FC Juarez secure loan deal for goalkeeper Jurado
Mexico City, Dec 6 - Former Mexico U-23 goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado has joined FC Juarez on loan from Cruz Azul, the Mexican club said on Tuesday.
Focus on World Cup as India, England search for answers in three-match T20I series
Mumbai, Dec 5 - Look no further for a favourite when it comes to T20 international encounters between the India-Women and England-Women teams. England have totally dominated exchanges, losing only seven of the 27 matches with India. They have ruled over their counterparts
Junior World Boxing C’ships: Payal, Nisha and Akansha strike gold; India end campaign with 17 medals
New Delhi, Dec 5 - Young pugilist Payal, Nisha and Akansha put up dominating performances to emerge champions at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia as India concluded the impressive campaign with 17 medals.
Khelo India Para Games: Rajasthan keen on taking Devendra Jhajhariya, Avani Lekhara’s legacy forward
New Delhi, Dec 5 Inspired by the recent success of their superstar Paralympians Devendra Jhajhariya and Avani Lekhara’s legacy in Paralympics, Rajasthan will send a strong contingent of about 116 para-athletes participating in all seven disciplines at the first edition of the Khelo
Sodhi confident of New Zealand’s readiness ahead of the Mirpur Test
Mirpur, Dec 5 - New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi expects his side to find their rhythm going into the second Test against Bangladesh.
Copa America to be played in 14 US cities
Washington, Dec 5 - The 2024 Copa America will be held in 14 US cities and will feature 32 matches over 25 days, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said.
Toluca boss Paiva promises attacking game plan
Mexico City, Dec 5 - Portuguese manager Renato Paiva has promised to instill an attacking mindset at Toluca as he prepares to take charge of the Mexican top-flight club.
’85-90 was good score on the track’: Karunaratne, Akeal, Gurbaz react on New York Strikers; win over Delhi Bulls
Abu Dhabi, Dec 5 - It was an impeccable bowling effort from New York Strikers that saw them earn their third consecutive win in the seventh edition of Abu Dhabi T10. Defending a modest total of 98, spinners Chamika Karunaratne and Akeal Hosein
Joao Felix is FC Barcelona’s hero and shakes up the LaLiga title race
New Delhi, Dec 5 - FC Barcelona desperately needed the three points when they hosted Atletico de Madrid on Sunday night, and they got the job done. A Joao Felix goal in the first half was enough for Barca to secure a 1-0
T20I: Joy for Pakistan with historic New Zealand series triumph
Dunedin, Dec 5 - Pakistan have broken a drought of more than five years and created their own piece of history with an impressive 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series here on Tuesday.
New Zealand batter Suzie Bates won’t rule out another opportunity at Olympic dream
Wellington, Dec 5 - Evergreen New Zealand batter Suzie Bates has admitted she would love to prolong her career and represent her country at the Olympics for a second time when cricket makes its long-awaited return at Los Angeles in 2028.
Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series
Dubai, Dec 5 - Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the sub-continent at the end of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle as his
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma has to be there, you need him as a leader more than as a batter, says Mohammad Kaif
Visakhapatnam, Dec 5 - In the aftermath of a hard-fought ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where India's dreams were shattered by the Australians in a nail-biting final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to the T20 World Cup 2024.
Triumphant start for favorites as ITTF Mixed Team World Cup kicks off in Chengdu
Chengdu, Dec 5 - Hosts China and several other favorites got off to a winning start as the inaugural International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup commenced in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
CBA: Beijing Ducks beats Beijing Royal Fighters in overtime
Beijing, Dec 5 - The Beijing Ducks defeated the Beijing Royal Fighters 109-106 in overtime, while the Guangdong Southern Tigers overcame the Fujian Sturgeons 122-115 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League.
Injury setbacks for Real Madrid’s Carvajal and Barca’s Inigo Martinez
Madrid, Dec 5 - Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona look set to lose key defenders for at least a month, with right back Dani Carvajal sidelined for Real Madrid and central defender Inigo Martinez out for Barca.
Host Uganda names final squad ahead of ICC T20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Kampala, Dec 5 - Uganda has named a 14-player squad that will compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Bowling to take the last wicket and reaching to 800 Test wickets was something special, says Muttiah Muralitharan
New Delhi, Dec 2 - Muttiah Muralitharan is widely adored and hugely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers to have ever played the game. In a 19-year international career for Sri Lanka, which also includes a 1996 World Cup triumph, Muralitharan
Jr World Boxing C’ships: India assured of 17 medals as eight more reach semis
New Delhi, Dec 1 - Reigning Asian Junior champions Nisha (52kg) and Akansha (70kg) put up a solid show to confirm medals along with six other Indian pugilists on the seventh day of the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia.
ISL 2023-24: Hyderabad FC desperate for victory against wounded Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bhubaneshwar, Dec 1 - Former winner Hyderabad FC take on reigning champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday, as the Mariners return to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 after playing their last match in the competition