HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club eager to face Hyderabad Toofans challenge

IANS | January 10, 2025 3:27 PM

Rourkela, Jan 10 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club are halfway through phase 1 of the men’s Hockey India League being held at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. They are just two points away from joint table toppers – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Tamil Nadu Dragons after four matches played. Soorma Hockey Club will now aim to continue their stellar performances in the second half of the phase, beginning with a match against Hyderabad Toofans on Saturday.

Musiala's exit clause demands clashing with Bayern's principles

IANS | January 10, 2025 12:00 AM

Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The future of Jamal Musiala at Bayern Munich has turned into a dramatic cliffhanger, with his intended contract extension now in doubt. The 21-year-old's camp is reportedly demanding an exit clause, a request that conflicts with Bayern's long-standing policy of not including such clauses in player contracts.

Dortmund facing crucial Leverkusen test as Bundesliga resumes

IANS | January 9, 2025 11:53 PM

Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) The biggest challenge yet awaits Borussia Dortmund as the 2024/2025 season resumes following an unusual and disrupted winter break. With just 19 days off, coach Nuri Sahin's squad skipped traditional training camps and friendly matches, preparing for a critical clash against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen this Friday.

CSA says ICC should take a call on Afghanistan's presence in CT 2025 over women's rights

IANS | January 9, 2025 11:44 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 9 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has rejected a request from a British Member of Parliament for the South Africa men's team to boycott their match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be played in Pakistan next month. The CSA said the decision to ban Afghanistan has to be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

HIL 2024-25: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers pip Team Gonasika in cagey match

IANS | January 9, 2025 11:11 PM

Rourkela, Jan 9 (IANS) The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their second successive win of the season, beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. Antoine Kina (28`) and Aran Zalewski (33`) scored for the Kalinga Lancers while SV Sunil (14`) scored Team Gonasika’s solitary goal.

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC ride late offensive surge to hold Chennaiyin FC 2-2

IANS | January 9, 2025 10:51 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Two late goals helped Odisha FC play out a 2-2 draw with Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The Marina Machans had secured a two-goal lead with Wilmar Jordan Gil striking twice within a short interval in the second half. But the Juggernauts came back to bulge the net a couple of times late into the game to settle for a point.

WPGT 2025: Amateur Saanvi joins Rhea and Durga in lead in Leg 1

IANS | January 9, 2025 10:31 PM

Jamshedpur, Jan 9 (IANS) Amateur Saanvi Somu of Bangalore birdied the final two holes for the second day in a row, but this time it was to get into a share of the lead in the first Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2025 at the Golmuri Golf Course here on Thursday. Saanvi, who birdied the 17th and 18th holes on the first day to finish with a face-saving 75, did the same again. However, this time she carded 3-under 69 with three birdies and no bogeys.