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Football: Five more Copa del Rey matches with upsets a possibility

IANS | January 4, 2025 9:36 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 4 (IANS) The third round of the Copa del Rey in Spain continues with five matches on Sunday with the chance of some upsets as lower league sides play at home to top-flight rivals. Ourense from the third tier are at home to Valladolid, with the bottom side of La Liga probably more interested in ensuring top-flight survival than a cup run, which could leave it with tired legs for the battle to avoid relegation.

Opelka beats Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane, reaches first final since 2022

IANS | January 4, 2025 9:08 PM

Brisbane, Jan 4 (IANS) In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday. In an absorbing clash, the 6’11” Opelka earned a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against 6’8” Mpetshi Perricard to reach his first ATP Tour final since 2022.

National Shooting C'ship: Saurabh Chaudhary, Varun Tomar in Air Pistol final

IANS | January 4, 2025 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former world No.1 Saurabh Chaudhary representing the Railways, and multiple international medallist Varun Tomar of the Army, are among the final eight who will be vying for the Men’s 10m Air Pistol national title in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, here on Sunday.

HIL 2024-25: Delhi SG Pipers go down against Bengal Tigers

IANS | January 4, 2025 8:32 PM

Rourkela, Jan 4 (IANS) A brace of goals by Jugraj Singh helped Bengal Tigers beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 and hand them their first outright defeat of the season in the ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick unhappy over Olmo situation

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:41 PM

Madrid (Spain), Jan 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has admitted that he was "not happy" about the situation that has seen the club unable to register Spain international Dani Olmo and forward Pau Victor in the first-team squad for the second half of the season.

Strong start by Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves in Ice Hockey League Season 2

IANS | January 4, 2025 7:18 PM

Leh, Jan 4 (IANS) Powered by a brace of goals by Opadma M., ’s brace Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory in an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday. Sham Wolves followed up with a 4-1 win against Maryul Spawo, thanks to a stellar performance by Urgan, who also scored twice.

Esports' inclusion in Asian Youth Games a shot in arm for Indian grassroots development: ESFI

IANS | January 4, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) expressed confidence that the Olympic Council of Asia’s decision to include Esports as a medal discipline in the 3rd Asian Youth Games to be held in Bahrain from Oct 22-31, 2025 would become a catalyst for the growth of competitive gaming across the country and unearth quality next generation gamers.

HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club primed for consecutive challenges

IANS | January 4, 2025 6:28 PM

Rourkela, Jan 4 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club are placed sixth on the points table after two matches in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 being held at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. So far, Soorma have earned two points courtesy of their 1 - 1 (4-1 SO) penalty shootout victory against Tamil Nadu Dragons in the opening game.

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