Ranchi, Jan 11 (IANS) A new era in women's hockey in India is set to be ushered when Delhi SG Pipers take on Odisha Warriors in the inaugural match of the first-ever women's Hockey India League here on Sunday.
Melbourne, Jan 11 (IANS) Spain's Carlos Alcaraz expressed his goal to win 'as many Grand Slams' as possible ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.
Durban, Jan 11 (IANS) Durban Super Giants secured a nail-biting last-ball victory, edging out Pretoria Capitals by just two runs in a thrilling SA20 season 3 match at Kingsmead.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal revealed that current captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and the selection committee asked him to return to the team but the 35-year-old listen to his heart to retire from the international cricket.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, delved into England’s meteoric rise under the transformative leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, contrasting it with the stagnation and structural challenges facing Australian cricket ahead of next Ashes series.
Berlin, Jan 11 (IANS) Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap on leader Bayern Munich after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the 16th round of the Bundesliga on Friday.
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Snooker Masters on medical grounds, the World Snooker Tour revealed on Friday. The annual invitation tournament featuring the Tour's top 16 players opens on Sunday at Alexandra Palace in London. O'Sullivan, 49, was due to face John Higgins in the tournament's opening match.
Toronto, Jan 10 (IANS) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has confirmed that the United States automatically loses its seat on the organisation's executive committee for refusing to pay its annual funding. The anti-doping watchdog said the U.S. failed to pay its contribution of 3.62 million U.S. dollars for 2024, which accounted for 14% of WADA's budget.
Madrid (Spain), Jan 10 (IANS) La Liga side Sevilla has completed the signing of Switzerland's international winger Ruben Vargas from Bundesliga side Augsburg. The 26-year-old, who has cost Sevilla around two million euros, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Sanchez Pizjuan and will wear the No.5 shirt.
