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Washington, Jan 28 (UNI) A spectator has been killed after he was accidentally struck by a hammer thrown by an athlete at a high school indoor athletics event in the United States. The incident occurred on Sunday during the competition at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus. A spokesperson for the university said a…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) The India U20 women’s team will play three friendly matches during the FIFA International Match Window in February in Antalya, Turkey. Led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses, who are currently camping in Bengaluru, will face Jordan (February 19), Hong Kong (February 22) and Russia (February 25) in…
Riyad, Jan 28 (UNI) Following an injury-plagued 18 months, Neymar has had his Al Hilal contract rescinded by mutual consent, media reports said. Neymar has had his Al Hilal contract terminated by mutual consent. The 32-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to Santos, the club at which he exploded to superstardom. “Al Hilal…
Singapore City, (UNI) Britain’s Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing defeat to world number 101 Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the opening round of the Singapore Open. The 22-year-old was playing for the first time since her 6-1 6-0 third round loss to Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open. Her coach Nick Cavaday was stepping back…
Lausanne (Switzerland), Jan 27 (UNI) FIH decided on Monday to make it mandatory for all players when defending penalty corners to wear a face mask. This measure has been taken in order to further protect players when defending during this very special moment of the game of hockey. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Athletes’ welfare…
Kolkata, Jan 27 (UNI) Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Bengaluru FC by 1-0 at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Monday night. It was an extremely cagey affair with both teams not getting enough openings in front of the goal. However, Liston Colaco’s sensational volley in the 74th…
Dubai, Jan 27 (UNI) India batter Smriti Mandhana has been named the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year after a phenomenal 2024 in the format. The left-handed opener was a cut above in the 50-over game in 2024, scoring a mountain of runs and doing so in style. One of the factors that set…
Ranchi, Jan 26 (UNI) The inaugural edition of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 concluded with Odisha Warriors emerging victorious, defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in a thrilling final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal was the heroine for the Warriors,…
Shillong, Jan 25 (UNI) Superb batting on Saturday by Jaskirat Singh Sachdeva and guest professional Sumit Kumar ensured that Meghalaya were able to take their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Elite Group A match against Odisha into a fourth and final day on Sunday (tomorrow). Jaskirat was unbeaten and unbowed on 53 from 109 deliveries (6x4s) at…
Berlin, Jan. 26 (UNI) Goals from Harry Kane and Kim Min-Jae secured Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over Freiburg, while second-placed Bayer Leverkusen dropped points in a 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig during the 19th round of the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern started brightly, with Jamal Musiala rattling the woodwork with a 20-meter strike before…
