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Asiad 2018: Shooter Apurvi Chandela in women's 10m Air Rifle final
Producing a brilliant performance shooter Apurvi Chandela stormed into the finals of women's 10m Air Rifle event of the 2018 Asian Games here on Monday.
Asian Games: Deepak Kumar strikes silver in 10m Air Rifle
After a hard-fought final, Indian shooter Deepak Kumar bagged a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games here on Monday.Deepak shot a score of 247.7 to finish at the second position behind China's Haoran Yang, who bagged the gold with an Asian Games record score of 249.1 at the JSC Shooting Range.Shaochuan Lu of Chinese Taipei took home the bronze after posting a score of 226.8.Ravi Kumar, the other Indian in the fray, made a fourth-place finish with a score of 205.2.Earlier, Ravi and Deepak had qualified for the finals of the 10m Air Rifle event after finishing at the fourth and fifth spots respectively, with scores of 626.7 and 626.3.Continuing his good performance, Deepak gave a tough competition to Yang before settling for the silver medal. He earlier made it to the finals in the Commonwealth Games (finishing fifth) and the World Cup held in Guadalajara, Mexico (finishing fourth) earlier this year.Ravi Kumar had opened India's medal ...
Asiad 2018: India defeat Thailand 33-23 in women's kabaddi
The Indian women's kabaddi team registered their second win at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games as they defeated Thailand 33-23 here on Monday.
Asiad 2018: Shooter Deepak Kumar bags silver in 10m Air Rifle
Shooter Deepak Kumar handed India it's third medal at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games after he clinched silver in the Mens 10m Air Rifle category here on Monday.
Djokovic wins Cincy title to complete Masters matched set
Novak Djokovic ended a career-long jinx, lifting the trophy in Cincinnati at last to complete a matched set of Masters 1000 titles. Djokovic, who came up empty in five prior Cincinnati finals, defeated seven-time winner Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in the final. The former world number one became the first man to win all nine of the ATP's Masters 1000 events in the elite series' current configuration. Federer, meanwhile, lost a final in the hardcourt US Open tuneup for the first time. "I played five finals (here) before, and most of those finals I lost to this great man, Roger ... thank you for letting me win here once in Cincinnati," Djokovic joked. "This is a dream come true," Djokovic said. "I finally won Cincinnati after six finals, some against the greatest ever, Roger." Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, said his game wasn't sharp -- but he didn't want to take anything away from Djokovic's achievement. "Novak is a great champion," Federer said. "This is about him making ...
No Ronaldo, no Zidane, no problem as Real start La Liga with victory
Real Madrid got their La Liga campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory at home to Getafe on Sunday in their first league outing since the summer departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Zinedine Zidane. The European champions ensured the three points at the Santiago Bernabeu with a 20th-minute goal from Dani Carvajal and a Gareth Bale strike on 51 minutes. Keylor Navas held on to his place as Real Madrid's starting goalkeeper despite the arrival of Thibaut Courtois. Costa Rica international Navas has been first choice since 2015 but had been expected to make way for Courtois, a recent 35-million-euro recruit from Chelsea who was voted best goalkeeper at this summer's World Cup. Julen Lopetegui, who replaced Zidane as coach, also selected Nacho at the heart of the defence rather than French World Cup winner Raphael Varane. Real, playing their first La Liga game since the departure of Ronaldo to Juventus, went into Sunday's game on the back of a 4-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid
Inter Milan shocked in Serie A opener, Dzeko hits Roma stunner
A late Edin Dzeko stunner got AS Roma off the mark in their Serie A campaign at Torino but Inter Milan made the worst possible start with a 1-0 loss at Sassuolo. Roma's win meant the top three from last year's campaign all won their opening round of matches. Champions Juventus, with new superstar signing Cristiano Ronaldo making his debut, won 3-2 at Chievo on Saturday with runners-up Napoli coming back to win 2-1 at Lazio. But Inter Milan -- fourth last season -- suffered an early upset after Domenico Berardi slotted in a 27th-minute penalty to give all three points to their rivals from Modena. "This has complicated everything," said Inter coach Luciano Spalletti. "Sassuolo did well on the counter-attack, they were compact without giving anything. We lost the game because of a penalty and Sassuolo didn't create many chances." Sassuolo dominated the first half, earning a penalty when Joao Mario brought down Federico Di Francesco in the penalty area. Inter Milan's top scorer last ...
Bertens shocks No. 1 Halep to win Cincinnati WTA title
Dutch challenger Kiki Bertens profited from a third-set collapse from Simona Halep to score the biggest win of her career Sunday, beating the world number one 2-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 in the Cincinnati final. Halep, who won the Montreal trophy a week ago and came into the final on a nine-match winning streak, ran out of reserves and was unable to stop the mounting Bertens momentum. "I've lost three finals here, but maybe I will able to win one at this tournament because I love to play here," said Halep, who fell to Serena Williams in the 2015 final of the hardcourt US Open tuneup and to Garbine Muguruza in the title match last year. The upset took just over two hours and marked the 10th time this season that 17th-ranked Bertens has defeated a top 10 opponent. "Hopefully we can play many more matches like this in the future," said Bertens, who claimed a sixth career WTA title. Bertens saved a match point in the second-set tiebreaker to stay alive. Halep had looked like ending a quick ...
We threw away a good start: Buttler
England batsman Jos Buttler has lamented that they should have done better after being placed at 54 for no loss at one point of the third Test against India here. Hardik Pandya took 5-28 as England were bowled out for 161 runs, conceding a 168-run lead that swelled up to 292 runs at stumps on day two. "It's very disappointing after a really good start to the day as well, picking up those early wickets and being 50 for none. We let that slip. It's important we can recognise why it's happened, and improve," said Buttler yesterday. "It's been tough for the batsmen (at times) throughout this series. When we've got that momentum, when we've been bowling, it felt like we were going to take a wicket every ball. "It comes down to how can you wrestle back the initiative maybe with a counter-attacking style or someone trying to sit in and be a bit of a limpet for an hour and ride that session out. But obviously we weren't good enough to do that today," he added. Buttler said that the key is ..
Don't compare me to Kapil Dev, says Pandya
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has said that comparisons with Indian legend Kapil Dev are unwarranted and that he should be left alone to perform on the basis of his capabilities. Pandya took career-best figures of 5-28 as England were bowled out for 161 in reply to India's 329. The visitors finished day two on 124-2, thus taking an overall 292-run lead. The all-rounder also took on his critics saying he doesn't play for them. "Comparisons are fine. But the problem with this (comparison) is that all of a sudden when something goes wrong and they are like he is not that. I have never wanted to be Kapil Dev. Let me be Hardik Pandya. I am good at being Hardik Pandya, and I have reached here till now played 40 ODIs and 10 Tests being Hardik Pandya, not Kapil Dev. "They have created their era, let me be Hardik Pandya. Let's stop comparing me with anyone. I will be happy if you don't," he said yesterday after a game-changing performance. Pandya ran through the England line-up after Mohammed ...
Asian Games: Sports fraternity laud wrestler Bajrang Punia
Several sports personalities have come in unison to congratulate wrestler Bajrang Punia, who, on Sunday, bagged the first gold medal for India at the 18th Asian Games.Punia won his maiden Asian Games gold in the 65kg category by defeating Japan's Daichi Takatani in Jakarta. To celebrate the victory, Virender Sehwaag, Saina Nehwal among others took to Twitter to post their wishes.Former India opener Virender Sehwaag congratulated the 24-year-old for fulfilling his promise of clinching the gold. "Wah ! @BajrangPunia . So proud of you for making us proud. Congratulations for the Gold and for fulfilling your promise of winning one. Shaabash ! #AsianGame2018," he wrote.On the other hnd, Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal tweeted, "Congratulations @BajrangPunia gold medal #wrestling #asiangames2018"Here's what the others posted:Mary Kom: Congratulations @BajrangPunia for giving GOLD Medal for India. So proud of your excellent dedication and hard work. You really deserve to be on the ...
Quadrangular Series moved out of Vijayawada
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday shifted its Quadrangular series to Alur and Bengaluru after the first two fixtures of the series were called off due to continuous rains and poor ground conditions in Mulapadu, Vijayawada.Incessant downpour affected play on August 19 and it was agreed upon by the teams and match officials to call off the game as the conditions were deemed unfit for playing, BCCI Acting Honorary Secretary Amitabh Choudhary said in a statement.The Quadrangular series comprises four teams - India A, India B, South Africa A and Australia A. It was to commence from August 17. However, matches on that day and on August 18 (reserve day), which were scheduled to take place between India A and Australia A, India B and South Africa A had to be called off.With more rains forecast in the days to come, the match officials in consultation with the four teams reached a consensus to change the venues for the remaining fixtures in the series, Choudhry ...
Djokovic brushes past Federer for 1st Cincinnati title
Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic finally found a way past Swiss tennis master Roger Federer, as he defeated the latter 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets in the finals to win his first title of Cincinnati Masters here on Sunday.The 31-year-old Serb, who won the Wimbledon Championships last month, was the runner-up of the Cincinnati Masters on five occasions. He had lost to Federer thrice.In the high-octane match, both Federer and Djokovic started on a bright note, before the latter took centre stage and put the Swiss tennis ace under pressure. The duo were placed at 3-3 in the opening set, before Djokovic broke his opponent's serve to win the first set.In the second set, Federer took a quick 2-0 lead against the World no 10 Serb. However, Djokovic recovered from the early setback and equalled 2-2. Again, the World number 2 Swiss took the lead, before Djokovic surged ahead and gained victory in a riveting contest that lasted for nearly 90 minutes.In the process, Djokovic became the first ...
Finally! Djokovic beats Federer for first Cincinnati title
Novak Djokovic finally mastered the one tournament that's eluded him, beating nemesis Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 for his first Western & Southern Open championship. He got the better of a nostalgic rematch they hadn't played in two years because of injuries and broke through in a tournament that Federer has won seven times, never losing a title match. After Federer's forehand sailed wide for the deciding point, Djokovic raised both arms and roared. Then he jumped and punched the air before giving his racket to a fan and tossing his sweatbands into the stands. No need for mementos. That first Rookwood pottery trophy will be enough. Djokovic is the first to claim all nine ATP Masters 1000 events since the series started in 1990. It had become his personal quest after he lost in the finals five times three against Federer. Djokovic leads their all-time series 24-22, doing much better in the biggest matches. He's 3-1 against Federer in Grand Slam finals and 12-6 overall in championship
3rd Test: India take 292 runs lead at stumps on day 2 vs England (Roundup)
A disciplined batting helped India score 124/2 in their second innings, taking 292 runs lead Aat stumps on the second day of the third Test match against England here on Sunday.
Pandya's five-for hands India complete control of 3rd Test
Hardik Pandya stole the limelight with his maiden five-wicket haul as India made a strong comeback in the series by taking complete control of the third cricket Test against England, here today. At stumps on day two, India were well placed at 124 for two in 31 overs in their second innings with Cheteshwar Pujara batting on 33 and skipper Virat Kohli unbeaten on 8. India, thus, took an overall lead of 292 runs over England with three full days play remaining in the match. It was Pandya who turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes today, registering career-best figures of 5 for 28 to help India bundle out England for 161 in their first innings and give his side the upperhand for the first time in the series. After tea, opening duo of Shikhar Dhawan (44) and KL Rahul (36) looked to build on India's advantage by making another cautious start. Rahul, in particular, was aggressive as he hit seven fours and scored at 100-plus strike rate during his 33-ball stay. Dhawan, on the other end, ...
India reach 124/2 in second innings at stumps on Day 3
India were 124 for two in their second innings against England at stumps on the second day of the third cricket Test, here today. India, thus, took an overall lead of 292 runs over England with eight wickets in hand. India had earlier bowled out England for 161 in their first innings. England were bundled out in 38.2 overs after India had posted 329 in the first innings. Hardik Pandya shone with the ball for India with figures of five for 28. At the close of play, Cheteshwar Pujara was batting on 33, while skipper Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 8. Brief Scores: India 1st innings: 329 & 124 for two in 31 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 44, KL Rahul 36, Cheteshwar Pujara 33 not out; Adil Rashid 1/23). England 1st innings: 161 all out in 38.2 overs (Jos Buttler 39; Hardik Pandya 5/28).
Asiad 2018: Bajrang wins 1st gold, Apurvi-Ravi take bronze on Day 1 (Roundup)
Wrestler Bajrang Punia won India's first gold medal while shooters Apurvi Chandela and and Ravi Kumar bagged a bronze medal on the opening day of the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday.
Pant achieves unique feat, becomes 4th Indian to take 5 catches on Test debut
Young Rishabh Pant today became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to take five catches on Test debut during the second day of the third cricket Test against England, here today. Pant joined the elite club of Naren Tamhane (vs Pakistan in 1955), Kiran More (vs England in 1986) and Naman Ojha (vs Sri Lanka in 2015), all of whom took five catches on their Test debuts. Pant, who became India's 291st Test player, claimed the feat by taking the catches of Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid in England's first innings. England were bowled out for 161 in their first innings in reply to India's 329. Pant is also the first Asian wicket-keeper to take five catches in an innings on Test debut. Pant, who replaced Dinesh Karthik, had earlier marked his Test debut in style by slamming a six off leg-spinner Adil Rashid on the second ball of his innings yesterday. He, thus, became the first Indian to open his account in Test cricket with a six. Pant became the 12th ..
Wrestler Bajrang clinches Asiad gold, Sushil flops (Wrestling roundup)
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Sunday clinched the gold in the men's freestyle 65 kg category even as veteran Sushil Kumar suffered a shock first-round defeat in the 74-kg category at the 18th Asian Games here.