ISL Playoffs: Jamshedpur FC look to overturn poor record against Mohun Bagan in SF first leg

IANS | April 2, 2025 7:05 PM

Jamshedpur, April 2 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture on Thursday. This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs, with MBSG reaching the last-four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.

Opening shots set to be fired in season's first World Cup in Argentina

IANS | April 2, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Competitions for the international shooting season’s first ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun are set to commence in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, and taking aim first-up will be the men’s pistol and the men’s and women’s skeet shooters at the Tiro Federal Argentino de Buenos Aires shooting range, on Thursday.

Mitchell Hay lauds young New Zealand players after ODI series win against Pakistan

IANS | April 2, 2025 5:57 PM

Hamilton, April 2 (IANS) Extending their dominance in white-ball cricket, New Zealand’s young squad sealed an emphatic 84-run victory over Pakistan in Hamilton on Wednesday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. With several first-team regulars absent due to franchise commitments, the Black Caps fielded a relatively inexperienced side. However, according to Mitchell Hay, experience was never an issue for this promising squad.

Yuva Kabaddi Series helped me land a PKL contract, says former U Mumba defender Shanmugam

IANS | April 2, 2025 4:40 PM

Haridwar, April 2 (IANS) Mukilan Shanmugam, who hails from Karur, began playing kabaddi at the age of 14. He played kabaddi in school and often participated in matches in his village. Initially, his family didn’t support him, but they didn't stop him either. However, once he started competing in tournaments regularly and showcasing his skills on larger platforms, his family began to support him.