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ISL 2024-25: East Bengal host Bengaluru FC with playoff qualification in sight

IANS | March 1, 2025 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) With a place in the playoffs in sight, first-timers East Bengal FC face former winners and already qualified Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Sunday. East Bengal are five points behind the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC (32), who have featured in 21 encounters. The Blues have qualified for the playoffs, whereas East Bengal FC are eighth in the table with 27 points from 22 games.

Bengaluru Open: Young talents train with national, and international stars at tennis clinic

IANS | March 1, 2025 5:56 PM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) More than 60 budding tennis players from Bengaluru had the unique opportunity to learn from professionals at a tennis clinic held at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Tennis Stadium on the sidelines of the 2025 Bengaluru Open. Interacting with 38th National Games gold medallists Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and SD Prajwal Dev, along with the current edition’s doubles finalists Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios, and USA’s Brandon Holt’s coach, Bo Trays, the young players gained valuable insights into the sport.

Champions Trophy: Mulder, Jansen grab three scalps each as South Africa bowl out England for 179

IANS | March 1, 2025 5:51 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each in a dominating bowling performance as South Africa bowled out England for just 179, the lowest total of 2025 Champions Trophy, in the final Group B clash at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Klassen to captain SA as Markram goes off due to hamstring issue

IANS | March 1, 2025 5:35 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) Wicketkeeper Heinrich Klassen will captain South Africa in the remainder of their 2025 Champions Trophy Group B match against England here on Saturday as Aiden Markram won’t be on the field for the rest of the game due to a right hamstring issue.

‘No one is above the club’: Sporting Director Eberl on whether Bayern can afford to let Kimmich leave

IANS | March 1, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) With reports in Germany suggesting that German midfielder Joshua Kimmich could be on his way out of the club at the end of his contract this summer, Bayern Munich's Sporting Director Max Eberl has stated that despite wanting to extend Kimmich’s stay at the club, it is not going to be the end of the world if he decides to leave.

Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3, Praggnanandhaa returns to top 10 in FIDE rankings

IANS | March 1, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India’s teenage chess sensation D. Gukesh continued his meteoric rise, climbing to a career-best world No. 3 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday. Meanwhile, R. Praggnanandhaa has re-entered the top 10, marking a strong resurgence of Indian chess on the global stage.

Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair hits ninth century of season to put Vidarbha in firm position

IANS | March 1, 2025 3:49 PM

Nagpur, March 1 (IANS) Vidarbha in-form batter Karun Nair carried his sublime touch in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala as he struck a century in the second innings to put his side in a solid position to claim the title at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Saturday.

WPL 2025: CM Adityanath wishes luck to UP Warriorz team for first-ever home leg

IANS | March 1, 2025 2:46 PM

Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) Ahead of their home leg at the ongoing WPL 2025, the UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma and Capri Sports’ Director Jinisha Sharma met the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, and invited him for the team’s games taking place here.

Rashid Latif hints Pakistan to introduce fresh players for New Zealand T20Is

IANS | March 1, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) After Pakistan's horrendous exit from home ICC Champions Trophy, former wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif hinted that the side will introduce fresh faces in the team for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting on March 16.

WPL 2025: Efforts of team came together nicely on the field, says Minnu after win over Mumbai

IANS | March 1, 2025 11:41 AM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) An all-round effort led the Delhi Capitals to a dominant nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their sixth match of the WPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

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ISL 2024-25: East Bengal host Bengaluru FC with playoff qualification in sight

Bengaluru Open: Young talents train with national, and international stars at tennis clinic

Champions Trophy: Mulder, Jansen grab three scalps each as South Africa bowl out England for 179

Champions Trophy: Klassen to captain SA as Markram goes off due to hamstring issue

‘No one is above the club’: Sporting Director Eberl on whether Bayern can afford to let Kimmich leave

Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3, Praggnanandhaa returns to top 10 in FIDE rankings

Ranji Trophy final: Karun Nair hits ninth century of season to put Vidarbha in firm position

WPL 2025: CM Adityanath wishes luck to UP Warriorz team for first-ever home leg

Rashid Latif hints Pakistan to introduce fresh players for New Zealand T20Is

WPL 2025: Efforts of team came together nicely on the field, says Minnu after win over Mumbai

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