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Amorim hails Manchester United’s progress after dramatic FA Cup triumph

IANS | January 13, 2025 10:13 AM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his team is beginning to turn a corner after their nerve-wracking FA Cup third-round penalty shootout victory over Arsenal on Sunday. Following a challenging start to his tenure at Old Trafford, Amorim sees the win as evidence of steady progress and a brighter future for the Red Devils.

'Incredible how you don’t win that game', says Arsenal boss Arteta after FA Cup exit

IANS | January 13, 2025 9:58 AM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Arsenal’s FA Cup journey came to a bitter end as they suffered a penalty shootout (3-5) defeat to Manchester United in the third round at Old Trafford. The Gunners’ evening went from bad to worse as star forward Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off with a knee injury in the 40th minute following a collision with United captain Bruno Fernandes.

'I don't know, we'll see': Amorim updates on Rashford's future at Manchester United

IANS | January 13, 2025 9:53 AM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United hangs in the balance as head coach Ruben Amorim casts doubt on whether the forward will feature for the Red Devils again. Rashford, a club icon and England international, has been sidelined under Amorim’s management, fueling speculation about his potential departure in the January transfer window.

Barcelona crushes Real Madrid to win Spanish Supercup

IANS | January 13, 2025 9:26 AM

Jeddah, Jan 13 (IANS) FC Barcelona produced a stunning first-half display to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the final of the Spanish Supercup on Sunday.

Australia name Short, Hardie in preliminary squad for Champions Trophy

IANS | January 13, 2025 9:20 AM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Allrounders Matt Short and Aaron Hardie have been named in Australia's 15-man preliminary squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, set to commence on February 19 across Pakistan and the UAE.

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21 in Kolkata: Report

IANS | January 12, 2025 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The IPL 2025 is scheduled to begin on March 21, with Eden Gardens hosting both the tournament opener and the final on May 25

2nd ODI: Jemimah’s maiden ton seals series for India

IANS | January 12, 2025 7:41 PM

Rajkot, Jan 12 (IANS) India asserted dominance over Ireland with a massive 116-run victory in the second women's ODI at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday. The hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in Champions Trophy as Mujeeb misses out

IANS | January 12, 2025 7:06 PM

Kabul, Jan 12 (IANS) Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in their maiden ICC Champions Trophy campaign as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) named the 15-member squad on Sunday.

Mumbai teen Ira Jadhav slams 346 in U19 women's 50-over match to script history

IANS | January 12, 2025 3:48 PM

Alur (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 12 (IANS) The 14-year-old Ira Jadhav of Mumbai scripted history with an unbeaten 346 off 157 balls laced with 42 fours and 16 sixes to register the highest individual score in Women's U-19 One Day Trophy history.

China's Shang focuses on happiness and growth ahead of Australian Open

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:56 PM

Melbourne, Jan 11 (IANS) On the eve of his first match in the Australian Open 2025, the 19-year-old Chinese player Shang Juncheng repeatedly mentioned the word "happily" when fielding reporters' questions in Melbourne's hot summer air. Shang will face Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who beat the Chinese teenager twice last year. However, during the match at the Madrid Open in April, the Spaniard won a crucial point controversially, as the ball bounced twice before he returned it.