Germany stunned the Netherlands 1-0 in the men’s hockey at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday to secure a spot in the quarterfinals as the Australian, Argentine, Belgian and Dutch women’s teams also progressed to the knockout stage. Niklas Wellen, the Germany skipper, found a sliver of space in the third minute for the only score…
NEW DELHI: In a startling incident that has reignited discussions on safety protocols in cricket, an on-field umpire was struck on the leg by a flying bat during a player’s celebratory outburst. The video of the incident has gone viral, drawing attention to the potential hazards faced by umpires.The incident occurred during a recent match…
Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal. Canada will face Germany in a quarterfinals Saturday in Marseille. Earlier in the day,…
Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat in Thursday action at the Paris Olympics. Here is a guide of what to look out for: Biles will attempt to become the oldest women’s all-around champion since 1952 when the 27-year-old American…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who played in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs, passed away after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. Gaekwad’s contributions to Indian cricket were vast, including roles as a coach and selector. His passing has prompted tributes from numerous prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India head coach…
PREVIEW As the rigorous and rewarding first leg of the preseason in Thailand comes to an end, Kerala Blasters FC is set to embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey by competing in the 133rd Durand Cup in Kolkata against Mumbai City FC. The Blasters grouped alongside the CISF Protectors FT, Punjab FC…
Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Marta, a six-time women’s world player of the…
NEW DELHI: Kavya Kalanithi Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, presented several proposals to reform the retention and auction processes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a recent meeting with IPL team owners and BCCI authorities. Her proposals aim to increase flexibility for franchises, ensure fair market pricing for players, and maintain the integrity of…
PREVIEW As the rigorous and rewarding first leg of the preseason in Thailand comes to an end, Kerala Blasters FC is set to embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey by competing in the 133rd Durand Cup in Kolkata against Mumbai City FC. The Blasters grouped alongside the CISF Protectors FT, Punjab FC…
Bino George had become a villain in West Bengal in 2022 when he helped Kerala beat Bengal in the 2021-22 Santosh Trophy final. Two years later, his reputation has flown against that current as he has become a reliable member of the coaching staff of Kolkata giant East Bengal. As the reserves team coach, he…
