Matthew Breetzke posts highest individual ODI score on debut vs NZ

IANS | February 10, 2025 2:51 PM

Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) South African opener Matthew Breetzke etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score 150 runs on ODI debut in second match of the ongoing tri-series against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

Assam’s Viraj Sarawgi clinches silver at Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship

IANS | February 10, 2025 1:14 PM

Bangkok, Feb 10 (IANS) Assam’s rising chess talent, Viraj Sarawgi, a Grade 5 student at Royal Global School, Guwahati, delivered a stellar performance at the Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship, held on Sunday at Kings College, Bang Phong Phang, Bangkok. Competing in the Under-12 category, Viraj secured the silver medal with an impressive 5.5 points out of 6 rounds, making a mark in the competitive international field.

FA Cup: Wolves brush past Blackburn Rovers with 2-0 victory

IANS | February 9, 2025 8:48 PM

Blackburn, Feb 9 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a commanding performance to progress to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup, defeating Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park on Sunday. Two quick-fire goals just before halftime sealed the win, with Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha both finding the net in under two minutes.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Netherlands comeback from three goals down to snatch shootout victory

IANS | February 9, 2025 7:24 PM

Lausanne Feb 9 (IANS), The curtain came down on the Sydney leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League with two high-quality matches, but disappointment for the passionate home fans. In the men’s tournament, it was reigning Olympic gold medallists the Netherlands who got the better of current champions Australia, coming from three goals down to draw 4-4 before clinching a bonus point with a 3-1 shootout w

ISL 2024-25: Playoffs contenders Odisha FC, Punjab FC look to avoid consecutive losses

IANS | February 9, 2025 4:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) Odisha FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The Juggernauts will pursue recovering from their 2-1 setback to FC Goa in their previous match, whereas Punjab FC will have their sights set on a league double over the opponents, since they had clinched a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on September 20, 2024.