Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana lauded Richa Ghosh and Elysse Perry for leading the team to a historic chase against Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, which is being played at the Kotambi Stadium here on Friday.
Doha, Feb 15 (IANS) Going into the semifinal against Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko was confident of winning the match and progressing into the final of the Qatar Open here on Friday. Ostapenko maintained her record against Swiatek, scoring her fifth successive win with a straight-sets victory.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 14 (IANS) Hugo Boumous came up with a brilliant performance as Odisha FC defeated Hyderabad FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday night. The Juggernauts are seventh in the table now with 29 points, two behind the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC (31) as Sergio Lobera’s team continues to be a formidable contender for the playoffs.
Karachi, Feb 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham struck half-centuries on top of an all-round bowling performance as New Zealand defeated hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final to claim the title in the Tri-Nation ODI Series at the National Stadium here on Friday. This is a big boost for New Zealand ahead of the Champions Trophy on a day when they lost pacer Ben Sears to an injury. With this win, New Zealand finished the tri-series unbeaten.
Vadodara, Feb 14 (IANS) Set to start their campaign in the third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) campaign against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, the Mumbai Indians held an intense training session at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium nets here on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) dynamics have changed majorly through the trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers which saw Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic being traded for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, in a roundtable conference with international media, reflected on the trade claiming that it was a perfect example of how emotionally vested fans are to the players and the game as a whole.
Meerut, Feb 14 (IANS) With the National Equestrian Championship Showjumping 2024-25 entering its final phase, Surge Stables from Bangalore has emerged as a dominant force, clinching the top positions in both the Novice and Medium Tours. Riders from across the country are taking part in the event to showcase their skills on technically challenging courses, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion.
Vadodara, Feb 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Giants started the 2025 Women’s Premier League campaign on the front foot, reaching a massive total of 201/5, their joint-highest score in the tournament, against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Kotambi Stadium here on Friday. The Giants were struggling for runs before skipper Ashleigh Gardner decided to take matters into her own hands by scoring an unbeaten 79, at a strike rate of 213.51, to take her team past the 200-run mark.
Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Feb 14 (IANS) The 38th National Games of India, held across various venues in Uttarakhand, concluded on a grand note with a spectacular closing ceremony here on Friday. The event, which saw an exceptional display of athleticism, dedication, and sportsmanship, started on January 28 with events being held at various venues across the state.
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu continued his love affair with Tollygunge Club as he triumphed by two shots at the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025, the PGTI season-opener here on Friday. Yuvraj (63-61-68-68), who was in the lead in all three previous rounds, shot a final-round score of two-under 68 to emerge wire-to-wire champion with a total score of 20-under 260. The 27-year-old Sandhu thus bagged his second title at Tollygunge Club where he had previously won in 2022.
