PKL commissioner Anupam Goswami hints at format changes for season 12, Melbourne Raid’s return

Following a positive reception during its inaugural event, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is planning to host another edition of the Melbourne Raid in October–November. “We will most probably be repeating the Melbourne Raid initiative this year, too, especially when India’s cricket team plays the T20 series against Australia. It’s going to be a difficult … Read more

UTT 2025: Rebranded PBG Pune Jaguars scripts history, registers first-ever win over U Mumba in league

A new identity brought about a change in the Pune franchise’s fortunes in the Maharashtra derby of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) as it defeated U Mumba for the very first time on Sunday. Having lost to the Mumbai-based outfit as Puneri Paltan in seasons 3 and 4, the rebranded PBG Pune Jaguars came from behind … Read more

Acquiring Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh a calculated risk, says Gujarat Giants’ Sanjay Adesara

Gujarat Giants came into the Pro Kabaddi League auction with a clear plan and went all out to bring all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui on board for a whopping Rs 2.23 crore. The Adani Sportsline-owned side’s investment in the Iranian made him the most expensive buy in this auction. The two-time PKL champion is the first player … Read more

Indian Sports Wrap, May 31: Balaji and Reyes-Varela bow out of French Open 2025 in second round

GOLF Ahlawat produces another steady round to be tied 11th at Austrian Open India’s Veer Ahlawat played a steady second round to follow up on his good first round to sit tied 11th at the halfway stage of the Austrian Alpine Open. With rounds of 67-68 at the par-70 Gut Altentann GC. Ahlawat was 5-under … Read more

PKL Auction 2025: List of players who were retained by franchises using Final Bid Match option

A highlight of the Player Auction ahead of season 12 of the Pro was the use of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price. This time, an amendment was made for teams to opt to retain a released player … Read more

UTT 2025: Goa Challengers begins title defence with win over home side Ahmedabad SG Pipers

The Ultimate Table Tennis league made its Ahmedabad debut on Saturday and fittingly, it was Gujarat-lad Harmeet Desai and his wife Krittwika Roy who came up with performances to remember. In the second tie of the Season 6’s opening day, Desai’s Goa Challengers began its title defence with a 10-5 victory over home side Ahmedabad … Read more

Sports schedule, June 2025: IPL Final, French Open, India’s Tour Of England, FIFA Club World Cup and more

CRICKET World Test Championship June 11-15: Final – South Africa vs Australia – London India Tour Of England June 20-24: 1st Test – Leeds West Indies Tour Of Ireland June 12: 1st T20I – Bready June 14: 2nd T20I – Bready June 15: 3rd T20I – Bready West Indies Tour Of England June 1: 2nd … Read more

Pro Kabaddi Auction 2025: Where to Watch Live on May 31 & June 1

Where can fans watch the PKL Auction live? The auction will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar. When does the live stream start? The live coverage kicks off at 7 PM on May 31, covering Category A & B proceedings. How many categories are there? Players have been categorized … Read more

UTT 2025 Preview: Goa Challengers aims for hat-trick of titles as season 6 kickstarts at EKA Arena

When Harmeet Desai led the Dempo Goa Challengers to a terrific triumph in Chennai last September, the team had scripted history. It became the first team to win two titles in Ultimate Table Tennis. As the franchise-based table tennis league returns for its sixth edition, Harmeet’s Challengers will be gunning to register a hat-trick of … Read more