2nd T20I: Johnson's fifer helps Australia quell Pak fightback, take 2-0 lead

IANS | November 16, 2024 10:30 PM

Sydney, Nov 16 (IANS) Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson claimed a fifer as Australia quelled a fightback from Pakistan launched by Usman Khan (52) and Irfan Khan (37 not out) to win the second T20I by 13 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Selection trials announced for 20th Asian Senior Women's Handball Championship

IANS | November 16, 2024 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will be conducting selection trials on November 21 and 22 to pick the Indian squad to participate in the 20th Asian Senior Women’s Handball Championship 2024-25. The trials will be conducted at the SAI Gandhinagar Centre. Eligible players must have competed in international or national senior/junior championships.

Sr Men's National Hockey: Odisha overcomes Haryana to secure maiden title

IANS | November 16, 2024 9:30 PM

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha emerged victorious over defending champions Hockey Haryana 5-1 in a thrilling final to claim the championship title at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

National Racing C'ship: Tijil Rao dominates in Formula LGB4 title race

IANS | November 16, 2024 9:03 PM

Coimbatore, Nov 16 (IANS) Top driver Tijil Rao moved one step closer to clinching the overall drivers’ championship in the Formula LGB4 category in the grand finals of the 27th JK Tyre National Racing Championship here on Saturday. On an action-filled day at the Kari Motor Speedway, Tijil, who was runner-up in the same category last year, showed that he has learned fast from his disappointment and improved by leaps and bounds in the 2024 season.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: India register 3-0 win over Olympic medallist China in Rajgir

IANS | November 16, 2024 8:50 PM

Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Paris Olympic Games silver medallist China 3-0 in their penultimate group stage match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. The heavyweight clash saw Sangita Kumari (32’), skipper Salima Tete (37’), and Deepika (60’) find the back of the net, capping off a well-rounded performance from India.

Jaipur Open 2024: Baisoya makes a grand comeback to clinch title in marathon playoff against Rashid Khan

IANS | November 16, 2024 8:31 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 16 (IANS) Sachin Baisoya made a comeback for the ages by clinching victory in a marathon playoff against Rashid Khan in the INR 1 crore Jaipur Open 2024 played at the Par-70 Rambagh Golf Club here on Saturday. Both the Delhi-based professionals, Sachin Baisoya (65-65-64-64) and Rashid Khan (64-68-61-65) ended the regulation 72 holes with identical totals of 22-under 258 before locking horns in a titanic playoff tussle that lasted an astonishing five extra holes.

Ranji Trophy: How Justin Langer’s guidance is powering Ayush Badoni’s cricketing journey

Harsh Shukla | November 16, 2024 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Ayush Badoni was batting on 193 and had already surpassed his previous best score in First-Class cricket by two runs. But the batter showed courage and smashed two sixes in the next four balls to bring a swift conclusion to the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Jharkhand at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.

PGA Tour: Justin Lower rises to lead in Bermuda Championship

IANS | November 16, 2024 7:08 PM

Southampton (Bermuda), Nov 16 (IANS) Justin Lower added a second 6-under 65 without taking advantage of the par 5s, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The wind and squalls of rain at Port Royal meant the round did not finish before dark for the second straight day on Friday.