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.

Delhi Open: Ramkumar, Sasikumar kick-off singles campaign after qualifying round

IANS | February 10, 2025 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Zimbabwe’s Courtney John Lock have entered the 2025 Delhi Open doubles main draw as the No. 2 seeds, aiming to add to their Challenger title count. The ATP Challenger 75 event, returning for its fifth edition at the DLTA Complex from February 10-16, will feature 16 teams competing for the trophy and 75 ATP points.

Djokovic declares injury almost healed, sets sights on 100th ATP title in Doha

IANS | February 10, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has provided a positive update on his fitness, revealing that his leg injury — which forced him to retire from the Australian Open semifinals — is now "almost 100 percent healed". The 37-year-old Serbian is set to return to action at the Qatar Open in Doha, starting February 17, as he eyes a historic milestone of winning his 100th ATP title.

Tri-Nation Series: Williamson’s first ODI ton since 2019 tops Breetzke’s historic debut for SA

IANS | February 10, 2025 8:13 PM

Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) New Zealand sealed their spot in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series with a comfortable six-wicket win against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. After having already defeated hosts Pakistan in the first game, the Black Caps will turn their attention to the final game between Pakistan and South Africa to learn about their opponents in the final, which will be played in Karachi on February 14.