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Rodrigues, Yadav help Indian women take 1-0 lead in T20 series
Jemimah Rodrigues and Poonam Yadav produced special performances to fire India to a 13-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 International of the five-match series here Wednesday. Teenager Rodrigues smashed 36 off 15 balls in a whirlwind innings that saw her becoming the first Indian woman to hit three sixes in an over. The 18-year-old alongside wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia (46 off 35) and Anuja Patil (36 off 29) powered India to 168 for eight in 20 overs. Sri Lanka made a flying start in the chase through Yasoda Mendis (32 off 12) and Chamari Atapattu (27 off 22), racing to 39 in 2.5 overs before the former was dismissed by Arundhati Reddy. Sri Lanka remained in the hunt until leg-spinner Yadav's consistent breakthroughs took the game away from them as they were 155 all out in 19.3 overs. The 27-year-old from Agra ended with figures of four for 26 in four overs. Radha Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur too chipped in with the ball, taking two wickets each. Eshani Lokusuriyage top-scored for .
Pakistan elect to bat against India
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat against India in a Group A game of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. India made two changes in the playing eleven, bringing in Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for Shardul Thakur and Khaleel Ahmed. Pakistan picked the same team which played against Hong Kong. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma(captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni(wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal. Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed(wicketkeeper/captain), Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Usman Khan.
Wham-bam as Japan's Osaka roars into Tokyo quarters
Japan's Naomi Osaka pulverised Slovak Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals on Wednesday in her first match since her historic US Open triumph. The 20-year-old, who stunned Serena Williams to become Japan's first grand slam singles champion earlier this month, fired down 10 aces in a fearsome display of wham-bam tennis in Tokyo. Osaka came out firing and ripped a fizzing forehand down the line on the first point, the third seed powering away to close out the first set with a pair of thundering aces. A dazed Cibulkova had no answer to Osaka's firepower as the world number seven wrapped up a comfortable victory with a ferocious cross-court backhand after just 59 minutes. "I didn't really feel any pressure," said Osaka, who reached the Tokyo final in 2016. "It was really difficult because she's such a great player but I just thought it was more fun. "My serve was really good," added Japan's latest sporting celebrity. "I'm just grateful to be able to ...
Gremio edge towards Copa Libertadores last 4
Defending champions Gremio took a step towards earning a place in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Atletico Tucuman of Argentina.
North, South Korea agree to jointly bid for 2032 Olympics
North and South Korea on Wednesday agreed to prepare a joint bid for hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics, as part of agreements reached during the third inter-Korean summit of the year.
Uber driver suing Bucs' QB Winston over groping incident
A female Uber driver in Arizona is suing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, accusing him of sexual assault. Court documents say the woman filed the suit in Arizona on Tuesday and is seeking more than $75,000 in damages. She said Winston grabbed her crotch in the drive-thru of a Mexican restaurant in the Phoenix area in March 2016. After an investigation into the incident, the NFL in June suspended Winston for three games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suit comes as Winston approaches the final game of the suspension, and with the Buccaneers off to a 2-0 start. He missed the opener at New Orleans and last week's home victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. He is eligible to return on Tuesday, the day after Tampa Bay plays the Pittsburgh Steelers. A call to the Buccaneers offices after business hours Tuesday was not immediately returned. The Associated Press does not generally name people who allege they are victims of sexual ...
Bhanwal becomes first Indian to win back-to-back medals at World Junior Wrestling
Sajan Bhanwal became the first Indian to win back-to-back medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championship after he secured a silver in the 77kg Greco Roman category in Trnava, Slovakia. Islam Opiev of Russia proved to be too good for the 20-year-old from a village near Sonipat, winning the bout through technical superiority. The scoreline was 8-0. In the opening 90 seconds, Sajan was hit with passivity and was thrown from the par terre position, official website of United World Wrestling reported. With Sajan down, Opiev went to work, scoring six additional points from a pair of back-arches, followed by a feet over back exposure to take the 7-0 lead. The action was blown dead, and both wrestlers were brought up to their feet. In the standing position, Opeiv charged Sajan near the edge of the mat and picked up the match-ending eighth point, and the 77kg gold medal, the report added. The Haryana wrestler, who had won the gold at Junior Asia Championship in July, had defeated Dmytro ...
Atletico stumble early against Monaco, but come back to win 2-1
Atletico Madrid fell behind against AS Monaco before rebounding to win 2-1 in the 2018-2019 Champions League kick off for both sides.
Brugge goes down to Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund beat Club Brugge 1-0 thanks to a goal by young American Christian Pulisic, leaving fans at the Jan-Breydel Stadium in Bruges in disbelief.
Liverpool withstand PSG comeback to prevail 3-2
Liverpool FC blew a 2-0 lead before coming back to win 3-2 against a Paris Saint-Germain side that appeared at times to be overwhelmed by the setting and the occasion in the 2018-2019 Champions League opener.
North and South Korea to bid for 2032 Summer Olympics
North and South Korea will bid jointly for the 2032 Olympics, they announced Wednesday, in an ambitious plan built on hopes of deepening a diplomatic thaw catalysed by this year's Winter Games in the South. The idea, which would require an unprecedented level of cooperation and mutual trust on the long-divided Korean peninsula, was included in a joint statement issued after a Pyongyang summit between the North's leader Kim Jong Un and the South's President Moon Jae-in. "The South and North agreed to actively participate jointly in international competitions including the 2020 Summer Olympics and to cooperate in bidding for the South-North joint hosting of the 2032 Summer Olympics," the statement said. No other details were given. The North's decision to participate in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February triggered a dramatic diplomatic turnaround on the peninsula this year. It came after tensions mounted the previous year, with the North carrying out multiple missile launches ..
Santa Fe, Millonarios round-of-16 match ends in goalless draw
Santa Fe and Millonarios played out a goalless draw in their Copa Sudamericana Round-of-16 first leg match at the El Campin Stadium here.
With GM researchers, computer servers and spices, Indian chess teams set for Olympiad
With high-speed servers or "chess engines", four young chess Grand Masters (GM) to provide research and analytical assistance, a foreign coach and select Indian spices, two Indian teams -- for the open and women's sections -- are all set for their World Chess Olympiad medal hunt at Batumi in Georgia Sep 23-Oct 6, officials said.
Was batting well, wasn't getting runs: Dhawan
Runs weren't exactly flowing from his bat before the hundred in the Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong, but Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan claims that he was never out of form. Dhawan scored 127 against Hong Kong on Tuesday night as India won by 26 runs to make a winning start in the tournament. "It wasn't a question of form, I was batting well but wasn't getting runs. Great to get runs also," the opener said after notching up his 14th ODI hundred. Dhawan did not get a single half century in his last eight innings, during the Test series against England. His recent ODI form was also all about good starts which he failed to convert into big knocks. The win over Hong Kong was a rather hard-fought win for one of the tournament favourites and once again questions were raised about the Indian middle-order's frailties, which were thoroughly exposed in the recent tour of England as well. Dhawan defended his teammates. "We have won so many series in the last four years and we have also lost ...
This chess Olympiad captain provides steady supply of beverages to players
The role of non-playing captain and coach of a chess Olympiad team cannot be just restricted to abiding the tournament rules and giving expert game advice, said Grand Master R.B. Ramesh.
China's 'Maradona': the 'Soccer Nut' still going strong at 63
Friends call him "Maradona" and Chinese media have dubbed him "Soccer Nut" -- Zhao Chongshan is 63 but he still plays football three times a week and has no plan to hang up his boots. Zhao looks like any other doting grandfather with his gentle manner and warm smile, but he is something of a celebrity in China's eastern province of Zhejiang because of his enduring fitness and undying love for football. Zhao's strong legs and broad shoulders hint at the professional player that he once was, even if he is carrying a little bulk around his waist these days. "I will keep playing as long as I can, I feel I have no problem playing three games per week now," he said. "One of my motivations is that this is my hobby and I like it. Another is that I hope I can be a role model for the younger generation." "Honestly, it is not easy playing at my age," he added. The impact of football on Zhao's life cannot be underestimated. He began playing as a young boy on the streets, and as a 15-year-old was .
Kyrgios 'pep talk' umpire suspended - reports
The US Open umpire criticised for giving Australia's Nick Kyrgios a pep talk has been hit with a two-week suspension, reports said. Swedish official Mohamed Lahyani triggered controversy last month after coming down from his chair to give advice to Kyrgios during his second round game against Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The US Open later said Lahyani "went beyond protocol" with his conduct. "I want to help you," Lahyani could be heard telling Kyrgios, who was a set and 3-0 down at the time. "This isn't you. I know that. I have seen your matches. You are great for tennis." Kyrgios subsequently captured 19 of the next 25 games, claiming a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 6-0 win. "The US Open determined that chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani's conduct during Thursday's second-round match involving Nick Kyrgios and Pierre-Hugues Herbert went beyond protocol," a US Open statement said. Reports citing the ATP on Tuesday said Lahyani, 52, had been suspended for two weeks over the incident. "Lahyani's actions in .
Firmino stuns PSG as Messi's routine brilliance marks start of Champions League
Roberto Firmino's last-gasp strike gave Liverpool a 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling encounter on the opening night of the UEFA Champions League group stage, after Lionel Messi's latest hat-trick handed Barcelona a winning start. There were dramatic late goals around Europe, including for Inter Milan against Tottenham Hotspur, and winning starts for several of the leading contenders, with Atletico Madrid battling back to beat Monaco. But the heavyweight encounter of the evening was at Anfield, and the Group C match between last season's beaten finalists and the ambitious PSG lived up to expectations. Liverpool were rewarded for their excellent start as they found themselves two goals up after 36 minutes, Daniel Sturridge getting the opener before James Milner netted a penalty. But the French champions pulled one back before the interval through Thomas Meunier -- the goal allowed to stand despite Edinson Cavani being offside in the build-up. The two most expensive ...
Whistleblower warns WADA of 'catastrophe' if Russia ban eased
Whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov said the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) risked a "catastrophe for clean sport" if it lifts a suspension against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency later this week. Former Moscow laboratory chief Rodchenkov, who lifted the lid on Russia's doping scandal in 2015, said Russia could only be readmitted if it acknowledged the government role in the scandal and provided full access to past test results. "WADA must not fall prey to manipulation and false assertions from the Ministry (of Sport), the same arm of the Kremlin that facilitated the doping program and asserted false compliance," Rodchenkov wrote in a USA Today editorial. "To do so, would be nothing short of a catastrophe for clean sport." Rodchenkov's comments come two days before WADA meets in the Seychelles to discuss Russia's status. The global drug-testing watchdog revealed last week that its compliance committee had recommended lifting its three-year suspension after receiving assurances from ...
Asia Cup: India survive scare, beat Hong Kong by 26 runs
A 174-run partnership between Hong Kong openers Anshuman Rath and Nizakat Khan gave some mighty scares to the Indian camp and fans, but the Men in Blue fought back to clinch a 26-run win in their Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium here on Tuesday.With the win, India registered their first win of the prestigious tournament.Earlier, Hong Kong won the toss and asked India to bat first. The Indian openers, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma (23) and Shikhar Dhawan (127), gave a good start to the Men in Blue. Dhawan played the role of an aggressor, whacking boundaries off Hong Kong bowlers erring lengths.Spinner Ehsan Khan (two for 65) provided the first breakthrough to Hong Kong, accounting for Rohit's wicket. Ambati Rayudu (60) then joined Dhawan and the duo started milking runs through boundaries.The 32-year-old left-hander from Delhi showed no mercy to the Hong Kong bowlers as he batted carefree to romp off to a half-century.On the other hand, Rayudu played the second hand and