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February 5, 2025 4:36 PM

National Games: Karnataka dominates swimming, Odisha and Haryana to clash in women’s football final

The 38th National Games swimming events wrapped up in Haldwani, where athletes from across India put on impressive performances. Karnataka stole the spotlight, winning multiple gold medals. On Tuesday, in the Women's 100m Breaststroke, Harshita Jaya...

February 5, 2025 4:10 PM

1st ODI: England brace for more spin test, India focus on Rohit, Virat’s form

Spin has been the England cricket team's nemesis in the T20I series against India and it will continue to be their Achille's heel in the three-match ODI series, which starts with the first match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here ...

February 5, 2025 12:09 PM

Former world number one Simona Halep announces retirement

Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj. Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was redu...

February 5, 2025 2:25 PM

Australia captain Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’ for Champions Trophy: Coach

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the ODI tournament, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday. Cummins missed the test tour of Sri Lanka due to the birt...

February 4, 2025 2:03 PM

Two times Wimbledon champion Kvitova to make comeback this month after maternity break

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will return to action this month after a 15-month maternity break, with the Czech set to play in three tournaments in the United States. The 34-year-old had announced in January last year that she was expect...

February 4, 2025 10:44 AM

National Games: Taekwondo director replaced over allegations of ‘misconduct’

The Indian Olympic Association has replaced senior officials of the Taekwondo team at the National Games following serious allegations of manipulation and match-fixing. The Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) has appointed S. Dinesh Kumar as th...

February 4, 2025 10:03 AM

Manchester City the big spenders in January transfer window

Manchester City easily topped the spending charts in the January transfer window with the signing of Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez on Deadline Day to complete a busy month for the ailing Premier League champions. City have endured a testing time ...

February 4, 2025 9:58 AM

Arsenal reignite WSL title hopes with win over Man City, Chelsea stay top

A 78th-minute goal from Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius gave her side a thrilling 4-3 victory away to Manchester City after a ding-dong battle on Sunday that revived the Gunners' slim title hopes, but Chelsea remain top after a 1-0 win over As...

February 3, 2025 3:32 PM

FIH Pro League: Hockey India announces free tickets for Bhubaneswar leg

Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the men’s and women’s FIH Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, scheduled from February 15 to 25, will be free of charge for fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Fans can easily secure their ti...

February 3, 2025 1:39 PM

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak attends fifth T20I between India and England in Mumbai

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the fifth and final T20I match of the series between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. India, led by Abhishek Sharma's all-round performance, secured a historic 1...

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