Amandeep emerges as top Indian in Ladies European

Sitges (Spain): India’s Amandeep Drall began with a steady even-par 72 in the first round of the Estrella Damm Ladies Open golf. Drall, who had two birdies against a double- bogey, was the best Indian at T-35. Vani Kapoor (73) was at T-56, while Tvesa Malik’s shot a 5-over 77. Diksha Dagar was one-over through eight holes. Ridhima Dilawari was four-over through 10.

North Berwick (Scotland)
Sharma fails to build on good start at Scottish Open

India’s Shubhankar Sharma promised a good start at the Genesis Scottish Open with three birdies in first five holes against a bogey here today. However, a series of putts and bogeys saw him languishing with a 1-under 71. Anirban Lahiri started from the 10th and had three birdies to get to a superb 3-under after five holes. However, three bogeys pulled him down from a 3-under to even-par.

Moscow
Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial

Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow. The reports quoted Griner as pleading guilty to the charges at Thursday’s court hearing.

New Delhi
Covid hits Indian shooting contingent, two positive

The Indian shooting contingent has been hit by a Covid-19 scare in Changwon, South Korea, after two officials accompanying the team tested positive for the virus after arriving here. agencies