Jenni Hermoso first witness in Rubiales trial, says the kiss ‘stained the happiest day of my life’

IANS | February 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Madrid, Feb 3 (IANS) The all-time top-scorer of the Spanish women's national team, Jenni Hermoso was the first witness to speak in the trial of former Spanish Football Association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. Rubiales kissed Spain player Jennifer on the lips during the awards ceremony, after winning the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup, in Sydney on August 20. He also carried Spain player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during the post-match celebrations. The forward has stated that the incident ‘stained the happiest day of her life’

Mumbai Open: Maaya Rajeshwaran, 15, secures spot in main draw

IANS | February 3, 2025 5:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) The 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran scripted another sensational win at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India here on Monday. She prevailed over Jessica Failla, winning 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 in a nail-biting encounter to seal her place in the main draw.

Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head win top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

IANS | February 3, 2025 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) All-rounder Annabel Sutherland and left-handed opener Travis Head have clinched top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne by winning the Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively on Monday. Annabel got 168 votes ahead of runner-up Ashleigh Gardner (143) and third-placed Beth Mooney (115) to win the Belinda Clark Award for the first time.

ISL: Jamshedpur overtake FC Goa to 2nd spot in standings with 3-1 win at home

IANS | February 2, 2025 11:11 PM

Jamshedpur, Feb 2 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC defeated FC Goa by 3-1 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday. Khalid Jamil became the first head coach to do the league double over Manolo Marquez in the ISL since they had won 2-1 against the Gaurs in their reverse fixture on September 17.