New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Emma Raducanu, the 22-year-old British tennis star, is setting her sights on becoming one of the most athletic players in the sport as she prepares for the 2025 season.
Madrid (Spain), Dec 6 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was forced to again answer questions about the form of Kylian Mbappe on Friday ahead of Saturday's La Liga visit to Girona. Madrid made the trip to Spain's northeast after having been beaten 2-1 by Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night when it was outplayed and outrun.
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Yash Mumbai Eagles and Hyderabad Strikers took the top two positions by winning their respective matches on another enthralling day of action in the Tennis Premier League Season 6 at the Cricket Club of India here on Friday. Yash Mumbai Eagles moved to the top of the table after completing a clean sweep against Chennai Smashers on Friday.
Pune, Dec 6 (IANS) Mohammadreza Shadloui and Shivam Patare led the scoring charts as the Haryana Steelers defeated Patna Pirates 42-36 in an action-packed and intense match of Season 11 of Pro Kabaddi League played in the Badminton Hall at the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Luka Majcen and Filip Mrzljak scored a goal apiece as Punjab FC triumphed over Mohammedan SC 2-0 in the 2024-25 season of the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Friday night. While the scoreline says 2-0, PFC with 37.3% ball possession and five shots on target were resourceful in picking up this victory on their home turf.
Liverpool, Dec 6 (IANS) Table-toppers Liverpool will be looking to bounce back, after playing a 3-3 draw against Newcastle United on Thursday, as Arne Slot prepares himself for taking part in his first-ever Merseyside Derby as they travel to the other side of Liverpool town to face Everton at the Goodison Park on Saturday.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Lionel Messi has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Major League Soccer (MLS) for the 2024 season, claiming the Landon Donovan MLS MVP title by capping off a remarkable season in which he led Inter Miami CF to unprecedented heights. The Argentine icon’s impact on the field was undeniable, as he helped Miami secure their first-ever Supporters' Shield title and set a new MLS single-season points record with 74.
London, Dec 6 (IANS) Arsenal displayed their set piece prowess during their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Thursday. Ahead of the side’s trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday, where the Gunners will face Fulham, Mikel Arteta has claimed his side is striving to be the best in the world in all aspects of the game, not just set pieces.
Pune, Dec 6 (IANS) Moein Shafaghi led the way as the Tamil Thalaivas stormed past the Gujarat Giants and registered a big 40-27 win in Match 95 of Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in the Badminton Hall at the Balewadi Sports Complex here on Friday. The Tamil Thalaivas won the contest with Shafaghi scoring 13 points, while Sourabh Fagare and Himanshu added seven each. For the Gujarat Giants, Himanshu Singh finished with 11 points.
London, Dec 6 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur, who suffered a 1-0 loss against Bournemouth on Friday (IST) will be looking to make some changes to their side as they look set to host Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a heavyweight clash on Sunday. Head coach Ange Postecoglu, who was involved in an animated chat with the Spurs faithful after their loss against the Cherries, has now stated the fans are not behind the Australian head coach.
