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Would love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in SA20, says Allan Donald Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has in a way opened the door for Indian players to quit playing at home and figure in franchise T20 leagues abroad which has given rise to hopes that more and more Indian players will seek fortunes in similar leagues in future.  Though the BCCI's rules prohibit Indian players from playing in foreign T20 leagues, former South Africa pacer and an SA20 Ambassador, Allan Donald says he would one day love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playi...
Would love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in SA20, says Allan Donald
Would love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in SA20, says Allan Donald
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 05:49:44 pm
GI-PKL will redefine Kabaddi with unified vision for men & women, says HIPSA chief  Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) president Kanthi D Suresh feels men and women playing under the same banner in the upcoming Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) will send a message of women empowerment.  Ahead of the start of season 1 of the Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL), the organisers have announced the merger of the league with Indian Premier Kabaddi League (IPKL) to launch a new league called Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-...
GI-PKL will redefine Kabaddi with unified vision for men & women, says HIPSA chief
GI-PKL will redefine Kabaddi with unified vision for men & women, says HIPSA chief
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 11:02:02 am
Bevon Jacobs earns first NZ call-up for Sri Lanka T20Isc Batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden international call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka as New Zealand have announced the squad for the series beginning in Mount Maunganui on December 28.  Already with a reputation for high class power hitting displayed in New Zealand domestic cricket last season, the 22-year-old has continued his form in the early stages of the current home summer, showing why he deserved a deal in Indian domestic T20 cricket in 2025. The ca...
Bevon Jacobs earns first NZ call-up for Sri Lanka T20Isc
Bevon Jacobs earns first NZ call-up for Sri Lanka T20Isc
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 10:57:37 am
PL: Salah, Diaz brace seal Liverpool’s emphatic 6-3 victory over Spurs Liverpool emphatically asserted their claim at the top of the Premier League table with a 6-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Both Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scored a brace with goals by Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai rounding off the rampant victory for the Reds.  The league leaders took early control of the encounter as they reached 2-0 up by 36 minutes with goals from Luiz Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister. James Maddison got Spurs back into it on the 41 minute...
PL: Salah, Diaz brace seal Liverpool’s emphatic 6-3 victory over Spurs
PL: Salah, Diaz brace seal Liverpool’s emphatic 6-3 victory over Spurs
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 10:21:47 am
G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women`s Asia Cup title G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.  Trisha, who was a member of the Indian team winning the first-ever U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2023, hit five fours and two sixes in her 47-ball knock on a challenging pitch as the side made 117/7. In reply, left-arm spinner Aayu...
G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women`s Asia Cup title
G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women`s Asia Cup title
Source: IANS
2024-12-22 12:57:02 pm
Premier League: Plenty of pre-Christmas treats to enjoy in exciting weekend Most of the drama in the Premier League will have to wait until Sunday, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham, second-placed Chelsea testing the waters at Everton with new owners, and Manchester United having a difficult game at home to an in-form Bournemouth. There is plenty of drama in the weekend's opening game, however, when Manchester City visit Aston Villa still reeling at the way they managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in last weekend's Manchester derby.   T...
Premier League: Plenty of pre-Christmas treats to enjoy in exciting weekend
Premier League: Plenty of pre-Christmas treats to enjoy in exciting weekend
Source: IANS
2024-12-21 10:23:48 am
BGT: I was very impressed the first time I saw Konstas bat, says Hussey The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike.   McSweeney’s omission follows a string of underwhelming perfor...
BGT: I was very impressed the first time I saw Konstas bat, says Hussey
BGT: I was very impressed the first time I saw Konstas bat, says Hussey
Source: IANS
2024-12-21 10:21:12 am
Kayla Reyneke to lead South Africa in 2025 U19 Women`s T20 WC  All-rounder Kayla Reyneke has been named as South Africa’s captain for the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, starting on January 18 in Malaysia. South Africa are drawn in Group C alongside Samoa, New Zealand, and Nigeria.   Kayla is among seven players included from the squad that competed in the previous edition of the tournament, held in 2023 in South Africa, alongside Jemma Botha, Mona-Lisa Legodi, Simone Lourens, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu and Nthabiseng Nini in t...
Kayla Reyneke to lead South Africa in 2025 U19 Women`s T20 WC
Kayla Reyneke to lead South Africa in 2025 U19 Women`s T20 WC
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 03:19:06 pm
Little bit of time to work on my craft has been really nice, says Darcie Brown Ahead of Australia’s second ODI against New Zealand, which is under a rain threat in Wellington, pacer Darcie Brown said it felt really nice to have that little bit of time to work on her bowling skills.     With Megan Schutt and Kim Garth being the preferred fast bowlers for Australia in their 3-0 win over India at home, Darcie was relegated to the sidelines. The tearaway pacer was also forced to miss WBBL after six games due to a hip injury. "I’ve done a bi...
Little bit of time to work on my craft has been really nice, says Darcie Brown
Little bit of time to work on my craft has been really nice, says Darcie Brown
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 03:13:25 pm
CLOSE-IN: Is there a rainbow for the Indian cricket side after all? Rain saved India from what looked like an imminent defeat against the Aussies in the third Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane. Several cricket series in the past have shown teams being saved by the Almighty through rain and thereafter, have been blessed with a series win!  May be this Indian side has that element of luck and blessing too, having escaped from the hell hole they had dug themselves into. The series stands 1-1 at present, evenly balanced with 2 Test matches to go. Aus...
CLOSE-IN: Is there a rainbow for the Indian cricket side after all?
CLOSE-IN: Is there a rainbow for the Indian cricket side after all?
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 11:40:53 am
Pickleball`s rapid growth, global appeal make it strong candidate for Olympics: Arvind Prabhoo Considered by many as the fastest-growing sport in the country in terms of registered players, pickleball got noticed by mainstream media in the country. With many medals and honours at the international level, Indian pickleball players had a successful year.  As the year 2024 draws to a close, the unique racquet sport that is an amalgamation of tennis and table tennis but has its own specific rules and court, which has attracted many players to switch to pickleball. With the sport...
Pickleball`s rapid growth, global appeal make it strong candidate for Olympics: Arvind Prabhoo
Pickleball`s rapid growth, global appeal make it strong candidate for Olympics: Arvind Prabhoo
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 09:29:32 am
We did the things we prepared: Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid`s Intercontinental Cup title  Head coach Carlo Ancelotti relished a triumphant end to a sparkling 2024 for Real Madrid as his side became FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions after beating Pachuca 3-0 in final.  "I am very happy, it is natural. We did the things we prepared, and this made the difference. Everyone played a good match; I am very happy. It was a match that in the middle of the season could have caused problems and instead we deservedly won it," said Ancelotti following the match, as qu...
We did the things we prepared: Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid`s Intercontinental Cup title
We did the things we prepared: Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid`s Intercontinental Cup title
Source: IANS
2024-12-19 10:43:53 am
Ashwin`s passion for learning never waned till the end, says Sri Lankan legend Muralitharan  The most successful bowler in the history of cricket, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday praised fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India who announced his retirement from international cricket, calling him an inspiration for aspiring cricketers. Ashwin retired from international cricket with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin hung ...
Ashwin`s passion for learning never waned till the end, says Sri Lankan legend Muralitharan
Ashwin`s passion for learning never waned till the end, says Sri Lankan legend Muralitharan
Source: IANS
2024-12-19 09:29:55 am
Holders Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle through to Carabao Cup SF Goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a place in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win at Southampton.  Arne Slot’s men opened up an advantage of two by the half-time interval, with a close-range Nunez finish followed by Elliott wrapping up a slick move via a slight deflection. The Reds’ lead was reduced just shy of the hour mark at St Mary’s as Cameron Archer dispatched a curler, but they saw out the contest to secure their spot in the s...
Holders Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle through to Carabao Cup SF
Holders Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle through to Carabao Cup SF
Source: IANS
2024-12-19 09:25:22 am
3rd Test: Australia declare on 89/7, set 275-run target for India  Australia have declared their second innings at 89/7 in 18 overs and set India a target of 275 to win the third Test at the Gabba on Wednesday. With a minimum of 54 overs left in the match, provided rain doesn’t disrupt proceedings, the stage is set for a remarkable finish to the match.   After clinching a lead of 185 runs, Australia had a highly eventful, 18-over second innings. They came out to play their shots, and were dismissed in quick succession. But with a big lea...
3rd Test: Australia declare on 89/7, set 275-run target for India
3rd Test: Australia declare on 89/7, set 275-run target for India
Source: IANS
2024-12-18 11:04:34 am
Symbol of resistance and resilience: Cristiano Ronaldo hails Vini Jr. for Best FIFA Player award  Portuguese legend Christiano Ronaldo hailed ex-Real Madrid compatriot Vinicius Junior as a "symbol of resistance and resilience" after the Brazilian won The Best FIFA Men’s Player at a star-studded awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar.  Vini Jr scored Real Madrid’s second goal in the final – one of 24 strikes in 39 competitive club appearances in the 2023-24 season – as the Spanish club claimed a record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title in Ju...
Symbol of resistance and resilience: Cristiano Ronaldo hails Vini Jr. for Best FIFA Player award
Symbol of resistance and resilience: Cristiano Ronaldo hails Vini Jr. for Best FIFA Player award
Source: IANS
2024-12-18 10:08:25 am
Mitchell Santner appointed as New Zealand’s new white-ball captain Left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been appointed as New Zealand’s new white-ball captain. Santner will be taking over the leadership role from Kane Williamson, who stepped down following New Zealand’s group-stage exit from Men’s T20 World Cup in June.  Santner previously led New Zealand in 24 T20Is and four ODIs, and will begin his full-time captaincy tenure through the upcoming T20I and ODI series at home against Sri Lanka, starting with the series open...
Mitchell Santner appointed as New Zealand’s new white-ball captain
Mitchell Santner appointed as New Zealand’s new white-ball captain
Source: IANS
2024-12-18 09:53:05 am
Brendon McCullum hails Southee`s longevity as pacer retires from Test cricket  Former New Zealand player and current England head coach Brendon McCullum praised the longevity Tim Southee had in his career as the pacer drew the curtain on his 16-year-long Test career on Tuesday.  Southee had already announced his decision to retire from the red-ball format after the Test series against England and the veteran right-armer finished his Test career in style as New Zealand dismissed England for just 234 to clinch a massive 423-run victory. It was a full-circ...
Brendon McCullum hails Southee`s longevity as pacer retires from Test cricket
Brendon McCullum hails Southee`s longevity as pacer retires from Test cricket
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 12:40:06 pm
Southee sent off in style as NZ clinch huge 423-run win over England  Retiring fast bowler Tim Southee received a perfect sendoff from Test cricket as New Zealand clinched an emphatic 423-run triumph over England in the third Test on Tuesday.  It was New Zealand's biggest-ever Test win in terms of runs. While England had already clinched the series with wins in the opening two matches, the victory for New Zealand saw them rise to fourth place in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings. England, meanwhile, fell to sixth in the stand...
Southee sent off in style as NZ clinch huge 423-run win over England
Southee sent off in style as NZ clinch huge 423-run win over England
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 12:04:06 pm
3rd Test: KL Rahul`s half-century leads India to 167/6 at lunch on Day 4 KL Rahul's 84 steered India to 167/6 at lunch on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba on Tuesday. The visitors still trail Australia by 278 runs.   The opening session of the day was a shared contest between the two sides. Australia bagged two crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma (10) and Rahul (84) while India added 116 runs to the scoreboard in the extended opening session which saw 32 overs being bowled despite a brief rain interruption. For India, Ravindra Jade...
3rd Test: KL Rahul`s half-century leads India to 167/6 at lunch on Day 4
3rd Test: KL Rahul`s half-century leads India to 167/6 at lunch on Day 4
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 09:13:43 am
Sky is the limit for Shaw if he gets his work ethics right: Shreyas Iyer Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer has urged struggling teammate Prithvi Shaw to better his 'work ethics' to excel in his career. Shaw was part of Mumbai's title-winning campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).   Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by five wickets to lift the title for the second time on Sunday. Shaw, who was recently omitted from the Mumbai squad during the initial leg of the Ranji Trophy due to fitness concerns, made a comeback to the team for SMAT. The open...
Sky is the limit for Shaw if he gets his work ethics right: Shreyas Iyer
Sky is the limit for Shaw if he gets his work ethics right: Shreyas Iyer
Source: IANS
2024-12-16 04:00:25 pm
Newly-crowned World Chess Champion Gukesh gets rousing welcome in Chennai Youngest World Chess Champion, 18-year-old Gukesh D received a rousing welcome from fans at the Chennai International Airport on Monday upon his return from Singapore where he defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in the World Chess Championship final.   Gukesh became only the second Indian to achieve this milestone, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand. The young Grandmaster’s arrival was met with a vibrant spectacle, with cheering crowds, ...
Newly-crowned World Chess Champion Gukesh gets rousing welcome in Chennai
Newly-crowned World Chess Champion Gukesh gets rousing welcome in Chennai
Source: IANS
2024-12-16 02:42:15 pm
Allan Border hails`remarkable` Jasprit Bumrah after India pacer claims 50 wickets in Australia Former Australia Test captain Allan Border has rated star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah as highly as West Indies great Malchom Marshall and said he has not seen anyone like the Bumrah, who rarely bowls a wicketless spell.  Continuing his remarkable performance in 2024, Jasprit Bumrah achieved a significant milestone by becoming only the second Indian bowler, after Kapil Dev, to claim 50 Test wickets in Australia. This feat was accomplished when he dismissed Mitchell Starc on the third...
Allan Border hails`remarkable` Jasprit Bumrah after India pacer claims 50 wickets in Australia
Allan Border hails`remarkable` Jasprit Bumrah after India pacer claims 50 wickets in Australia
Source: IANS
2024-12-16 01:00:14 pm
Premier League: Manchester Derby headlines weekend of drama in England A derby clash between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium will make for a dramatic moment, with City manager Pep Guardiola facing his biggest crisis and United's new coach, Ruben Amorim, grappling with challenges. Last weekend's 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest highlighted the steep road ahead for Amorim.  Man City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, plagued by the same sluggish attacks and defensive errors that ...
Premier League: Manchester Derby headlines weekend of drama in England
Premier League: Manchester Derby headlines weekend of drama in England
Source: IANS
2024-12-14 12:16:33 pm
Harry Kane to remain England`s captain, confirms Tuchel Thomas Tuchel, England’s manager confirmed that Harry Kane would continue as country’s captain, putting to rest any speculation about leadership changes under his reign. The Bayern Munich striker, who has been a cornerstone of England's recent successes, has retained Tuchel's trust. The German tactician, who was unveiled as Gareth Southgate’s successor in October, addressed the media on Friday following the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw. England will face Se...
Harry Kane to remain England`s captain, confirms Tuchel
Harry Kane to remain England`s captain, confirms Tuchel
Source: IANS
2024-12-14 12:14:23 pm
Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of both Lillee and Roberts: Chappell Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, who had served as India head coach, believes Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of the best of legendary pacers Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts. He added that Bumrah is currently the one standing between Australia and grabbing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. "I have always said that Dennis Lillee and Andy Roberts were the most complete fast bowlers that I faced. How does Bumrah, with his unorthodox action and masterful control, measure against these t...
Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of both Lillee and Roberts: Chappell
Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of both Lillee and Roberts: Chappell
Source: IANS
2024-12-13 03:06:07 pm
BGT: Big score is just around the corner for Steve Smith, says pat Cummins Ahead of the Brisbane Test, Australia skipper Pat Cummins said he is confident of a big score being just around the corner for premier batter Steve Smith, who hasn’t been able to make a significant impact in the series against India so far.  Smith has averaged just 23.20 in his seven Tests this year, with his lone half-century coming against the West Indies in Brisbane in January. After moving back to his favoured number four position, Smith hasn’t found success against In...
BGT: Big score is just around the corner for Steve Smith, says pat Cummins
BGT: Big score is just around the corner for Steve Smith, says pat Cummins
Source: IANS
2024-12-13 11:13:09 am
CLOSE-IN: Even-Steven now, India needs to win the Test match desperately December 8, 2024 turned out to be a black Sunday for Indian cricket. The Indian Men’s Test team and the Women’s side both lost to Australia, whereas the Indian U19 side lost the final of the Asia Cup to Bangladesh. The disappointment of these defeats quite clearly indicates the present state of Indian cricket. Each one of the players have the potential to excel; however, there seems to be something far deeper that is bothering them.  The most common reason in the past for ...
CLOSE-IN: Even-Steven now, India needs to win the Test match desperately
CLOSE-IN: Even-Steven now, India needs to win the Test match desperately
Source: IANS
2024-12-13 10:54:09 am
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins added to BBL 14 supplementary lists Australia's premier fast bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been named in the supplementary lists for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 14 season.   Hazlewood and Starc have both been signed by Sydney Sixers under the league's marquee supplementary player rule, while Test captain Cummins will again be on the Sydney Thunder's auxiliary list. Due to their commitments across the Australian international summer, the fast-bowling pair are u...
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins added to BBL 14 supplementary lists
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins added to BBL 14 supplementary lists
Source: IANS
2024-12-12 03:18:01 pm
BGT: Momentum is with Australia after Adelaide, says Gavaskar Australia roared back into contention in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, levelling the series 1-1 with a dominant 10-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide. Now, with the third Test set to commence at the Gabba on Saturday, former cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh believe the balance of power has shifted in Australia’s favour. Gavaskar highlighted the impact of momentum on the series. "The momentum that India got after the win in Perth went away in the ...
BGT: Momentum is with Australia after Adelaide, says Gavaskar
BGT: Momentum is with Australia after Adelaide, says Gavaskar
Source: IANS
2024-12-12 03:01:01 pm
Stoinis feels honoured to replace Maxwell as new captain of Melbourne Stars  Marcus Stoinis, the new captain of Melbourne Stars for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, expressed his gratitude and excitement over the appointment, highlighting his long-standing connection with the team and his belief in the squad’s potential.  Stoinis replaces Glenn Maxwell, who stepped down from the captaincy of the Stars at the end of last summer. "I had a little bit of a taste of captaining the side in Maxi's absence last year and loved the oppo...
Stoinis feels honoured to replace Maxwell as new captain of Melbourne Stars
Stoinis feels honoured to replace Maxwell as new captain of Melbourne Stars
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 12:57:13 pm
Indian men`s, women`s teams advance in World Squash Team C`ship in contrasting styles The Indian men's and women's teams continued their impressive run as both reached the knockout stage of the World Squash Team Championships 2024, reaching the pre-quarterfinals in contrasting style in Hong Kong-China on Tuesday.  The Indian women's team defeated Italy 3-0 while the men went down 1-2 to Colombia but managed to advance to the knockout stage as Colombia later defeated Ireland, ensuring the Indians finished second in their preliminary group. The Indian men&...
Indian men`s, women`s teams advance in World Squash Team C`ship in contrasting styles
Indian men`s, women`s teams advance in World Squash Team C`ship in contrasting styles
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 10:40:19 am
Champions League: Liverpool stay perfect as Bayern hit five; Villa win Mohamed Salah's second-half penalty maintained their perfect record in the Champions League this season by beating Girona 1-0 away from home.  The Egyptian international's 63rd-minute penalty at Estadi Montilivi made it six victories from six in the league phase for Arne Slot's side, who top the standings. Already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds, the win puts the Reds on the brink of a definite top-eight finish, which would see them progress straight to the las...
Champions League: Liverpool stay perfect as Bayern hit five; Villa win
Champions League: Liverpool stay perfect as Bayern hit five; Villa win
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 10:36:23 am
Women`s Jr Asia Cup: India romp to dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia  Penalty-corner expert Deepika netted a hat-trick as the Indian junior women’s hockey team continued its winning momentum with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia in its second match in Pool A of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Monday.  Deepika scored in the 37th, 39th and 48th minutes for her hat-trick, while Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (32’) and Kanika Siwach (38’) added to the scoresheet. After a goalless first half, India found their rhythm in t...
Women`s Jr Asia Cup: India romp to dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia
Women`s Jr Asia Cup: India romp to dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia
Source: IANS
2024-12-10 11:22:02 am
Deportivo Minero, Barbastro, Logrones get big name draws in third round of Copa del Rey  Fourth tier (RFEF II) sides Barbastro and Deportivo Minero will play at home to FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the third round of the Copa del Rey, while cup-holder Athletic Club Bilbao makes the short trip to play Logrones.  In the third round draw held in Madrid on Monday, the four sides that played in the Spanish Supercup in early January entered the draw for the first time, with the seeding system assuring they play the lowest-ranked sides left in the tournament, although a...
Deportivo Minero, Barbastro, Logrones get big name draws in third round of Copa del Rey
Deportivo Minero, Barbastro, Logrones get big name draws in third round of Copa del Rey
Source: IANS
2024-12-10 11:19:03 am
Champions League: Alonso brings Leverkusen`s efficiency to new heights  Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso has lifted his team Bayer Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights this season. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League encounter against unbeaten Inter Milan, the 2024 German champion seems back on track after a bumpy start in the new season.  Five consecutive league victories have increased confidence in rejoining the 2025 German title race next to Bayer's international goals. Far off the previous season's easiness, Leverkusen has developed ...
Champions League: Alonso brings Leverkusen`s efficiency to new heights
Champions League: Alonso brings Leverkusen`s efficiency to new heights
Source: IANS
2024-12-10 11:14:17 am
Women`s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh  The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got off to a rollicking start at the Women's Asia Cup as they comfortably defeated Bangladesh 13-1 in their Pool A match here in their opening game at the prestigious event.  Mumtaz Khan (27', 32', 53', 58') top scored in the team's victory with four goals, while Deepika (7', 20', 55') and Kanika Siwach (12', 51', 51') completed a hat-trick of goals in India's high-scoring encounter. ...
Women`s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh
Women`s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh
Source: IANS
2024-12-09 09:50:36 am
PL: Palmer brace completes Chelsea comeback in 4-2 win over Spurs Chelsea completed a comeback to secure a 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Powered by Cole Palmer’s brace, which saw him break the record of scoring most consecutive penalties with 12 in Premier League history, the Blues fought back after going 0-2 down in the opening minutes of the game.  The match began with high anticipation following the return of central defensive duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Spurs seized the early momentum, taking a 2-0 lead within 12 ...
PL: Palmer brace completes Chelsea comeback in 4-2 win over Spurs
PL: Palmer brace completes Chelsea comeback in 4-2 win over Spurs
Source: IANS
2024-12-09 09:26:49 am
Freya Deshmane wins gold in first Winter Horse Show organised by Amateur Riders` Club Freya Deshmane riding on Reinroe Adare Acrobat claimed the top spot and clinched the gold medal on the first day of the Mumbai Winter Horse Shows organised by the Amateur Riders’ Club at the Mahalaxmi Race Course here on Saturday.  The Mumbai Winter Horse Shows is a series of two-day equestrian competitions wherein the participants will be preparing for the upcoming national championships. The event will have more than 20 participants taking part in the two-day competitions in t...
Freya Deshmane wins gold in first Winter Horse Show organised by Amateur Riders` Club
Freya Deshmane wins gold in first Winter Horse Show organised by Amateur Riders` Club
Source: IANS
2024-12-08 09:41:03 am
Most followed Paris 2024 hailed as ``Olympic Games of a new era``by IOC president Bach The Paris 2024 Olympic Games attracted a record 84 per cent of the potential global audience - approximately five billion people - according to the Paris 2024 Insights and Audience Report released on Thursday.  The report, based on independent research conducted on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), highlighted unprecedented digital engagement during the Games. Social media platforms saw 412 billion engagements, representing a 290 per cent increase compared to the To...
Most followed Paris 2024 hailed as ``Olympic Games of a new era``by IOC president Bach
Most followed Paris 2024 hailed as ``Olympic Games of a new era``by IOC president Bach
Source: IANS
2024-12-06 02:12:06 pm
Young takes lead at Hero World Challenge as Bhatia, Theegala tied third with Scheffler Cameron Young back in action after more than three months, got off to an electric start with a 64 at the 2024 Hero World Challenge. His bogey free first round gave him a two-shot lead over Justin Thomas (66), who made a late charge with four birdies in a row from the 14th.  World No. 1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler, teeing up for the first time since the Presidents Cup in late September, shot 67 and was tied third alongside four others. It was Scheffler’s 11th score i...
Young takes lead at Hero World Challenge as Bhatia, Theegala tied third with Scheffler
Young takes lead at Hero World Challenge as Bhatia, Theegala tied third with Scheffler
Source: IANS
2024-12-06 02:08:27 pm
FIH Pro League: Dominant China outgun England women to cap off incredible year  Hosts China rallied from their first loss of the new FIH Hockey Pro League season a day earlier with a dominant 4-0 victory over a young England side in Hangzhou on Wednesday.  All the goals in their victory were scored by different players in a match that saw the Chinese wrapping up an incredible year, in which they claimed Olympic silver, on a successful note China ended their long year with a convincing 4-0 win over a young English side, pressing effectively and making exc...
FIH Pro League: Dominant China outgun England women to cap off incredible year
FIH Pro League: Dominant China outgun England women to cap off incredible year
Source: IANS
2024-12-05 11:17:46 am
Salah sets Premier League record in Liverpool`s draw at Newcastle Mohamed Salah set a Premier League record with his contribution in Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle United as the Egyptian's double put him top of goalscoring chart.  Salah had trailed Manchester City's goal machine Erling Erling Haaland, since Matchweek 2 but he finally overtook him by scoring a second-half double in the dramatic draw with Newcastle. As a result of two strikes against Newcastle, Salah is currently the Premier League's leading scorer in the 2024-25...
Salah sets Premier League record in Liverpool`s draw at Newcastle
Salah sets Premier League record in Liverpool`s draw at Newcastle
Source: IANS
2024-12-05 11:14:42 am
PKL Season 11: Chauhan`s stellar show leads U Mumba to easy win over Puneri Paltan Former champion U Mumba scored a comprehensive 43-29 win against the Puneri Paltan in a Maharashtra Derby in Match 90 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Tuesday. Puneri Paltan’s fans turned up in huge numbers in the Badminton Hall at the Balewadi Sports Complex but had to return disappointed.  Ajit Chauhan scored 12 points for U Mumba, along with Manjeet, who added five more to the cause. Defenders Sunil Kumar and Sombir registered High-5s for the U Mumba as we...
PKL Season 11: Chauhan`s stellar show leads U Mumba to easy win over Puneri Paltan
PKL Season 11: Chauhan`s stellar show leads U Mumba to easy win over Puneri Paltan
Source: IANS
2024-12-04 10:14:12 am
TPL Season 6: Bopanna`s Rajasthan Rangers, Vishnu Vardhan`s Hyderabad Strikers end Day 1 on top Teams led by Olympians Rohan Bopanna and Vishnu Vardhan emerged victorious on the opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6, with both teams taking the top position in the standings here on Tuesday. Bopanna's Rajasthan Rangers, Vishnu Vardhan's Hyderabad Strikers, Yash Mumbai Eagles, and Chennai Smashers came away with resounding wins at the end of a high-octane day of tennis at the Cricket Club of India.   The first day served up a series of delicious and well-...
TPL Season 6: Bopanna`s Rajasthan Rangers, Vishnu Vardhan`s Hyderabad Strikers end Day 1 on top
TPL Season 6: Bopanna`s Rajasthan Rangers, Vishnu Vardhan`s Hyderabad Strikers end Day 1 on top
Source: IANS
2024-12-04 10:10:39 am
I-League 2024-25: Babovic strikes again as Dempo continue fine away run Dempo SC rode on Matija Babovic’s early strike in the second half to beat Namdhari FC 1-0 in the opening game of Round 3 of the I-League 2024-25 season at the Namdhari Stadium.  It was Dempo’s third clean sheet and second win in a row that takes them to the top of the table for the time being with seven points. Last week, they had beaten Shillong Lajong 2-0, with Serbian Babovi? scoring the second. Namdhari, on the other hand, remain winless and down in 10th spot with a...
I-League 2024-25: Babovic strikes again as Dempo continue fine away run
I-League 2024-25: Babovic strikes again as Dempo continue fine away run
Source: IANS
2024-12-03 06:00:36 pm
Ecclestone leads as Glenn and Dean shine in women`s T2OI rankings England's Sophie Ecclestone remained the top-ranked T20I bowler, but her lead has been significantly reduced following the team’s 3-0 series sweep over South Africa in the latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings.  Ecclestone, who managed just two wickets in the series, now holds a slim 23-point lead over teammate Sarah Glenn and Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal, who are tied for second. Glenn’s five-wicket haul in the series propelled her three places up the rankings, highl...
Ecclestone leads as Glenn and Dean shine in women`s T2OI rankings
Ecclestone leads as Glenn and Dean shine in women`s T2OI rankings
Source: IANS
2024-12-03 05:44:41 pm
Ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg appointed new Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has been announced as the new Cricket Australia chief executive. He will succeed current CEO Nick Hockley, who announced in August he would leave the position at the end of the domestic summer in March.  "Greenberg will bring a wealth of experience to the position from his roles across the sporting industry including as CEO of the National Rugby League and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, General Manager of Stadium Australia and most recently as CEO of the Austra...
Ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg appointed new Cricket Australia CEO
Ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg appointed new Cricket Australia CEO
Source: IANS
2024-12-03 10:05:33 am