East Bengal FC sign talented defender Martand Raina on a three-year contract

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:53 PM

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) East Bengal FC have announced the signing of talented defender Martand Raina from Rajasthan United FC on a three-year contract. The Rajasthan-born defender will wear the jersey number 16. Raina, a standout performer in the 2024-25 I-League season, has been roped in to add versatility to EEB’s backline.

England will be coming to hit India hard at Lord’s: Ben Stokes

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:51 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy perfectly poised at 1-1 heading into the third match of the series t at the mecca of cricket, the Lord’s, England skipper Ben Stokes claimed his side will be aiming to hit India hard in the five-day Test that begins on July 10.

Bayern’s Jamal Musiala says there is ‘no one to blame’ for his injury

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) FC Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala posted a video on Instagram thanking fans for his support, after he was critically injured in the quarter-final between FC Bayern and Paris St. Germain, and also stated that ‘there is no one to blame’ after PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was heavily criticised for his injury.

PKL Season 12 to start on August 29 with 12 teams in fray

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:34 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) The Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League will commence on August 29 with reigning champions Haryana Steelers returning to defend their maiden title that they won in spectacular style in the last season.