Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Thursday, 02 May 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain of the 24-strong Indian women's hockey squad for the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League starting later this month. Navneet Kaur has been named her deputy for the tour. "I am happy that I have been appointed...

Archer Deepika Kumari reinducted into TOPS

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Former world number one archer Deepika Kumari, who won a silver medal at the just-concluded World Cup in Shanghai, has been re-inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core group ahead of the Paris Games, the Sports Ministry announced on Monday. Deepika, who missed the entire season last year after...

Alcaraz earns another comfortable win in Madrid

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz continues to make a successful return from injury at the Madrid Open. The two-time defending champion cruised past Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round on Sunday to earn another comfortable win. Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-3 for his second straight victory in his first tournament after skipping Monte Carlo...

PSG wins record extending 12th French league title

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | Paris

Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league in Kylian Mbappé’s last season at the club after Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon. PSG has an unassailable 12-point lead over second-place Monaco, which has three games left. The Ligue 1 triumph is PSG’s third in a row and a record-extending 12th overall. Mbappé has been...

Arsenal and Man City both win to keep it tight at top in race for Premier League title

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | London

Arsenal survived a late scare at Tottenham to stay narrowly ahead in the race for the Premier League title. A 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ensured Mikel Arteta’s team remained at the top of the standings, ahead of defending champion Manchester City, which won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest. But Arsenal...

India seal quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | Chengdu (China)

Defending champions India sailed to the knockout stage of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 rout of England in a Group C contest here on Monday. India, who defeated Thailand 4-1 in their opening tie, notched up a second consecutive win to qualify for the quarterfinals. HS Prannoy returned to winning ways,...

Bayer Leverkusen late escapes are keeping Xabi Alonso team unbeaten this season

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | Berlin

Just call him Xabi Houdini. Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has seen his team pull off several scarcely believable escapes from defeat this season as it remains unbeaten across all competitions. Leverkusen, which has already secured the Bundesliga title, is on a 46-game run without a loss - a record across...

Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | London

Brazil defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after four years at the club. The 39-year-old Silva made the announcement on Monday, saying he is leaving the door open for a return to Chelsea “in another role.” “Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back,”...

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