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Premier League, Liverpool 'devastated' by tragic passing of Diogo Jota at 28

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:33 PM

Liverpool, July 3 (IANS) Premier League and Liverpool said they were "devastated" to hear the news of Portugal and Red's forward Diogo Jota's demise in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday. According to a BBC report, Jota's brother, Andre Silva, who is also a professional footballer with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel, also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.

2nd Test: ‘Magnificent’ Shubman Gill looked 'so solid' on day one, says Butcher

IANS | July 3, 2025 3:47 PM

Birmingham, July 3 (IANS) Ahead of day two’s play in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, former England cricketer Mark Butcher said he was in awe of India skipper Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 114 on day one and went on to call it “magnificent” and “solid”.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

IANS | July 3, 2025 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has passed away at the age of 28 in a tragic car accident in Spain, the Portuguese Football Federation (PFF) said on Thursday.

Purani Dilli 6 retain Rishabh Pant ahead of Delhi Premier League season 2 auctions

IANS | July 3, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6, the semi-finalist of the 2024 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), have officially announced the retention of star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season. Pant has been retained as a marquee player.

Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know about India’s first-ever international javelin tournament

IANS | July 3, 2025 2:11 PM

Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country’s first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.

He has to learn on the job: Hussey on struggling Konstas

IANS | July 3, 2025 1:28 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former Australian batter Michael Hussey feels that teenage Test opener Sam Konstas will take time to learn things after a flop show in the first Test against West Indies in Barbados.

Hockey: I always wanted to represent the country, says Pramod on India A call-up for Europe tour

IANS | July 3, 2025 12:48 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the India A squad for the upcoming European tour, and among the selected players is 25-year-old Parmod, a defender from the small town of Narwana, Haryana. This marks his first time donning Indian colours in an international setting, a milestone achieved through sheer hard work and consistent domestic performances.

Shubman Gill is a world-class player with a bright future: Jonathan Trott

IANS | July 3, 2025 10:47 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former England batter Jonathan Trott was full of praise for captain Shubman Gill’s commanding innings on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston. Trott described Gill as a world-class player with a promising future.

2nd Test: Gill slams hard-fought second hundred as Test captain, takes India past 300 (ld)

IANS | July 2, 2025 11:47 PM

Birmingham, July 2 (IANS) Shubman Gill was at his determined best to hit a hard-fought seventh Test hundred – his second as India’s captain – as the visitors reached 310/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz dominates Tarvet to reach third round

IANS | July 2, 2025 11:21 PM

London, July 2 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz produced a dominant performance on Wednesday to book his place in the third round at Wimbledon, defeating British qualifier Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court. After being pushed to five sets in his opening-round battle against Fabio Fognini, the Spaniard looked far more comfortable in his second match, showcasing his trademark power, variety, and confidence.