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Ronaldo set for Old Trafford return with Juventus in Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo can look forward to a return to Old Trafford in the Champions League this season after his new team Juventus came out in the same group as Manchester United in Thursday's draw in Monaco. Ronaldo, who was not in Monaco despite being nominated for an individual award, spent six years at United, winning the Champions League in 2008, before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. He will come up against his compatriot Jose Mourinho, under whom he played during his time at Real, while United midfielder Paul Pogba can also look forward to facing his old team. United host Juventus on October 23 before going to Turin on November 7. While those sides will be favourites to progress to the last 16 from Group H, they will have to be wary of Valencia, with the Spaniards returning to the group stage for the first time in three years. Swiss champions Young Boys, group-stage debutants, look to be the makeweights in the section, and host United on the opening matchday on September 19. "It's a
Federer, Djokovic through as storm rages over umpire's Kyrgios pep-talk
Roger Federer set-up a US Open third round clash against Nick Kyrgios who found himself at the centre of an impartiality row after an umpire climbed down from his chair to tell him: "I want to help you". Second seed and five-time champion Federer, 37, made it 18 wins in 18 second round appearances in New York by seeing off error-plagued Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. "I think it's always tricky against Benoit, never quite the same point. Sometimes he plays very deep in the court, then he plays up in the court," said Federer. Also going through were Wimbledon champion and two-time US Open winner Novak Djokovic as well as Marin Cilic, the champion in New York in 2014. Kyrgios, 23, reached the third round by seeing off France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 6-0. However, the match created a huge storm after respected umpire Mohamed Lahyani lost patience with the under-performing 30th seed and climbed down from his chair to tell the Australian, trailing by a set and ...
Leipzig beat Zorya to qualify for Europa League
Emil Forsberg converted a penalty in the 90th minute to lead RB Leipzig to a 3-2 win over over Zorya Luhansk and secure a berth for the German club in the 2018-2019 Europa League.
Sevilla begin pursuit of 6th Europa League crown
Five-time winners Sevilla are headed back to the Europa League after dominating Sigma Olomouc 3-0 in the second leg of their qualifying tie.
Kipruto, Stefanidi, Walsh, Semenya claim Diamond League titles
Conseslus Kipruto, Katerina Stefanidi, Tomas Walsh and Caster Semenya won in the finals of the elite track and field competition IAAF Diamond League at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Silver, Bronze were not on our cards: Gold medalist Poovamma
Machettira Raju Poovamma, who along with Hima Das, Saritaben Laxmanbhai Gayakwad and Velluva Koroth Vismaya bagged a gold medal in Women's 4 x 400m Relay event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games, said her team didn't have Silver and Bronze medals on the cards and were always eyeing for Gold."We had to win a gold medal. Silver and bronze medals were not on our cards. We would have valued them, but gold medal was much more precious and we have done it," Poovamma told ANI on Thursday.The team claimed a top-podium finish after they completed the race within a clock timing of 3:28.72 in the final round.While Bahrain squad won silver with a clock timing of 3:30.61, Vietnamese athletes settled for bronze as they clocked 3:33:23.Meanwhile, India's 4x400m men's relay team won a Silver medal.The Indian team - comprising of Kunhu Muhammed, Dharun Ayyasamy, Mohd. Anas and Arokia Rajiv - clocked 3:01.85 to finish behind Qatar who won gold in an Asian Games record time of ...
US Open: Federer beats Paire to enter third round
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer on Thursday scored a 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire to enter the third round of the ongoing US Open at the at Arthur Ashe Stadium here.While Paire had not beaten the Swiss tennis ace in their six previous meetings, he never looked like causing an upset in their seventh encounter too as Federer had an upper hand on him throughout the game.World No 2 Federer, 37, used his experience and guile to secure the win, benefitting from 47 unforced errors by Paire, while striking 27 winners of his own.An evident favourite, Federer had earlier defeated Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in their opening-round clash to storm into the next round.He will next take on Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the third round on Saturday.
4th Test: Indian pacers restrict England to 246 on Day 1
Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami helped India restrict England to 246 on the opening day of the fourth Test at The Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground on Thursday.After losing the first two Tests, India came back strongly in the five-Test series in the third encounter. Continuing their good form, Indian bowlers showcased a disciplined bowling effort and gave a good chance to the batting lineup to take a strong lead over the hosts.England lost six wickets for 86 runs to find themselves in a precarious position after opting to bat first. Bumrah (3/46), Ishant Sharma (2/26), Shami (2/51) and spinner R Ashwin (2/40) altogether portrayed a strong bowling attack. All-rounder Hardik Pandya (1/51) also managed to get a wicket.Alastair Cook (17), Keaton Jennings (0), Joe Root (4), Jonny Bairstow (6) all got out cheaply thus putting pressure on the middle and the lower order.Later, all-rounder Sam Curran anchored the England innings by scoring 78 vital runs as he shared 81 runs with Moeen
Sam hits 78 but Indian pacers dismiss England for 246 on day 1 of 4th Test
Sam Curran offered some spirited resistance with a resolute half-century but Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, produced a disciplined effort to dismiss England for 246 on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test, here today. Bumrah (3/46) scalped three wickets, while Ishant Sharma (2/26), Mohammed Shami (2/51) and spinner R Ashwin (2/40) took two wickets each and Hardik Pandya (1/51) accounted for one as India dominated the proceedings on the opening day. All-rounder Sam Curran anchored the England innings with a determined 78 as he shared 81 runs with Moeen Ali (40) and 63 runs with Stuart Broad (17) for the seventh and ninth wickets respectively. The hosts lost six wickets for 86 runs to find themselves in a precarious position after opting to bat. However, the 20-year-old Curran resurrected the England innings with a 136-ball innings which was studded with eight hits to the fence and a six. It was his second Test half-century. The left-hander was the last batsman to be ...
India dominate day 1 of 4th Test vs England (Roundup)
India dominated the opening day of the fourth Test match as the visitors first bowled out England just a few overs before stumps and then scored 19/0 at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground here on Thursday.
Indian pacers dismiss England for 246 on day 1 of 4th Test
Indian seamers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, produced a disciplined bowling effort to dismiss England for 246 on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test, here today. Bumrah (3/46) scalped three wickets, while Ishant Sharma (2/26), Mohammed Shami (2/51) and spinner R Ashwin (2/40) took two wickets each and Hardik Pandya (1/51) accounted for one as India dominated the proceedings on the opening day. All-rounder Sam Curran anchored the England innings with a determined 78 as he shared 81 runs with Moeen Ali (40) and 63 runs with Stuart Broad (17) for the seventh and ninth wickets respectively. The hosts lost six wickets for 86 runs to find themselves in a precarious position after opting to bat. However, the 20-year-old Curran resurrected the England innings with a 136-ball innings which was studded with eight hits to the fence and a six. It was his second Test half-century. The left-hander was the last batsman to be dismissed when he was cleaned up by Ashwin in the 77th over. At stumps, ...
India 16-0 at stumps after dismissing England for 246 on day 1
India were 16 for no loss at stumps after dismissing England for 246 on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test, here today. At stumps, India openers Shikhar Dhawan (3) and KL Rahul (11) were at the crease. Hosts England lead the five-match series 2-1. Brief scores: England 1st innings: 246 allout in 76.4 overs (Sam Curran 78; Jasprit Bumrah 3/46). India 1st innings: 16 for no loss in 4 overs (KL Rahul 11; JM Anderson 0/3).
Mohan Chaturvedi replaces Bhatia as DDCA selector
Ending the confusion over veteran Rajat Bhatia's appointment as selector of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) after he decided to continue as a player in the upcoming domestic season, the DDCA on Thursday dropped him from the post.
Serena v Venus: It's episode 30
Serena and Venus Williams will walk the slippery line between sisterly affection and athletic aggression for the 30th time tomorrow, fighting for a place in the US Open last 16. The superstar sisters' third-round clash is their earliest Grand Slam meeting in 20 years -- since Venus beat her younger sister in the second round of the 1998 Australian Open in their first career meeting. "I never root against her, no matter what," Serena said. "So I think that's the toughest part for me. When you always want someone to win, to have to beat them ... I know it's the same thing for her. "When she beats me, she always roots for me as well. I think that's just the hardest part." The possible all-Williams encounter had fans buzzing as soon as the draw was announced, but Venus could barely bring herself to discuss it after securing her passage with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Camila Giorgi. Venus's seven Grand Slam titles include a victory over Serena in the 2001 US Open final. But Serena has gone on
Results of the Indian contingent on Day 12 of the 18th Asian Games.
Results of the Indian contingent on Day 12 of the 18th Asian Games. ATHLETICS: Men 50km Race Walk: Sandeep Kumar (Disqualified) 1500m: Jinson Johnson (GOLD), Manjit Singh (Fourth) 5000m: Govindan Lakshmanan (Sixth) 4x400m Relay: India (SILVER) Women Discus Throw: Seema Punia (BRONZE), Sandeep Kumari (Fifth) 1500m: P U Chitra (BRONZE) 4x400m Relay: India (GOLD) HOCKEY: Men's Semifinal: India lost to Malaysia in shoot-off. JUDO: Harshdeep Singh Brar and Garima Choudhary lost in pre-quarterfinals KURASH: Danish Sharma (men's 90kg) lost in quarterfinal. Jyoti Thokas (women's 78kg) lost in Round of 16. SQUASH: Women's team lost to Hong Kong 1-2. TABLE TENNIS: Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran reached pre-quarterfinals in singles. VOLLEYBALL: Men's team lost to Myanmar. SEPAKTAKRAW: Women's team lost to Thailand.
England out for 246 in first innings on day 1
India bowled out England for 246 on the opening day of the fourth Test match here on Thursday.
Asiad 2018: Indian athletes put up best-ever show since 1951 (Athletics Roundup)
Jinson Johnson and the women's 4X400 metre relay team won gold in their respective events at the 18th Asian Games here on Thursday as Indian athletes recorded their best tally at the continental extravaganza since the inaugural edition in 1951.
Scoreboard on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test between India and England here ...
Scoreboard on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test between India and England here today. England First Innings A Cook c Kohli b Hardik Pandya 17 K Jennings lbw b Bumrah 0 J Root lbw b Ishant 4 J Bairstow c Pant b Bumrah 6 B Stokes lbw b Shami 23 J Buttler c Kohli b Shami 21 MM Ali c Bumrah b Ashwin 40 SM Curran b Ashwin 78 AU Rashid lbw b Sharma 6 SCJ Broad lbw b Bumrah 17 JM Anderson not out 0 Extras: (B-23, LB-9, NB-2) 34 Total: (For 10 wickets in 76.4 overs) 246 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-15, 3-28, 4-36, 5-69, 6-86, 7-167, 8-177, 9-240, 10-246. Bowling: JJ Bumrah 20-5-46-3, I Sharma 16-6-26-2, HH Pandya 8-0-51-1, Mohammed Shami 18-2-51-2, R Ashwin 14.4-3-40-2.
Sonowal congratulates Hima Das, team for wining gold in Asiad
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has congratulated athlete Hima Das and her team for clinching gold in 4x400 metre women's relay in the Asian Games in Jakarta. Sonowal said Hima, who hails from Assam, and other athletes have made the countrymen proud. "Stupendous performance by the team of Hima Das, PR Machettira, Saritaben Gayakwad and VV Koroth to convincingly win the gold in women's 4x400 metre relay," he said. The Indian women's quartet ran 3 minute and 28.72 seconds to claim the gold. Bahrain (3:30.61) and Vietnam (3:33.23) took the silver and bronze respectively. India has been winning the gold in this event since 2002 Asian Games.
Jayaram enters quarterfinals of Barcelona Spain Masters
Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals with a straight-game win over Russia's Vladimir Malkov at the USD 150,000 Barcelona Spain Masters World Tour Super 300 tournament here today. A former world no 13, Jayaram hardly broke any sweat as he downed Malkov 21-11 21-10 in a lop-sided contest here. The 30-year-old Indian, who had finished runners-up at Vietnam Open Super 100 tournament earlier this month, will next face either Spain's Luis Enrique Penalver or Denmark's Rasmus Gemke, seeded second. Jayaram is a two-time winner of Dutch Open. He also reached the finals of 2015 Korea Open Super Series. He made a comeback in 2018 after recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered last year.