Author: Tharun

Patna Pirates and U Mumba are set to face off in Match 113 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 on February 10 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, starting at 08:00 PM IST. In their recent matches, Patna Pirates secured a win against Jaipur Pink Panthers with a score of 36-33 on February 5, marking their 9th win in Season 10. On the other hand, U Mumba faced a defeat against Bengaluru Bulls with a score of 37-42 on February 4. Looking at their history, Patna Pirates and U Mumba have clashed 19 times in PKL. U Mumba leads…

Haryana Steelers played awesome and won against U.P. Yoddhas with a score of 50-34 in their Pro Kabaddi Season 10 game. The standout players were Shivam Patare (12 points) and Vinay (10 points), leading the Steelers towards a strong chance in the playoffs. Normally known for their solid defense, the Steelers showed a different side this time. Vinay started strong, and before the Yoddhas knew it, the Steelers took a big 9-2 lead with their first All-Out. Patare and Vinay kept doing great, and the Steelers’ defense kept the Yoddhas in check. By halftime, the Steelers were ahead 27-12 after…

Gujarat Giants moved a step closer to the playoffs by winning a big match against Bengal Warriors in Kolkata, scoring 41-32 on Friday. This victory boosted the Giants to the fourth spot in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 standings, securing 60 points from 19 matches. In the early minutes, Bengal Warriors, led by Maninder Singh, took a slight lead at 5-3. Despite a great tackle by Fazel Atrachali against Nitin Kumar, the Warriors kept the lead at 6-4. However, a fantastic raid by Parteek Dahiya turned the game around, giving the Giants a lead at 8-6. The Giants capitalized…

The Georgian Chess Championship 2024 concluded in Tbilisi, with Baadur Jobava securing his fourth national title. The 10-player round-robin tournament featured Georgia’s top chess talents, including defending champion Mikheil Mchedlishvili. Baadur Jobava, a Gali native, emerged as the favorite, having previously claimed the championship in 2003, 2007, and 2012. The tournament, held from January 29 to February 7, showcased intense competition with classical time control. Jobava and Luka Paichadze both started strongly, each accumulating 3 points in the initial four rounds. However, their paths diverged in Round 5, where Luka suffered a defeat, allowing Jobava to draw with 2022 champion…

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen displayed his exceptional skills to secure victory in Division I of the 2024 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters. Despite facing tough competition from GM Alireza Firouzja, Carlsen made a remarkable comeback in the second set, winning the match reset with a 2-0 sweep. This marked Carlsen’s 14th triumph in 17 CCT finals, earning him $30,000, 100 tour points, and direct entry into Division I of the next event and the live Finals later in the year. The world number-one, Carlsen, emerged as the favorite against Firouzja, who is 13 years his junior. Firouzja had previously faced Carlsen…

In a thrilling encounter at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, No. 1 seed Elena Rybakina showcased her resilience, overcoming Danielle Collins with a comeback victory of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The Kazakhstan star, holding a 3-1 record against Collins, navigated through challenging moments in the match, trailing 3-2 in the second set and 2-1 in the deciding set. Rybakina’s next challenge will be against Spain’s Cristina Busca, who secured a 7-6 (1), 7-5 win against Great Britain’s Heather Watson. No. 8 Liudmila Samsonova of Russia displayed her dominance, defeating Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina 6-1, 6-3. Samsonova is now set to face No.…

Top-seeded Frances Tiafoe marked his return to the court with a victory at the Dallas Open, defeating Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-3. Tiafoe, who had a first-round bye, showcased resilience despite Michelsen’s 9-1 edge in aces. Meanwhile, seventh-seeded Jordan Thompson dominated Denis Kudla 6-1, 6-1, and eighth-seeded Dominik Koepfer overcame Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 7-6 (5). Adrian Mannarino advanced with a walkover against Yoshihito Nishioka. At the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, top-seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland cruised past Alexander Shevchenko 6-1, 6-4, backed by a dominant serving performance. Second-seeded Grigor Dimitrov defeated Sebastian Korda 6-1, 7-6 (5). Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ousted…

In a surprising turn of events, WWE has officially announced that Cody Rhodes will be facing Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40. Despite The Rock initially securing the spot after winning the Royal Rumble match and agreeing to a showdown with his cousin Reigns, Cody Rhodes made a last-minute decision to challenge The Tribal Chief at The Show of Shows. The recent press event held by WWE solidified the new main event, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. The unexpected change in plans…

Following the shocking WrestleMania 40 Kickoff press conference, chaos erupted as Cody Rhodes replaced The Rock in the main event against Roman Reigns. This unexpected turn left WWE fans wondering about The Rock’s fate and what’s next for the Hollywood megastar. Initially, Roman Reigns expressed his desire to face his cousin at WrestleMania 40, and a match graphic was created to promote the showdown. However, Cody Rhodes surprisingly stepped in, claiming the main event spot and leaving The Rock out of the picture. This twist prompted speculation about The Great One’s role at the upcoming event. In response to the…

In the latest fixtures of the FIH Hockey Pro League in Bhubaneswar, China’s women’s hockey team secured their third victory, defeating the United States 3-1. China displayed disciplined play, capitalizing on turnovers, and dominated the match. Zou Meirong scored in the eighth minute, followed by Dan Wen’s goal before half-time. In the second half, Wen added another goal, securing China’s comfortable win. The USA’s Jacqueline Sumfest scored in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Dan Wen, named Player of the Match, expressed her happiness about the challenging game, stating, “It was challenging for us against the Americans, and I…