InBL Pro U25: Gujarat Stallions dominate Hyderabad Falcons in electrifying clash

IANS | February 15, 2025 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Gujarat Stallions delivered a commanding performance at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium, setting the scene with 30 points in the first quarter and outclassing the Hyderabad Falcons with an 84-73 victory in the InBL Pro U25 showdown. From the start, the Stallions asserted dominance, allowing the Falcons to lead for less than a minute. Trendon Hankerson led with 21 points, while Jock Perry, the MVP of the game, dominated with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Men's Pro League: Spain hand India 3-1 loss in opening match

IANS | February 15, 2025 10:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) India's men's hockey team started its campaign on a disappointing note as Spain beat it 3-1 in a tough match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. While Sukhjeet was the lone scorer for India, Borja Lacalle (28'), Ignacio Cobos (38'), and Bruno Avila (56') scored for the Spanish side to begin their India leg on a high.

FIH Women’s Pro League: India edge past England through Navneet’s late goal in opener

IANS | February 15, 2025 8:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) In a thrilling encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated England 3-2 in their opening match of the FIH Women’s Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6’), Deepika (25’), and Navneet Kaur (59’) found the net for India, while Darcy Bourne (12’) and Fiona Crackles (58’) scored for England.

Legend 90 League: Ross Taylor, Bipul Sharma star as Delhi Royals stay in final race

IANS | February 15, 2025 8:12 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 15 (IANS) Delhi Royals kept their title hopes alive with a commanding 43-run victory over Gujarat Samp Army in the Eliminator match of the Legend 90 League at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The Royals delivered an all-round performance, led by Ross Taylor, skipper Bipul Sharma, and Jerome Taylor, to book their spot in Qualifier 2, while Gujarat Samp Army bowed out of the tournament.

Sports minister Dr. Mandaviya, Shivani Pawar to lead Fit India cycling event in Mumbai

IANS | February 15, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be joining a diverse group of riders in Mumbai at the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on Sunday, February 16. Taking forward the theme of ‘Fight Obesity’, the cycling drive in Mumbai will see the ride taking place from Gateway of India to Girgaon Chowpatty, 7 am onwards.