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Watford's Garcia receives Premier League Manager of the Month award
Watford's Spanish coach Javi Garcia on Friday received the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August after kicking off the season in auspicious fashion.
Neymar named Brazil's full-time captain
Brazilian national football team head coach Tite has named Paris Saint-Germain star forward Neymar Jr. as his squad's full-time captain ahead of Friday night's friendly against the United States in New Jersey.
Final Test: Cook hits fifty as England reach 123-1 at tea on day 1
Opener Alastair Cook hit a patient half-century in the final match of his career as England reached 123 for one at tea on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval on Friday. The 33-year-old Cook, who is playing his final Test for England after which he will retire from international cricket, had eight hits to fence in his 177-ball unbeaten innings as he shared 60 runs with opening partner Keaton Jennings (23) and then forged an unconquered 63-run stand with Moeen Ali (23) for the second wicket. At the break, Cook was unbeaten on 66 runs, while Ali was batting on 23 not out having faced 102 balls. Post lunch, India toiled hard and tightened their lines as the pacers got some seam movement. Jasprit Bumrah (0-31) and Ishant Sharma (0-17) bowled threatening spells, and could have easily accounted for both batsmen. In the 31st over, Ajinkya Rahane dropped Cook (on 37*) at gully off Sharma. Three balls later, Virat Kohli dropped Ali (on 2*) at third slip off ...
Indonesia to evaluate Asian Games performance
Indonesia will conduct an analysis of the country's performance at the recently concluded Asian Games in Jakarta.
Teja, Rangasamy win titles with race to spare
: Chennai's Srinivas Teja and Raghul Rangasamy of Mamallapuram sealed the titles in Super Stock class of saloon cars and Esteem Cup respectively in the fifth and final round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI national racing championship at the MMRT track at nearby Sriperumbudur Friday. The two, belonging to Performance Racing team,won the titles with a race to spare. A second-place finish behind Deepak Ravikumar (Infinite Piston) ensured the title for 25-year-old Teja as he took his tally to an unbeatable 106 points. Ravikumar moved to second position in the championship with 76.5 points, ahead of Bengalurus Varun Anekar (Race Concepts, 75) and the duo will be fighting it out in the second race tomorrow. Anekar, who enjoyed a huge lead, in todays race, retired when the throttle cable snapped in the sixth lap. Rangasamy, a versatile racer though just 25, capped another fine season by sealing the title in the Esteem Cup, taking an insurmountable lead after scoring his seventh win in ..
England were 123-1 at tea on day 1 of final Test against India
England were 123 for one at tea on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against India at Oval here on Friday. Opener Alastair Cook (66) and Moeen Ali (23) were at the crease at the break. England won the five-match series after taking a 3-1 lead following a win in the fourth Test. Brief Score: England 1st innings: 123 for one in 59 overs (Alastair Cook 66; R Jadeja 1/36).
Sameer faces Gurusaidutt in semifinals of Hyderabad Open
Indian shuttlers Sameer Verma and RMV Gurusaidutt set up a semifinal clash after staving off spirited challenge from their respective opponents in the men's singles competition of the USD 75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 tournament here Friday. Top seed Sameer, who had clinched the Swiss Open this year, had to dig deep into his reservoir to outwit compatriot Pratul Joshi 16-21 26-24 21-7 in a match that lasted 55 minutes. Gurusaidutt, a former Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, recovered from a game down to outwit Malaysia's Lim Chi Wing 13-21 22-20 21-11 in a 59-minute quarterfinal match. Among other Indians in fray, Commonwealth Games silver medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty outclassed India's Tarun Kona and Malaysia's Lim Khim Wah 21-13 21-10 to sail into the last four. Fourth seeds Arun George and Sanyam Shukla also entered the final four with a 21-17 21-15 win over Hong Kong's Chan Tsz Kit and Yeung Shing Choi to set up a semifinal clash with Satwik and Chirag. The .
Indian Navy edges past BHA 2-1
Indian Navy defeated Bengaluru Hockey Association 2-1 to notch up its second straight win in Pool 'B' in the 92nd All-India MCC Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament here Friday. In a Pool 'A' match, Indian Army hammered Mumbai Hockey Association 5-1 to open its campaign in style. The Navy-BHA encounter saw the latter take the lead in the 18th minute when Sharda Nand Tiwari converted a penalty stroke. Navy hit back in the 27th minute when skipper Bharat Singh slotted in from a penalty corner. Sunny Malik scored in the final minute to seal a victory and improve Navy's prospects of advancing to the semi-final. Indian Army conceded a goal in the sixth minute when MHA's no.6 Roshan Keisham sounded the boards from a penalty corner. The Mumbai team held on to the lead till the end of the first half, keeping the Army forwards at bay. However, the Army men scored almost immediately at the start of the second half and there seemed to be no stopping them from thereon. The Army team
Haryana bag eight gold, Maharashtra's Devika declared best boxer at sub junior meet
Haryana proved their superiority as eight of their pugilists bagged gold medals even as Devika Ghorpade of Maharashtra was adjudged the best boxer in the first Sub-Junior National Boxing Championships, which concluded here Friday. Though Haryana did well to take eight gold, Tamil Nadu's M Loshini Mangesh beat Nisha Singh, a Haryana boxer, on points (5:0). The other four gold medal winners included two from Manipur, one from Uttarakhand and one from Andhra Pradesh. Mushkan Singh started the proceedings for Haryana in 34 kg class, winning her final against Punjab's Bhavna Ajay Kumar 4:1 but in the next bout in 36 kg, Nisha, taking on the Tamil Nadu girl, could not continue the winning trend for Haryana as Loshini was very consistent with her punching that earned her full points from the judges. Undeterred, the Haryana girls reversed the trend in the 40, 42, 44, 50, 52, 57 and 63 kg categories, beating their rivals to add to Mushkan's gold. Prachi Kinha (40 kg) Prachi(42Kg) Tamanna Kumar
New Davis Cup format will not affect India for now: Vijay Amritraj
Former India tennis star Vijay Amritraj said Friday that the new Davis Cup format is not going to affect the country much as it is still going to be playing home and away games in Group I and not the World Group matches. "As far as India is concerned, the new Davis Cup format will not affect as much because we will be playing home and away games in Group I. The home and away games in that group stay," he told a section of media here. Amitraj is in the city to attend a couple of events. Thursday night he had attended a dinner party hosted by Grover Zampa Vineyard. It will only make a difference if India qualifies for World Group matches, he added. Amritraj said he does not think India should agree to play matches in a neutral country, for it will lose the advantage of playing in home conditions. "It is a special moment for us playing Davis Cup matches in India. We always had Prime Minister to announce the draw by picking up the lots. It is a big event in that city. And also, we will ...
Strauss lauds Cook as England's 'greatest player'
Alastair Cook was lauded as England's "greatest ever player" by former opening partner Andrew Strauss during his final Test before international retirement. Cook was thrust straight into the action in his farewell Test after England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat against India at the Oval on Friday. That meant Cook, in what was the opening batsman's 161st and final Test appearance before his international retirement, would be involved from the first ball. At lunch, the 33-year-old Essex left-hander was 37 not out in a total of 68 for one. Former captain Cook, England's all-time record run-scorer, walked out to a guard of honour from his India opponents after being presented with a commemorative cap by Strauss, his predecessor as Test skipper, before play started. Strauss, now the England and Wales Cricket Board director, addressed the England team before handing Cook a cap numbered 161 to mark the final international match of a 12-year international career. A video .
We need more players like Sunil Chhetri in team: Baichung Bhutia
Former Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia has said that the team need more players like Sunil Chhetri as there is a huge responsibility on his shoulder and he is not getting any younger.The 41-year-old further suggested that since sports is a state subject, respective governments should contribute to the growth of football in the country.Speaking to ANI, Bhutia said, "There is a huge responsibility for Sunil and he is not getting younger. We need to have more Sunil chhetris in the team. Sunil is already 34. We should try and make sure that there are more players of Sunil's quality in Indian football.""Sports is a state subject and they need to do a lot in terms of contributing for the growth of sports in India," he added.Commenting on club culture in football, the striker said that though it holds importance for the development of sport in the country, contribution to grass root levels and participation of state sports authorities is equally crucial.Reflecting on India's performance in
Asian Games medalist Hima Das gets grand welcome at Guwahati
Indian sprinter Hima Das on Friday received a grand welcome at Guwahati's Sarusujai Stadium, following her impressive in the recently concluded 18th edition of the Asian Games.Speaking on the occasion, the 18-year-old thanked everyone for their support and blessings."I would like to thank everyone for their support and blessings," Das said.The sprinter had clinched a gold medal, along with Machettira Poovamma, Saritaben Laxmanbhai Gayakwad and Velluva Koroth Vismaya, in Women's 4 x 400m Relay event at the prestigious tournament.Das had also bagged a silver medal in Women's 400m Race event with a clock timing 50.59 seconds.India's total medal tally at the Asian Games stood at 69-fifteen gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze.
Kazakh steps up to challenge for world boxing presidency
Former Olympic silver medallist Serik Konakbayev, from Kazakhstan, plans to challenge the Uzbek incumbent Gafur Rakhimov for the presidency of the International Boxing Federation (AIBA), AFP learned on Friday. The Kazakhstan boxing federation announced Konakbayev's candidacy in a letter sent to the federations that make up AIBA which has been seen by AFP. Konakbayev won silver in the light welterweight class in Moscow in 1980, representing the former Soviet Union. "As president of the Asian Boxing Confederation, Serik Konakbayev has established himself as an experienced leader," said the letter. Konakbayev has been a member of AIBA's executive committee since 2010 and a vice-president since 2014. He was also a member of the Kazakh parliament for 12 years. The election will take place at the AIBA congress in Moscow on November 2-3. The sport faces the real prospect of being knocked out of Tokyo 2020 by the International Olympic Committee. The IOC has been losing patience with boxing ...
De Villiers set to join PSL
Former South African skipper AB de Villiers has signed up for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).The announcement was made on the official Twitter handle of the PSL where they posted a video of De Villiers confirming his participation in the league."The Pakistan Super League has grown into one of the top T20 tournaments around the world," De Villiers said. "It has given Pakistanis much to cheer about. I've absolutely enjoyed watching some of the PSL games on television in recent years," De Villiers said in a video posted by PSL on Twitter."But 2019 will be different. In 2019, I will be participating in the PSL. I certainly can't wait. I'll see you there. Aap ka shukria (thank you!)," he added.The details regarding the team for which the right-hand batsman will be playing are not revealed yet.De Villiers, who recently shocked the cricketing world with a sudden announcement of his retirement from the International cricket, is considered to be the greatest batsmen of .
Continuity vs change as England face Spain at Wembley
England entertain Spain at the Wembley Stadium in what promises to be a fascinating UEFA Nations League game on Saturday night as the hosts look to build on the momentum of their successful 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign while the visitors begin life under new coach Luis Enrique.
Indian basketball star Bhamara signed to play in NBL Canada
The St Johns Edge, a basketball club in Canada, Friday announced signing of Indian national basketball player Satnam Singh Bhamara for the upcoming season of NBL Canada. Bhamara (22) said it was a proud moment for him to get a chance to play in the National Basketball League (NBL) of Canada. "I am really excited to be a part of St Johns Edge. It's a very proud moment, and I am sure this will encourage many others to pick up basketball as a career. "I am very thankful to everyone who supported me and helped me become who I am today," said Bhamara. Dough Plumb, Head Coach, St John's Edge, said, "Were excited to add Satnam to our team, he brings a history of NBA and international playing pedigree to our team. "It's remarkable to truly understand where he's come from and where he is today. This is a great signing not only for our organisation but for our league." In 2015, Singh became the first India born player to be drafted by an NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks' affiliate ...
Aman secures maiden title at Jaipur Open
Bihar golfer Aman Raj secured his maiden title with a clinical final round of five-under 65 at the Jaipur Open here on Friday. The stage was set for the 23-year-old Aman (64-67-62-65) as he enjoyed a two-shot lead coming into the final round at the back of a red-hot 62 in round three. The former India No. 1 amateur rose to the occasion on Friday with a round powered by two eagles to register a convincing three-shot win with a 22-under-258 total. "I experienced both relief and happiness after making that winning putt. I've waited a long time for my victory having come close on a few occasions in the past," Aman said. Delhi's Honey Baisoya (65-65-66-65) also shot a last round of 65 to finish runner-up for the second year in succession. His total read 19-under-261. M Dharma of Bengaluru carded the tournament's best score of nine-under-61 to claim third place at the Rambagh Golf Club. He totalled 17-under-263. Noida's Gaurav Pratap Singh also made waves in round four when he fired a rare .
AFI has shortlisted Olympic medal prospect events: Sumariwalla
Terming the success achieved in track and field events at the Asian Games as just the beginning, Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla has said his association has shortlisted some events from which an Olympic medal can come in future. "This (Asian Games performance) is the beginning and we want to continue at this pace. We had a meeting of the coaches and we have put in certain things in place. We have shortlisted some events where we think we could for the first time open an account at the Olympics Games," Sumariwalla told reporters here. He was speaking Thursday night after three members of the Indian mixed bridge team, which bagged a bronze in the Asian Games, were felicitated at the Bombay Gymkhana. Indian track and field athletes clinched 19 medals, including seven gold, to contribute the bulk of the country's medal tally in the just-concluded Asian Games in Jakarta with star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra leading the way. Sumariwalla, a former Olympian ...
St John's Edge signs Satnam for NBL Canada
St. Johns Edge, a basketball club in Canada, on Friday announced the signing of India's star player Satnam Singh Bhamara for the upcoming season of the National Basketball League (NBL) Canada.