WPBL 2025: Bengaluru Jawans overcome Hyderabad Superstars to secure spot in final

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Bengaluru Jawans booked their place in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) final with a 3-2 victory over Hyderabad Superstars at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) here on Saturday. The table-toppers Jawans delivered a composed performance to become the first team to enter the final which will be played on Sunday at the Brabourne Stadium here.

Bengal Tigers prevail over Toofans to bag title in Hockey India League 2024-25

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:02 PM

Rourkela, Feb 1 (IANS) Jugraj Singh scored a hat-trick as Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the final to be crowned champions of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, bringing the curtains down on an exhilarating season in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

ISL 2024-25: Dominant Mohun Bagan muscle Mohammedan 4-0, extend lead at top

IANS | February 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Subhasish Bose and Manvir Singh scored a brace of goals each as Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a dominant display, defeating city rivals Mohammedan SC 4-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krinangan here on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BCCI Naman Awards 2025 (Ld)

IANS | February 1, 2025 10:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured exceptional achievements in Indian cricket at the prestigious Naman Awards here on Saturday. A historic moment of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket over two decades.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club edge Dragons 3-2 in thriller to claim bronze

IANS | February 1, 2025 9:40 PM

Rourkela, Feb 1 (IANS) JSW Soorma Hockey Club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a third-place playoff in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 to claim the bronze medal and a prize of INR 1 crore at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Goals from Gurjant Singh (12’), Harjeet Singh (19’), and Prabhjot Singh (57’) sealed the win for Soorma, while Blake Govers (15’) and Jip Janssen (59’) found the net for the Dragons.

BCCI confers Col C.K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sachin Tendulkar

IANS | February 1, 2025 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) One of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday conferred the prestigious Col C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the top accolade in Indian cricket, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a stellar career during which he has set a plethora of records. Tendulkar, the only batsman to score 100 centuries in international cricket, was presented the prestigious award by the ICC Chairman Jay Shah at the BCCI’s Annual Naman Awards ceremony here on Saturday.

PGTI Tour: Amateur Vishesh Sharma tops Pre-Qualifying III with second-round 63; 28 qualify

IANS | February 1, 2025 8:38 PM

Jamshedpur, Feb 1 (IANS) The 18-year-old amateur Vishesh Sharma of Hyderabad posted a second-round score of eight-under 63 to total 13-under 129 and emerge winner by two shots in the Pre-Qualifying III of PGTI Qualifying School 2025 played at the Golmuri Golf Course here on Saturday. From a total field of 129 in Pre-Qualifying III, the top 28 players advanced to the Final Qualifying Stage as the cut was declared at two-under 140.

ISL 2024-25: Late goal helps Punjab FC beat Bengaluru 3-2, grab first win after 7 games

IANS | February 1, 2025 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Luka Majcen scored a winner in the sixth minute of the as Punjab FC defeated Bengaluru FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday night. The home team broke their seven-game-long winless run with an emphatic comeback that saw them strike thrice in the second half to get three points under the belt and stay in ninth spot with 23 points to their name.