Chengdu, Aug 15 (IANS) China's Long Jianguo set a new national record of 4.74 seconds to win the men's four-lane speed climbing title at The World Games here on Friday, while Indonesia's Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi claimed the women's crown in 6.35.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urged Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release the players who have been selected for the ongoing national team camp in Bengaluru, with new head coach Khalid Jamil taking the reins of the side.
Mysore, Aug 15 (IANS) Skipper Shubhang Hegde starred with a three-wicket haul and a quickfire finish as the Bengaluru Blasters overpowered the Shivamogga Lions by eight wickets in a rain-reduced six-overs-a-side clash of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium here on Friday.
Chennai, Aug 15 (IANS) Grandmaster (GM) M. Pranesh held on to win the Challengers title in the Chennai Grandmasters 2025, earning the opportunity to compete in the Masters section next year, despite a final-round setback against IM Harshavardhan GB.
Jalandhar, Aug 15 (IANS) Kerala, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Bengal won their respective fixtures while Gujarat drew with Goans Hockey in four Division 'C' and two Division 'B' matches on day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship being played at the Olympian Surjit Singh Stadium in Burlton Park here on Friday.
Leeds, Aug 15 (IANS) Leeds United have announced the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin who joins the newly promoted side after departing fellow Premier League side Everton earlier this summer, upon the expiration of his contract.
Cairns, Aug 15 (IANS) South Africa captain Aiden Markram said he will continue in his new role as opener in the T20I team in a bid to fit in more middle-order batters. With the three-match T20I series currently locked at 1-1, South Africa and Australia will play the decider game in Cairns on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As India marks its 79th Independence Day on Friday, sports stars from around the country took to social media to commemorate the day in their own special ways.
Johannesburg, Aug 15 (IANS) South Africa’s crop of rising Under-23 stars will be in the spotlight at the SA20 Season 4 auction taking place in Johannesburg on September 9. For the first time, each of the six franchises will be required to select a minimum of two Under-23 players in their 19-player squads, a new player regulation in place of the Rookie Draft selections from the previous two auctions.
Cairns, Aug 15 (IANS) Australia’s fast-bowling all-rounder Aaron Hardie said he is determined to make the most of any opportunity coming his way to break into a playing eleven while admitting that it is ‘hard to crack into’.
