FA Cup: Crystal Palace soar past Fulham with 3-0 win to reach semi-final

IANS | March 29, 2025 8:57 PM

London, March 29 (IANS) Crystal Palace secured their place in next month's Wembley final with a 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, repeating their earlier league win at the same venue this season. Three clinical goals from Ebere Eze, Ismaila Sarr, and Eddie Nketiah put the Eagles firmly in control, as they overcame a slow start to dominate the tie.

Indian Table Tennis legend Sharath Kamal retires following WTT Star Contender exit

IANS | March 29, 2025 7:25 PM

Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Indian Table Tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal hung his boots following his face-off against Snehit Suravajjula in the Men's Singles Round of 16 at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. The 3-0 defeat against his compatriot meant this was Sharath's final official match. The five-time Olympian and India’s most celebrated paddler, Sharath, had announced his retirement from table tennis ahead of the start of the tournament.

Wouldn't have been saved if not given CPR properly: Tamim Iqbal on surviving heart attack

IANS | March 29, 2025 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed his gratitude after being discharged from the hospital following a heart attack on Monday. Although he retired from international cricket in January 2025, Tamim is still active in domestic cricket. He was captaining Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Shinepukur Cricket Club when he began feeling unwell right after the toss.

A big boost for Palace, he is one of the best strikers, says Morrison on Mateta’s return

IANS | March 29, 2025 5:41 PM

London, March 29 (IANS) Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has made one change to his team for Saturday's FA Cup clash away to Fulham, with Jean-Philippe Mateta returning to the side. Former Palace striker Clinton Morrison hailed the Frenchman as one of the best strikers in English football and claimed Mateta’s return would be a big boost to the side.

India’s history-making Sepak Takraw team eyes Asian Games 2026 medal

IANS | March 29, 2025 3:11 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The historic gold medal clinched by the Indian men’s regu team at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 in Patna, has been a result of multiple years of training at various Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres. India defeated Japan 2-1 in a dramatic final showdown in the competition, held from March 20 to 25 at the Pataliputra Indoor Stadium.