedly shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, new agency ANI said quoting sources. India’s advanced air defence systems, including the S-400, intercepted and destroyed all eight incoming Pakistani missiles over Jammu, and shot down multiple drones, preventing any significant damage to civilian or military infrastructure.   News / Videos / India strikes Pak hard, downs Fighter Jet in Pathankot | Shebaz Sharif | Jammu Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ayush Shetty downs World No 13; Kidambi Srikanth advances

Ayush Shetty downs World No 13; Kidambi Srikanth advances

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India’ Ayush Shetty registered an upset win over world No 13 and the 2025 All England Open finallist Lee Chia Hao in the opening round of the 2025 Taipei Open Super 300 on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Shetty won 21-17, 21-18 in straight games, extending his good run of the form in the year. The Indian World Junior Championships bronze medallist had a slow start to the match and trailed 3-7 in the opening game. He, however, recovered and pushed his way through from 16-16 to win the opening game. Shetty once again played catch up for most of the second game against the home favourite. He trailed 15-17 and it looked as if he would be dragged into a decider rather convincingly. However, Lee faltered at this crucial juncture, missing his line and hitting the shuttle wide multiple times. These errors meant that the Indian won five points on the bounce and had three match point opportunities with a 20-17 lead. The Chinese Taipei shuttler did manage to save one of the three before Shetty …

Kentucky Derby 2025: What time is post time at Churchill Downs? Here’s when race starts

Kentucky Derby 2025: What time is post time at Churchill Downs? Here’s when race starts

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May 04, 2025 04:23 AM IST Clouds poured down at the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday as thousands of derby enthusiasts gathered at Churchill Downs Clouds poured down at the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday as thousands of derby enthusiasts gathered at Churchill Downs in Louisville. This comes as a field of 19 3-year-olds are set to run 1 1/4 miles for a $3.1 million prize and the garland of red roses shortly after 7 PM ET. Kentucky Derby 2025 will take place on Saturday(Getty Images via AFP) Journalism was the 4-1 wagering favorite in the hours leading up to America’s most famous race. What time is post time at Churchill Downs? The post time for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, held on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs, is 6:57 PM ET. 2025 Kentucky Derby horses and jockeys Citizen Bull Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Bob Baffert Morning-Line Odds: 20-1 Neoequos Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Morning-Line Odds: 30-1 Final Gambit Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Brad Cox Morning-Line Odds: 30-1 American Promise Jockey: Nik …

Koneru Humpy downs Zhu Jiner; takes solo lead in Pune

Koneru Humpy downs Zhu Jiner; takes solo lead in Pune

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Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy took the solo lead at the 2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune with a win over China’s Zhu Jiner in the seventh round on Monday. Humpy, playing with the white pieces, was never in trouble against Zhu, who was the tournament leader coming into this match. The Indian held steady throughout in the Queen’s Indian Defence opening and kept applying pressure move by move. The 38-year-old kept her patience and was rewarded as Zhu eventually crumbled and made a decisive blunder in the 44th move. The game lasted 11 more moves before the Chinese player resigned. The win propelled Humpy to solo lead with 5.5 points after seven rounds. She leads the competition ahead of Divya Deshmukh and Zhu, both of whom have five points. In the seventh round of play on Monday, even Deshmukh registered an outright win. She took down IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul in 42 moves with the white pieces. The other Indians in contention – Harika Dronavalli and R Vaishali – drew their respective seventh round matches. …

Vaidehi and Shrivalli shine as India downs Chinese Taipei

Vaidehi and Shrivalli shine as India downs Chinese Taipei

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The young guns, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari, helped Team India take a significant stride towards their quest for the playoff spot at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, guiding them to a 2-1 victory against Chinese Taipei on Friday evening. This was the hosts’ third consecutive win, helping them climb to the second spot on the points table in this prestigious tournament, organized by MSLTA in association with ITF, AITA, and PMDTA is taking place at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune. It was another successful outing for Vaidehi Chaudhari, who bagged her second win in as many matches, this time against Fang An Lin. Ranked 351 in singles, the Indian star dominated proceedings in the first set before her opponent forced a deciding set. However, Vaidehi responded in style, eventually sealing a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 win in 2 hours and 9 minutes, giving India a 1-0 lead in the tie. In match two, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty maintained her perfect record in the tournament, registering her fourth consecutive win in a hard-fought …

Sethu FC downs Odisha FC, HOPS FC snatch late draw against Kickstart FC

Sethu FC downs Odisha FC, HOPS FC snatch late draw against Kickstart FC

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Sethu FC delivered a commanding performance to outclass Odisha FC 3-1 in their 2024-25 Indian Women’s League encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on March 27, 2025. A first-half brace from Amnah Nababi (7’, 13’) and a goal from Moussa Zouwairatou (41’) sealed the win for Sethu, while Lynda Kom Serto (90+6’) scored a late consolation goal for Odisha. The victory ended Sethu’s four-match losing streak, taking them to third place with 13 points from 10 matches. Odisha FC, on the other hand, slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat, dropping to sixth place with 11 points from 10 games. In another Indian Women’s League clash, HOPS FC secured a 1-1 draw against Kickstart FC at the Ambedkar Stadium, thanks to a late equalizer by Ghanaian defender Constance Achiaa (84’). Kickstart FC had taken the lead through Renu (10’), but they failed to hold on. HOPS FC remain at the bottom of the table with five points from 10 games, while Kickstart FC sit just above the relegation zone with 10 points from as many matches. …

Kelly Clarkson Addresses Personal ‘Ups and Downs’ After Unexplained Weeks-Long Hiatus: ‘I’ve Lost, Alone…’

Kelly Clarkson Addresses Personal ‘Ups and Downs’ After Unexplained Weeks-Long Hiatus: ‘I’ve Lost, Alone…’

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Kelly Clarkson celebrated the 1,000th episode of her eponymous talk show with a heartfelt speech and a quick overview of its past ups and downs. On Thursday, March 20, during The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host delivered a monologue while highlights from the past six years played on a screen behind her. “We have laughed together, we have cried together with beautiful stories, sung together with some people, danced together, celebrated, and competed together,” she said. “I’ve lost, alone, a lot,” Clarkson added. Although it was unclear what that statement meant, it prompted a hesitant laugh from the audience. However, she quickly paused and reassured them, “It’s okay.” She continued speaking to the audience, paying homage to the talk show. She thanked her cast and crew for their support, emphasizing how they had found comfort in one another. She expressed gratitude for the community that had stood by each other through various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. “A lot of ups and downs personally as well,” Clarkson quickly added before continuing her monologue. …

Emma Navarro Downs Emiliana Arango 6-0, 6-0 To Win WTA Merida Open

Emma Navarro Downs Emiliana Arango 6-0, 6-0 To Win WTA Merida Open

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Emma Navarro posing with the trophy© X (Twitter) Top-seeded American Emma Navarro capped a dominant week with a 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of qualifier Emiliana Arango in the final of the WTA Merida Open on Sunday. Navarro, seeded No. 1 for the first time, marched to her second WTA title without dropping a set, adding the 500-level crown to the title she won in Hobart last year. Navarro hadn’t reached a final since, although she made it to the quarter-finals or better at the last three Grand Slams and came into the week ranked 10th in the world. She needed just 55 minutes to subdue Arango, becoming the first player to win a WTA final 6-0, 6-0 since Iga Swiatek blanked Karolina Pliskova in the 2021 Rome title match. Arango, a 24-year-old Colombian who made it past the quarter-finals of a WTA tournament for the first time this week, came into the tournament ranked 133rd in the world and will crack the top 100 when the new rankings are announced on Monday. (This story …