PKL 9: U.P. Yoddhas beat Puneri Paltan 45-41 to deny them top spot on points table
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) A complete team performance helped U.P. Yoddhas beat Puneri Paltan 45-41 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday to ensure that their opponents would not finish top of the table going into the Playoffs.
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Sports Cricket 11:04 PM1st T20I: Mooney powers Australia Women to dominating 9-wicket win over India Women (Ld)
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Sports Business 10:52 PMCricketer Shikhar Dhawan announces 75 million dollar Global Investment Sports Tech Fund
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ISL 2022-23: We want to bring back the joy, says Edwin as Chennaiyin gear up for NorthEast Utd
Guwahati, Dec 9 (IANS) Midfielder Edwin Sydney Vanspaul said Chennaiyin FC are determined to get back on the winning track when they face NorthEast United FC in a 2022-23 Indian Super League (ISL) away fixture at the Sarusajai Stadium here on Saturday.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach Santos urges Ronaldo to be 'left alone' ahead of quarterfinal clash
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha (Qatar), Dec 9 (IANS) Portugal coach Fernando Santos has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be 'left alone' while disclosing that the step to drop the star player to the bench was not an easy one and a decision which had caught the five-time Ballon d'Or winner by surprise initially but which he readily accepted after a short talk.
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1st T20I: Australia Women thrash India Women by 9 wickets, take 1-0 series lead
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Australia Women produced a dominant performance to hammer India Women by nine wickets in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series at D.Y. Patil Stadium, here on Friday.
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U-16 Women's Hockey League: Top teams register easy victories on Day 5
Lucknow, Dec 9 (IANS) Sports Authority of India 'A', Smart Hockey Academy Raipur, Siwach Sports Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of India 'B' and Salute Hockey Academy registered victories in their respective games in the final phase of the Khelo India Women's Hockey League 2022 (U-16) here on Friday.
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PKL 9: Sonu's super 10 helps Gujarat Giants tie match with Jaipur Pink Panthers 51-51
Hyderabad: The Jaipur Pink Panthers held a healthy lead going into the last minute of the match, but raiders Sonu and Dong Geon Lee put up an inspiring performance and helped the Gujarat Giants tie the game 51-51 in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 9 match here on Friday.
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1st T20I: Deepti, Richa propel India Women to 172/5 against Australia Women
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Brilliant quickfire knocks by Deepti Sharma (36 not out off 15) and Richa Ghosh (36 off 20) propelled India Women to 172/5 against Australia Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at D.Y. Patil Stadium, here on Friday.
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PKL 9: Haryana Steelers look to finish campaign with win over Tamil Thalaivas
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) With four wins in their past five games, the Haryana Steelers have enthralled their fans and showcased their skills on the mat. Despite a sensational 50-33 win over Telugu Titans on Thursday, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here, Haryana Steelers were unable to book a spot in the Playoffs, missing the margin by a whisker.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal believe in team tactics, not focused on Ronaldo alone, says midfielder Felix
Doha (Qatar), Dec 9 (IANS) Portuguese midfielder Joao Felix has played down the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting lineup which took the field against Switzerland, resulting in an overwhelming 6-1 win and a passage to the quarterfinals against Morocco on Saturday.
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FIFA World Cup: Morocco coach will be happy to see Ronaldo benched in the quarters
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha (Qatar), Dec 9 (IANS) Portugal looked impressive in their resounding 6-1 win over Switzerland in a last-16 encounter of the FIFA World Cup which was achieved with their captain Cristiano Ronaldo sitting on the bench.
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2nd Test, Day 1: Abrar's dream debut, Babar's fifty give Pakistan edge over England
Multan, Dec 9 (IANS) Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed's dream debut and skipper Babar Azam's fifty gave the hosts an edge over England on the first day of the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium, here on Friday.
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Players always believed we would qualify for the Playoffs, says Dabang Delhi coach Krishan Hooda
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Dabang Delhi K.C. survived a major dip in performance due to loss of form and secured a place in the Play-offs of Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), making a strong comeback in the last few matches. Despite the loss of form, Delhi head coach Krishan Hooda said his players always believed they will make it to the knockout stage.
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1st T20I: Australia Women win toss, opt to bowl against India Women
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Australia Women captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Women in the first T20I of the five-match series at D.Y. Patil Stadium, here on Friday.
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Sr Men's Inter-Department National: Railways to meet PSPB in final
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Railway Sports Promotion Board and Petroleum Sports Promotion Board won their respective semifinal match on Friday here at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium to book their place in the final of the 2nd Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2022.
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FIFA World Cup: Griezmann, Vini Jr, Joao Felix among 31 La Liga stars in action in last eight
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Over 37% of Spanish La Liga representatives that started the tournament will strut their stuff for their national teams in the next stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. There'll be La Liga presence in every last-eight game of the showpiece event starting from Friday.
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BCCI invites bids for Women's IPL media rights for 2023-2027
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday invited bids for media rights for the Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) for five years between 2023-27.
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Badminton: Olympic champions Yufei, Axelsen lead star-studded field at India Open 2023
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Reigning Olympics and world champions including Chen Yufei of China, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and Denmark's Viktor Axelsen will spearhead a galaxy of stars at the India Open badminton tournament, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here from January 17-22, 2023.
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2nd Test, Day 1: Pakistan spinner Abrar shines on debut, claims 7/114 against England
Multan, Dec 9 (IANS) Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed impressed with the ball on his debut, claiming 7 for 114 on the first day of the second Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium, here on Friday.
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Real Madrid star David Alaba's father-in-law among 25 arrested over German far-right coup plot
London, Dec 9 (IANS) Celebrity chef Frank Heppner was reportedly among the 25 people arrested in sweeping raids by German police which foiled an alleged plot to storm the parliament and execute the Chancellor, Daily Mail reported.
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BWF World Tour Finals: Prannoy beats Axelsen to end campaign on a winning note
Bangkok (Thailand), Dec 9 (IANS) India's HS Prannoy ended his campaign in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals 2022 on a happy note with a superb victory against World No.1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a Group Stage match at Court 1 in Nimibutr Arena here on Friday.
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Gujarat Titans conduct player trials at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (IANS) In the lead-up to the IPL player auction to be held in Kochi on December 23, IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans held player trials at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
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MI Emirates sign four UAE domestic players as sides reveal local picks for the ILT20
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) MI Emirates on Friday announced the signing of four local UAE players in its squad for the inaugural season of the International League T20 (ILT20) in January (2023). The new players who have been signed up by the franchise are Muhammad Waseem, Basil Hameed, Vriitya Aravind, and Zahoor Khan.
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South Africa batter Mignon du Preez announces retirement from international cricket
Johannesburg, Dec 9 (IANS) South Africa women's batter Mignon du Preez on Friday announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket, including T20Is after a career spanning almost 16 years in the green and gold jersey.
