Lewandowski expects Barca to beat Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:11 PM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Jan 11 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says his club can beat Real Madrid in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final in the final to be played at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in here on Sunday evening. The two teams had an easy passage to the semifinal stage of the event. In the last-four stage, Barcelona outplayed Athletic Bilbao 2-0, while Real Madrid beat Mallorca 3-0.

HIL 2024-25: Spirited UP Rudras win 3-1 against Delhi SG Pipers

IANS | January 11, 2025 10:41 PM

Rourkela, Jan 11 (IANS) UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers here at the ongoing Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Saturday. Goals by Floris Wortelboer (30'), Kane Russell (43'), and Tanguy Cosyns (54') helped them bag three points and climb up to No.2 on the points table while Jake Whetton (29') was the lone goalscorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

Ice Hockey League: Tsewang Chuskit’s triple powers Changla Lamos to women’s final

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:58 PM

Leh, Jan 11 (IANS) Powered by a brilliant hat-trick by national team star Tsewang Chuskit, Changla Lamos stormed into the women’s final of the Ice Hockey League Season 2, defeating Sham Eagles 6-3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, here on Saturday. They will face reigning champions Maryul Spamo in Sunday’s much-anticipated title clash.

SA20 Season 3: Pretorius' Royal show helps Paarl open campaign with win

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:38 PM

Paarl, Jan 11 (IANS) Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future as the Sa20 Rising Star smashed 97 off 51 balls to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park here on Saturday. The 18-year-old, who is still awaiting his Matric results, was in imperious form and hammered 10 boundaries and six maximums as he shared a 132-run opening stand with former England captain Joe Root.

HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans secure sudden death win over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:22 PM

Rourkela, Jan 11 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans beat Soorma Hockey Club 1-1 (4-3 SO) in penalty shootouts in the Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Nicolas Della Torre (8’) powered Soorma Hockey Club into the lead in the first quarter but Amandeep Lakra (40’) pulled the Hyderabad Toofans back onto level terms with a fierce drag flick. And Dominic Dixson’s heroics in sudden death secured the bonus point for Hyderabad Toofans.

Shami returns as India name 15-member squad for T20I series vs England

IANS | January 11, 2025 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) The Men’s Selection Committee brought back pacer Mohammad Shami, and spinner Varun Chakravarthy while resting wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting from January 22 in Kolkata.

ISL 2024-25: Kasimov scores late-winner to shock Bengaluru FC on home turf

IANS | January 11, 2025 8:44 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IANS) Mohammedan SC defeated Bengaluru FC by 1-0 to grab hold of their second victory of the current season in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday evening. A late free-kick by Mirjalol Kasimov sealed the deal for the visitors, as the Blues fell for their fourth loss of the season.

FA Cup: Liverpool cruise past Accrington Stanley with 4-0 win

IANS | January 11, 2025 8:30 PM

Liverpool, Jan 11 (IANS) Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup with an impressive 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley on Saturday afternoon at the Anfield Stadium. The Reds dominated the match, showcasing their attacking flair and solid defense.