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We did not have to lose for me to understand Chelsea is not in title race, says head coach Maresca

IANS | January 3, 2025 9:56 PM

London, Jan 3 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who in recent times has been adamant and grounded about the reality of his side and claimed on many an occasion that his side was never in the title race, once again opened up on the topic after dropping points in three consecutive league outings. Chelsea were second in the Premier League table before a 0-0 draw against Everton, a 1-2 loss against Fulham, and a shocking 0-2 defeat away at Ipswich Town which has seen them fall down to fourth place in the table.

Para-shuttler Manisha Ramadass eyes LA ‘28 gold after Arjuna Award recognition

IANS | January 3, 2025 9:44 PM

Tiruvallur (T.N), Jan 3 (IANS) Indian para-badminton player Manisha Ramadass has been selected to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, the second-highest sporting honour of India, for her bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 19-year-old will take the honour as motivation as she aims to win the gold at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Djokovic beaten, Sabalenka advances at Brisbane International (Ld)

IANS | January 3, 2025 9:21 PM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Brisbane International in a major quarterfinal upset, while fellow top seed Aryna Sabalenka won through to the semifinals on Friday night. Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by world number 293 Reilly Opelka in one hour and 40 minutes in a late-night match on the centre court while Sabalenka beat Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-4 in the women's section.

BBL 2024-25: Bancroft, Sams suffer concussions after nasty on-field collision

IANS | January 3, 2025 8:00 PM

Perth, Jan 3 (IANS) A dramatic collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams brought a halt to the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium. The incident occurred during the 16th over of the Scorchers' innings, leaving both players concussed and requiring immediate medical attention.

Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International; reaches semifinals

IANS | January 3, 2025 7:44 PM

Brisbane, Jan 3 (IANS) American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title. With this win, Opelka sealed a place in the semifinals and kept alive his chances of winning the title.

Zimbabwe to host Ireland for a multi-format series in February

IANS | January 3, 2025 7:22 PM

Harare, Jan 3 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a seven-match, all-format series against Ireland, set to take place in February 2025. This much-anticipated tour will kick off with a one-off Test match in Bulawayo from February 6 to 10, followed by three ODIs and three T20Is in Harare. The series represents a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to regain momentum after a challenging home series against Afghanistan. Despite securing a draw in the rain-affected first Test, Zimbabwe fell short in the white-ball series, losing the T20Is 2-1 and the ODI series 2-0.

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