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India's Sasikumar, Prajnesh off to winning starts at Bengaluru Open

The prestigious ATP Challenger event is being organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru.The 26-year-old Sasikumar, who is ranked 402 in the world, dominated World No. 170 Andrew Paulson during his confident 6-1, 6-4 win.India No. 1 Gunneswaran, on the other hand, faced some tough challenge from Zimbabwean Benjamin Lock in the first set, which went into a tie-breaker, but managed to keep things under control to secure a 7-5, 6-4 victory eventually.

ISL: Bengaluru FC end Mumbai City FC’s 18-match unbeaten streak

With the win, Bengaluru FC - who made a big move towards sealing a playoff spot - also put an end to Mumbai City's 18-game unbeaten prolific streak, the best ever in ISL history.Sunil Chhetri made his first start of the new year for Bengaluru FC as Roy Krishna served his suspension. Chhetri tried his luck in the first half from the edge of the box after Vignesh D’s clearance deflected into his path. Moments later, Chhetri had another crack at goal after getting the better of Ahmed Jahouh. Lachenpa was quick to go down and put his body behind the low shot.

Sumit Nagal gets wild card at Bengaluru Open

The 25-year-old former India No. 1 is the first wild card entrant at the fifth edition of the prestigious ATP Challenger event, which will be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru."We are delighted to give Nagal the first wild card. He is an excellent player and has won his maiden ATP Challenger title here. We are committed to providing our Indian players a world-class platform to rub shoulders with the best names from the tennis world through this tournament."Nagal is one of those players who have performed well here and carried that momentum to do well in their careers," said Sunil Yajaman, tournament director of Bengaluru Open and joint secretary of KSLTA.

"Namaskara Bengaluru": Smriti Mandhana Ecstatic After Being Acquired By RCB

After being acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 3.4 crore, India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said she is excited to join RCB camp and don the red-gold jersey in the inaugural Women's Premier League. Royal Challengers Bangalore broke the bank for Mandhana and bought the stylish batter at a whopping sum of Rs 3.40 crore, the highest bid at the auction so far. The opener led to a massive bidding war between two franchises, with both Mumbai Indians and RCB breaking the bank to sign the southpaw.

IPL auction on December 16 in Bengaluru

Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will be held in Bengaluru on December 16, a reliable source told TOI. The 2023 IPL, which will see the return of the home-and-away format after three years, is likely to start from the last week of March.

Indian Super League: Ten-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru

The match was an even affair, but Debjit’s red card after bringing down Roy Krishna outside the box could have turned the game decisively in BFC’s favour. Chennaiyin had exhausted their five substitutes and defender Vafa Hakhamaneshi had to do the goalkeeping duties for the last 10-odd minutes. It was nervous times for CFC but the defence held firm and did not allow Bengaluru strikers Krishna and Sunil Chhetri to take a crack at the goal.

ISL: 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC to 1-1 draw

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday. Roy Krishna scored inside five minutes to give the Blues an early advantage but Prasanth Karuthadathkuni scored at the stroke of half-time to restore parity. The Marina Machans finished the game with 10 men after goalkeeper Debjit Majumder was sent-off late in the second half.

10-Man Chennaiyin FC Hold Bengaluru FC To A 1-1 Draw

Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday. Roy Krishna scored inside five minutes to give the Blues an early advantage but Prasanth Karuthadathkuni scored at the stroke of half-time to restore parity. The Marina Machans finished the game with 10 men after goalkeeper Debjit Majumder was sent-off late in the second half. It did not take long for the first goal as Roy Krishna silenced the stands of the Marina Arena in the fourth minute.

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India's Sasikumar, Prajnesh off to winning starts at Bengaluru Open

ISL: Bengaluru FC end Mumbai City FC’s 18-match unbeaten streak

Sumit Nagal gets wild card at Bengaluru Open

"Namaskara Bengaluru": Smriti Mandhana Ecstatic After Being Acquired By RCB

IPL auction on December 16 in Bengaluru

Indian Super League: Ten-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru

ISL: 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC to 1-1 draw

10-Man Chennaiyin FC Hold Bengaluru FC To A 1-1 Draw