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BCCI invites bids for Women's Premier League title sponsorship rights for 2023-2027
Adani Group, through Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd got the Ahmedabad franchise with the highest bid of INR 1289 crore, while Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd acquired the Mumbai franchise with a bid of INR 912.99 crore. Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd, JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd and Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd won the rights to operate Bangalore.
Former No.1 Ashleigh Barty reunites with Australian Open trophy
The 26-year-old Queenslander, who announced her sudden retirement last April, received a rousing ovation from the crowd as she strolled on to the court with the trophy she captured in inspired fashion 12 months ago. Last year, Barty claimed her third and final major title by defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 in the final to become Australia's first homegrown champion in 44 years.
Sabalenka overcomes Rybakina to win Australian Open, first Grand Slam title
The match was featured as one between two fearless offensive players, a narrative that played out throughout the duration of the final. In the end, the players struck 82 winners between them, 51 from the racquet of Sabalenka, but the undaunting play of the No.5 seed during tense moments ultimately made the difference.
Five reasons not to miss huge match between Real Madrid, Real Sociedad
The fact that both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are near the top of the table, racking up points week after week, is partly down to their two goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Alex Remiro having been making saves for their teams week in week out, producing parries that are worth points.
Leipzig edge Stuttgart to move second in Bundesliga
The 'Swabians' caught a bright start on the road as Thomas Kastanaras unleashed a dangerous shot from the edge of the box to test Leipzig's goalkeeper Janis Blaswich with nine minutes played, reports Xinhua news agency. Leipzig needed some time to gain a foothold into the game but opened the scoring with its first attempt as Szoboszlai's free-kick from 30 meters caught Stuttgart custodian Florian Muller.
Man City beat Arsenal 1-0 to reach FA Cup fifth round
Nathan Ake's right-footed strike shortly after the hour mark sealed the win for the Blues and kept alive Pep Guardiola's hopes of winning the prestigious cup competition for a second time, reports mancity.com. Both sides will feel they had the chances to win the match but it was a carefully placed finish from an unlikely source that ultimately proved the difference.
Australian Open: Djokovic overcomes Paul to set No.1 showdown with Tsitsipas in final
Djokovic's two-hour and 20-minute win set up a championship match clash against Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas, who earlier defeated Karen Khachanov 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3. Sunday's final will also be a straight shootout for No. 1 in the ATP Rankings, with the winner set to leapfrog Carlos Alcaraz into the top spot on Monday.
Keep your focus, now that you are back in the team: Father's message to Shaw after India comeback
Known for his attacking approach, Shaw was a compelling opening batter option for India in T20Is but the Hardik Pandya led side, in the first match, went ahead with Shubman Gill, who has been in sensational form in ODI cricket. "It has been a long time that I wasn't a part of this team but I am happy to be back and everyone, my dad, they were happy as well because the call-up came after a long time.
U19 Women's T20 WC: England set up final clash with India after three-run win over Australia
With their powerful batting line-up having faltered by posting 99 all out and leaving Australia exactly 100 runs at under a run a ball to win, an intense effort in the field and with the ball helped England defend a modest target. Player of the match Hannah Baker led the charge, with the leg-spinner's beguiling spell fetching her figures of 3/10 off four overs.
Hockey World Cup: Belgium beat Netherlands 3-2 in shootout, set up final clash with Germany
In the second game of the day, Belgium faced Netherlands in the finals rematch from the 2018 Men's World Cup. While Belgium retained a major part of their core from that campaign, only four Dutch players in the squad playing in the semi-finals were part of the team that won silver at the 2018 World Cup.
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