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March 4, 2025 12:55 PM

Fat-shaming comments on Rohit Sharma are ‘deeply shameful and outright pathetic’: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has lashed out at Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed for her remarks on Rohit Sharma, calling them "shameful and pathetic." During India's Champions Trophy Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, the Congress ...

March 4, 2025 12:18 PM

Cyclone scraps Australian golf event, AFL matches

A cyclone expected to hit the east coast of Australia this week has scrapped a golf event and prompted the Australian Football League (AFL) to postpone season-opening matches. Golf officials called off the Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned WPGA Cha...

March 4, 2025 11:47 AM

Smith confident as Australia prepares for spin challenge against unbeaten India

Australian captain Steve Smith expressed quiet confidence ahead of his team's high-stakes semifinal clash against India, acknowledging the challenge of facing an unbeaten opponent while emphasizing Australia's readiness for the conditions at Dubai In...

March 4, 2025 10:50 AM

Familiar foes India and Australia collide in Champions Trophy semi-final

India and Australia are set for a high-octane clash in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. This will be the first time the two teams will collide in an ODI since the 2023 World Cup fina...

March 4, 2025 10:08 AM

Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw

Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian Wells "three-peat," while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test, according to the draw released on Monday. Djokovic be...

March 4, 2025 10:08 AM

Gujarat Giants stun UP Warriorz with dominant 81-Run Victory to climb WPL standings

The Women's Premier League (WPL) continues to deliver thrilling matchups as teams vie for a spot in the playoffs. Monday's match in Lucknow saw a dramatic upset, with Gujarat Giants overpowering UP Warriorz by a commanding 81-run margin. Previously p...

March 4, 2025 10:04 AM

Nottingham Forest beat Ipswich on penalties to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties after the City Ground clash ended 1-1 after extra time on Monday. After nine penalties found the back of the net, Forest keeper Mat...

March 4, 2025 9:42 AM

Qatar’s Al-Sadd draw as Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr held in Asian Champions League

Abdullah Al-Yazidi earned Qatar's Al-Sadd a 1-1 draw with Al-Wasl in Dubai in the first leg of their Asian Champions League Elite last 16 clash on Monday as Al-Nassr, missing Cristiano Ronaldo, were held to a 0-0 draw by Iran's Esteghlal in Tehran. ...

March 3, 2025 8:46 PM

Rohit Sharma unfazed by Australia as India prepares for Semi final

India Cricket team captain Rohit Sharma exuded confidence ahead of his team’s ICC tournament semifinal clash against Australia, emphasising process over revenge despite their previous defeat to the same opposition in the 2023 World Cup final. “I...

March 3, 2025 5:38 PM

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to commence in J&K’s Gulmarg from March 9

The second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which was postponed due to insufficient snowfall, will now be held from March 9 to 12 after Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, received significant snowfall. The second leg, featuring four snow spo...

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