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January 28, 2025 12:41 PM

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice hockey title

The Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025, the first phase of which concluded at the NDS Stadium on Monday. Leh, the capital of Ladakh, hosted the games for the second time this year. The grand finale ...

January 28, 2025 11:14 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate 38th National Games in Dehradun on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday. In a post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the Prime Minister for raising sports awareness in the country, sa...

January 27, 2025 5:32 PM

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair,...

January 27, 2025 5:19 PM

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, following an exceptional year in Test cricket, as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Bumrah, who returned to Test cricket in late ...

January 27, 2025 10:53 AM

Late Martinez strike earns Manchester United much-needed victory at Fulham

A deflected late strike from Lisandro Martinez earned Manchester United a much-needed 1-0 victory at Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. Looking for just their fourth league win since coach Ruben Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag in November, United...

January 27, 2025 10:34 AM

Flick praises Barcelona’s spirit after 7-1 win over Valencia

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed his side's commitment as they ended a four-match LaLiga winless streak with a 7-1 hammering of Valencia on Sunday. Goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, a double from Fermin Lopez...

January 26, 2025 8:15 AM

PR Sreejesh receives Padma Bhushan; R Ashwin, Harvinder Singh among Padma Shri recipients

India's former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former all-rounder R Ashwin were among the former and current players honoured with Padma awards on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Sreejesh has been awarded the Padma Bhushan. Paris 2024 Paralympic...

January 26, 2025 8:05 AM

2nd T20I: India beat England in nail-biting thriller to take 2-0 lead in Chennai

Tilak Verma’s fireworks brought India home in a nail-biting thriller with a two-wicket win against England in the second T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The 166-run chase, seemingly a modest total, turned out to be a topsy-turvy affair as English ...

January 25, 2025 5:28 PM

Tennis-Sparkling Keys stuns Sabalenka to win maiden Grand Slam title

American Madison Keys produced an inspired display to beat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday and capture her maiden Grand Slam title. The 29-year-old, who became the fourth-oldest first-time Gran...

January 25, 2025 4:53 PM

Rohit, Pandya, Bumrah, Arshdeep headline ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year

Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year while Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh also joined their skipper in the star-studded side. Under Rohit's leadership, India lifted the T20 World Cup title in B...

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