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We weren’t anywhere the levels we had to be against AZ Alkmaar, admits Postecoglou

IANS | March 7, 2025 6:34 PM

London, March 7 (IANS) After Tottenham Hotspur’s shocking 0-1 defeat against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Europa League, head coach Ange Postecoglou admitted his side was not close to the levels they need to be to progress in the competition. An own goal by Lucas Bergvall separated the sides at the end of 90 minutes, with the second leg slated to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Thursday.

WPGT 2025: Solid Vani makes no mistake on back nine to win 2nd straight title

IANS | March 7, 2025 5:51 PM

Gurugram, March 7 (IANS) Vani Kapoor played a perfect back-nine with one birdie and eight pars to card 1-under 71 and register a comfortable three-shot win over Ridhima Dilawari (70) and Rhea Jha (73) in the fifth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Classic Golf & Country Club here on Friday.

Hall’s injury is ‘a big blow for him and us’, says Newcastle's Eddie Howe

IANS | March 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Newcastle, March 7 (IANS) Head coach Eddie Howe has expressed his disappointment over Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a foot injury. The 20-year-old will have to undergo surgery after suffering the injury during Newcastle’s loss to Liverpool in February.

Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma & Co. eye to rewrite history against New Zealand in Dubai

IANS | March 7, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The unbeaten India will take on resilient New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. The eight-team extravaganza will get its new winner after a long wait of almost eight years.

Champions Trophy final: Shreyas has done the thankless middle-order job for years, says Siddhesh Lad

Harsh Shukla | March 7, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) India’s middle order in One-day International cricket has been a cause of worry for years, ever since their 2019 World Cup run was cut short in the semifinal against New Zealand. Even as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, among others, gave India solidity at the top, the No. 4 spot has remained a conundrum.

Champions Trophy: Relive key encounters between India and New Zealand ahead of summit clash

IANS | March 7, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.

'Trust yourself, unleash your strength': Guinness record holder Sufiya's success mantra for women

Bhavya Chand | March 7, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women's Day, five-time Guinness World Record holder and one of India’s most inspiring endurance athletes Sufiya Sufi shared how women can achieve anything they desire by breaking free from the shell they've built within themselves and cultivating a "passion and craziness" for their goals.

I never thought he left us: Shah Rukh on Gambhir's return to KKR in 2024

IANS | March 7, 2025 2:12 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he never thought Gautam Gambhir ever left them before his return to the franchise as mentor ahead of the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Women's Day 2025: Small-town athletes Lalita Thakur, Priya Bansal emerge as role models

IANS | March 7, 2025 12:46 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the country prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, a couple of women sportspersons speaking to IANS elicited a common view about the changing dynamics and discourse in the country, particularly towards females.

Every day should be celebrated as women’s day: Sakshi Malik

IANS | March 7, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The struggles and contributions of women should not be confined to one day and rather they should be celebrated every day, said Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik.

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We weren’t anywhere the levels we had to be against AZ Alkmaar, admits Postecoglou

WPGT 2025: Solid Vani makes no mistake on back nine to win 2nd straight title

Hall’s injury is ‘a big blow for him and us’, says Newcastle's Eddie Howe

Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma & Co. eye to rewrite history against New Zealand in Dubai

Champions Trophy final: Shreyas has done the thankless middle-order job for years, says Siddhesh Lad

Champions Trophy: Relive key encounters between India and New Zealand ahead of summit clash

'Trust yourself, unleash your strength': Guinness record holder Sufiya's success mantra for women

I never thought he left us: Shah Rukh on Gambhir's return to KKR in 2024

Women's Day 2025: Small-town athletes Lalita Thakur, Priya Bansal emerge as role models

Every day should be celebrated as women’s day: Sakshi Malik

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