Harry Kane's knack for opening goals key for Bayern ahead of Champions League clash

IANS | February 10, 2025 11:45 PM

Berlin (Germany), Feb 10 (IANS) Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane continues to prove himself as "the door opener," repeatedly breaking the deadlock with crucial 1-0 goals. As Bayern prepare for their UEFA Champions League knockout stage duels against Celtic and a Bundesliga showdown with league leader Bayer Leverkusen, the 31-year-old England captain remains a step ahead.

Qatar Open: Swiatek wins, Jabeur cruises and Svitolina outlasts Vondrousova in Doha

IANS | February 10, 2025 11:34 PM

Doha (Qatar), Feb 10 (IANS) Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek, the second seed, kept alive her chances of winning a fourth title in the Qatar Open, beating Maria Sakkari of Greece in straight sets in the second round of the event WTA Tour event here on Monday. Swiatek, ranked No.2 in the latest WTA Rankings, defeated Sakkari 6-3,6-2 in a Round of 32 clash of the hard court event.

NBA 2024-25: Trae Young to replace injured Giannis on Team Chuck for 2025 All-Star Game

IANS | February 10, 2025 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Team Chuck in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Young has earned his fourth NBA All-Star selection. He is averaging 23.5 points and an NBA-leading 11.4 assists per game in 49 games this season.

Inter-Zonal PD T20 Championship inaugurated in Hyderabad

IANS | February 10, 2025 9:39 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Inter-Zonal PD T20 Championship was inaugurated at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, here on Monday, with matches starting soon after the opening ceremony. In the opening match, North Zone defeated South Zone by three wickets.

Legend 90 League: Guptill blasts 160 runs in 49 balls as Chhattisgarh Warriors win third match

IANS | February 10, 2025 9:18 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 10 (IANS) Martin Guptill of New Zealand produced a once-in-a-lifetime knock in the Legend 90 League, smashing an unbeaten 160 off just 49 balls to propel Chhattisgarh Warriors to a monumental 89-run win over Big Boys Unikari here on Monday. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium turned into a spectacle as Guptill’s brutal knock single-handedly outscored the opposition’s entire total.

Delhi and Chennai emerge victorious in ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 national league finals

IANS | February 10, 2025 8:59 PM

Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top junior players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close with All-Star Team Delhi clinching the boys' title and All-Star Team Chennai emerging victorious in the girls’ category.