Rajmata Jijabai Trophy: Manipur move to top of the table, T.N register first win

IANS | December 14, 2024 6:30 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 14 (IANS) Manipur consolidated their position at the top of Group A after beating Odisha 2-0 and Tamil Nadu registered their first win against Maharashtra by 4-1 in Group A of the Final Round of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Saturday.

Italian envoy Bartoli hoping to strengthen ties with India through football

IANS | December 14, 2024 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli sees sports as a powerful tool for fostering international friendships. Bartoli believes initiatives at the grassroots level could inspire a new generation of football talent while strengthening cultural ties. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Bartoli highlighted former World Cup winner Italy’s plans to introduce football coaching programs for underprivileged children in India given the number of football lovers in the country.

Stokes motivates his team to put in extra effort, says England pacer Potts

IANS | December 14, 2024 5:59 PM

Hamilton, Dec 14 (IANS) England pacer Matthew Potts credited captain Ben Stokes for motivating the team to put in extra effort after the dominating show on the first day of the third Test against New Zealand. At stumps, New Zealand were 315/9 as Potts and Gus Atkinson shared six wickets between them while Brydon Carse and Stokes grabbed two and one, respectively.

Scotland's Rangers appoint Fraser Thornton as club Chairman

IANS | December 14, 2024 5:23 PM

Glasgow, Dec 14 (IANS) Rangers Football Club have announced the appointment of Fraser Thornton as Chairman and confirmed he will join the club on December 16. Thornton has held many senior leadership and board positions throughout his career, in both private and public companies.

Potts, Atkinson signal a new era for England’s bowling attack, says Nasser Hussain

IANS | December 14, 2024 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain believes that England’s fast bowling future looks bright, with Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson showcasing their skills on the opening day of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. The duo claimed three wickets each, reducing New Zealand to 315-9 by stumps, sending a strong message about life after James Anderson.