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La Liga: Real Madrid's non-stop fixture list gives Barca, Atletico hope on Matchday 24

IANS | February 13, 2025 11:33 PM

Madrid, Feb 13 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona are both looking to capitalise on Real Madrid's jam-packed fixture schedule to maintain pressure in the La Liga title race this weekend. While Atletico and Barca enjoyed a week free of midweek matches, Real Madrid endured a draining Champions League clash against Manchester City on Tuesday night.

Formula 1: Norris ready 'to take elbows out' in season 2025

IANS | February 13, 2025 11:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Lando Norris enters the 2025 Formula 1 season with a renewed sense of confidence, determination, and a clear objective—turning last year’s near-miss into a championship triumph. After a breakthrough 2024 campaign that saw him push Max Verstappen to the limit, the McLaren star is embracing a sharper, more assertive approach as he prepares to take on one of the sport’s fiercest competitors once again.

Formula 1: Carlos Sainz impressed by Williams' spirit as he gears up for 2025 season

IANS | February 13, 2025 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Carlos Sainz’s transition from Ferrari to Williams has begun on a high note, with the Spaniard heaping praise on his new team’s determination and energy during his first days in the Williams garage. Fresh off his final race in red, Sainz wasted no time settling into his new surroundings, participating in a filming day at Yas Marina before jumping into testing duties the very next day.

WPL 2025: I love challenges, no matter the level, says UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma

IANS | February 13, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 gears up for another thrilling season, a fresh chapter unfolds for the UP Warriorz. Off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been given the captaincy role Australian star Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to a foot injury. With the tournament set to begin on Friday, Deepti is ready to embrace the challenge of leading the WPL side for the first time.

ISL 2024-25: Dominant NorthEast United brush aside Jamshedpur FC as Ajaraie shines

IANS | February 13, 2025 10:33 PM

Jamshedpur, Feb 13 (IANS) Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck a brace of goals on a record-breaking night as NorthEast United FC secured a 2-0 triumph over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Thursday night. Ajaraie scripted history as he scored another brilliant brace, storming to 20 goals in the 2024-25 season. He broke Ferran Corominas's (2017-18) and Bartholomew Ogbeche’s (2021-22) joint record for the most goals by an individual in a single ISL campaign (18 goals).

Formula 1: Verstappen goes 'back to roots' with helmet redesign for 2025

IANS | February 13, 2025 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws closer, four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has revealed a striking new helmet design that takes inspiration from his earliest days in racing. The Red Bull star has chosen to go "back to the roots" with a look that closely mirrors the iconic helmet of his father, former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen while incorporating subtle personal touches that make it uniquely his own.

Champions Trophy: Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh vice-captain

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:52 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh’s most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.

Rizwan backs Babar amid form struggles as Pakistan eye Tri-Series final

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the star batter to rediscover his best form. While runs in Friday’s game would be valuable, the broader concern remains Babar’s long-term dip in form, which has seen his numbers drop across all formats.

Players Championship golf: Yuvraj Sandhu shoots a steady 68, holds on to lead

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:04 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Yuvraj Sandhu of Chandigarh hung on to a one-shot lead courtesy of his steady two-under 68 on day three often referred to as ‘moving day’ in golf. Yuvraj (63-61-68), a winner at Tollygunge Club in the past, has a three-day total of 18-under 192 as he continued in the lead for the third consecutive day at the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship 2025 at The Tollygunge Club Ltd, the 2025 PGTI season-opener.

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