Sports

Nice triumphs over Reims 2-1, reclaims 2nd place in French League

12 Dec 2023 10:07 AM IST

Ivory Coast forward Jeremie Boga scored the winner as Nice beat Reims 2-1 to take back second place in the French league. Boga picked his spot from 18 yards to unleash a low strike that Reims goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf palmed into his own net in the 82nd minute. Nice is

Jason Day and Lydia Ko triumph in mixed team event

12 Dec 2023 10:06 AM IST

Lydia Ko hit a fairway metal to 8 feet to set up the birdie she and Jason Day needed to win the Grant Thornton Invitational. They closed with a 6-under 66 in modified fourballs to capture the first mixed-team event in 24 years. Playing the par-5 17th hole, Ko and

Positive mindset essential for International gold triumph

12 Dec 2023 10:05 AM IST

Having a proper mindset is essential for achieving success in any international competition, as it allows one to navigate challenging situations effectively. A positive mindset enables individuals to overcome any difficult challenge. At the junior level in the sport of shooting, the competition is fierce, and a notable challenge is

Roma draws 1-1 with Fiorentina, finishes with 9 men

12 Dec 2023 10:04 AM IST

Jose Mourinho’s Roma earned a point that seemed like a victory. The Giallorossi held on with only nine men for a 1-1 draw with visiting Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday. Roma moved up to fourth place and into the Champions League spots — a significant step for a team

Anurag Thakur: Khelo India will showcase talents of Para-Athletes

12 Dec 2023 10:04 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Khelo India Para Games aims to provide a massive platform to para-athletes to showcase their talents and it is the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a sporting superpower. He said this while inaugurating the Khelo India Para Games

Women’s premier league: Venue, Dates

11 Dec 2023 14:45 PM IST

The Women’s Premier League’s second season will take place in “one state” in India, according to Secretary Jay Shah of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is expected to start in the second or third week of February. Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Sports Academy

1st ever Khelo India para games

11 Dec 2023 11:48 AM IST

The first Khelo India Para Games 2023 is taking place in New Delhi. It started on 10th December and will end on 17th December 2023. Roughly thirteen hundred fifty athletes from thirty-six states and union territories are competing in the tournament. Athletes are representing seven different sports: para-archery, para-athletics, para badminton, para

‘Great to see batters chipping in’, says skipper Shai Hope

11 Dec 2023 11:02 AM IST

Bridgetown: West Indies skipper Shai Hope said that he was happy with the batters’ performance in the third ODI match of the series against England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Saturday. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Hope said, “Till my runs are contributing to the win, I am happy.”

Australia’s bowlers laud Babar Azam as a ‘class act’ before opening Test

11 Dec 2023 11:00 AM IST

Australia’s star-studded bowling line-up showered praise on Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam, with a handful of them labelling the right-handed batter as a “class player.” With each passing day, the hype around the game continues to build up for the highly anticipated series between two cricketing giants. The series will

A good bowling side ‘wins’ you competition, says RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana

11 Dec 2023 11:00 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana expressed satisfaction with her franchise’s bolstered bowling attack following the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction on Saturday, stating that the line-up now boasts significant experience. Mandhana emphasized the team’s focus on strengthening the spin unit and recruiting overseas pacers to complement Renuka Singh

Impact player rule in IPL not encouraging: Jaffer

11 Dec 2023 10:59 AM IST

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that the Indian Premier League (IPL) needs to take away the ‘Impact Player’ rule since it is not encouraging all-rounders to bowl and their lack of bowling is a lack of concern for Indian cricket. Wasim took to ‘X’ to express his

‘Cricket world shocked as Athapaththu goes unsold in WPL auction’: Anjum

11 Dec 2023 10:58 AM IST

Former Indian skipper Anjum Chopra expressed surprise at Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu going unsold in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction on Sunday. Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and uncapped Indian pacer Kashvee Gautam attracted the biggest bids of Rs 2 crore each from the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat