Fifth Test: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching 39th century

IANS | August 3, 2025 11:37 PM

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Seasoned England batter Joe Root on Sunday scored his 39th Test century and then paid a tribute to former England batter Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide on August 4, 2024. Root paid tribute to Thorpe and whose birth anniversary was two days ago, by sporting a bandana in his style on the fourth day of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here.

Formula 1: Norris holds off Piastri challenge to win Hungarian GP as McLaren finish 1-2

IANS | August 3, 2025 10:54 PM

Budapest, Aug 3 (IANS) Lando Norris held off a thrilling late-race challenge for the lead from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, the Briton making an alternative strategy work in his favour to take victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday -- registering his fifth win of the season and narrowing the gap between the top two in the standings.

Juggernaut FC off to a strong start in AIFF Futsal Club Championship

IANS | August 3, 2025 9:38 PM

Rudrapur, Aug 3 (IANS) Juggernaut FC and Triumph FC experienced contrasting results in Group A encounters as the opening day of the fourth edition of the AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024–25 saw plenty of drama and goals in the Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium – Shivalik Hall in Rudrapur on Sunday.