United Cup: Czechia beat Italy to set up semis clash with USA
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday. After World No. 22 Muchova conceded just four games in her fifth consecutive win over World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Machac imposed his physicality on 22-year-old Flavio […]
Shooting fraternity overjoyed as Deepali Deshpande gets Dronacharya, Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed on Thursday as the government decided to confer acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches, while pistol ace Manu Bhaker was nominated for the highest sports award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for athletes. As an indicator of the […]
BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opts out, Bumrah to lead India in Sydney, say sources
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will see a significant change in leadership for Team India. Test captain Rohit Sharma has “opted out” for the crucial match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with pacer Jasprit Bumrah expected to lead the team in his absence. […]
Navarro books quarterfinal spot; Vekic holds off Stakusic at San Diego Open
San Diego, March 1 (IANS) Emma Navarro of America advanced to her third quarterfinal of the season after defeating Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the San Diego Open.
De Minaur sees off Tsitsipas to enter Acapulco semifinal
Acapulco, March 1 (IANS) The third seed Australian Alex de Minaur came from behind to beat fifth seed Stefanos Tsistipas of Greece in three sets 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach back-to-back semifinals at the Mexican Open.
Germany beat Netherlands to qualify for Paris Olympics in women’s football
The Hague, Feb 29 (IANS) Germany secured a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s football event with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League’s third-place play-off.
