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Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Colombo included as venue for 2025 Women's ODI WC, to run from Sep 30 to Nov 2
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will be played in India from September 30 to November 2, with the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo included amongst the tournament venues. In India, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, the Holkar Stadium in Indore, and the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam have been selected as venues. ICC added that the event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring co-hosts India in Bengaluru on September 30, as the tournament returns to the country for the first time after 2013. Bengaluru has been a consistent host of women's cricket games, internationally as well as domestically via the Women's Premier League (WPL). Guwahati hosted a T20I series between India and England in 2019, while Visakhapatnam last hosted a women's international game in 2014. Indore, though, is yet to host women's international games at Holkar Stadium, with the city hosting two women's ODI World Cup games in 2000 at the Nehru Stadium. Colombo being added to the list of venues happened due to Pakistan entering the main event after winning the qualifying competition in Lahore in April this year. It's in line with a reciprocal arrangement signed between the BCCI and PCB before the 2025 Champions Trophy. The ICC added that the venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying for it, as two alternative venues have been identified for one semifinal and the final. The first semifinal will be held in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, while the second semifinal is to be hosted in Bengaluru on October 30. The final will be held either in Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2. Colombo will be the venue for the first semifinal and the final only if Pakistan qualifies for the knockouts. Apart from India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan will be playing in the Women's ODI World Cup. Australia will enter the event as the reigning champions after beating England in the final of the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. Australia are also the most successful team in the tournament's history, having been crowned champions on seven occasions. The format for the 2025 tournament will be the same as in 2022 - eight teams playing a total of 31 matches, 28 in the league stage and three being the knockouts.
Belfast Telegraph
7 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Simone Magill hoping small changes will make a big difference for Northern Ireland
That is the hope of Simone Magill as she prepares to lead Northern Ireland into what can rightly be considered the country's biggest game since the Women's Euro 2022 Finals. Subtle yet obvious tactical tweaks by manager Tanya Oxtoby in the last two home games have impacted on the captain and the results have been clear – two goals from Magill herself to earn a 3-2 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina before a superb move involving Keri Halliday and finished by Kascie Weir to defeat Romania 1-0 when they were deployed in a three-pronged attack. It's a refreshing change for Magill, and while Oxtoby has hinted that the approach may not be quite as adventurous when Northern Ireland face a Euro 2025-bound Poland at Seaview with promotion to the top level of the Women's Nations League on the line, the need to win the game in order to take top spot in the group means a search for goals is a must and, therefore, attacking with purpose is essential. 'I felt like we really clicked and there was a lot of fluidity in the attack and when we did commit numbers forward. It was really exciting, certainly for me. I really enjoyed that game,' said Magill as she reflected on the win against Romania which, combined with Poland scrambling a late draw against Bosnia, means there is only a three-point gap between the teams. 'It was really nice for me to to have another striker in the team as well, because for so many years in my international career I was a lone striker and 90 minutes felt like a long time. 'Tanya's adapted the way we've played and hopefully people from outside can see the effects of that and what that looks like. 'It was really enjoyable and hopefully we can show some more of that.' With that hope also comes expectation. The expectation that Northern Ireland themselves have created. No longer is it a case of turning up for international games against the stronger nations – which, as a team heading to a major tournament, Poland are – hoping to keep it tight at the back, frustrate them and come away with a moral victory if an actual one isn't possible. The players expect more of themselves now and that's why the target of promotion to League A and a place among Europe's elite top-16 countries isn't just an aspiration, it's a target the squad has set for themselves. 'At the start of this campaign we set out our aims as a group of where we wanted to be. That's still exactly the same and that's still very much in our control,' said Magill. 'The important thing is we get a good result against Poland and then we take that into the game against Bosnia. 'Our aim has always been to try to get into League A and I think that would be hugely successful if we do that. You go into these campaigns and you want to put yourself up there in amongst the top teams. 'We've said since we qualified for the Euros that it is very much in this group's aim at some point to be challenging for those things again. Getting into League A is part of that.' A factor in that successful Euro 2022 qualifying campaign was the team's home results. All the games in that series were played at Seaview, where Northern Ireland will return to when Poland come to town. In eight games between November 2019 and the last game there in October 2023 Northern Ireland were unbeaten. Being back on Belfast's Shore Road is a little like stepping back in time to a special time, while hoping that the memories can inspire the team to a future that will be equally as memorable. 'A lot of us have very fond memories of playing for Northern Ireland at Seaview,' added Magill. 'We've had some really euphoric nights here. Hopefully we're playing exciting football and have another memorable night. That would be perfect. 'We had a really good run of games here and we built up really good momentum and we made this place a fortress. I don't think that will have changed even though we've been playing elsewhere in between. I think we'll flick right back into that.' As well as the 2-0 win over Ukraine that took Northern Ireland to those Euro 2022 Finals, Magill fondly remembers a 9-0 win over North Macedonia at Seaview. With UEFA using head-to-head as the separation factor if teams are tied, a 3-0 win is required in order to overtake the Poles, who were 2-0 winners in Gdansk in February. It's a repeat of those kind of Seaview nights that is needed in order to have the biggest impact.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tiffany Stratton roasts legends on SmackDown; Alexa Bliss hits back!
Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss (Image via WWE) The road to WWE Money in the Bank just got a lot more explosive. Tiffany Stratton, the current WWE Women's Champion, didn't hold back when she grabbed the mic on SmackDown. With the ladder match drawing near, Stratton used her moment to deliver a fiery message, but it quickly turned into a storm. Two major names from WWE's past, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair weren't too happy with what she had to say, and things got personal in a hurry. Stratton's confidence was off the charts as she reminded fans of how far she's come. She talked about her huge leap from being a rookie with hype last year to now holding the Women's Championship. She made sure everyone remembered that she beat top stars like Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair, and warned that whoever wins the upcoming Money in the Bank match better think twice before cashing in on her. Alexa Bliss brings the heat into the conversation, Charlotte Flair wants it all Tiffany Stratton's promo was going smoothly until Alexa Bliss showed up. Bliss didn't just return to say hi, she came with a warning. She reminded Stratton and the crowd that she's a five-time Women's Champion and a past Money in the Bank winner. Bliss pointed out that Stratton's title win was a copy of what she did years ago. She even hinted that she might cash in on Stratton if she wins again. That wasn't the end. Charlotte Flair then walked out, getting loud boos from the crowd. Still, she stood firm and told Stratton that while she's done almost everything in WWE, the Money in the Bank briefcase is the one thing missing from her career. Flair made it clear that she's not just looking for another title; she's after the spotlight, too. Stratton looked both veterans in the eye and made a statement that instantly grabbed attention. Tiffany Stratton's 'vintage' line sparks reactions Tiffany Stratton hit back hard with a bold insult, saying: 'You guys are a little too vintage for me.' This line was aimed at Bliss and Flair's age and long-time careers in WWE. Stratton, just 26 years old, made it clear that she sees herself as the future. She told them they might've been the standard in the past, but now she is the upgrade. Her words left a strong impact, but they also caused a backlash. Alexa Bliss quickly responded online. She posted on social media: 'funny being called 'vintage' by the cheap imitation #Smackdown #BlissInTheBank' Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair tried to qualify for the Money in the Bank match but failed. Giulia won the match by pinning Zelina Vega. Bliss, on the other hand, has already qualified. She'll join Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, and Giulia in the ladder match, with two spots still open. Tiffany Stratton may be the champion for now, but with legends and new stars coming for her, the pressure is rising fast. 'Tiffy Time' might be ticking toward trouble. Also Read: Top SmackDown stars qualify for the WWE Money in the Bank ladder match Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Five clubs chase three Champions League spots in Premier League finale
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Final - Chelsea v Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2025 Chelsea fans with flags inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 16, 2025 Chelsea's Moises Caicedo and Reece James applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay /File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Manchester City v Chelsea - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 19, 2025 Manchester City fans with flags inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 20, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo REUTERS Five clubs chase three Champions League spots in Premier League finale The title race is long over and there is no last-day battle for survival but the Premier League season is still set for a thrilling climax on Sunday with five clubs -- separated by three points -- vying for the three remaining Champions League spots. Champions Liverpool and Arsenal are the only teams guaranteed a top-five finish. With Arsenal all-but assured of runners-up spot, that leaves Manchester City (68 points), Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa (all 66 points) and Nottingham Forest (65 points) battling it out for three places. Tottenham Hotspur also secured a Champions League spot after beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, so six English clubs will compete in Europe's elite competition next season. HOW ARE EUROPEAN SPOTS USUALLY DECIDED? Typically, only the top four teams qualify for the Champions League but England and Spain earned five spots for next season based on the performances of their clubs across the European tournaments. With the top-five teams qualifying for the Champions League, the sixth-placed side will now play in the Europa League, with the other spot in Europe's second-tier competition going to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. League Cup winners Newcastle qualify for the Conference League, but if they finish in the top five, that spot is handed down. WHO ARE THE TEAMS PLAYING ON THE FINAL DAY? * Fulham v Manchester City * Nottingham Forest v Chelsea * Manchester United v Aston Villa * Newcastle United v Everton * Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion * Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brentford With Forest playing Chelsea, one or both teams are guaranteed to drop points. POS CLUB POINTS GOAL DIFF 1 Liverpool 83 45 2 Arsenal 71 34 3 Man City 68 26 4 Newcastle 66 22 5 Chelsea 66 20 6 Aston Villa 66 9 7 Nottingham Forest 65 13 8 Brighton & Hove Albion 58 4 9 Brentford 55 9 10 Fulham 54 2 WHAT DOES EACH TEAM NEED TO SEAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPOTS? Man City * Win: Guaranteed top-five finish * Draw: Would also be enough as their goal difference is far better than sixth-placed Villa if they also finish on 66 points * Loss: Will not qualify if Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa win their matches Newcastle * Win: All but enough due to healthy goal difference * Draw: Can still qualify unless Forest/Chelsea and Villa both win * Loss: Will qualify only if Villa lose Chelsea * Win: All but enough due to healthy goal difference * Draw: Can still qualify if Newcastle lose or Villa fail to win * Loss: Would almost certainly mean they miss out unless Newcastle lose by three more goals Aston Villa * Win: Can qualify if City lose or Newcastle/Chelsea drop points * Draw: Can qualify if Newcastle or Chelsea lose * Loss: Will not qualify Forest * Win: Will qualify if Newcastle or Villa drop points * Draw: Out of Champions League contention but could finish sixth and qualify for Europa League if Villa lose * Loss: Would finish seventh and enter Conference League OTHER EUROPEAN SPOTS The Conference League winners also qualify for the Europa League and if Chelsea beat Real Betis in next week's final, another team can get into Europe. If Chelsea finish seventh and win the Conference League, or if Chelsea finish sixth and win the European competition while League Cup winners Newcastle are seventh, the eighth-placed team can qualify for the Conference League. As things stand, Brighton & Hove Albion (58 points) and Brentford (55 points) have a chance. In such a case, the Premier League would have 10 teams in Europe next season. * Champions League: Top five and Europa League winners Spurs * Europa League: Sixth place, FA Cup winners Palace and Conference League winners Chelsea * Conference League: Eighth place REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Teen's heroics keeps City's big-money trophy bid alive
Teen sensation Shelby McMahon has pulled off a wonder strike at the death to steer Melbourne City to a 1-0 win over Incheon Red Angels and into the Women's Asian Champions League Final. With a monster prize packet on the line, City had looked set to head to extra time against the South Korean outfit at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium on Wednesday. Then the 17-year-old schoolgirl McMahon, who had replaced Laura Hughes at half-time, unleashed a thunderous right-foot drive into the top corner from 25 yards in the 94th minute to send City into ecstasy. 𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒉!💥17-year-old Shelby McMahon with a last-gasp stunner for 🇦🇺 Melbourne City! #AWCL | #REDvMCY — AFC Women's Football (@TheAWCL) May 21, 2025 "I don't shoot from out there - I don't know what I was thinking," McMahon told AAP. "I went for it and we'll take it. "You've got to take the half-chances if they're there. "The girls were yelling 'shoot!' so trusting my teammates and trusting myself to get us across the line was the biggest, most important part." City will face Chinese club Wuhan Jiangda, who beat Ho Chi Minh City 2-0 in the other semi-final courtesy of wonderful strikes from China star Wang Shuang and fellow capped international Song Duan. City went unbeaten in the regular season to claim the A-League Women premiership but were knocked out in the semi-finals by Central Coast, scuppering their hopes of a treble. But continental glory, and its substantial pay packet, is within touching distance. "It's definitely redemption that's for sure," McMahon said. City will pocket at least $1.25 million by reaching the final of the inaugural full women's tournament, with the winners on Sunday claiming $2 million. "It's the first time, so proud that we can represent Australia and be the ones to give it a crack," year 12 student McMahon said. "Obviously the money means a lot more to the girls in the team than it does to me at 17." The youngster has had to work on assignments during her overseas jaunts with City. "A couple of times the teacher's asking me why aren't I handing stuff in," smiled McMahon. "I'm like, 'I'm a little busy!' So hopefully it'll be good to show that I've been doing something that's worthwhile." 🤩 WE'RE GOING TO THE #AWCL FINAL!SHELBY McMAHON 👏👏👏#REDvMCY — Melbourne City FC (@MelbourneCity) May 21, 2025 City had received a welcome boost with striker Holly McNamara cleared to start after recovering from a concussion suffered against the Mariners. The Matildas striker was busy as she notched her first full 90 minutes since returning from her third knee reconstruction. Mariana Speckmaier also returned to City's starting line-up. Incheon were lively early, then City's Leticia McKenna crashed a scintillating long-range strike into the crossbar in the 10th minute. It sparked a run of chances from Rebekah Stott, Bryleeh Henry and McKenna and McNamara. Incheon hit their straps after the break and while McKenna skimmed a free kick over the bar in the 76th minute, a flurry of Incheon chances followed. Haruhi Suzuki whipped a long-range effort over the bar, then City goalkeeper Malena Mieres made a wonderful save to turn away a would-be goal from Kim So-Eun. Lee So-hee skimmed another free kick onto the roof of the net in the 87th. Then, with the seconds ticking down, McMahon received the ball from McKenna then let rip.
