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Colombia's Arias arrives at Atletico for first training session
Colombia right-back Santiago Arias on Wednesday started his first training session with Atletico Madrid, a day after he signed a five-year contract with the La Liga side.
France's Digne pens 5-year deal with Everton
France left-back Lucas Digne has signed a five-year contract with Everton after his two seasons with Barcelona, the English side announced on Wednesday.
East Bengal to take on Mohun Bagan in season's first derby on Sep 2
East Bengal will take on Mohun Bagan on September 2 in the 2018 Calcutta Football League Premier Division 'A' for this season's first derby, it was announced today. The other two marquee fixtures between East Bengal vs Mohammedan Sporting and Mohun Bagan vs Mohammedan Sporting will be held on September 9 and September 16 respectively. All the three matches will be held at the Saltlake Stadium. East Bengal, who had won the competition last season for a record 39th time and eighth on the trot, will kick off the local league taking on Tollygunge Agragami on August 3. Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting will begin their season on August 4 and 5 against Pathachakra and Food Corporation of India respectively. The tournament will carry a winners' prize purse of Rs 25 lakh, while the runners-up will get 20 lakh.
Mathews, Dickwella help Sri Lanka to 244-8 in 2nd ODI
Half-centuries from skipper Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella helped Sri Lanka post 244 for eight against South Africa in the second one-day international in Dambulla today. Both Mathews, who made an unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, and Dickwella, who hit a fluent 69, showed grit against a persistent bowling attack which took wickets regularly after the hosts elected to bat first. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi and fellow paceman Andile Phehlukwayo claimed three wickets each. The Proteas won the opening ODI of the five-match series on Sunday. Ngidi struck twice in his very first over -- the second of the innings -- to reduce Sri Lanka to 13-2. He had Upul Tharanga caught behind for nine and then trapped Kusal Mendis lbw for nought. Dickwella, Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman, then got going with several valuable partnerships including a crucial 67-run fourth wicket stand with Mathews. Phehlukwayo bowled Dickwella when the left-hander dragged a delivery onto his stumps midway into the ...
BCCI to bear all expenses of NE states' Ranji debut
The BCCI will bear the entire cost of the cash-strapped North Eastern states' Ranji Trophy debut, which has been mandated by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee, a couple of whom will play their home games at neutral venues due to lack of infrastructure. It has been reliably learnt that Sikkim and Arunachal do not have grounds that will match up to requirements of first-class cricket and will play at neutral venues in neighbouring states. The BCCI will be providing all the six states with their accreditated NCA coaches, physios and trainers (men's, boys age group, women, girls' age group). Normally the BCCI units pay for their support staff but for NE states, the parent body will make an exception. "BCCI has assured that all the state teams will be provided with coaches. We will have to submit our requirements and accordingly they will depute the support staff. The entire expenses will be borne by the board," a representative of the North Eastern state told PTI on conditions ..
IOA issues directions to comply with 'no needle policy' ahead of Asian Games
The Indian Olympics Association (IOA) issued directions to all sports federation and athletes asking them to follow the 'no need policy' ahead of the upcoming 18th edition of Asian Games.In a letter to all the participating federations, IOA made it very clear that they should ensure that prescribed medicine carried by the teams does not contain any World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substance.The directions further read that the players should keep the prescription of a licensed doctor with them.During the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, a seasoned India boxer was found to have breached the no needle policy after a used syringe was recovered near the room of the boxer.Under the no needle policy, needles are required to be stored in a central secure location, access to which is restricted to authorised medical personnel of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CFA) delegation.
Rlys to export 6 DEMU train sets to Sri Lanka: Govt
The railways is exporting six DEMU train sets manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai to Sri Lanka, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said today. In DEMU (dieselelectric multiple unit), a diesel engine drives an electric generator which produces electrical energy. Each such set being sent to Sri Lanka consists of 13 coaches, totalling 78 coaches for six sets, he said. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the minister noted, "These DEMU sets are equipped with state-of-the-art three phase AC-AC propulsion system, superior suspension and superior interiors". Gohain said the government has also extended a Line of Credit (LoC) to various countries for funding railway projects to export the rolling stock manufactured by Indian Railways. Some of the countries benefited by this line of credit are Bangladesh, Myanmar, Angola, Sudan, Senegal, Mali and Sri Lanka. "A target of manufacturing total 4,659 coaches during 2017-18 was set for Indian Railway Production Units and a total of
Badminton World C'ship: Sindhu breezes into third round
Rio Olympics silver-medalist PV Sindhu got past her Indonesian opponent Fitriani Fitriani to book her place in the third round of the ongoing Badminton World Championship here at Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre on Wednesday.The 23-year-old thrashed Fitriani 21-14, 21-9 in a one-sided clash that lasted 35 minutes.Starting the first game on a steady note, both Sindhu and Fitriani were evenly poised with 1-1 points each.After moving neck-to-neck in the initial stage, the Indian shuttler started to accelerate and collected two consecutive points to make the scorecard read 6-4 in her favour.Sindhu collected some quick points owing to a few unforced errors from the Indonesian player and by the mid-interval Indian shuttler was leading the game 11-6.Amid long rallies and angular drop shots, Sindhu won the first game 21-14 without breaking much sweat on the court.The second game started on a thrilling note with a long rally which was eventually won by the Indian shuttler.Coming back strongly, ...
India look to avenge pool stage loss to Ireland in quarters (Preview)
India will look to avenge the pool stage loss, when they face Ireland in the quarter-final of the womens hockey World Cup at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre here on Thursday.
England reach 83/1 at lunch vs India
England made a steady start reaching 83/1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.
Focus on Rajiv Sethu, Anish Damodara Shetty at FIM Asian Road
Chennai's Rajiv Sethu and Bengaluru's Anish Damodara Shetty will be the cynosure of all eyes in the fourth round of FIM Asian Road Racing Championship, to be held at Sriperumbudur near here from August 3 to 5. Both represent Honda Racing India in the Asia Production 250cc class. The 24-year-old Shetty, in his debut ARRC season, managed to pick up two points by finishing 15th in both the races in Australia while 20-year old Sethu is still looking for his first points in his second season. Shetty is upbeat about his and the team's chances in the weekend and said he had trained for a couple of weeks. "I trained for two weeks at the Honda Ten10 Racing Academy and am confident of doing well. The aim is to win," he told PTI. The Bengaluru rider said the competition at the Asian level is tough but he hoped to use the experience gained in the first three rounds and do well in the home race. "After the morale booster of earning my first points in Australia, Japan round was a ...
Sushil heading to Georgia for Asian Games tune-up
Eager to fetch an Asian Games gold on his comeback to competitive wrestling after a long hiatus, star freestyle grappler Sushil Kumar will head to Georgia for a ten-day tune-up ahead of the continental showpiece. He will return to Delhi before leaving for Indonesia which is hosting the Games. "I have returned to wrestling after four years at the Commonwealth Games (in Gold Coast, Australia where he won the gold in 74kg). I am in form now. I will be going to Georgia for ten days on the recommendation of the (wrestling) federation (WFI). Preparation has been going on very well," said the London Olympic Games 66kg silver medallist here today. "I have been World and Asian champion but not in the Asian Games. "Jabarbast tapasya mein laga hua hoon" (I am working very hard to achieve it)," remarked the ace grappler from Delhi who had bagged a bronze medal in the 2006 Doha Asian Games. The 35-year-old former world 66kg champion will contest in the 74 kg class at the Asian ...
Jennings, Root steady England after Cook's early dismissal
England consolidated their position despite losing Alastair Cook early, reaching 83 for one at lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test against India, here today. Keaton Jennings was batting on 38, while skipper Joe Root was unbeaten on 31 at the break after England won the toss and opted to bat. Ravichandran Ashwin (1/13) was the only wicket-taker for India as he bowled Cook (13) with a ripper in the ninth over. The ball pitched on middle and turned away to knock back Cook's off-stump. Umesh Yadav (0/29) and Ishant Sharma (0/17) started off the proceedings for India with the new ball, and the latter in particular got a good shape going. Cook and Jennings, both left-handers, struggled against Ishant's away-going movement. Ishant induced an edge from Jennings when he was on 9 but the chance was dropped in the slips by vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane. To everyone's surprise, India captain Virat Kohli introduced Ashwin in only the seventh over of the morning, even before Mohammed ..
Asian Games will end with Asian Para Games: Deepa Malik
Giving a strong message to the people of the country, Indian para-athlete Deepa Malik on Wednesday said that the upcoming 18th edition of the Asian Games would end only after the closing ceremony of Asian Para Games on October 13.The 47-year-old requested the people to welcome the para-athletes with equal love and support as the abled athletes."Asian games are not getting over in September, it will end in October when para Asian games will conclude," Malik said."I request you all to keep the spirit alive for them as well. There should be an inclusive welcome of the players," she added.Reflecting on her Asian Para Games prospects, the 2014 Asian Para Games silver-medalist assured that she would definitely clinch two medals in the event but was not sure if those would be gold or not."I am not sure about the two golds but two medals definitely. It's confusing at the moment as we see a lot of talent coming up," she said.Brushing aside her retirement reports, the athlete said that she is ..
Scoreboard at lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test between India and ...
Scoreboard at lunch on the opening day of the first cricket Test between India and England here today. England 1st Innings: Alastair Cook b Ashwin 13 Keaton Jennings batting 38 Joe Root batting 31 Extras: (B-0, LB-1, W-0, NB-0) 1 Total: (for 1 wkt in 28 overs) 83 Fall of wickets: 26-1 Bowling: Umesh Yadav 7-0-29-0, Ishant Sharma 6-1-17-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 7-2-13-1, Mohammed Shami 6-1-17-0, Hardik Pandya 2-0-6-0.
Sandhu set to make debut in Fiji
Desperate for full playing rights in Europe, Indian golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu flew across the globe for more than 24 hours for his debut at the Fiji International this week, keen to make the most of his limited opportunities. The Chandigarh-golfer, who turns 30 in five weeks time, is logging frequent flyer miles as he tries to navigate his way from the Asian tour to European Tour. "I am trying to make the best of all chances I get. I got my win last year on Asian Tour and I want to try and get to the European Tour, which is the next logical step," says Sandhu, who travelled from Hamburg to Nadi via Helsinki and Singapore. "It was a long journey, but seemed to be the best in the circumstances," said Sandhu, who missed the cut in Hamburg. Sandhu is one of the four Indians in the field. The others are Shiv Kapur, who won three times last year and was second in Pattaya last week, Gaganjeet Bhullar, who has had a string of Top-10s on Asian Tour in recent weeks and Chiragh Kumar, who is ...
Shorey scores hundred, Bhui 91 in drawn game vs SA 'A'
Delhi's dependable No. 3 Dhruv Shorey struck an impressive hundred while Ricky Bhui was unlucky to miss his ton by nine runs as Board President XI's three-day warm-up against South Africa 'A' ended in a tame draw here today. Shorey's 101 and Bhui's 91 enabled Board President XI to declare their first innings at 397 for 6 in 108 overs, at tea on the final day. Post tea, South Africa 'A' reached 62 for 2 before the umpires decided to call off the match before the start of mandatory overs. Starting the day at 201 for 2, Shorey, who scored a hundred during last edition's Ranji Trophy final, duly completed his century. His innings was laced with 16 fours and a six. The Shorey-Bhui combination added 94 runs for the third wicket. Shorey, however, will not add to his list of first-class hundreds as this match was not accorded that status. Shorey edged one to keeper Rudi Second off seamer Mthiwekhaya Nabe as Bhui looked in good touch. He hit 13 boundaries and a six before being adjudged leg ...
Comply with 'No Needle Policy' at Asian Games: IOA tells contingent, NSFs
The Asian Games-bound Indian athletes should adhere to the 'No Needle Policy' during the mega-event in Indonesia, the IOA instructed today, pinning the responsibility on the national federations to ensure that the country is not embarrassed. In a letter to all the National Sports Federations (NSFs), officials have been told to ensure that medicines prescribed for specific purposes or illnesses do not contain prohibited substances and all the syringes to be used are declared to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The missive comes in the wake of the embarrassment that the cointry's contingent faced during the Commonwealth Games earlier this year. Two Indian track and field athletes -- race walker K T Irfan and triple jumper V Rakesh Babu -- were ordered to return home after they failed to explain the presence of needles in their bedroom at the Games Village. "Medicines should be carried/kept in sealed transparent cover. A copy of the prescription by licensed doctor including details of .
Digne joins Everton from Barcelona
France left back Lucas Digne has joined Everton from Barcelona as the second signing of recently hired manager Marco Silva. Everton announced the arrival of the 25-year-old Digne on Wednesday, a little over a week before the start of the Premier League season. Brazilian winger Richarlison has also joined the club this offseason from Watford. Digne was the back-up left back to Jordi Alba at Barcelona for the last two seasons, having previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and on loan at Roma. It means he'll be playing in his fourth country in three years. Silva said Digne is a "high-quality player, aggressive, with good technical ability ... he is accustomed to winning. This is his mentality having captured titles in his career and having these on his resume." Digne wasn't part of the France squad that won the World Cup last month, after being named on the standby list. No financial details were disclosed. Digne signed a five-year deal. Everton's first league game is at promoted ...
Man Utd coach Mourinho unaware of Martial return
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has no idea when French forward Anthony Martial will join the squad for the English Premier League season.