Rashford has big responsibility, we need performance: Amorim

IANS | December 24, 2024 9:12 PM

Manchester, Dec 24 (IANS) The ongoing saga between Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim and Marcus Rashford continues as the Portuguese claimed the English forward, being one of the more senior players in the squad has ‘big responsibilities’ on his shoulder.

'A lapse, maybe on my part...’: Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna row

IANS | December 24, 2024 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) After a lot of debate over India’s double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker's reported exclusion from this year’s list of Khel Ratna awardees, the 22-year-old pistol shooter addressed the issue publicly, acknowledging a potential lapse on her part in filing the nomination for the prestigious honour.

Gujarat Giants coaches Klinger, Tambe visit Adani Sportsline Cricket Academy

IANS | December 24, 2024 4:38 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 24 (IANS) The head coach of Gujarat Giants, Michael Klinger, and bowling coach Pravin Tambe visited Adani Sportsline Cricket Academy at Shantigram recently. It was their first visit to the academy and the coaches spent a few hours interacting with young cricketers and watching them in action.

Mandhana moves closer to top spot in ODI, T20I rankings

IANS | December 24, 2024 2:14 PM

Dubai, Dec 24 (IANS) India batter Smriti Mandhana has moved closer to the top spot in both the T20I and ODI batting rankings as the left-hander sits in second place in both categories after strong performances against the West Indies in the white-ball formats.

Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon; Vasco da Gama show interest in David Luiz

IANS | December 23, 2024 11:59 PM

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Dec 23 (IANS) Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said. Adryelson rejoined Botafogo in September, eight months after leaving the Rio de Janeiro club to sign for Lyon. Both Lyon and Botafogo are owned by American businessman John Textor.

Yuva Kabaddi Series: Division 2 matches get underway in Coimbatore with action-packed performances

IANS | December 23, 2024 11:46 PM

Coimbatore, Dec 23 (IANS) UP Falcons, Hampi Heroes, Chola Veerans and Hyderabad Hurricanes won their respective matches as the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series kicked off its highly anticipated Division 2 matches at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Monday. Following a successful Division 3 campaign, the day’s action provided plenty of thrills, with four exciting matches packed with high-energy performances.