Premier League: Madueke credits head coach Maresca for Chelsea’s attacking surge

IANS | December 7, 2024 9:14 PM

London, Dec 7 (IANS) Noni Madueke believes head coach Enzo Maresca deserves a lot of credit for implementing his philosophy to such a high level so quickly. Maresca has only been in charge of the Blues for five months but has already guided the team to second in the Premier League table and the top of the UEFA Conference League standings.

WPL 2025: Knight, Dotting get Rs 50 lakh reserve price; Sneh, Poonam opt for 30 lakh as 120 players set for Player Auction

IANS | December 7, 2024 9:04 PM

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Experienced England player Heather Knight, Lizelle Lee of South Africa and Deandra Dottin of the West Indies will be in the top bracket with a reserve price of Rs 50 lakh when 120 players, including 91 Indians and 29 overseas cricketers including 3 from Associate Nations will go under the hammer in the Player Auction for the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL).

ISL 2024-25: Clinical East Bengal hand Chennaiyin FC 2-0 defeat at home

IANS | December 7, 2024 7:49 PM

Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Despite dominating early proceedings, Chennaiyin FC suffered a 2-0 defeat against East Bengal SC in their Indian Super League 2024-25 clash, failing to convert their chances in the match played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday. Vishnu P.V. (53') and Jeakson Thaunaojam (83') scored the goals as a clinical East Bengal side punished the Marina Machans in the second half of the match.

I-League 2024-25: Dempo SC lose first game of season to newbies SC Bengaluru

IANS | December 7, 2024 7:21 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 7 (IANS) Newbies SC Bengaluru handed Dempo Sports Club a 3-1 defeat to secure their first-ever win in the I-League 2024-25 at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Saturday. It was a stunning result as Dempo are the most successful team in the I-League with three titles so far.

Guwahati Masters: Anmol Kharb, Sathish Kumar, Ashwini-Tanisha in finals as India set to dominate

IANS | December 7, 2024 6:35 PM

Guwahati, Dec 7 (IANS) Up-and-coming women’s singles player Anmol Kharb, men’s singles third seed Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and women’s doubles defending champions Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto registered contrasting wins to reach the final in their respective sections as hosts India will fight for three titles on the final day of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here.