London, Dec 25 (IANS) John Robertson, a star performer for Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend who was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough, has died at the age of 72. He was suffering from a long illness and died peacefully at home on Christmas morning with his family by his side.
Vijayawada, Dec 25 (IANS) India’s upcoming juniors Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri continued their strong run in the Senior National Badminton Championships here on Thursday as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents to reach the quarterfinals.
Durban, Dec 25 (IANS) As they get ready for their opening match in the SA20, MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan is banking on the experienced players in his squad to adapt to the conditions as they hope to continue their overall performance in this edition of the competition.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to fans worldwide, wishing joy and prosperity for the festive season. The former India captain conveyed his message through his Instagram stories on Thursday, when the world was occupied with Christmas celebrations.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 25 (IANS) Vaishnavi Sharma’s inclusion in the Indian team for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka was a recognition of her strong domestic performances by the Amita Sharma-led selection committee, head coach Amol Muzumdar said on Thursday.
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 25 (IANS) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has set a target of breaking into the world's top 15 men's tennis players next year as he looks to build on his recent progress. The 19-year-old won two titles in 2025, his first full season on the ATP Tour, but said he sees that as a starting point.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 25 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma is fit and available for selection for the third T20I against Sri Lanka, head coach Amol Muzumdar said on the eve of the match on Thursday.
Surat, Dec 25 (IANS) Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company secured decisive wins on Day 2 of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 – Zone A & B being played in Surat, Gujarat, on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Dec 25 (IANS) Dhakshineswar Suresh, an emerging Indian tennis talent, has been granted a wild card entry into the singles main draw for the Bengaluru Open’s landmark 10th edition, set to take place at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from January 5 to 11, 2026.
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Tickets for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) matches in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara will go on sale from December 26 at 6 pm IST, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement on Thursday.
