WPL 2025: Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 75 takes MI to top of table with 8-wkt win over UPW

IANS | February 26, 2025 10:59 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt stood up again to hit a solid 75 not out as Mumbai Indians jumped to the top of the standings in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a comfortable eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. After Nat picked 3-18, her best WPL bowling figures, to help MI restrict UPW to a below-par 142/9, the all-rounder rose to the occasion by hitting an unbeaten 75 off 44 balls, laced with 13 fours, to close the chase with three balls to spare.

IOC grants provisional recognition to World Boxing as the new international federation

IANS | February 26, 2025 10:48 PM

Lausanne, Feb 26 (IANS) The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during a remote meeting held on Wednesday, provisionally recognised World Boxing (WB) as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at the world level. The move clears the path for boxing to be included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 after the IOC suspended the International Boxing Association (IBA) before the Tokyo Olympics and conducted boxing competitions in the last two editions of the Games.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal keep playoffs dream alive with third straight win

IANS | February 26, 2025 10:18 PM

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) A late strike by Raphael Messi Bouli and an own goal by Manoj Mohammed helped East Bengal FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, here on Wednesday. The Red and Gold Brigade have thus won thrice in a row for the first time in the ISL.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa one win away from securing second spot, Punjab FC’s fate out of their hands

IANS | February 26, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) FC Goa will travel to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to take on Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, hoping to win the match and secure their second spot in the standings. The Gaurs have 42 points in 21 games and are in promising form with four victories in their last five encounters. Their target would be to secure the second spot, currently leading the third-placed Jamshedpur FC (37) by five points, since a top-two finish guarantees a semifinal place.

Chhattisgarh Open golf: Khalin Joshi fires a sensational 60, storms into halfway lead

IANS | February 26, 2025 8:47 PM

Naya Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 26 (IANS): Bengaluru golfer Khalin Joshi fired a sensational nine-under 60 to storm into a one-shot lead with a total of 14-under 124 in Round Two of the INR 1 crore Chhattisgarh Open 2025 being played at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort here on Wednesday. International winner Khalin Joshi (64-60), who equaled the tournament low of 60 also achieved by Shaurya Binu in round one, gained 12 spots from his overnight tied 13th position to move into the sole lead at the halfway stage.

‘How can my 'dad' be racist?’: Drogba jumps to Mourinho’s defence amidst allegations by Turkish club

IANS | February 26, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Legendary striker Didier Drogba, best known for his time with English football club Chelsea, has spoken in support of his former manager Jose Mourinho after the Fenerbahce head coach was accused of making racist comments by Galatasaray. The derby between arch-rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce took place on Monday, and the former accused the Portuguese head coach of making racist comments after he claimed that the match would have been a 'disaster' had a Turkish referee been officiating the game.

Netherlands announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 games in Namibia

IANS | February 26, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Netherlands have announced their 15-member squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches, set to happen in Namibia from March 5 to 13. Apart from playing two ODIs against hosts Namibia on March 7 and 13, the Netherlands will also play as many matches against Canada on March 5 and 11.

Champions Trophy: Zadran smashes record 177 as Afghanistan post highest total in ICC events

IANS | February 26, 2025 7:23 PM

Lahore, Feb 26 (IANS) Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan’s cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.