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Midfielder Issa Sarr quits Orlando Pirates
Senegalese footballer Issa Sarr has left South African Football club Orlando Pirates after serving it for four years.Confirming the report, the club stated that the player displayed a high level of discipline during his stay and the team is grateful to him for that."Following four wonderful seasons, midfielder Issa Sarr has left Orlando Pirates. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation for Sarr during his stay at the club. This is a player who - at all times - displayed high levels of professionalism and discipline," Sports24 quoted the club statement."The Club will remain forever grateful for his contribution and wish him nothing but the very best in his future endeavours," the statement added.Sarr played for Senegalese football club Jaraf de Dakar before joining South African clubs, Chippa United and Platinum Stars. He then joined Orlando Pirates during the 2014-2015 season.Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are, reportedly, looking to make some new inclusions into the team.
Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka suspended for 6 months
Opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka has been suspended for six international matches by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching the player code of conduct and contractual obligation.As per ESPNcricinfo.com, the decision was taken following an initial inquiry conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket after the team management reported that the player has violated the ''code of conduct.'SLC, reportedly, attributed the six-match suspension to two code violations.The ban for first three matches is for his latest violation of the player code of conduct and contractual obligations that he entered with the Sri Lankan board.The other three-match ban is handed over for an earlier suspension sentence of one year which he is serving since last October for breaching the 'player contract'.The issue of misconduct is a regular affair with the right-hand batsman.Earlier, International Cricket Council (ICC) had admonished the Sri Lankan player for breaching level 1 of the ICC code of conduct by giving ...
Peter Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy
Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb on Friday denied that he was involved in ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa in March.The test batsman claimed that the video was edited, in which he appeared to have talked to his coach Darren Lehman through a walkie-talkie before going into the field to deliver a message to bowler Cameron Bancroft."It's actually amazing how much the media edited it (video footage). It shows me on the walkie-talkie then running out talking to Cameron," Cricket.com.au quoted Handscomb, as saying.In a video that went viral on social media, Bancroft was seen rubbing what looked like sandpaper against the ball. On spotting Bancroft apparently altering the condition of the ball, coach Lehmann allegedly instructed something to Handscomb via walkie-talkie.After this, Handscomb was shown talking and laughing with Bancroft on the field, following which Bancroft hid what appeared to be a sandpaper inside his pants."I get put into a catching position ..
Palmeiras sack coach Machado
Brazilian giants Palmeiras have sacked coach Roger Machado, less than a day after the club's 1-0 loss to Fluminense.
20 young boys and girls to represent India at Jr NBA World Championship
Twenty young boys and girls will represent India at the inaugural Junior NBA World Championship, a first-of-its kind global youth basketball tournament for top 13 and 14-year-old players from around the world. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the rosters of the 32 teams that will compete at the Jr. NBA World Championship. The competition will take place from August 7 to 12 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The boys team of India is from New Delhi, while the girls team is from Bengaluru. Sehajbir Singh Bedi, Bhavik Garg, Jeevanshu Khatri, Nikhil Kumar, Dinesh Pal, Yatish Sakhuja, Abhishek Singh, Arpit Singla, Laivish Vats and Sachin Yadav are the members of the Indian boys' team to be coached by Siddharth Dalal while Devojyoti Karmakar will be his assistant. The Indian girls team comprises Vedaa Anand, Shreya Ashok, Nuha Asif Masood, Shreya Bose, Sunishka Kartik, Diya Kothari, Meghana Manjunatha, Moumita ...
Iran winger Jahanbakhsh joins Brighton
Iran's international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has joined English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, Tasnim news agency reported.
Paranaense beat Penarol in Copa Sudamericana
Brazil's Atletico Paranaense won 2-0 against Uruguays Penarol in the first leg of the second round of the Copa Sudamericana league.
Rashid's selection in England test squad ridiculous: Michael Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Thursday termed the selection of English spinner Adil Rashid for the upcoming five-match Test series against India as 'ridiculous.'Rashid's comeback in the larger format of the game raised many eyebrows as the bowler had, reportedly, stated that he would be concentrating only on ODI format.Moreover, the player has signed a white-ball-only contract with Yorkshire county cricket club.Vaughan took to Twitter and wrote that irrespective of whether the player is good enough or not, the decision is ridiculous."So we have picked someone who cannot be arsed with 4-day cricket for the Test Team ... Forget whether he is good enough or not I find this decision ridiculous ... !!!," he tweeted.England national selector Ed Smith, however, defended the move and said that Rashid had confirmed his availability before the selection committee and that keeping in view his ODI form, a unanimous decision was made by the panel."Before the selection meeting, Adil had
Philippines pulls out of Asian Games in row over brawl
The Philippines national basketball team said today it has pulled out of the Asian Games as it prepares to appeal sanctions handed down over a nasty on-court brawl with Australia at a World Cup qualifier. Basketball's governing body FIBA suspended 10 players and two coaches from the Philippines national squad over the melee, which saw players and fans exchanging wild punches and flying kicks at the July 2 match in Manila. "We just don't have the time and chance to send an optimal team for the Asian Games. We will focus to build up on the next round of the world qualifying,", the president of the Philippine basketball federation (SBP) Al Panlilio said Friday in a statement to AFP. "We will file an appeal on the FIBA decision and clarify important aspects of the decision," he added. He did not elaborate on the planned appeal. Panlilio's remarks came after the SBP said late Thursday it was withdrawing from the Asian Games in order to "regroup". The SBP's decision to miss the Asian Games .
'So much love': Ozil thanks Arsenal fans after Germany racism row
Mesut Ozil thanked Arsenal fans for their "love" at a pre-season friendly after a torrid week following his racism allegations against Germany's football body. Ozil watched Arsenal's penalties defeat to Atletico Madrid on Thursday from the bench but he received one of the biggest cheers of the night when his image was flashed up on the big screen. "Thanks to the Gunners in Singapore for showing so much love tonight," the 29-year-old German midfielder tweeted, with a picture of him waving to the crowd. Arsenal fans dominated the audience of 23,000 who watched the London team go down 3-1 on penalties to Atletico in the International Champions Cup, after normal time ended at 1-1. Ozil, benched after his late return to training following the World Cup, sent shockwaves through German football when he quit the national team, complaining of "racism and disrespect". German football chief Reinhard Grindel rejected the racism charge but admitted he should have defended Ozil after the playmaker .
Cricket Australia appoints new T20 selection committee head
Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday appointed Australia chief coach Justin Langer as the head of the T20 selection committee.The position was lying vacant after the resignation of Mark Waugh earlier this year.Reflecting on the appointment, CA team performance manager Pat Howard said that in a build up to the ICC World T20, this is a good move."Justin has performed a similar role previously while coach of the Perth Scorchers, and has a wealth of knowledge around the Big Bash League and its players," Cricket.com.au quoted Howard, as saying."The changes also see the State Talent Managers and Big Bash League coaches involved in the selection process for Twenty20 cricket, as we consult our experts in Australian cricket," he added.The newly-appointed head will be assisted by selection chairman Trevor Hohns and national talent manager Greg Chappell along with coaches and talent managers from Australia's domestic teams.
Rashid hits back at Vaughan, says his comments are "stupid"
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has hit back at Michael Vaughan who had criticised the selectors' decision to recall him in the Test squad, saying the former captain's comments were "stupid" and "do not matter". Rashid's inclusion to the Test squad for the home series against India has brought sharp reactions from ex-players with Vaughan terming it as "ridiculous". Vaughan had questioned the decision of the England selectors, saying that someone who does not want to play the longer format has been rewarded with a Test spot on the basis of his recent limited overs form. The 30-year-old Rashid was chosen for the Test series against India starting on August 1 despite signing a white-ball only contract with Yorkshire for the 2018 season. Rashid said Vaughan's comments about his recall to the Test squad was a kind of nonsense being spoken by ex-players. "He (Vaughan) can say a lot and he thinks people might listen. A lot of people have got no interest in what he says. His opinions do not ..
CAS dismisses Russian trio's Olympic doping appeals
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed appeals by Russian athletes Tatyana Lebedeva and Maria Abakumova and cyclist Ekaterina Gnidenko against their Olympic disqualifications for doping. The trio were banned by the disciplinary committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after re-testing showed that "each athlete was found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation", notably testing positive for turinabol. Abakumova and Lebedeva's tests dated from the 2008 Beijing Games while Gnidenko tested positive in London four years later. "CAS has dismissed the appeals and confirmed the IOC disciplinary committee decisions," CAS said in a statement. "Accordingly: the disqualification of Ekaterina Gnidenko (track cycling) from the 2012 London Olympic Games is confirmed; the disqualification of Maria Abakumova (silver medallist in javelin) from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is confirmed; the disqualification of Tatyana Lebedeva (silver medallist in long jump and triple
Cricket Australia hands Langer more selection powers
Australia coach Justin Langer was handed more power today in a shake-up of the national cricket selection process following the resignation of Mark Waugh. A streamlined selection panel will now consist of just three people -- Langer, Trevor Hohns and Greg Chappell -- with Waugh not being replaced. Langer will chair the Twenty20 panel, with support from the other two, while Hohns will head the Test and one-day process in consultation with Langer and Chappell. Previously, Waugh -- who leaves next month to join pay-TV company Fox Sports -- focused only on T20s. "This sees Justin take on additional responsibility as both the head coach and lead selector in Twenty20 cricket, as we build towards the ICC World T20 in Australia in 2020," said Cricket Australia's team performance chief Pat Howard. "Justin has performed a similar role previously while coach of the Perth Scorchers, and has a wealth of knowledge around the Big Bash League and its players." Cricket Australia's selection panel has
Foden excited by England challenge
Phil Foden went to this summer's World Cup as a fan but the Manchester City teenager is determined to play a starring role for England at Qatar 2022. England's run to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia came despite the absence of a recognised creative midfielder, a vacancy seen as a priority for manager Gareth Southgate to fill. Foden has already been mentioned as a possible answer to England's creative problems. The 18-year-old, who helped England win the Under-17 World Cup last year, wants to increase his game time in the Premier League after making 10 appearances last campaign. His progress was stalled after spending seven weeks on the sidelines with an ankle problem but making his debut in the Champions League was another important milestone. Manager Pep Guardiola recognizes the Stockport born star's undoubted potential and is set to refuse any loan moves to keep him at the Etihad. Foden, who sat out the Under-19 European Championships this summer in order to take part in
Volleyball gains popularity among Kashmiri youth
The game of Volleyball has become the latest point of attraction for the youth of Kashmir and college authorities of the local area are doing their part to promote the game in the region.Altaf Rehman, who is a Physical Director of the local college in Srinagar, has said that in a time when kids are getting more inclined towards games like cricket and football they are trying to promote other sports and with the help of the government it would be an easy task to do."Children are more inclined towards cricket and football but we have taken up this task to promote others sports like table tennis and volleyball," Rehman said."Government has also supported our initiatives...through bodies like Youth Sports Council sports facilities are being provided, stadiums are being constructed which is encouraging the promotion of other sports," he added.Players participating in the volleyball events, which are being organized by the college authorities, believe that promoting volleyball is a nice ...
India made to toil hard as Essex end day 2 at 237/5
Pacers Umesh Umesh and Ishant Sharma shared four wickets between them in absence of injured R Aswhin as Essex batsmen made India toil hard by reaching 237 for five on the second day of the three-day practice game, here today. India, who resumed at 322 for six, lead by 158 runs after finishing their first innings at 395. Off-spinner Ashwin injured his right hand during practice before the action began on day two and did not take the field at all. According to the team management it is not a serious injury. Ashwin did bowl in the nets during the lunch break, but did not take the field, with bat or ball, as a precaution. Yadav (2/23) was the pick of the bowlers as he bowed a superb opening spell with the new ball. Mohammed Shami shared first-spell duties with him, and although he kept things tight, he couldn't generate the movement that his partner did. Yadav had provided the initial breakthrough, trapping Nick Browne (11) lbw early. He used the new ball to shape it away nicely from the .
Selectors face wrath of former captains for recalling Adil Rashid in Test squad
Pillorying the decision to recall leg-spinner Adil Rashid in the England squad for the first Test against India, from captains Michael Vaughan and Nasir Hussain said it was a "ridiculous" decision and the selection panel has set a "dangerous precedent". Considering his impressive show with the white ball, the England selection panel, led by chief Ed Smith decided to include Rashid in the side, ignoring the fact that he has not played the longer version since December 2016. Rashid has not made himself available to Yorkshire County Championship this season. Former England captain Vaughan, who himself played for Yorkshire, blasted the decision on his twitter page. "So we have picked someone who cannot be arsed with 4 day cricket for the Test Team ... Forget whether he is good enough or not I find this decision ridiculous ... !!!," Vaughan wrote. Hussain also questioned the call made by the selectors. "I think it sends a bad message out that someone who is not willing and doesn't want to .
HC asks Sports Ministry Secy to review selection process for Taekwondo in Asian Games
The Delhi High Court today appointed the secretary of Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs as one-man panel for reviewing the selection of sports persons to represent India in Taekwondo in the upcoming 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Justice Vibhu Bakhru said the decision of the secretary on the selection process shall be considered final and would not be contested. The court also asked the secretary to consider the case of six Taekwondo players, who have moved the court, and other sports persons who might approach him. Two women and four men Taekwondo players have approached the high court seeking direction to the Union Ministry of Sports and other authorities to include their names in the list of players who would represent India in the Asian Games. The petitions claimed that selection of the sports persons has not been conducted in a manner it should have been done, and the concerned National Sports Federation has been suspended and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has .
Ashwin suffers minor injury ahead of first Test against England
India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin today suffered a minor hand injury and as a precautionary measure did not not take field on the second day of the ongoing three-day practice game against Essex. Ashwin was hit on the right hand during a net session this morning. To avoid any further damage, Ashwin decided not to bowl, bat or field today. The Indian team management said that the physio has taken a look and deduced that it was only a minor injury. Ashwin later bowled in the nets during the lunch break today. India were all out for 395 in 100.2 overs with Dinesh Karthik top-scoring for the visitors with his 82-run knock. The first Test begins in Birmingham on August 1 and spinners are likely to play a key role, considering the hot conditions, suitable for Indian bowlers.