Ancelotti dismisses links with Brazil, reveals no contact from national team

IANS | March 28, 2025 7:25 PM

Madrid, March 28 (IANS) With reports suggesting that Brazil is looking for a replacement for current head coach Dorival jr, after the embarrassing 1-4 loss against rivals Argentina, Carlo Ancelotti, who is said to be the frontrunner for the job revealed he has had no contact from the national team and is under contract with Real Madrid.

La Liga: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 29

IANS | March 28, 2025 5:59 PM

Madrid (Spain), March 28 (IANS) La Liga goes into the final 10 weeks of the season with everything to play for in the title race, the battle to qualify for Europe, and the struggle to avoid relegation. Arch-rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a close race for the title, with Barca enjoying a three-point lead over Real Madrid (60). Atletico are third with 56 points, with Athletic Bilbao in fourth place with 52 points.

Hurzeler downplays significance of Brighton’s FA Cup quarterfinals entry

IANS | March 28, 2025 5:32 PM

Brighton, March 28 (IANS) Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler downplayed the importance of the FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Nottingham Forest as the side aims to lift its first major trophy since winning the FA Charity Shield, now known as Community Community Shield, in 1910/11

IPL 2025: You ride last game’s high and this game’s low, says Cummins on SRH’s loss vs LSG

IANS | March 27, 2025 11:54 PM

Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Pat Cummins cut a composed figure despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring encounter in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After leading SRH to a record-breaking 286 in their previous game, Cummins acknowledged that their total of 190/9 this time fell short, even on a batting-friendly wicket.

Sr Asian Wrestling: India shine in women’s wrestling with silver, two bronze in Amman

IANS | March 27, 2025 11:47 PM

Amman (Jordan), March 27 (IANS) India continued to reap medals in the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan, bagging one silver and two bronze medals on Thursday. On Day 3 of the competition, the focus shifted to women’s wrestling, in which Indian grapplers delivered a commendable performance, with Reetika winning a silver while Muskan and Mansi Lather secured a bronze medal each.

KIPG 2025: Haryana retain team championship, T.N. runners-up, U.P. third

IANS | March 27, 2025 10:20 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After eight days of intense sporting action, the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) 2025 came to a close on Thursday with Haryana once again finishing on top of the team standings with 34 gold medals. Tamil Nadu (28 gold) and Uttar Pradesh (23 gold) finished second and third, respectively in the overall standings.