Hyderabad, Dec 26 (IANS) West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.
Rourkela, Dec 26 (IANS) Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori. The 33-year-old joins the Kalinga Warriors on a contract valid until the end of the current season, with an option to extend for another year. Dori’s arrival is seen as a major boost for Odisha FC as they aim to fortify their push in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Johannesburg (South Africa), Dec 26 (IANS) The trophy of ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 completed an eight-day journey through South Africa, inspiring cricket fans and generating excitement for the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for causing a shoulder bump with debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Odisha FC will take on Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Friday. This is the first ISL meeting between the two sides, with Odisha FC looking to extend their strong form while Mohammedan SC seek their second win in the league.
Pune, Dec 26 (IANS) The dominance displayed by Haryana Steelers in the ongoing edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) have pegged the JSW Sports-owned franchise as the title favourites going into the playoffs. With 16 wins in 22 games and a score difference of 112, the Steelers ran through the competition to finish on top in the league stage and were also the first team to book a spot in the playoffs.
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Australian debutant Sam Konstas admitted that he would have looked silly if he had gotten out on that ramp shot against Indian premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah but feels that it was a safe shot for him.
Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) As South Africa gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, the first game of the two-match series winning which will seal them a place in the World Test Championship final, legendary pacer Allan Donald has warned the team that Pakistan would not make things easy for the hosts after getting a timely boost with their clean sweep in the ODI series.
Coimbatore, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Dhurandhars, Chandigarh Chargers, UP Falcons and Chola Veerans won their respective matches on the third day of the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series Division 2, which turned into a Christmas spectacle at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Wednesday.
Perth, Dec 25 (IANS) Kazakhstan will take on Spain in Group C while China will face Brazil in Group E in the first two matches on the opening day of the United Cup, the mixed-gender tennis tournament which will be played concurrently in Perth and Sydney from Friday.
