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Memphis Grizzlies look to growl past Atlanta Hawks to keep playoff dreams alive

Published on Mar 26, 2023 08:00 PM IST

Currently sitting at second place in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are determined to earn that top seed

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots for three during the second half against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum.(USA TODAY Sports)
Reuters | ByPaurush Omar

March Madness mayhem: Low seeds rise and brackets bust as Final Four approaches

The March Madness fever is still on, and the Elite Eight stage is taking the excitement to a higher level

The March Madness Sweet 16 and Elite 8 logo at center court at Climate Pledge Arena. (USA TODAY Sports)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 07:50 PM IST
ByPaurush Omar

Russia, Belarus boxers in Asian Games causes disquiet

With boxers from these countries facing hostility in Europe over the Ukraine invasion, they want to qualify for the Paris Olympics via the Hangzhou Games

Russia's Anastasiia Demurchian poses with gold medal after winning over Australia's Kaye Scott Frances in the 70 kg finals at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships in New Delhi(PTI)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:19 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

‘Brock Lesnar has no class…’: WWE star's scathing jibe at The Beast Incarnate

There are speculations that Brock Lesnar might retire after WrestleMania 39.

Brock Lesnar(Twitter)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:15 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Pelicans take flight with record-setting 3-pointers in win over Clippers

New Orleans tied a franchise record with 21 3-pointers and shot 61.8% from behind the arc. Murphy made a career-high 10 3s in 12 attempts

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, left, dunks as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland, center, and forward Naji Marshall watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:00 PM IST
ByPaurush Omar

Russia’s Evgeny Donskoy wins Lucknow ITF for an Indian double

The 33-year-old beat young Ukrainian Eric Vanshelboim of Ukraine in the final for back-to-back victories, after winning in the Delhi leg last week

Evgeny Donskoy (Russia) defeats Eric Vanshelboim (UKR) in the ITF World Tennis Tour Tournament final at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India on Sunday, March 26, 2023.(Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times))
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:31 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Roman Reigns set to achieve two major milestones before and after WrestleMania

On April 2, 2023, Reigns will lock horns with 2023 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes in a bid to defend the title.

Roman Reigns(Twitter)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:31 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Nikhat Zareen beats Nguyen Thi Tam to bag second World Championships gold

Nikhat Zareen secured a unanimous decision win against Thi Tam, who is the first Vietnamese boxer to reach a World Championship final.

India's star boxer Nikhat Zareen(PTI)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 06:40 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Satwiksairaj, Chirag claim Swiss Open doubles title

The straight games victory by India’s world No 6 pair over their unseeded Chinese rivals in the final sealed their fifth BWF World Tour title

India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action (Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 07:21 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil would be a no-brainer: CBF president

Ancelotti was one of the main topics of conversation this week in the Brazil dressing room ahead of Saturday's friendly against Morocco with several players like Vinicius Jr, Ederson, Rodrygo and Casemiro speaking highly of the Italian.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti stands on the sideline during the La Liga match against Real Betis(AP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 03:48 PM IST
Reuters | , Tangier (morocco)

Roger Federer-beater Evgeny Donskoy headlines singles field at ITF Mysuru Open

Ramkumar among 8 Indians to compete in singles main draw of the event, scheduled from March 27 to April 2 as ITF tennis returns to Mysuru after 8 years

Evgeny Donskoy
Published on Mar 26, 2023 03:18 PM IST

Gritty Samra clinches 50m 3P bronze as Anjum fails to impress in ISSF World Cup

India's upcoming shooter Sift Kaur Samra came up with an inspired performance to clinch her second senior medal at the international level

Sift Kaur Samra(Twitter/@India_AllSports)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 02:34 PM IST
PTI | , Bhopal

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets belt Milwaukee Bucks in matchup of titans

Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown had 11 points each for the Nuggets, who won their 50th game of the season.

 Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives at Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) during the second half at Ball Arena. (USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 02:00 PM IST
Reuters |

Argentina FA training facility renamed after Lionel Messi

The Casa de Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, which houses the national team set-up, will now be known as Lionel Andres Messi "in tribute to the best player in the world"

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi is lifted up by teammates during a recognition ceremony for the World Cup winning players(AFP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 01:18 PM IST
Reuters |

UFC San Antonio Results: Cory Sandhagen defeats Marlon Vera and other decisions

In the main event of the night, world No.3 Marlon Vera was defeated by world No.5 Cory Sandhagen by split decision.

Cory Sandhagen (50-45, 49-46) defeated Marlon Vera in bantamweight (48-47) by split decision on UFC fight night in San Antonio(Twitter)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 11:15 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Francesco Bagnaia wins first ever MotoGP sprint at Portuguese Grand Prix

Reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the first ever MotoGP sprint with a last-lap overtake at the season-opening Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday

First-placed Ducati Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia celebrates on the podium after the sprint race of the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix(AFP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 10:17 AM IST
Reuters |

Rybakina rallies past Badosa, Potapova upsets Gauff in Miami

Wimbledon champion Rybakina, fresh off her Indian Wells triumph last week, calmly saved a match point on serve in the second set and fired 60 winners, including a dozen aces, as she earned a gutsy 3-6 7-5 6-3 win.

Elena Rybakina (KAZ) hits a backhand against Paula Badosa (ESP)(USA TODAY Sports)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Reuters |

John Cena hails ‘meteoric rise’ of WWE star who is a major rival of Roman Reigns

John Cena will lock horns with US Champion Austin Theory at The Show Of Shows.

John Cena.(WWE)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 09:18 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Watch: WWE's ‘viral’ playlist for rivalry between Brock Lesnar and Omos

The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar and The Nigerian Giant Omos will square off against each other at WresleMania 39.

The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar and The Nigerian Giant Omos will lock horns with each other at WresleMania 39.
(Twitter)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 08:35 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

LA Lakers star LeBron James upgraded to doubtful for Sunday game against Bulls

James has been out of action since his foot injury which he suffered during LA Lakers' match against Dallas Mavericks on February 26.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James(AP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:20 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

No Erling Haaland as Spain beats Norway; Wales draws with Croatia

The 3-0 victory extended Spain's record of 23 consecutive home wins in qualifying games for the European Championship.

Spain didn't close out the game until substitute Joselu scored twice in quick succession late on in his international debut.(AFP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:14 AM IST
AP |

List of wrestlers to take part in 2023 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Here is the list of all wrestlers who are set to take part in Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, next week on WWE SmackDown

WWE have announced that there will be the ninth edition of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal next week. (Twitter/@WWEonFOX)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:34 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Premier League: Manchester United get improved bid from Qatar's Sheikh Jassim

Sheikh Jassim had made an earlier bid for Manchester United in February. A spokesperson representing Sheikh Jassim said at the time that the bid was completely debt free, via Sheikh Jassim's Nine Two Foundation.

Manchester United celebrate a goal.(AFP)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 11:53 PM IST
Reuters |

Satwik-Chirag battle into Swiss Open doubles final

The Indian pair quelled a fightback from their Malaysian rivals before winning in three games

India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action.(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 11:42 PM IST
By, New Delhi

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

The young 48kg boxer capped a brilliant run with a unanimous verdict while the seasoned Saweety saw off a late fightback by her Chinese rival in the 81kg final

Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi(BFI)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 11:32 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

‘Nikhat, Lovlina will get direct Asian Games berths’

India’s Irish high-performance director Bernard Dunne backed his policy of selecting boxers based on their form at the camp

Nikhat Zareen has qualified for Asian Games.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 11:18 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Sasikumar Mukund loses to Russia's Evgeny Donskoy in Lucknow ITF event semis

The Indian fifth seed fought well before losing to the Russian third seed, who will face Ukraine’s Eric Vanshelboim in the final of the ITF $25K Men’s Open in Lucknow on Saturday

File photo of Sasikumar Mukund
Published on Mar 25, 2023 09:28 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Saweety beats Wang Lina to help India bag 2nd gold at World Boxing Championship

Saweety Boora produced a superb show against her Chinese opponent and was declared winner by points as India won both the finals scheduled for the day.

Indian boxer Saweety Boora (Twitter/ANI)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 08:53 PM IST

ISSF World Cup: Bronze for Manu Bhaker, Aishwary Tomar ends fourth

Woman pistol ace Manu Bhaker finished third in 25m pistol and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar was fourth in 50m 3-Positions event on the penultimate day of the shooting World Cup in Bhopal

Manu Bhaker finished third in the four-woman final of the 25m pistol event(Twitter/realmanubhaker)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 08:10 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Paul George out with knee sprain, while Clippers seek playoffs redemption

When the Pelicans visit the Clippers on Saturday night, both teams will try to strengthen their postseason chances

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George lies on the court after an injury during the second half of an the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, March 21, 2023,(AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 07:30 PM IST
ByPaurush Omar
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