HIL 2024-25: Kalinga Lancers tame Bengal Tigers for first win

IANS | January 7, 2025 10:58 PM

Rourkela, Jan 7 (IANS) The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their first win of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Thierry Brinkman (3` and 47`), Sanjay (6`), Alexander Hendrickx (9`), Nicolas Bandurak (29`) and Boby Singh Dhami (49`) scored for the Kalinga Lancers.

Gambhir will survive BGT debacle; Kohli, Rohit to feature in CT, England Tests: Sources

IANS | January 7, 2025 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) After India’s 1-3 loss against Australia in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, many questions were raised on the side’s senior players, mainly Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after a series of poor outings for the duo. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role too has come under scrutiny.

Liverpool look to outshine Spurs in Carabao Cup SF after high-scoring league clash

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:59 PM

Liverpool, Jan 7 (IANS) League leaders Liverpool would be wary of battling it out with Tottenham Hotspur in their Carabao Cup semifinal clash after engaging in a high-scoring goal-fest against Ange Postecoglu’s side two weeks back which saw Arne Slot’s side prevail 6-3. Slot remained adamant that it is important for his side to maintain their identity in the game and praised his opponents.

Bournemouth confirm signing of Argentine full-back Julio Soler

IANS | January 7, 2025 8:36 PM

Bournemouth, Jan 7 (IANS) AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera Division outfit Lanus for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni.

DDCI holds send-off ceremony for Physically Disabled cricket team for Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 7, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) in collaboration with leading accessibility organisation Svayam hosted a send-off ceremony for the Indian team selected to participate in the Physical Disabled Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from January 12 to 21, 2025. The event was graced with the presence of Rohan Jaitley, President, DDCA, Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson of Svayam, DCCI officials, players, and other dignitaries.

Borussia Dortmund hope to sign Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford on loan: Report

IANS | January 7, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund are interested in acquiring the services of Marcus Rashford after the forward has been left out of the Manchester United squad for a month. According to a report by The Athletic, the German giants have entered the race, alongside AC Milan and Juventus to try and bring Rashford to their club.

Ranatunga warns against Two-Tier Test cricket, calls out big three for exclusionary plans

IANS | January 7, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain and cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga has expressed deep concerns about a proposal from cricket’s "Big Three" – India, England, and Australia – to restructure the Test cricket landscape. The three powerhouses are planning to create a two-tier system that prioritises matches among themselves, relegating other cricket-playing nations to a secondary status. Ranatunga fears that this move could severely harm the development of the sport, especially in smaller cricketing nations.