Reuters Sports News Summary

Iyer followed up his scores of 82 against Sri Lanka and 77 against fellow semi-finalists South Africa with his maiden World Cup hundred in the company of fellow centurion KL Rahul as India scored 410-4 before bowling out the Dutch for 250. Soccer-Chelsea take leap forward in 4-4 draw with Man City Chelsea's rip-roaring 4-4 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday sent a resounding signal that Mauricio Pochettino's new-look side are finally finding their feet after a faltering start to the season.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Doubles powerhouse Krejcikova, Siniakova part ways

Dynamic Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova will not play doubles together during the 2024 season, the WTA said on its website on Sunday, pausing their hugely successful partnership after collecting seven Grand Slam titles together. The pair won in San Diego in September but lost to Canadians Gabriela Dabrowski and Leylah Fernandez at the Billie Jean King Cup this weekend.

Cricket-India coach Dravid hails Iyer as backbone of middle-order

India coach Rahul Dravid described Shreyas Iyer as the backbone of their middle order after the batsman made an unbeaten 128 in Sunday's World Cup victory over the Netherlands to ensure the hosts won all nine of their group stage games. Iyer followed up his scores of 82 against Sri Lanka and 77 against fellow semi-finalists South Africa with his maiden World Cup hundred in the company of fellow centurion KL Rahul as India scored 410-4 before bowling out the Dutch for 250.

Soccer-Chelsea take leap forward in 4-4 draw with Man City

Chelsea's rip-roaring 4-4 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday sent a resounding signal that Mauricio Pochettino's new-look side are finally finding their feet after a faltering start to the season. The Blues came from behind three times at Stamford Bridge and their never-say-die spirit was rewarded when Ruben Dias slid into substitute Armando Broja and former City striker Cole Palmer thumped home the penalty in the 94th minute.

Soccer-Man City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller, Liverpool go second

Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge with former City youngster Cole Palmer levelling for the hosts with a stoppage-time penalty on Sunday. For the second time this week Chelsea were involved in an extraordinary tussle after their 4-1 win at nine-man Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, this time going toe-to-toe with the champions in a rip-roaring duel.

Soccer-Klopp praises Salah as forward reaches 200 goals in English football

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah received high praise from his manager Juergen Klopp after reaching yet another milestone in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Brentford that propelled them into second spot in the Premier League. The 31-year-old Egyptian scored in each half to reach 200 goals in English soccer - 198 for Liverpool and two for Chelsea - and became the first player ever to score in each of Liverpool's first six home games of the season.

Soccer-Man City move clear at the top after pulsating 4-4 draw at Chelsea

Manchester City moved a point clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday after a thrilling 4-4 draw at Chelsea with Erling Haaland scoring twice only for former City man Cole Palmer to level the match from the penalty spot in added time. City scored first when Spanish defender Marc Cucurella pulled Haaland's shirt to concede a VAR-checked penalty which the Norwegian coolly converted in the 24th minute sending Robert Sanchez the wrong way.

NFL-Belichick laments missed opportunities in Patriots' sorry season

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick blamed "missed opportunities" after a dispiriting 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday as the once mighty NFL franchise cratered to their worst record through 10 games in more than two decades. Quarterback Mac Jones was sacked five times and landed on the bench after throwing an interception in the red zone late in the fourth quarter of the Frankfurt game, the NFL's 50th regular-season game outside the United States.

Soccer-'I don't like 80% of English referees', says Brighton boss De Zerbi

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi criticised English referees and VAR after his team dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Sunday following a red card that reduced his side to 10 men. With Brighton leading 1-0, the home side had midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud sent off with a straight red card for a stamp on Ben Osborn's leg when they were scrapping for the ball.

Tennis-Superb Fernandez seals Canada's first BJK Cup title

Canada's Leylah Fernandez steered her country to their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title as she delivered the decisive point in a 2-0 defeat of Italy in Seville on Sunday. The former U.S. Open runner-up maintained her stunning form throughout the week as she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-3.

Soccer-Israel beaten 1-0 by Kosovo in rescheduled Euro qualifier

Israel lost 1-0 to Kosovo after a superb first-half goal by Milot Rashica in their rearranged European Championship qualifier at the Pristina City Stadium on Sunday. Israel, playing in their first match since Hamas militants attacked the country on Oct. 7, stay in third spot on 11 points from seven games, a point ahead of Kosovo who have played eight.