Briefly: Russell’s brace hands UP win over Kalinga Lancers in HIL

Rourkela

UP Rudras came from a goal down to beat Kalinga Lancers 3-1 in the Hockey India League. Enrique Gonzalez put Kalinga ahead in the 13th minute before Kane Russell (45th) converted a penalty corner and later Sudeep Chirmako (50th) scored to give UP a 2-1 lead. Russell converting another penalty corner in the final minute of the game.

Mumbai

ISL: NorthEast end year with flawless 3-0 win over Mumbai

NorthEast United FC defeated Mumbai City FC 3-0 in an Indian Super League match. This is their first win over Mumbai in seven ISL meetings.

Bengaluru

Indian women crush Maldives 14-0 in football friendly

Lynda Kom Serto scored four goals on debut while Pyari Xaxa struck a hat-trick as the Indian women’s football team hammered Maldives 14-0 in an international friendly. India’s newly-appointed Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson began his stint on a rousing note.

Brisbane

Djokovic and Kyrgios delight on doubles debut

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team, riding a massive wave of support to secure a 6-4 6-7(4) (10-8) win over Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies at the Brisbane International.