1+ hour, 21+ min ago (393+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 13:06 IST - 3 MINS READ The National Stadium Sports Park in Santiago will play host as the Indian junior women's hockey team embarks upon an expedition to leave an indelible mark at the FIH 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup. The Chilean capital will organise the tournament for the second edition running, and India will hope to return with more than just a ninth-place finish to show. In 2023, India faltered at the hands of Belgium and Germany in the group stage, though it managed to squeeze out the best possible outcome from that position with three consecutive wins in the classification rounds. This time around, the prospect of advancing appears more attainable after the competition's expansion from 16 to 24 teams. In Pool C, India will face two lower-ranked teams " Ireland and Namibia. However, the presence of world No. 3 Germany makes topping the group…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (145+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 12:54 IST , CHENNAI Uttar Pradesh Under-23 opener Adarsh Singh slammed a double century against Mumbai in the Men's State A Trophy Elite semifinal at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Adarsh reached the milestone in just 129 deliveries with the help of 13 fours and 16 sixes. The 20-year-old started slow and reached his hundred in 103 balls in the 39th over before taking off and scoring his next 50 runs in just 15 balls. UP eventually reached 453 for five in the first innings with Adarsh unbeaten on 223 off 138 deliveries, hitting 18 sixes and 14 fours during his knock. The left-handed batter was part of India U-19 team in the 2024 World Cup and scored 238 runs in seven matches with the highest score of 76. Published on Nov 25, 2025...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (156+ words) Zimbabwe will take on Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the T20I Tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka in the previous fixture between the two sides in this tournament. The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match will be played on Tuesday, November 25. The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. At what time will the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match start? The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match will begin at 6:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:00 PM IST. Where to watch the live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match in India? The live streaming for the Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Tri-Series T20I match will be available on the" Sports TV"YouTube channel in India. Published on Nov 25, 2025...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago (116+ words) South Africa has set India a target of 549 in the fourth innings of the second Test in Guwahati. After taking a 288-run lead, the visitor added 260 for five before declaring in the final session on day four. India now needs a world-record chase to level the series. The highest successful run chase in Test history remains West Indies" 418 against Australia in 2003. Highest target chased in a fourth innings of a Test 1) 418 - West Indies vs Australia, 2003 2) 414 - South Africa vs Australia, 2008 3) 404 - Australia vs England, 1948 4) 403 - India vs West Indies, 1976 5) 395 - West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2021 Published on Nov 25, 2025...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago (298+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 14:36 IST - 3 MINS READ It began with the ancient Roman emperors who loved putting their monograms on temples. Chances are that more sports stadiums around the world are named after politicians than athletes. In India we have stadiums named after Nehru, his daughter Indira, and her sons Rajiv and Sanjay. More recently the Narendra Modi Stadium was inaugurated by Narendra Modi himself. So it should come as no surprise when we hear that Donald Trump is requesting that the Commanders NFL Stadium to be built in Washington (cost: 3.7 billion dollars) be named after him. As with all his requests, there is an "or else" at the end of it. "It's what the President wants, and it will probably happen," a White House official was quoted as saying. By the time the stadium opens in 2030, Trump will be out of…...

5+ hour, 2+ min ago (373+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 09:27 IST , Washington - 2 MINS READ Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, will drive in the full 2026 IndyCar season for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team announced on Monday. Mick, a 26-year-old German racer, made 43 F1 starts in the 2021 and 2022 seasons for Haas with a best finish of sixth and has driven in the World Endurance Championship for Alpine in 2024 and 2025. Mick will drive the No. 47 Honda for RLL in a nod to his family and joins American Graham Rahal and 2025 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Louis Foster of Britain in the team line-up for next season after first testing in an IndyCar last month. "I'm delighted to confirm today that I will be competing in the IndyCar Series next year," Mick said. "Having both an F1 and an endurance background, and having competed in various racing…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago (259+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 15:13 IST , BENGALURU The nomination of K.N. Shanth Kumar, who is contesting for the post of president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), has been rejected in the scrutiny round. Shanth, the Director of The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Limited, is part of "Team Brijesh, backed by former India cricketer and administrator Brijesh Patel. The nomination of former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, who leads "Team Game Changers, for the president post has been approved. The candidature of former India womens team cricketer Kalpana Venkatachar - a member of Prasads unit - for president has also been approved. "Team Game Changers suffered a setback as former KSCA Treasurer Vinay Mruthyunjayas nomination for the post of Secretary has been rejected on technical grounds. "This decision has been a personal setback, but it has not shaken my commitment or my resolve. In fact, it has…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago (524+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 09:26 IST , Manchester - 3 MINS READ Everton enjoyed its first Premier League win at Manchester United in 12 years despite playing the entire game virtually with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate, Michael Keane, on Monday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's superb first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the visiting side, which shrugged off the 13th-minute incident that had Gueye and Keane square up. United, which could have moved up to fifth with a win, dominated possession, especially in the second half, but Everton defended superbly to repel the host, which looked blunt in attack. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made several fine saves to preserve his side's lead, the pick of them to claw away a Joshua Zirkzee header with 10 minutes remaining. A second away win of the season lifted Everton above city rival and champion Liverpool…...

6+ hour, 25+ min ago (831+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 13:06 IST - 0 MINS READ The stage is set in Chennai and Madurai for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, placing the weight of a billion hopes on India's young brigade. Led by defender Rohit and guided by the legendary P.R. Sreejesh, this two-time champion team is not just participating. It is aiming to reclaim the crown last won on home soil in 2016. Fresh off a silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup, the India colts enter with momentum and the distinct advantage of a passionate home crowd.The injury to talismanic forward Araijeet Singh Hundal poses a setback, but it also offers the squad a chance to rise beyond dependence on star power. Earlier this year, the junior side competed against top international opponents at the Four NationsTournament in Berlin, followed by a European tour across Belgium, Germany, and…...

6+ hour, 38+ min ago (197+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 12:49 IST , Chennai East Bengal will look to reach the Sikkim Gold Cup final for only the second time when it takes on Services in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The Red-and-Gold Brigade, fielding its reserve side, last reached the finale in 1997 when it lost 1-2 to All-Nepal FA XI. But the current reserve side, which won the Calcutta Football League, will look to add another feather to its cap. In its way stands Services, which beat Sikkim Aakraman SC 3-0 to enter the final eight. The winner of this match will face the I-League 2 champion Diamond Harbour, and a win for East Bengal against Services could see a repeat of the 2025 Durand Cup semifinal. The quarterfinals of Sikkim Gold Cup, also known as the Governor's Gold Cup, between East Bengal and Services will be played at the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok,…...