Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier claim silver at figure skating worlds for 2nd straight year
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will settle for silver once again.
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Amid KKR 'Pitch Row', U-19 World Cup Winning Star Drops 'Nothing New' Bombshell
Former Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami has reignited the Eden Gardens pitch debate with an explosive claim. This comes after KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane hoped to get a pitch that would assist spin bowlers, following their loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2025. Eden Gardens pitch Sujan Mukherjee initially denied Rahane's request, saying that he was not going to make any changes. However, after facing backlash over his remarks, Mukherjee backtracked from his claim.
Jessica Pegula ends Alexandra Eala’s fairytale run, sets up final with Aryna Sabalenka
MIAMI GARDENS, United States: Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala’s remarkable run at the Miami Open came to a brave end with a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula in the semifinals on Thursday. In an enthralling battle over 2hrs 24mins, fourth-seeded American Pegula emerged with a 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 6-3 win to seal a place in Saturday’s final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka blasted her way into the final with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. The 19-year-old Eala, ranked 140th in the world, had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami. She proceeded to beat three Grand Slam winners in Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and world number two Iga Swiatek. The lowest-ranked semifinalist in the tournament’s history, Eala seriously threatened to go one step further with another accomplished and effervescent display. The tide looked to have turned against her when Pegula broke to go 3-1 up in the second set, but Eala broke back and her fist pump and look of determination was a sign of things to come. Eala broke Pegula three times in the set and was broken twice herself but crucially was able to hold when serving for the set at 6-5. Both players protected their serve better in the deciding set but Eala’s forehand let her down when the American broke to go 5-3 up and she served out for a victory that brought her visible relief. “Of course there is disappointment right after the match,” said Eala. “But there are just so many times in tennis where you have to dig through the dirt to look for the positive and I’m just enjoying because there is so much positive around me and I don’t know how many times that happens,” she added. Playing with a strapped thigh from the outset,
Novak Djokovic beats Sebastian Korda, advances to semifinals in push for 7th Miami Open title
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Novak Djokovic is finding a higher gear in South Florida after a sluggish start to 2025.
Sabalenka blasts past Paolini into Miami final
MIAMI GARDENS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka blasted her way into the final of the Miami Open with a convincing 6-2 6-2 demolition of Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. Sabalenka needed just 71 minutes to wrap-up her win against the sixth seed and she will now face the winner of Thursday’s other semifinal between American Jessica Pegula and wildcard Alexandra Eala. The win earns the Belarusian, who was beaten in the Indian Wells final earlier this month by Mirra Andreeva, a place in the Miami final for the first time in her career. “I’m super happy with the level I played today. Of course super happy to be in my first Miami Open final,” said Sabalenka. Sabalenka was never behind against Paolini, and the match was only tied twice — at 1-1 in each set.
Major Security Breach In IPL 2025 As Fan Invades Pitch To Meet RR Star - Video
A fan invaded the pitch to meet Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati on Wednesday. It was a special occasion for Parag as he was captaining the side in his hometown and he even received the loudest cheer of the day from the attending crowd. During the KKR innings, a fan breached security and ran on the field to touch Parag's feet and hug him. Parag was a bit surprised with the gesture and although the incident led to a slight delay in proceedings, the fan was quickly escorted out of the field by the security personnel.
Filipino teen Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek to make Miami Open semifinals
Teenager Alexandra Eala pulled off another upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday when she knocked off five-time Grand Slam champion and second-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals.
Transfer Joson Sanon chooses St. John's, Rick Pitino - ESPN
Former Arizona State wing Joson Sanon, one of the top players in the transfer portal, has committed to St. John's and coach Rick Pitino, he told ESPN on Wednesday.