New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Yash Dhull smashed a scintillating century to guide Central Delhi Kings to a 15-run victory against North Delhi Strikers in a rain-curtailed match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), which was reduced to 16 overs per side at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.
London, Aug 16 (IANS) The Premier League’s opening weekend delivered a mix of triumph and frustration, as Tottenham Hotspur brushed aside Burnley 3-0, Sunderland marked their top-flight return with an identical 3-0 win over West Ham, and Brighton were pegged back by Fulham in a dramatic 1-1 draw.
Liverpool, Aug 16 (IANS) A man has been arrested after AFC Bournemouth forward Antonie Semenyo reported racial abuse being directed at him from the stands during the game against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium here.
Mysore (Karnataka), Aug 16 (IANS) Openers Luvnith Sisodia and Nikin Jose combined in a fiery unbeaten stand to make light work of a revised target of 92 runs (VJD Method), guiding the Gulbarga Mystics to a 10-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions in the Maharaja Trophy. The Gulbarga Mystics snapped out of a two-match losing streak and scripted the Lions’ fourth consecutive loss.
Birmingham, Aug 16 (IANS) Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa in their opening Premier League match of the 2025/26 season at Villa Park on Saturday, despite the hosts going down to ten men in the second half.
Cairns, Aug 16 (IANS) Australia’s T20 skipper Mitchell Marsh was full of praise for seasoned player Glenn Maxwell, after he was back to his well-known best during the third and final T20I against South Africa on Saturday, sealing a 2-1 series victory on Saturday.
Cairns (Australia), Aug 16 (IANS) Glenn Maxwell produced a stunning late assault to guide Australia to a tense two-wicket win over South Africa in the deciding T20I game at the Cazalys Stadium on Saturday to seal the series 2-1 in the hosts’ favour.
Shillong, Aug 16 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to overcome Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Durand Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday, to secure their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Second-half goals from Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah gave the home side the victory after Vijay Marandi had given Indian Navy the lead in the first half.
Chengdu (China), Aug 16 (IANS) Zhang Hao secured China's first roller sports gold at the Chengdu World Games, as inline freestyle skating competitions kicked off on Saturday. In an all-Chinese men's speed slalom final, Zhang beat Fu Yu 2-0 to claim the victory, while Reza Lesani of Iran defeated compatriot Amirmohammad Savari Jamalouei to take the bronze.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a ‘Serious Injury Replacement’ clause in the playing conditions for multi-day games in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season. The rule will allow for like-for-like replacements for players ruled out of a match due to a serious injury.
