UEFA on Wednesday announced that disciplinary proceedings had begun against both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain after numerous incidents involving their supporters during Tuesday's Champions League clash at Old Trafford.
Both sides face charges that their fans threw objects during the last 16, first leg, which PSG won 2-0. PSG's former United winger Angel di Maria was photographed holding a bottle that had been thrown towards him from the crowd.
In addition, PSG face charges after fireworks were lit by their supporters, as well as for "acts of damages" and "crowd disturbance".
The Premier League side also face charges that their fans blocked stairways during the game, going against the safety and security regulations of European football's governing body.
UEFA said their Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will deal with the case on February 28.
The second leg of the tie will be played in Paris on March 6.
PSG had one end of their Parc des Princes stadium closed for their 

Man Utd, PSG face UEFA investigation after fan incidents

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Mauro Icardi has been stripped of the Inter Milan captaincy in favour of goalkeeper Samir Handanovic amid speculation the Argentina forward is set to leave the club, the Italian outfit announced on Wednesday.
"The club can confirm that Samir Handanovic is the new captain of the team," the Serie A outfit tweeted.
The switch comes as Icardi, 25, has yet to sign a new contract amid protracted negotiations between the club and his wife Wanda Nara, who also acts as his agent.
The Argentine has been left out of the team's Europa League round of 32, first-leg game at Rapid Vienna on Thursday.
Icardi, valued at 100 million euros ($113 million), has been linked with a move away from Italy to Spanish giants Real Madrid or Chelsea in England.
The forward -- joint top scorer in Serie A last season with 29 goals -- has scored 15 this season in all competitions, but has gone seven Serie A games without a goal.
"Nobody on the team puts him in a position to play well," complained Nara recently.
"The .

Icardi stripped of Inter Milan captaincy amid exit speculation

Calicut Heroes maintained their unbeaten run in the RuPay Pro Volleyball League, defeating Ahmedabad Defenders 4-1 here Wednesday.
Skipper Jerome Vinith was the leading scorer for Calicut with 17 points (14 spikes, 1 block and a super serve). Ahmedabad's highest scorer was Novica Bjelica who scored 8 points (5 spikes and 3 blocks).
It was an interesting start to the match as Ahmedabad nosed ahead with a 5-3 lead owing to two errors from Calicut and three points scored by Novica Bjelica and Victor Sysoev.
But Calicut showed why they were table-toppers pulling back things together and taking the lead at 8-6 at the first Technical Time Out (TTO).
At 12-10, Calicut looked on their way to win the set but Ahmedabad called for a Super Point and converted on Calicut's serve to level the equation. The last few points were hard fought and it looked like anyone's set till 14-14. It was finally a spike by Paul Lotman which won the set for Calicut 15-14.
In the second set, Ahmedabad yet again went 

Calicut Heroes maintain unbeaten run in PVL

Hosts Mumbai City FC suffered their third defeat in a row after going down 0-2 to North East United FC in a lop-sided Indian Super League game here Wednesday.
Mid-fielder Rowllin Borges (4th minute) and striker Bartholomew Ogbeche (33rd minute) scored for the visitors as they grabbed three crucial points from the game played at the Mumbai Football Arena.
After this loss, Mumbai City FC moved down to the third spot with 27 points, while North East have jumped to the second position with 27 points and are in fray to make the last four.
Before this match, Mumbai had gone down 1-0 to Jamshedpur FC in an 'away' game and 2-0 to FC Goa in their previous home game.
North East displayed aggressive style of play from the beginning and it paid dividends in the fourth minute itself as they took the lead following a splendid goal by mid-fielder Borges.
Keegan Pereira made an excellent run down the left-hand side and cut it back to Borges, who had ample time and space. The 26-year-old Borges, then .

North East United FC beat Mumbai City FC 2-0

Mannan Nath stunned top seed  Krishang Raghuvanshi to enter the under 14 boys' semi finals  of the Rotary Club All India Ranking Tennis Super Series on  Wednesday.
The sixth seeded Nath overcame the top seed in  straight sets 6-4 6-2 in their quarter-final match.
In the semifinals, Mannan will be challenged by third  seed Manas Dhamne.
Eighth-seeded Aryan Shah beat Jaishnav Shinde in three  well-fought sets.
Both the players displayed good quality tennis and  fought very hard for every point.
Shinde won the first set 6-4. In the second set, Shah  used good variation to level proceedings 6-4. He maintained  the momentum to win the final set 6-4 and grabbed a place in  the last four.
In the girls' section, second seed Ruma Gaikaiwari had  an easy run against her state mate Ira Shah to win 6-4, 6-0.
In the semifinals, Ruma will lock horns with unseeded  Kyra Shetty, who blanked out Swara Katkar 6-4, 6-3.

Nath downs top seed Raghuvansi to enter semis

Youngsters Jyoti and Gagandeep Kaur were on target as India 'A' women beat France 'A' 2-0 in the fourth and final match of the series here Wednesday to register their third straight win.
Jyoti and Gagandeep struck twice in the 26th and 32nd minute as India A sealed the series by 3-1 margin.
After losing the first game by a solitary goal, India A won their second and third matches by 3-2 and 2-0 margins respectively.

Women's Hockey: India 'A' beat France A 2-0

Young Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Harsheel Dani progressed to the men's singles pre-quarterfinals with contrasting wins at the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior National Championship here Wednesday.
Lakshya, who won an Asian Junior Championship and bronze at World Junior Championship last year, completed a clinical 21-10 21-10 win over Arintap Dasgupta of West Bengal.
Harsheel, who had clinched the Ghana International in 2018, had to dig deep to secure a 16-21 21-18 21-8 win over Kartikey in another match.
Former champions Sourabh Varma and Rituparna Das also entered the pre-quarterfinals after notching up straight-game wins.
Sourabh beat Munawer Mohammed 21-13 21-14 after staving off a fight from eighth seed Jagadeesh K 18-21 21-11 21-15 earlier in the day.
Rituparna brushed aside Namita Pathania 21-10 21-7 to enter the final 16. She had defeated Saloni Kumari 21-14 21-15 to enter the fourth round.
Fast-rising shuttler Gayatri, daughter of chief India coach Pullela Gopichand, however, ..

Lakshya, Harsheel enter pre-quarters at Senior Nationals

A cheating case has been  registered against triple Olympian and former India hockey  team captain N Mukesh Kumar and his brother for allegedly  obtaining fake Scheduled Caste certificates and securing jobs  in the Indian Airlines, police said here Wednesday.
Acting on a complaint by a local 'Tahasildar', an FIR  had been registered under the Indian Penal Code sections 420  (cheating) an 471 (using as genuine a forged document) against  Kumar and his brother Suresh Kumar, Bowenpally Police Station  Inspector D Rajesh told PTI.
Kumar, an Arjuna awardee, and his brother allegedly  furnished false SC 'A' Mala caste certificates and secured  employment in the state-run Indian Airlines while they  belonged to backward class 'A Nayee Brahmin" community, he  said quoting the complaint.
The airlines had earlier requested the Hyderabad  district officials to inquire into the matter after it  received a complaint that the two brothers did not belong to  the SC community.
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Hockey veteran Mukesh Kumar booked on charges of getting IA

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu Wednesday said she still has lots to learn and needs to add a few more shots to her repertoire to dominate world badminton.
With silver medals at all the major events, including the Olympics, World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Sindhu has been a formidable force in the world in the last three years.
But the world no 1 tag has eluded her with Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying stamping her authority at the top with 14 title triumphs since 2016.
Asked if she needs to add strokes and deception to dominate world badminton, Sindhu said: "Definitely yes.It is only the starting for me. I have a lot more to learn. I have good strokes but I have to keep learning new strokes everyday.
"But I think only one player can't dominate badminton, because the game is changing right now as a lot more players are coming up. Also on a particular day, you have to be 100 percent, can't be even 1 % here or there, if you count 1 to 20 in the world, all are of .

I'm still learning, says Sindhu

Wicketkeeper Akshay Wadkar led Vidarbha's fightback with an unbeaten half-century as the Ranji champions remained in hunt for a first innings lead after the second day of their Irani Cup match against Rest of India.
After restricting Rest to a modest 330 on the opening day, Vidarbha ended the second day at 245 for 6 with Wadkar and Akshay Karnewar (15 not out) holding fort. The hosts still trail by 85 runs.
Vidarbha openers skipper Faiz Fazal (27) and Sanjay Ramaswamy (65) looked comfortable in the beginning and put up a 50-run stand.
But as things were looking good, Karnataka spinner Krishnappa Gowtham struck, removing Fazal, who was caught behind by rival wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan.
One down Atharva Taide (15) did not last long after being trapped in front of the wicket by young leg-spinner Rahul Chahar, who impressed everyone with his sharp leg breaks.
However, Ganesh Satish (48) then joined hands with Ramaswamy as the duo tried to resurrect the Vidarbha innings with their 64-run ...

Irani Cup: Wadkar keeps Vidarbha in hunt for first-innings lead

Tainted cricketer Anuj Dedha, who had assaulted former India pacer and Delhi selector Amit Bhandari, was Wednesday banned for life by the state association.
After being rejected for the state U-23 team, Dedha along with his hired goons had attacked senior and U-23 selection committee chairman Bhandari at the St Stephen's ground on Monday when a practice game of the senior team was on.
The cops later nabbed him and he is currently under police custody.
It was former Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir, a member of DDCA's apex council, who proposed a life ban for Dedha during a meeting with DDCA president Rajat Sharma and the selectors.
"Anuj Dedha will be banned for life and the decision was taken at a meeting which was also attended by the selectors and Gautam Gambhir, who is a member of the apex council. We will get the recommendation ratified at a general body meeting," DDCA president Rajat Sharma told PTI.
"Henceforth, Dedha will also not be allowed to play in any club match or any ...

Bhandari Assault: DDCA bans U-23 player Anuj Dedha for life

Looking to enhance their play-off chances, hosts FC Goa will take on former champions ATK in a Hero Indian Super League match at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, here on Thursday.
FC Goa had a flying start to the season before they suffered their first defeat at the hands of Jamshedpur FC.
The Goan side then witnessed a slump in form to slid to the fifth place before recovering well to remain at the third spot at the end of the long winter break.
The long winter break has helped FC Goa as they won against Mumbai FC and drew goalless against Jamshedpur and Delhi Dynamo to remain on third place with 25 points from 14 matches, one match less than other teams who are fighting for a place in play-offs.
ATK, on the other hand, started the new year with a win and a two draws too remain in the play-off hunt.
Presently lying at the sixth spot with 21 points from 15 games, ATK need to win their remaining three matches to stay afloat in the tournament.
FC Goa, known for their aggressive style of ...

FC Goa play ATK in search of play-off berth

In an all-India final, Anargaya Manjunath and Suhana Saini secured the top spot at the ITTF Bahrain Junior and Cadet Open in Manama.
The top cadet girls team of India, comprising Manjunath and Saini defeated the second team consisting of Yashashwini Ghorpade and Kavyashree Baskar 3-0, in the final played on Tuesday.
In the singles event, both Anargaya and Suhana won their matches against Yashashwini and Kavyashree, respectively, to put their side 2-0 up. In the third rubber, the doubles, both Yashashwini and Kavyashree resisted taking their rivals to the decider.
But in the end, Anargaya and Suhana won 11-8,4-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-7 to grab the gold, leaving the other Indian pair to settle for silver.
Similarly, the junior girls team had to settle for silver. But another gold and silver came India's way in the cadet girls as Anargaya added to her tally when she beat Yashashwini 11-9, 5-11, 11-6, 11-9. It was a good final between the two Karnataka girls who know each other's game but ...

India juniors win a bagful of medals at Bahrain Open

The Asian Boxing Championship will be held simultaneously for men and women for the first time since its inception when Bangkok hosts the continental showpiece's 30th edition from April 19 to 27 this year.
Participating teams have time till March 19 to register for the tournament, which began in the Thai capital back in 1963. The women's Asian Championships has had seven editions so far, the last being in Vietnam in 2017.
"For the very first time in the history of the elite event, both genders will be attending at the same time in Thailand's capital which is scheduled to take place in April 16-27," the Asian Boxing Confederation said in a statement.
The championships will be held in 10 weight classes for both men and women.
The competition will be held at the Huamark Indoor Stadium which has a capacity of 6,000 seats.
Bangkok also hosted the championship in 1973, 1985, 1991, 1992 and in 2015.
The last edition of the championship was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in 2017 and the ...

In a first, Asian Boxing C'ships to have simultaneous competition for men, women

India's Anirban Lahiri is all set to return in action at the star-studded Genesis Open after a month-long break during which he and wife Ipsa were blessed with a baby girl.
Lahiri and his wife announced the arrival of their daughter Tisya, who was born on February 4.
"Tisya's birth was the best thing ever in our lives and we feel really blessed. It does make me more motivated as I am back in action at the Genesis Open," said Lahiri.
The 31-year-old Lahiri, who featured at the Sony Open in Hawaii and Desert Classic, missed the cut in the latter event. He then took time off to prepare for parenthood.
This week's Genesis Open will also feature all the big names including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Phil Mickelson, Xander Schauffele and Jordan Spieth.
Woods will be making his 13th appearance at the tournament, and will play with Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy in the event's opening rounds.
Last year, Bubba Watson joined Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan as three-time victors in ...

'New Dad' Lahiri returns to action at star-studded Genesis Open

Army was his "love" before "destiny" drove Gautam Gambhir to cricket but unwilling to give up on what he first set his heart on, the former India opener said he has kept the connection alive with a foundation that supports "children of martyrs".
The 37-year-old, who played a key role in India's two World Cup triumphs (the 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup), spoke about his passion for the forces during the book launch of 'It's Easy To Be You', authored by self-proclaimed mind coach Radhika Kawlra Singh.
"It was pure destiny and had I not played Ranji Trophy in 12th (standard), I would have definitely gone into the NDA because that was my first love and it still remains my first love. In fact, my only regret in life is that I couldn't join the army," Gambhir said.
"So when I got into cricket I decided that the best thing I can do now is contribute  in what has always been my first love ... and I started this foundation that looks after the children of all the martyrs," he ...

Gautam Gambhir: Uniform love and regret of a lifetime

Days after ace shooter Rahi  Sarnobat expressed apprehensions about her financial security,  Maharashtra Sports Minister Vinod Tawde on Wednesday assured  the Asian Games gold medallist to look into the issue.
Tawde said he will try to resolve the issues raised by  Sarnobat, who is employed as deputy collector in the state's  revenue department.
"We have given financial security to her and her  family has also given (it) to her. After she bagged a medal  (in the 2018 Asian Games), we have given her prizes worth  lakhs.
"If the government salary doesn't come, it can't be a  nightmare, but it should come on time. I will personally look  into the matter. I often speak to Rahi, her family members  meet me and we have been solving the issues," Tawde told  reporters when asked about the concerns raised by Sarnobat.
"Rahi should play well, practice, get a medal, which  is not only India's but also Maharashtra's expectation. We  will solve (her) problems," the minister assured the star  ...

Tawde assures help to star shooter Rahi Sarnobat

The Maharashtra government has  bestowed the 'Shiv Chhatrapati Lifetime Achievement Award' on  mallakhamb coach Uday Deshpande for 2017-18.
An announcement to this effect was made by the state  Sports Minister Vinod Tawde at a media conference here where  he also declared the other award winners.
"The (Shiv Chhatrapati) lifetime achievement award is  being conferred upon Uday Deshpande of Samarth Vyayam Mandir,  who has dedicated his life for mallakhamb," Tawde said.
Deshpande has been promoting and coaching mallakhamb,  a traditional Indian sport dating back to the 12th century  where the practitioner performs gymnastic and yoga postures  with wrestling grips on an erect pole or a suspended rope, at  the 'Samarth Vyayam Mandir' at Shivaji Park in Central Mumbai.
The names of the Shiv Chhatrapati award winners in  the players' category also include Indian women's cricket team  member Smriti Mandhana, who hails from Sangli in western  Maharashtra.
Tawde also announced that these awards 

Deshpande, Mandhana among Maha state sports award winners

Young Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Harsheel Dani continued their fine run to enter the fourth round of the men's singles competition with straight-game victories at the 83rd Yonex Sunrise Senior National Championship here Wednesday.
Lakshya, who won a Asian Junior Championship and bronze at World Junior Championship last year, notched up a 21-14 21-13 win over Vipul Saini.
Harsheel, who had clinched the Ghana International in 2018, dished out a compact performance to outclass seventh seed Balraj Kajla 21-14 21-15 in another match.
The 17-year-old from Uttarakhand, seeded 14th, will take on Kartikey and Mumbai lad Harsheel faces.
Former champions Sourabh Varma and Rituparna Das also entered the fourth round after notching up contrasting wins on Wednesday.
While Sourabh staved off a fight from eighth seed Jagadeesh K 18-21 21-11 21-15 and will meet Munawer Mohammed next, while Rituparna beat Saloni Kumari 21-14 21-15 to set up a clash with Namita Pathania.
Also making into the 4th ..

Sr Natl Badminton C'ship: Lakshya, Harsheel enter fourth round

A former boxer who became a hero to some of France's "yellow vest" protesters after being filmed punching police officers during a demonstration in Paris goes on trial Wednesday on charges that carry up to seven years in jail.
Christophe Dettinger, 37, an ex national light-heavyweight champion, was caught on camera on January 5 throwing a flurry of punches at an officer during clashes on a footbridge over the river Seine near parliament.
The footage, which was played repeatedly on TV and social media, also showed the 1.9-metre tall Dettinger kicking another officer on the ground.
The scene caused widespread outrage, with the government describing it as a prime example of the violence that has characterised the yellow vest demonstrations since they began in November.
One of the injured officers was treated in hospital for his injuries.
Dettinger, nicknamed "The Gypsy From Massy" during his days in the ring in reference to the town south of Paris where he began his career, turned ...

French 'yellow vest' boxer on trial for punching police

Martin Guptill returned to form with an unbeaten century as New Zealand powered to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first one-day international here on Wednesday.
Bangladesh set New Zealand a modest run chase of 233 after suffering an early collapse and the Black Caps overhauled it in 44.3 overs, finishing at 233 for two.
It is Bangladesh's fifth tour to New Zealand and they are yet to win a match in any format, with their next chance coming in the second ODI in Christchurch on Saturday.
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said his team were adjusting to New Zealand conditions and still hoped of a breakthrough victory.
"We bowled well but we were struggling batting. We just lost too many wickets early," he said.
Guptill and Henry Nicholls pressed their case to open the batting at the World Cup as New Zealand made light work of the target.  Guptill, returning from injury, put a poor run of scores behind him with a commanding 117 not out.
He had been averaging less than 10 ...

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