Margao (Goa), Feb 22 (IANS) FC Goa defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. The Gaurs moved to 42 points to strengthen their hold on the second spot in the points table.
Dubai, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed said the defending champions’ playing eleven for their much-anticipated Champions Trophy Group A match against India will not see any major changes from the one that lost to New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Chinelle Henry’s quickfire 62 off 23 balls, propelled UP Warriorz to a competitive score of 177/9 against Delhi Capitals in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy here on Saturday. The West Indies' batter played the rescue act after a four-fer by Jess Jonassen and two scalps each by Arundhati Reddy and Marizanne Kapp had put Delhi Capitals in a dominant position after DC had won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Cuttack, Feb 22 (IANS) Defending champions Haryana led top contenders Maharashtra, Services, and Punjab into the quarterfinals as the knockout stages of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships kicked off with four compelling Round of 16 clashes at Cuttack's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, setting up two mouth-watering quarterfinal encounters.
Liverpool, Feb 22 (IANS) A dramatic late equalizer by Manuel Ugarte ensured Manchester United avoided a third consecutive Premier League defeat, as they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Toffees were in control for much of the match, with Beto firing them ahead in the 19th minute. A deft touch from Abdoulaye Doucoure doubled their lead just 14 minutes later, as his close-range header capped off a parried shot from Jack Harrison.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) It was redemption for the Indian women’s hockey team as it exacted revenge for its defeat in the first match with a 1-0 win against Germany in the ongoing women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Deepika (12’) was the sole goal scorer, ensuring India climbed to the seventh spot on the points table.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan players missed a trick or two in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand earlier this week and will not repeat the same mistakes against archrivals India in the crucial clash on Sunday, the country's former fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Punjab FC's hopes of reaching the playoffs stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 were dashed as they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Dimitrios Diamantakos, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Lalchungnunga struck for the winners while Ezequiel Pulga Vidal scored the consolation goal for Punjab FC.
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) said that nine players comprising their Indian continent have begun preparing for IPL 2025 through a week-long training camp, which will run till February 28 in Mumbai. The franchise won its third IPL title in 2024 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final in Chennai.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against the UP Warriorz in the eighth game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
