Batth's late equaliser saves the day for Blackburn against Leeds United

IANS | January 2, 2025 12:00 AM

Leeds, Jan 1 (IANS) Danny Batth scored a last-minute equaliser to clinch a 1-1 draw for Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road and denied Leeds United a 10th straight home win in the Championship, the second tier of the England domestic leagues. Batth struck in added time towards the end of the second half to save the match and salvage a point for his team.

HIL 2024-25: Rupinder brace helps Bengal Tigers beat Team Gonasika for second win

IANS | January 1, 2025 11:04 PM

Rourkela (Odisha), Jan 1 (IANS) Seasoned drag-flicker Rupinderpal Singh rolled back the years as he scored a brace to help the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Team Gonasika in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Rupinderpal Singh (31st min and 48th min) scored from a penalty corner and a penalty stroke while Manpreet Singh scored Team Gonasika’s solitary goal.

ISL 2024-25: MBSG coach Molina delivers mixed news on fitness ahead of Hyderabad clash

IANS | January 1, 2025 10:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) As they gear up to take on former winner Hyderabad FC in the year's first match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) head coach Jose Molina provided fitness updates on some key players, delivering some good and some not-so-good news ahead of the game at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here.

Olympic badminton champion Huang to retire from Chinese national team

IANS | January 1, 2025 10:08 PM

Beijing (China), Jan 1 (IANS) Badminton Olympic champion Huang Yaqiong announced on social media on Wednesday that she has submitted her resignation to the Chinese national team and officially bid farewell to her national team career. "I've been greeted with countless encouragements from everyone, hoping that I could continue my career. But actually, since the run-up for the Paris Olympics, I've already regarded the Paris Olympics as my last one," Huang wrote in her post.

United Cup: Fritz serves past Zhang, seals semifinals spot for USA

IANS | January 1, 2025 9:16 PM

Perth, Jan 1 (IANS) Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff won their respective singles matches in straight sets as the United States of America (USA) dominated China 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the United Cup, making a perfect start to the year 2025 and made it to the semifinals of the mixed-gender team competition here on Wednesday. Frit defeated Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4 at the RAC Arena while Gauff defeated China's Shuai Zhang 7-6(4), 6-2 to clinch victory for USA.

Marcus Rashford disregards ‘ridiculous’ reports surrounding Man Utd exit

IANS | January 1, 2025 8:29 PM

Manchester, Jan 1 (IANS) With Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United career hanging by a thread, the English forward had disregarded ‘ridiculous’ reports that have surrounded him in recent weeks. Rashford has not featured for the Premier League side since December 1 when he scored a brace in the 4-0 win against Everton, which was Amorim’s first league win at the club.

Alexandersson names six changes for second friendly after 14-0 rout of Maldives

IANS | January 1, 2025 8:14 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) In the first game of 2025, the Indian senior women's team will face Maldives in the second of two FIFA international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here on Thursday. After winning 14-0 in the first meeting on December 30, coach Joakim Alexandersson has made six changes to his squad of 23 for Thursday's match.

When you're captain, you probably get a little bit more leeway as well, says Clarke on Rohit

IANS | January 1, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to decide on his future in the Test team, citing that one gets a little bit more leeway when the person is the skipper of the team. Rohit has made just 31 runs in three Tests of the ongoing tour of Australia, which has meant his average as India’s captain is at 30.58, as compared to an average of 46.87 in the longer format before taking up captaincy.

HIL is a great initiative for global hockey, says FIH President Tayyab Ikram

IANS | January 1, 2025 6:58 PM

Rourkela, Jan 1 (IANS) After a grand opening on December 28, the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is in full swing, with eight men’s teams delivering spectacular performances at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Dato Tayyab Ikram believes the tournament is a great initiative for global hockey.