Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) Nick Kyrgios, who is set to make his long-awaited return to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years, after undergoing knee and wrist surgeries over the past year, admits that his return has been an emotional rollercoaster.
Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) Emma Raducanu has declared herself ready to face the challenges of the Australian Open, expressing confidence in her ability to compete with the best after recovering from a back spasm. The 22-year-old British star, who pulled out of the Auckland warm-up tournament last week, has been training at Melbourne Park and is optimistic about her chances.
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Bengaluru FC will play Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. The Blues had secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season and now have a chance to do a double over a Kolkata club for the first time since the 2018-19 season, when they defeated ATK twice.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Tearaway quick Varun Aaron has announced his retirement from all forms of representative cricket through a social media post on Friday. Aaron, 35, had retired from red-ball cricket at the end of the 2023/24 domestic cricket season.
Rourkela, Jan 10 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club are halfway through phase 1 of the men’s Hockey India League being held at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. They are just two points away from joint table toppers – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Tamil Nadu Dragons after four matches played. Soorma Hockey Club will now aim to continue their stellar performances in the second half of the phase, beginning with a match against Hyderabad Toofans on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has emerged as an outside chance to enter India’s squads for ODIs against England and Champions Trophy, said sources to IANS.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The men's tournament will take place from January 30 to February 7 at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, while the women's event will be held from January 29 to February 6 as the draw and fixtures have been announced on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to be felicitated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on the sidelines of its Special General Meeting (SGM), scheduled to be held in its headquarters on Sunday.
Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The future of Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich has turned into a dramatic cliffhanger, with his intended contract extension now in doubt. The 21-year-old's camp is reportedly demanding an exit clause, a request that conflicts with Bayern's long-standing policy of not including such clauses in player contracts.
Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The biggest challenge yet awaits Borussia Dortmund as the 2024/2025 season resumes following an unusual and disrupted winter break. With just 19 days off, coach Nuri Sahin's squad skipped traditional training camps and friendly matches, preparing for a critical clash against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen this Friday.
