Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) A late strike by Raphael Messi Bouli and an own goal by Manoj Mohammed helped East Bengal FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, here on Wednesday. The Red and Gold Brigade have thus won thrice in a row for the first time in the ISL.
Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt picked 3-18, her best bowling figures in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), as Mumbai Indians restricted UP Warriorz to 142/9 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) FC Goa will travel to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to take on Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, hoping to win the match and secure their second spot in the standings. The Gaurs have 42 points in 21 games and are in promising form with four victories in their last five encounters. Their target would be to secure the second spot, currently leading the third-placed Jamshedpur FC (37) by five points, since a top-two finish guarantees a semifinal place.
Naya Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 26 (IANS): Bengaluru golfer Khalin Joshi fired a sensational nine-under 60 to storm into a one-shot lead with a total of 14-under 124 in Round Two of the INR 1 crore Chhattisgarh Open 2025 being played at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort here on Wednesday. International winner Khalin Joshi (64-60), who equaled the tournament low of 60 also achieved by Shaurya Binu in round one, gained 12 spots from his overnight tied 13th position to move into the sole lead at the halfway stage.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Legendary striker Didier Drogba, best known for his time with English football club Chelsea, has spoken in support of his former manager Jose Mourinho after the Fenerbahce head coach was accused of making racist comments by Galatasaray. The derby between arch-rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce took place on Monday, and the former accused the Portuguese head coach of making racist comments after he claimed that the match would have been a 'disaster' had a Turkish referee been officiating the game.
Shenzhen, Feb 26 (IANS) Australia delivered a powerful second-half performance to defeat Japan 2-0 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup, China 2025 semi-final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday, securing their place in the final against Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Netherlands have announced their 15-member squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches, set to happen in Namibia from March 5 to 13. Apart from playing two ODIs against hosts Namibia on March 7 and 13, the Netherlands will also play as many matches against Canada on March 5 and 11.
Lahore, Feb 26 (IANS) Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan’s cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
Mahilpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Serbian Nikola Stojanovic curled home a brilliant free-kick in the 77th minute to deliver a crucial 1-0 win for Inter Kashi over a resilient 10-man Delhi FC in the I-League 2024-25 at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium, here on Wednesday. With this win, the Antonio Lopez Habas-coached side moved to the top of the standings with 31 points from 16 matches.
Nagpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Danish Malewar and Karun Nair batted for a majority of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala and helped former champions Vidarbha get to 254/4 at stumps at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Wednesday. After winning the toss and electing to field first, in their first-ever appearance in the final of India's premier domestic tournament, Kerala struck early with the ball.
