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Injured Costa misses out on Spain squad
Diego Costa was left out of the Spain squad announced by coach Luis Enrique on Thursday, ahead of games against Wales and England. Costa sustained a thigh strain playing for Atletico Madrid against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Isco, Dani Carvajal, Inigo Martinez and Sergi Roberto are also injured. Wolves defender Jonny Otto, on loan from Atletico, received his first international call-up while there were returns to the squad for Real Betis defender Marc Bartra, Borussia Dortmund forward Paco Alcacer, who is on loan from Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid's Koke. Alvaro Morata was also included despite failing to score for Chelsea since the last international break. Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, a surprise absentee from Luis Enrique's first squad, was again left out. Spain play Wales in a friendly in Cardiff on October 11 before facing England in the UEFA Nations League on October 15 in Seville.
Reds midfielder Keita in hospital with back problem
Guinea midfielder Naby Keita is in hospital in Naples after complaining of back pain when he came off early in Liverpool's Champions League clash with Napoli on Wednesday, his club said. The 23-year-old -- who Liverpool paid German side RB Leipzig 52 million (USD 67 million) for last year -- underwent tests after being taken off inside the opening 20 minutes of the match -- which Liverpool lost 1-0. "Liverpool Football Club can confirm Naby Keita was taken to hospital in Naples on Wednesday evening during the first half of the Champions League fixture with SSC Napoli," read a club statement. "The midfielder started the game at the Stadio San Paolo, but was substituted inside the opening 20 minutes and replaced by Jordan Henderson after alerting the team's medical staff to back pain. "Keita was transferred to a local hospital with the club doctor, where -- with the midfielder's agreement -- he underwent a number of precautionary health checks to assess his condition. "No decision has ..
IPL harming West Indies cricket: Carl Hooper
Former West Indies all-rounder Carl Hooper says the lure of bagging an IPL contract has hurt the Caribbean outfit in Test cricket as most talented youngsters' "ultimate goal" is to play in the cash-rich T20 league. The past disputes between the players and the West Indies Cricket Board are well-documented and the IPL has contributed to the team's travails in the longest format, feels Hooper. The veteran of 102 Tests and 10,000-plus international runs is back in India after 16 years to commentate on the two-Test series. "We should have seen this coming (IPL impact on West Indies cricket). T20 cricket is here to stay. You got more leagues in play than what it was five years ago. It is crazy. It is going to affect us because for most young West Indies players, the ultimate aim is sign a contract with an IPL side," he said. "So it would have a bearing on his availability for West Indies cricket including Tests," Hooper, who now runs a chain of restaurants at his adopted home Adelaide, ...
Teenaged Kshitij best Indian at Asia-Pacific Amateurs
India's Kshitij Naveed Kaul negotiated the tougher afternoon conditions well enough to return with a one-under 69 on the first day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships. The 17-year-old, making his third AAC appearance, had four bogeys and three birdies and was lying T-19 in the highly-competitive event, from where the winner gets into next year's Masters and The Open. Kshitij opened with birdies on his second and third holes but gave away those gains with back-to-back bogeys on fourth and fifth. A birdie on ninth, a long putt from around 20-22 feet saw him turn in one-under. On the second nine as the wind picked up it also began raining intermittently but Kshitij played steady for one birdie and one bogey and parred the rest at the New Tanjong Course on Sentosa Island. Overall, it was a modest day for the other Indians. None of them came under par, as southpaw Kartik Sharma (71) was T-38th, Yuvraj Sandhu (72) was T-45, Varun Parikh (73) was T-58th and both Rayhan Thomas and Vinay
Osaka storms into China Open quarters
World number six Naomi Osaka stormed into the quarter-final of the ongoing China Open after defeating Julia Gorges of Germany in straight sets in the pre-quarter-finals of the tournament here on Thursday.The 20-year-old thrashed her German opponent 6-1, 6-2 in the last -16 clash to continue with her dominating performance in the tournament so far.Making a slow start to the first set, Osaka endured five deuces and saved one break point in the first game. She, however, came back strongly and clinched the next five games to win the opening set.The recently-crowned US Open champion maintained the momentum in the second set as well as she started off by winning four consecutive points in the first game. Without making much sweat, she registered an easy 6-2 win to advance further in the tournament.Osaka will now take on Zhang Shuai of China to book her spot in the semi-final of the China Open.
Zhang stuns Kerber to advance to quarterfinals at China Open
Germany's Angelique Kerber suffered a shock defeat to China's Shuai Zhang on Thursday to crash out of the China Open in Beijing.
World is his Playground: Prithvi's journey from Virar to Rajkot
There is an element of inevitability involved in certain occurrences and Prithvi Shaw's century as the youngest Indian Test debutant is one such instance. It's a matter of conjecture whether the West Indies attack could be rated as 'Test class' but the moment Shaw hit his first boundary, it seemed as if he was destined to succeed. At 18 years 329 days, Shaw showed that he always had the game to match the unbelievable hype that had surrounded him from the time he was a four-feet boy trying to jostle with the middle-aged uncles in order to get inside the early morning train from Virar to Bandra. "He batted like someone who has played 50 Test matches. He is an unbelievable talent and hopefully if he is nurtured well, he will serve Indian cricket for a long long time," chairman of selectors MSK Prasad told PTI after the teenager's smashing hundred on debut. Indian sports is replete with stories of blood, sweat and sacrifices and Shaw's story is no different from others. But the ...
Report: Male sports fans have big interest in women's sports
Male sports fans make up more than half of the group of people with an interest in women's sports, according to a report published Thursday by analysts Nielsen Sports. The report found that 84 percent of general sports fans in eight key markets around the world, including the United States and Britain, have an interest in women's sports, and that 51 percent of those are male. "This research not only illustrates the vast amount of people actively interested in women's sports today, but also shines a spotlight on the significant commercial opportunities on the horizon," said Lynsey Douglas, who led the team behind the 32-page report "The Rise of Women's Sports." "From equal pay to record audiences and new media deals, women's sport is one of the fastest changing areas in the sports industry, and is more important now than ever before." The landscape for women's team sports has changed dramatically over the past few years, creating the potential to increase the cost of broadcasting ...
Osaka cruises past Goerges into China Open last 8
Japan's Naomi Osaka eased past Germany's Julia Goerges in straight sets on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing.
Shaw youngest Indian to crack hundred on debut as India reach 232/3 (Tea report)
Prithvi Shaw became the youngest Indian to score a Test century on debut as India rode on the Mumbai teenager's fluent 134 to post 232/3 at Tea against the West Indies in the first Test here on Thursday.
Brazil's Paranaense eliminates Caracas, moves to quarters
Brazil's Atletico Paranaense beat Venezuelan Caracas 2-1 in Curitiba to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2018 Copa Sudamericana, in which they will face the winner of the match between its compatriot teams Bahia and Botafogo.
Porto wins 1-0 against Galatasaray, thanks to goalie Iker Casillas
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas helped Porto secure its 1-0 victory against Galatasaray with two strong interventions that prevented goals of the Turkish team.
Priyam Tated to participate in Artistic Skating World Championships in France
India's Skating Champion Priyam Tated from Andhra Pradesh will be participating in Artistic Skating World Championships 2018 in La Vendee - France.Around 1500 Athlete's from 35 countries will be participating in this big skating event. Of the seven skaters who have been selected to represent India, Priyam Tated is the only one skater from Andhra Pradesh.As per Indian Team coach P. Satyanarayan and his coach K. Chitti Babu, Priyam Tated has bright chances to make it to the podium and create history.India Team coaches have said that Priyam Tated is very talented and a quick learner. As per them he is an inspiration to many of the skaters not only in the Shivaji Park Skating Rink but also to many skaters in Andhra Pradesh.The President of Andhra Pradesh Roller Skating Association, N Raghupati Raju, has conveyed his best wishes for his success in the World Championship. All the members of the association said they are proud of him, as it is a great moment for the state of Andhra ...
Rajkot Test: Prithvi Shaw hits ton on debut
Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw stepped into the world of international cricket in style as he smashed a blistering century in his debut Test against West Indies here at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium on Thursday.The 18-year-old, who is the youngest Indian to make his debut for India since Sachin Tendulkar, took just 99 balls to reach the three-figure mark, which also included 14 boundaries.Opting to bat first, India had sent Shaw and KL Rahul to open the innings. While KL Rahul went back to the pavilion without scoring a run, Shaw fully utilized the opportunity and went on to play a special inning on his debut.The right-hand batsman, who is already a big name in the domestic cricket circuit, has scored 1,418 runs in 14 first-class matches he played with an impressive average of 56.72. He had also achieved the feat of scoring hundred in his debut Ranji Trophy match and maiden Duleep Trophy clash.Earlier this year, he had led the Indian side to victory in the International Cricket Council .
Borussia Dortmund thrash Monaco 3-0 in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund thrashed Monaco 3-0 in their Champions League match, with goals from Jacob Bruun Larsen, Paco Alcacer and Marco Reus in a game that showed a clear improvement in the second half after some difficulties in the first.
Shaw makes dream debut as India cruise to 232/3 at tea
Prithvi Shaw became the youngest Indian and fourth overall to score a Test century on debut as India cruised to 232 for three against West Indies at tea on day one of the series opener here. At 18 years and 329 days, Shaw (134 off 154) reached the milestone off just 99 balls, adding to a host of records he holds in his blossoming career. He had earlier made waves by reaching three figures in his first Ranji Trophy appearance and was the youngest to hit a century on Duleep Trophy debut. He did not any show nerves of a debutant and made short work of the listless West Indies attack alongside Cheteshwar Pujara (86) as the two shared a 206-run stand after the early fall of K L Rahul (0). India, who had scored more than five runs an over in the morning, made 99 runs at 3.81 in the afternoon session with the loss of Pujara and Shaw. Shaw, who was 75 not out at lunch, reached the three figures with a typical punch to the cover, the same way he got his first runs in international cricket. In .
Napoli beat Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League match
Lorenzo Insigne's goal in the 89th minute was enough for Napoli to defeat a flat Liverpool side 1-0 in a Group C Champions League match.
Messi scores twice to lead Barcelona over Tottenham 4-2
Lionel Messi had a brace in Barcelona's 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on match-day 2 of the 2018-2019 Champions League.
Inaugral edition of Afghanistan Premier league from Friday
The much-awaited Afghanistan Premier League will kick-start from October 5 and will feature legendary names from world cricket for the five franchises.
First Test: India 133/1 vs West Indies (Lunch Report)
Debutant opener Prithvi Shaw and Cheteshwar Pujara's half-centuries helped India recover from an early blow to post 133/1 at lunch on the opening day against the West Indies in the first Test here in Gujarat on Thursday.