HOCKEY Maharashtra comes from behind to beat BPCL, Odisha thrashes Karnataka Maharashtra displayed exemplary fighting spirit to script a stunning 5-4 win over former champion BPCL in the 95th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament held here on Friday. Earlier, Odisha registered a compact 4-1 victory over Karnataka, last year’s finalist, for its first win…
Germany will bid to host the 2029 women’s European Championships in football, the country’s Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said in a statement the bid was the organisation’s “flagship project” which will give an “additional boost” to women’s football in the country. Germany hosted the men’s Euros in 2024 and…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli couldn’t help but lighten the mood with a hilarious remark aimed at Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan during the second day of the first Test in Chennai.Kohli found himself at the crease early in the second innings, just like the first, as India lost two quick wickets in the…
Manchester United has appointed globally renowned architects Foster and Partners to develop the master plan for the area around Old Trafford as part of an ambitious regeneration project. Foster and Partners has been globally known for development of some iconic sports projects like the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022…
NEW DELHI: Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is eyeing his 300th Test wicket at Chepauk. On Friday, he mentioned that all five Indian bowlers “will be in play” when Bangladesh come to bat in their second innings of the series opener in Chennai.Jadeja claimed two wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings, bringing his total to 296 in…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday brushed aside criticism of his side’s unattractive style, saying winning was more important than playing well. Unbeaten with five victories in seven games this season, Ancelotti’s focus is finding ways to win despite having several players injured and others struggling to reach peak form. “Real Madrid fans prefer…
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling day of cricket in Chennai, that saw 17 wickets tumble, India put on an impressive display, with Jasprit Bumrah spearheading the attack against Bangladesh. Bumrah set the pace by removing Shadman Islam early, who misjudged an in-cutter. He went on to dominate, claiming the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed,…
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and his Bayer Leverkusen counterpart Xabi Alonso on Friday joined the growing chorus calling for action on player workload, amid talks of strikes. Kompany said a cap should be introduced on the amount of games a player can play each year, while Alonso said players must have greater involvement in…
NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first player to score over fifty runs, take three wickets, and grab four catches in a single ODI match.Labuschagne achieved this remarkable milestone during the first ODI against England in Nottingham. While England was batting, Labuschagne’s bowling figures were impressive as…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is doubtful for the Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday due to a muscle injury, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. “Alisson is still a doubt if he can train today, so let’s wait (to see) if he can train,” Slot told reporters. “If he can’t, he probably won’t play as…
