Football: Mohamed Salah is still far away from new Liverpool contract

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:27 PM

London, Dec 30 (IANS) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is focused on helping his team win the Premier League title, but admits he is still "far away" from signing a new contract. The Egyptian scored his 20th goal of the season and helped set up Cody Gakpo for the second goal in Liverpool's 5-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday to lift them eight points clear at the top of the points table.

United Cup: Boulter & Broom seal decider for Great Britain against Argentina in Group F

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:16 PM

Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Katie Boulter and Charles Broom clawed past Maria Lourdes Carle and Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6(4), 7-5 on Monday in Sydney to seal Great Britain's 2-1 victory against Argentina in the United Cup at the Ken Rosewall Arena here on Monday. With this result, Great Britain, Argentina, and Australia all still have a chance to win the group and advance to the quarterfinals of the mixed-gender teams competition.

HIL 2024-25: UP Rudras secure comeback victory over Kalinga Lancers

IANS | December 30, 2024 10:59 PM

Rourkela, Dec 30 (IANS) James Mazarelo put in a match-winning performance to set up a 3-1 win for the UP Rudras against the Kalinga Lancers in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Despite trailing to a first-quarter goal from Enrique Gonzalez (13`), the UP Rudras secured a superb comeback win thanks to goals from Kane Russell (45`, 60`) and Sudeep Chirmako (50`).

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United end year with flawless 3-0 win over Mumbai City FC

IANS | December 30, 2024 10:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace of goals as NorthEast United FC defeated Mumbai City FC 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Monday night. Macarton Nickson scored the third goal for NorthEast as they secured a convincing victory on the road.

Zim vs Afg: Records tumble as high-scoring first Test ends in stalemate

IANS | December 30, 2024 10:04 PM

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Dec 30 (IANS) Several records tumbled in the first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, which ended in a high-scoring stalemate at the Queens Sports Club here on Monday. Both teams posted massive first innings scores, which left them not much to do in the second innings as the match ended in a draw.

Football: AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao as head coach

IANS | December 30, 2024 9:13 PM

Milan, Dec 30 (IANS) AC Milan have announced the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026 after the club had earlier announced the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. "AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026. The Club extends a warm welcome to Sergio and his staff, wishing a journey full of success and fulfillment," read the statement by AC Milan on their website.

United Cup: Swiatek powers Poland to thrilling 2-1 win against Norway

IANS | December 30, 2024 8:24 PM

Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Iga Swiatek won the women's singles match and then came back to team up with Jan Zielinski to win the missed doubles and power Poland to a memorable 2-1 victory against Norway in a Group B clash of the United Cup here on Monday. After Swiatek and Casper Ruud earned singles wins in front of the Sydney fans, Swiatek and Zielinski battled past Ulrikke Eikeri and Ruud 6-3, 0-6, 10-8 to clinch the tie for their country.

AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao as head coach

IANS | December 30, 2024 7:57 PM

Milan, Dec 30 (IANS) AC Milan have appointed Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026. Conceicao will replace Paulo Fonseca, who was sacked by the Italian giant earlier in the day after a 1-1 draw at home against Roma.