Football: Real Sociedad sign Sergio Gomez on 6-year deal from Manchester City

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:22 PM

Donostia-San Sebastian (Spain), July 12 (IANS) Real Sociedad and Manchester City have reached an agreement over the transfer of Sergio Gomez until the end of the 2029-30 season in a deal, reported to be worth 10 Million Euros. Gomez was born in Badalona. He began playing football in his hometown and, after a year in the RCD Espanyol Academy, joined La Masía, where he developed through all the youth categories up to the junior level.

Gautam Gambhir is always a team coach, and wants his side to win, says Avesh Khan

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:03 PM

Harare, July 12 (IANS) India fast-bowler Avesh Khan said newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has always been a team coach who is driven to see his side win at all costs. Earlier this week, Gambhir was appointed India’s next head coach, and his tenure begins from the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka starting from July 26.

Durand Cup 2024: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant to face Downtown Heroes in opener

IANS | July 12, 2024 8:45 PM

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will face Downtown Heroes FC of Kashmir in the opening match of the 133rd Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on July 27. The group stage matches will end on August 18 with the famous Kolkata Derby between MBSG and city-rivals and fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal (EEB), being slotted at the VYBK, as the final fixture of Group A.

IOC announces Olympic Esports Games to be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

IANS | July 12, 2024 8:33 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday announced that it has partnered with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This groundbreaking step follows the IOC’s recent announcement that the IOC Executive Board (EB) has established the Olympic Esports Games. The proposal will be made to the IOC Session, which will be held on the eve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

'You've inspired generations with your game': Sachin Tendulkar pens special note for retiring Anderson

IANS | July 12, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a special farewell note for retiring England pacer James Anderson on Friday, paying tributes to the speedster for his more than two-decade-long Test career and said he has inspired generations with his game. Anderson retired from international cricket following England's emphatic innings and 114 runs win against West Indies in the first Test at the Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

International Friendly: Pyari Xaxa finds the back of the net again as Blue Tigresses hold Myanmar to a 1-1 draw

IANS | July 12, 2024 7:54 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), July 12 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team was held 1-1 by Myanmar in their second and last friendly match against the hosts at the Thuwunna Stadium on Friday. In an improved performance from their 1-2 defeat on Tuesday, the Blue Tigresses dominated the first half in a rain-lashed kick-off but were kept at bay by a tight Myanmar defence and a waterlogged penalty area.

Euro 2024: Seagraves dismisses talks of Spain being favourites, says England have more ‘experience’

IANS | July 12, 2024 7:26 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Spain and England are two teams that have had a very different journey to the final of the Euro 2024. Spain are currently the top scorer in the tournament whereas England have struggled to find the back of the net. Although Spain do appear to be the better team heading into the final on Sunday, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, former English footballer Mark Seagraves has dismissed all suggestions of Spain being the favourites due to England having more ‘experience,’ in the finals.

'You are England cricket,’ says Nasser Hussain in emotional farewell message for Jimmy Anderson

IANS | July 12, 2024 7:05 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) One of England cricket’s most loyal servants has retired from international cricket. In an incredible career that spanned over 21 years, Jimmy Anderson gained a reputation as the ‘king of swing.’ The King’s tenure as one of the best fast bowlers in cricket history came to an emotional end on Friday when England defeated West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in what was the 41-year-old's final game with the national side.

With stadium unavailable, Gokulam Kerala unable to participate in Durand Cup 2024

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:50 PM

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC, one of the two prominent football clubs of Kerala, the other being Kerala Blasters FC, will not be participating in this year’s Durand Cup beginning July 27. The name of Gokulam Kerala, which won the Durand Cup in the year 2019 defeating Mohun Bagan, now Mohun Bagan Super Giants, at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, Salt Lake here, did not feature in the six groups of the tournament announced recently.

Playing for England is best job in world, says Anderson after signing off on a high

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:24 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) After signing off from international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs, veteran fast bowler James Anderson reflected on his 21-year Test career Test, saying playing for the side is the best job in the world and that he was grateful to do it for a long time.