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.
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).
Adelaide, Dec 7 (IANS) In the ongoing pink-ball Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval here, Travis Head’s scintillating knock of 140 off 141 balls has drawn high praise from cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden.
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Mukund Sasikumar got the better of Benjamin Lock to help Punjab Patriots get the better of Hyderabad Strikers and moved into the top four in the Tennis Premier LeTennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6ague (TPL) Season 6, which moved into the business end with the qualifying spots to be decided here on Saturday.
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.
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, 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.
Adelaide, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia's fast bowlers scythed through India's top order in the third session to leave them at 128/5 in 24 overs to be 29 runs behind the hosts at stumps on day two of the second Test at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Adelaide, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia batter Travis Head, who hit a blistering 140 off 141 balls to put the hosts’ in total control of ongoing Adelaide Test, said he was disappointed with how India pacer Mohammed Siraj’s send-off to him transpired on day two’s play.
Adelaide, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia's fast bowlers scythed through India's top order in the third session to leave the visitors at 128/5 in 24 overs to be 29 runs behind the hosts at stumps on Day Two of the second Test at Adelaide Oval here on Saturday.
