East Bengal head coach Carles Cuadrat on Thursday confirmed that Anwar Ali would not be available for its ISL opener against Bengaluru FC and said he’s an “important player” and the club is actively exploring all possible avenues for his return. A key figure for both India and East Bengal defence, Anwar was handed a…
The Indian men’s team will take on Iceland in the second round of the open section of the Chess Olympiad 2024 at the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday. In the women’s section, India will face Czech Republic in the second round after triumphing over Jamaica 3.5-0.5 in the opening round….
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed on a new contract that ties him to the English Premier League club until 2027, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been publicly announced. Arteta has been at Arsenal since…
Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to compete in two events in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final here after double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits in the Paris Games. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday announced a 23-member Indian squad for the tournament…
McLaren will give Lando Norris priority over team mate Oscar Piastri in the Formula One championship battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, team principal Andrea Stella told the BBC on Thursday. Britain’s Norris is second overall and 62 points behind triple world champion Verstappen with eight rounds remaining, plus three sprint races, while Australian Piastri…
With a host of new signings, a new coach at the helm, and a title to defend, Mohun Bagan Super Giant is eager to reassert its dominance over the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. Its newest Spanish tactician Jose Molina will have big shoes to fill, as he leads the defending ISL Shield-winner in…
Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto holds trophy after winning the test cricket series against Pakistan at a ceremony, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) | Photo Credit: Anjum Naveed Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto holds trophy after winning the test cricket series against Pakistan at a ceremony, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3,…
John Textor, the chairman of the Eagle Football group which includes Lyon, said on Wednesday he was confident he would acquire English club Everton. “There’s a 90 per cent chance of this happening, but the current owner also has other choices,” said the American during a press conference at the training centre of Lyon, where…
In a dramatic turnaround, NorthEast United FC emerged victorious in the 133rd Durand Cup, defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a heart-stopping final. After trailing 0-2 at halftime, the team engineered a stunning comeback, levelling the score 2-2 in regular time before securing the title with a 4-3 penalty shootout win. NorthEast United thus finished…
Incessant rain led to the abandonment of the fourth day’s play of the lone Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium on Thursday. As it rained heavily overnight, there were puddles in several parts of the ground, forcing the match officials to call off the day’s proceedings by 9…
