Jamshedpur, Aug 5 (IANS) P. Christopher Kamei’s precise first-half finish proved decisive as the Indian Army Football Team edged past a spirited but short-handed Tribhuvan Army FC 1–0 in a Group C clash of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday.The win handed the Indian Army their first three points of the tournament from two outings, while the campaign came to an end for the side from Nepal, who bowed out with just one point from three matches.Tri…

Shillong, Aug 5 (IANS) A second-half strike by forward Nasir Yasa proved to be the difference as Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT edged past homeside Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) 1-0 in a tightly contested Group F match of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Tuesday.Despite Rangdajied United dominating both possession and attacking chances, it was the Malaysian side who made its moment count. Nasir Yasa, capitalising on a counter-attack in the 67th minute…

Madrid (Spain), Aug 5 (IANS) The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga’s Medical Commission over the 33-year-old’s back injury.Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to b…

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Aug 5 (IANS) India delivered a spirited performance in their opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, taking higher-ranked Jordan to overtime before narrowly going down 91-84 at the King Abdullah Sports City here on Tuesday.Facing one of the tournament’s top contenders, India showcased immense grit and composure, holding an 80-76 lead with less than a minute left in regulation time. But Jordan’s experience and clutch shooting saw them claw back, eventually edging past t…

Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The opening round of the inaugural Coal India Open ended with the quartet of Noida-based Amardeep Malik, 20-year-old Delhi golfer Anshul Kabthiyal, and Chandigarh golfers Angad Cheema and Karandeep Kochhar, sharing the lead at three-under 69 in the INR 1 crore prize-money event being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club here on Tuesday.Close on the heels of the leaders, the four players bunched in tied fifth with scores of two-under 70 were PGTI Order of Merit …

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters 2025, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, kicks off at the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday with a marquee opening round clash between World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and American prodigy Awonder Liang.The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top GMs and an International Master (IM) from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of ₹1 crore and valuable FIDE circuit points.In its …

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Brendon McCullum admitted there was “room to improve” as he reflected on England’s gripping 2-2 Test series draw against India and turned his sights towards sharpening the squad ahead of the Ashes later this year.The England head coach, speaking after a dramatic six-run defeat at The Oval that saw India level the series on the final day, praised his team’s fight while acknowledging the narrow margins that denied them their first series win over India since 2018.In…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Cadillac’s entry into Formula One next year will ultimately enhance the sport’s ecosystem rather than dilute its resources, even as the General Motors-backed outfit begins to draw talent and attention away from existing teams.The much-anticipated arrival of Cadillac—approved in March after a gruelling 764-day entry process—will see Formula One expand to 11 teams for the first time in nearly a decade. Despite initial resistance from F1 …

Bangkok, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian boxers continued their march towards a significant medal count at the U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in the Thai capital on Tuesday, with seven women boxers in the U19 category assuring themselves of a podium finish.Yakshika (51kg), Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg) and Vini (60kg) reached the semifinals of their respective weight categories in the morning session and were joined in the last-four stage by Nisha (65kg), Akansha Phalaswal (70kg) and Aarti Kumari…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Purani Dilli 6 coach Vijay Dahiya expressed confidence ahead of the season opener, stating that he expects the team to play good cricket. Purani Dilli 6 will kick off its Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 campaign against Outer Delhi Warriors at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. After a strong showing in the 2024 edition, where the team reached the semi-finals, Purani Dilli 6 are gearing up for another title push this season. Dahiya emphasised the importance of the first…