Indians hold spotlight on first day of US kids Indian Champs golf; Pritish shoots 66

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:56 PM

Gurugram, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian golfers held the spotlight on the opening day of the fourth edition of the US Kids Golf Indian Championships at the Classic Golf and Country Club. Many of the opening round leaders have been winners in local tour events and have also won medals at past Indian and other international events.

Lanka T10 Super League: Galle Marvels romp to victory against Kandy Bolts

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:45 PM

Kandy, Dec 11 (IANS) Galle Marvels etched a comfortable win against Kandy Bolts by seven wickets in the Lanka T10 Super League at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Marvels were handed a target of 101 runs which they achieved in the 8th over. After a steady start, Galle lost some wickets in quick succession and were 39/3 when Andre Fletcher and Shakib Al Hasan took charge.

PKL Season 11: U Mumba rout Tamil Thalaivas, move closer to playoffs spot

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:34 PM

Pune, Dec 11 (IANS) Former winners U Mumba delivered a dominant display against Tamil Thalaivas in Match 106 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League, winning 47-31 in the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Wednesday. Led by Ajit Chouhan’s Super 10, Manjeet’s nine points and Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh’s eight-point game, they completed a 15-point rout as they jumped back to second place on the points table.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: China edge out India 2-1 to top Pool A

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:20 PM

Muscat, Dec 11 (IANS) China defeated India 2-1 in a tightly-contested third Pool A match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday as they topped Pool A. By winning these three points, China confirmed their spot in the semifinals as the Pool A winners.

ISL 2024-25: Irfan scores winner as Chennaiyin battle for gritty win over Hyderabad FC

IANS | December 11, 2024 11:08 PM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) An early goal from Irfan Yadwad was the decider in Chennaiyin FC’s first home win of the Indian Super League 2024-25 season, a 1-0 triumph over Hyderabad FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. It turned out to be an apt celebration for head coach Owen Coyle’s milestone 50th game in charge.

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup finals despite controversy

IANS | December 11, 2024 10:14 PM

Zurich (Switzerland), Dec 11 (IANS) International Football Federation, FIFA on Wednesday decided the hosts for the two upcoming editions of its flagship men's World Cup, controversially confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 event while picking Spain, Portugal and Morocco as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.