Ranchi, Jan 25 (IANS) After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash in the first-ever final of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here on Sunday.
Haldwani, Jan 25 (IANS) The much-anticipated 38th National Games are set to commence on January 28, and the arrival of athletes has officially begun. With an estimated participation of over 10,000 athletes from across the country, Uttarakhand is abuzz with excitement as preparations reach their final stages.
Dubai, Jan 25 (IANS) India's Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma have been included in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year following their stellar contributions in 2024.
Lahore, Jan 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand, South Africa and host Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif claimed that Indian senior duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are being targeted for their red-ball form and are forced to play domestic cricket ahead of the crucial white-ball assignments.
London, Jan 24 (IANS) Liverpool have the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League standings on Saturday as their nearest chasers face tricky away games. Among other matches, Chelsea take on defending champions Manchester City, Arsenal face Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United meet Fulham seeking full points.
Madrid (Spain), Jan 24 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday played down rumours that winger Vinicius Jr could be set for a big-money move to Saudi Arabia in the summer and claimed the forward is going anywhere.
Multan, Jan 24 (IANS) Debutant right-arm pacer Kashif Ali comes in place of Khurram Shahzad as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled their playing XI for the second and final Test of the series against West Indies, set to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 25 to 29, following their comprehensive 127-run victory in the series opener.
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) PV Vishnu and Hijazi Maher scored a goal apiece as East Bengal FC returned to winning ways with a 2-1 triumph over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Friday night. This was the Red & Gold Brigade’s first victory in five games, having last won 1-0 against Jamshedpur FC on December 21.
Ranchi, Jan 24 (IANS) A first-half brace by Jurgaj Singh propelled the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a sensational 5-3 comeback win against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 clash here on Friday.
