Western India Squash Slam: Anahat Singh, Ameeshenraj Chandaran emerge champions

IANS | December 22, 2024 7:58 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Defending champion and India’s firm favourite Anahat Singh asserted her dominance to tame top-seeded compatriot Akanksha Salunkhe to win the Western India Slam 2024, a USD 9,000 prize-money Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger event, women’s singles title at the Cricket Club of India courts in Mumbai on Sunday.

BBL: McSweeney hits fiery 78 to guide Heat to thrilling win after Australia snub

IANS | December 22, 2024 6:29 PM

Brisbane, Dec 22 (IANS) Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.

Next Gen ATP Finals: Tien wins 'battle of the besties' against Michelsen to reach final

IANS | December 22, 2024 12:09 AM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Dec 22 (IANS) American Learner Tien came up with a fine performance to get the better of compatriot and friend Alex Michelsen in a thrilling five-setter as his hard-fought win making him the third American to reach the summit clash of the Next Gen ATP Finals here on Saturday. Tien, who went 2-1 in Blue Group play, will face the winner of the second semifinal between Brazilian Joao Fonseca and Frenchman Luca Van Assche in the final on Sunday.

Yuva Kabaddi Series: Vasco Vipers beat Himalayan Tahrs to win Division 3, qualify for Grand Finale

IANS | December 21, 2024 11:47 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 21 (IANS) Vasco Vipers defeated the undefeated Himalayan Tahrs in a nail-biting final of the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series and became the first team to qualify for the Grand Finale as Division 3 stage of the event concluded in dramatic fashion at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education here on Saturday. Vasco Vipers, following their incredible victory in the Division 3 Final, become the first team to qualify for the Grand Finale.

World Tennis League: Nagal's TSL Hawks beat Kites 20-17; will play Game Changers Falcons in final (ld)

IANS | December 21, 2024 11:26 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 21 (IANS) TSL Hawks emerged victorious in a closely-contested last league stage encounter, as they defeated Kites 20-17 in the World Tennis League Season 3 at the iconic Etihad Arena on Saturday and stormed into the final. With this win, TSL Hawks secured second place in the standings with 67 points and will face the table toppers Game Changers Falcons, who finished the league stage with 68 points. Game Changers Falcons advanced to the final despite a loss earlier in the day, thanks to their consistent performance throughout the campaign.