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ISL 2021-22: Romario strike helps Gaurs level with Odisha FC
Last-minute goal from Romario helped FC Goa to secure a 1-1 draw with Odisha FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium, here on Tuesday. The result prevented Odisha FC from rising to fifth place in the points table, level on points with Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC. As for FC Goa, the winless run extends to five games in the division. Goals from Jonathas (61' P) and a last-minute equaliser from Romario (90+5') meant that neither team would take away three points.
FIH launches bidding process to host 2026 men's, women's World Cups
The prestigious event, the top competition in men's and women's hockey besides the Olympic Games and played every four years, involves sixteen teams amongst the best ones in the world. The deadline for submitting the bids is May 31, 2022. The hosts will be decided by the Executive Board on November 3 and announced at the FIH Congress which will be held virtually on November 4-5 this year, the FIH said in a release.
IPL new franchise Lucknow Super Giants unveil team logo
On January 21, the Lucknow franchise signed KL Rahul for Rs 17 crore, Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis for Rs 9.2 crore and uncapped leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi for Rs 4 crore. Andy Flower has already been named the coach of the Lucknow franchise while former India batter Gautam Gambhir will serve as the mentor of the franchise.
ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC thrash NorthEast United 5-0
Bartholomew Ogbeche added fuel to debate on whether he is the league's finest striker with a poacher's brace on either side of half-time to take him top of the charts in the ISL's all-time scorers' list and also ensure Hyderabad FC remain top of the tree with this win.
Formula 1: Valtteri Bottas labelled 'loser' by Red Bull rival
"That's the big difference between him and Bottas, who is a loser when it comes to overtaking," Marko was quoted as saying by mirror.co.uk. "He's super-fast, but he can't overtake in traffic." Marko suggests Sergio Perez was more beneficial to his team than Bottas was to Mercedes, as the Mexican could support Max Verstappen's bid for the title.
PKL 8: Raiders shine as Gujarat Giants beat Haryana Steelers
Their defenders had a solid game too, with the seasoned corner combination of Ravinder Pahal and Girish Ernak impressing. Haryana's much-famed defense had a night to forget with Surender Nada struggling in the left corner. The Steelers had just five tackle points in the entire match.
Captaincy just an honour and responsibility, nothing changes for Kohli: Gautam Gambhir
Kohli stepped down as India's Test captain earlier this month. Asked about his view on the development, Gambhir said, "Nothing changes".
"When you are growing up as a kid you want to try and win games for the country and that is all that matters. You don't dream of captaining the side from day one so for me nothing changes. If it does then there is something seriously wrong. Captaincy is just an honor and responsibility and I'm sure Virat would be thinking the same way," Gambhir told Sports Today.
India's PR Sreejesh bags The World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 title
In a global fan vote conducted on TheWorldGames.org, Sreejesh finished well clear at the top of the 24-strong nomination list, with his tally of 1,27,647 votes being almost twice as many as the second-placed athlete, Spa'n's Sport Climbing ace Albert Ginés Lopez, who garnered 67,428 votes. Sreejesh becomes the second hockey player to win the award, following in the footsteps of compatriot and India w'men's captain Rani, who took the 2019 prize, the FIH said in a release on Monday.
ATP Rankings: Djokovic remains world No.1, Federer hits 21-year low
After missing the first Grand Slam of the year, the 40-year-old Federer slipped 13 places and now sits at 30th position with 1,665 points in the latest rankings. Spain's Rafael Nadal remains in fifth despite winning his 21st Grand Slam on Sunday. Italy's Matteo Berrettini is the only men's player to move inside the top 10, leapfrogging Russia's Andrey Rublev into sixth after the former made the semifinals at the Australian Open for the first time in his career.
You do not need to be a captain to be the leader: Virat Kohli
"See, I think firstly you need to have a complete understanding of what you set out to achieve and whether you have achieved those targets or not. Everything has a tenure and time period, so you have to be aware of it. As a batter, you might be able to give more to the team, so take pride in that," he said while speaking on an episode of FireSide Chat.
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