Champions League: Alonso brings Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights

IANS | December 9, 2024 11:39 PM

Berlin (Germany), Dec 9 (IANS) Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso has lifted his team Bayer Leverkusen's efficiency to new heights this season. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League encounter against unbeaten Inter Milan, the 2024 German champion seems back on track after a bumpy start in the new season.

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India romp to dominant 5-0 win over Malaysia

IANS | December 9, 2024 11:26 PM

Muscat, Dec 9 (IANS) Penalty-corner expert Deepika netted a hat-trick as the Indian junior women’s hockey team continued its winning momentum with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia in its second match in Pool A of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup here on Monday.

FIH Pro League: Tom Boon hat-trick propels Belgian men to victory over Germany

IANS | December 9, 2024 10:34 PM

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Dec 9 (IANS) Striker and penalty corner expert Tom Boon struck a fine hat-trick as Belgium overcame Olympic silver medallist Germany 6-3 as the first stage of the new FIH Hockey Pro League season came to an end here on Monday. The Red Lions produced a dominant second-half performance to overcome Germany to finish the stage on top of the table with eight points.

Premier League referee David Coote’s contract terminated for breach of contract

IANS | December 9, 2024 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Premier League referee David Coote has had his contract terminated by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for ‘breach of contract.’ The referee was suspended on November 11 after a video appeared to show Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and the club went viral.

Toni Kroos, Lucy Bronze picked in star-studded FIFPRO World 11

IANS | December 9, 2024 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 and FIFPRO Women’s World 11 have been revealed, after over 28,000 professional footballers from 70 countries exercised their vote to select the team of the year from 26 players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances between August 21, 2023, to July 14 2024.

PKL Season 11: Sweet revenge for Haryana Steelers over Telugu Titans

IANS | December 9, 2024 9:46 PM

Pune, Dec 9 (IANS) Led by another impressive performance from Shivam Patare, Haryana Steelers secured a massive 46-25 win over the Telugu Titans in Match 101 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Stadium here on Monday.