Golf: Strong start for Pranavi and Tvesa; Diksha lies 17th in Sweden
Helsingborg (Sweden), June 1 (IANS) Tvesa Malik and Pranavi Urs were off to a superb start with three birdies each in the first few holes of the Dormy Open Helsingborg in Sweden on the Ladies European Tour. Storms led to play being suspended and the round is likely to be finished here on Saturday. Of […]
‘Hardest moments’: Woakes opens up on absence from cricket
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) England and Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes opened up about his absence from cricket, revealing that he has been grieving the loss of his father, who passed away at the beginning of May. In a social media post on ‘Instagram’, the 35-year-old explained that the past month has been the most […]
FIVB announces launch of Volleyball Foundation
Geneva, June 1 (IANS) The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced Friday that the newly launched FIVB Volleyball Foundation had raised 559,000 Swiss francs (about 619,108 U.S. dollars) through donations and an auction. The launch event was held at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday, reported Xinhua. The world volleyball governing body plans to […]
Kolhapur Tuskers unveil team jersey ahead of second MPL season
Pune, June 1 (IANS) Kolhapur Tuskers unveiled their team jersey for the second season of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) T20 cricket tournament as the last edition runners-up officially kicked off their title challenge. The function which was also graced by the presence of skipper and former India international Kedar Jadhav, last edition’s highest run […]
India v Bangladesh warm-up match; when and where to watch
New York, June 1 (IANS) India will face Bangladesh in a solitary warm-up match in build up of T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday, here at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. After hitting the ground in the warm-up fixture, India will play its first group game at the same venue against Ireland on June […]
Two of the three bids to host the World Chess Championship is from India
Chennai, June 1 (IANS) The All India Chess Federation (AICF), Tamil Nadu government and Singapore Chess Federation have submitted their bids to host the World Chess Championship, said a senior official of FIDE or International Chess Federation. The title clash will be between Indian Grandmaster (GM) and the youngest challenger D.Gukesh and the reigning world […]
T20 World Cup: Confident USA vice-captain Jones looking to play ‘fearless and positive cricket’
Dallas, June 1 (IANS) In a historic moment for cricket in North America, the USA is set to make its debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Sunday at 10.30 AM AEST (6:00 AM IST). As both teams prepare to showcase their skills in the expanded 20-team competition, there is considerable pressure on […]
‘We have to be more hungry’: Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic ahead of UCL final
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund will face the ultimate test at Wembley Stadium when they go head to head with the most successful team in European club football history. Ahead of the UCL final, Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic acknowledged the pedigree of their opponents and stated his side is “not here to […]
T20 World Cup: Australia captain Marsh to play against Oman as pure batter
Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 1 (IANS) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is fit to play the T20 World Cup opener against Oman but won’t bowl in the fixture. The all-rounder sustained a hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) in April and was ruled out of the tournament. He returned to action in the […]
‘There is something special about Real Madrid’, says head coach Ancelotti
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, Carlos Ancelotti feels “there is something special about his team Real Madrid”. “That’s a complicated question. It depends. But there is something special about this club; so many times can’t be a coincidence. Maybe history, tradition, quality, […]
