ILT20 Season 3: Desert Vipers clinch top-two finish with dominant win over Gulf Giants

IANS | January 30, 2025 12:40 AM

Dubai, Jan 30 (IANS) A composed knock of 70 runs in 54 balls from Max Holden helped the Desert Vipers restore their authority as table-toppers with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 Season 3 here on Wednesday. Holden ensured the Desert Vipers cruised home in 19 overs at the Dubai International Stadium. Having already sealed a playoff spot, the Vipers cemented a top-two finish with this win.

WPBL 2025: Mumbai Pickle Power aim to reach semis unbeaten

IANS | January 29, 2025 11:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Mumbai Pickle Power will be hoping to reach the semifinals with an unbeaten record when they take on the Bengaluru Jawans in their final league fixture of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) at the Cricket Club of India's (CCI) Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday. Winning the top-of-the-table battle will be the right boost for any team ahead of the last-four stage clashes.

38th National Games: Manipur makes a mark in Wushu, grabs multiple gold medals

IANS | January 29, 2025 11:38 PM

Dehradun, Jan 29 (IANS) Manipur dominated the opening day of the Wushu competitions at the Kanchenjunga Hall, MPSC, which witnessed an electrifying display of skill and discipline at the 38th National Games here on Wednesday. The competition featured two key disciplines: Taulo and Sanda, with athletes showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication.

HIL 2024-25: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat UP Rudras to seal last semifinal spot

IANS | January 29, 2025 10:51 PM

Rourkela, Jan 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Dragons came back from two goals down to secure a draw against the UP Rudras in a thrilling encounter in the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. In the process, the Tamil Nadu Dragons secured their place in the semifinals at the UP Rudras’ expense.

38th National Games: Karnataka dominates first day in the pool

IANS | January 29, 2025 10:34 PM

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Jan 29 (IANS) Karnataka's swimmers made a powerful statement on the opening day of the 38th National Games 2025 here on Wednesday, clinching five gold medals and setting a new meet record at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex. The state took the honours on the first day of competitions thanks to top stars like Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu besides the men's and women's freestyle relay teams which helped Karnataka take the honours.

Europa League: Rashford left out again, Lindelof back from injury for Man Utd

IANS | January 29, 2025 10:16 PM

Manchester, Jan 29 (IANS) Manchester United have named a 21-man squad to travel to Romania, for Thursday night's clash with FCSB in the Europa League. The Red Devils fly to Bucharest on Wednesday knowing that a win in the final league-phase game, at the National Arena, will ensure an automatic place in the tournament’s Round of 16.