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Bayern give teenage midfielder Fein professional contract
Bayern Munich have signed a three-year professional contract with their home-grown midfield talent Adrian Fein.
India U-16s play out 1-1 draw against KOREA
The Indian U-16 football team played out a 1-1 draw against DPR Korea U-16s in their last match of the four-nation Hua Shan Cup CFA International Youth Football Tournament in Wei Nan City, China today. In a drab first half, the Indian Colts had an opportunity to go ahead as early as the 13th minute but Givson's shot missed the goal by a whisker as DPR Korea survived an early scare. With DPR Korea dominating possession, the Indian Colts relied on counter-attacks and in the 39th minute, Givson, once again found himself in the mix. However, his shot was saved by the opposition custodian. The Indian Colts survived a scare in the 44th minute when DPR Korea rattled the woodwork as the half-time scoreline read 0-0. Changing over, in the 60th minute, Bekey's shot was saved by the Korean defence line. However, in the 75th minute, the opponents took the lead and found the net to make the scoreline read 1-0. It wasn't long before the Indian Colts came up with their response and were awarded a ...
Faf du Plessis seeks clarity on ball-tampering rules
South Africa cricket team captain Faf du Plessis said he is still unclear about the revised ball-tampering rules and needs clarity on the same."I think it's important to say that I'm not clear yet on that matter," Sports24 quoted du Plessis, as saying.The International Cricket Council recently made the ball-tampering punishment harsher for the offenders, extending the ban up to six Test matches or 12 one-day internationals.Earlier, there was a provision of one-Test match ban on the players found guilty of ball-tampering."The ICC obviously made the penalties a lot stricter, but they still haven't said what is allowed and what isn't. Is chewing gum allowed, is it not? Are you allowed to have mints in your mouth?" he further inquired.The right-hand batsman stated that he will speak to umpires to get some clarity on the matter before heading into the first Test match against Sri Lanka here on July 12."As Hashim Amla said, he likes to have sweets in his mouth and he spends a long time in ..
Guwahati hosts 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship
In an attempt to promote sports culture in Assam, the state government on Saturday hosted 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship. The event witnessed a huge participation from athletes from across India.Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the event, Top athletes from different states such as Haryana, Assam, Odisha, and Punjab participated in the championship. Punjab gave the best performance and secured a place in the Indian squad for Asian Games 2018.The athletic championship included different sports activities including 100m, 200m and 400m, 800m run for both men and women.The inauguration ceremony was followed up by vibrant and colorful events in the premises of Sarusajai Sports Complex.The Championship was held for the final selection trial for the upcoming Asian Games 2018 and was graced by iconic athlete PT Usha.Athletics Federation of India General Secretary CK Walson said, "We are hoping that India will do better than all these years. This ...
ICC Women's World T20: 8 nations gear up for qualifiers
Eight cricketing nations from across the globe will be aspiring to give their best shot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) women's world T20 qualifier here at Kampong Cricket Club and VRA Cricket Ground on Saturday.Two finalists from the tournament will join Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and host West Indies in the ICC Women's World T20, 2018.Bangladesh and Ireland are ranked ninth and tenth respectively on the ICC women's team rankings and pose a huge challenge to other teams in the eight-team tournament.Bangladesh are in Group A, which also comprises the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and the United Arab Emirates, while Ireland are in Group B along with Scotland, Thailand and Uganda.Bangladesh coach Anju Jain said that she is impressed with her team's preparations and admitted that all the other participating nations are also very talented."I have been pretty impressed with the potential and talent of the Bangladesh team. I have ...
Papa you are getting older, daughter reminds Dhoni on 37th birthday
Ringing in his 37th birthday sporting a thick, grey beard, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was reminded that he was "getting older" through a song by none other than his extremely close toddler daughter Ziva. "Happy birthday papa, you are getting older," sang Ziva to his father who continues to inspire his teammates and millions of fans. In a video posted by the official Twitter handle of the BCCI, everyone from Virat Kohli to Ziva and wife Sakshi sent their wishes to the former India World Cup-winning skipper. Entering his 37th year in the backdrop of India's defeat to England in the second T20 International wasn't ideal for a man who is often credited with redefining limited overs cricket. It wasn't the kind of birthday celebration befitting one of India's finest captains, but that's how Dhoni has always been - quite and simple. His teammates - past and present - joined in the party as wishes poured in from across the cricket world. After the match was over, 'Captain Cool' celebrated the ...
India aim to improve in decisive contest vs England (Preview)
With England winning the second Twenty20 International to level the series at 1-1, India will aim to improve the performance and win the third and decisive contest here on Sunday.
Wimbledon: Nadal faces Minaur for pre-quarterfinal spot
World number one Rafael Nadal will look to storm into the pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon when he faces Australia's Alex de Minaur in the third round of the men's singles event here on Saturday.Earlier, the 32-year-old defeated Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Wimbledon to set up the third-round clash with Minaur.Heading to the clash, the match holds significance for the Spaniard as he will retain his numero-uno spot if emerged victorious in the match.However, if Minaur clinched the triumph on the hallowed grass, and Swiss star Roger Federer went on to win his ninth Wimbledon crown, Nadal will come down to the second rank.Meanwhile, Federer got past the third round after defeating German Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 in straight sets.In the women's singles event, American tennis star Serena Williams advanced to the round-of-16 of Wimbledon after sweeping aside French player Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 7-6 (7-2) in last-32.Meanwhile, Serena's ..
FIFA WC: Russia to lock horns with Croatia in quarters
Russia will look to book their place in the semi-final of the ongoing 21st edition of FIFA World Cup when they square off with Croatia in the quarter-final clash here at Fisht Stadium on Saturday.Russia, who came into the tournament ranked 70, surprised the spectators around the world with their impressive run in the tournament so far.The hosts will be coming off in the clash on the back of their two convincing victories over Saudi Arabia and Egypt while a 0-3 defeat against Uruguay in their third and final group-stage match.The Igor Akinfeev- led side, in one of the major upsets of the tournament, defeated pre-tournament favourites Spain 4-3 via penalty shootouts after the high-voltage round of 16 ended with a 1-1 draw at full time.Croatia, on the other hand, are so far unbeaten in the tournament and will definitely be fancying their chances against the host nation.The Croatians squeezed past Denmark 3-2 in the penalty shootout in their high-voltage round-16 clash to book their place
Kuldeep, Chahal under pressure after England fight back
Rendered ineffective in the previous match, India's wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal would look to bounce back against 'well-prepared' England batsmen as the two teams clash in the series-deciding third Twenty20 International, here tomorrow. The Indian spin duo faces its first real challenge in more than a year with England batsmen biting back immediately after drubbing in Manchetser. From Sri Lanka, to Australia, to New Zealand, and to South Africa, none of the opponents could easily contend with Chahal-Kuldeep in such quick time. With Kuldeep returning wicket-less in Cardiff after a sensational five-wicket show in the series-opener and Chahal too taken for runs last night, they need to find ways to trouble the opponents. India missed injured Jasprit Bumrah's services on Friday during the death overs as England hit three sixes. His replacement Umesh Yadav has provided wickets (four in two matches) in the powerplays, but he has also been taken for runs at the same ...
Ronaldo wants Tite to remain Brazil coach
Legendary striker Ronaldo has backed Tite to remain coach of Brazil despite the team's 2-1 defeat to Belgium on Friday, a result that eliminated the five-time champions from the World Cup in Russia.
Buffon joins PSG on 1 year contract
Paris Saint-Germain announced Friday the signing of legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon on a one-year contract with an option for a second season.
'The Maharaja of Indian Cricket' (Exclusive to IANS) (July 8 is Sourav Ganguly's 46th birthday)
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Difference in conditions from Manchester helped us: Morgan
England skipper Eoin Morgan said the difference in conditions from the first game in Manchester worked to their advantage as they levelled the three-match Twenty20 series against India 1-1 after winning the second game. Thanks to a quicker and bouncier pitch, India were restricted to 148 for five. Despite a poor start, the hosts were able to chase it down with two balls to spare. Kuldeep Yadav returned 0-34 from his four overs and was rendered ineffective, after England's pacers had reduced India to 22-3 with a short ball plan. Conditions were different today. Kuldeep's a very good bowler and he'll bowl well the majority of the time. But I thought conditions at Old Trafford suited him more than conditions today. With the pace and bounce of the wicket that the seamers might have dominated a bit more, but I thought our plans were a lot clearer. We played him well, Morgan explained. When David Willey had bowled three balls and three of them flew through, I was quite surprised that the ...
England did well to curb mistakes: Chahal
England batsmen made fewer mistakes in the second Twenty20 as compared to the Manchester game and consequently won the second match, said India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. England won the second T20I by five wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. Like his captain Virat Kohli, Chahal too said that playing against Kuldeep Yadav better was key to England victory. Kuldeep had bowled really well in the last game but in this game they played him more carefully. They chose which delivery they wanted to play or not play. In the last game they made too many mistakes, but they have also come here to improve and play. "This time around they took calculate risks against Kuldeep. They did not hit out against him in the first three overs. Only in his last over, they hit out because at that stage we also had a chance to win the game. The fact that with a target of just 150-odd we took the game to the last over means we bowled well, he added. The wicket at Cardiff was bit different to the ...
England tackled Kuldeep well and it made difference: Kohli
England could level the series since they came well-prepared to effectively tackle wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, India captain Virat Kohli said after they lost the second Twenty20 by five wickets. Kohli had no qualms in admitting that the hosts were a better side in the second Twenty20 with the hosts comfortably chasing a 150-run target. Kuldeep, who had bamboozled England batsmen in the series-opener and returned a five-wicket haul, remained wicket-less in second match last night. "They played Kuldeep really well today, and that was the difference in the middle overs this time. They did their homework and played Kuldeep really well. Need to get back day after," Kohli opined after the match. The India skipper said losing top-order inside five overs pegged the back. Rohit Sharma (5) , Shikhar Dhawan (10) and KL Rahul (6) departed early to leave India struggling at 22 for three. "It's always difficult to come back after losing three early wickets. England hit the right areas and made us .
Four years on, another World Cup ends in agony for Neymar and Brazil
Four years after the psychodrama of Neymar's injury and a humiliating World Cup semi-final defeat as hosts, Brazil are forced to come to terms with the crushing disappointment of a failed mission in Russia. It was not meant to be like this, Tite's side dumped out of the tournament in the quarter-finals at the hands of Belgium, losing 2-1 in Kazan. They had come to the World Cup determined to confirm their revival following the 7-1 humiliation at the hands of Germany in Belo Horizonte, and there were plenty of reasons for optimism. With Germany, Spain and Argentina out, and Italy not even at the party, the path looked to be clearing for Brazil to go and win their sixth title. But instead, Tite's side came a cropper the first time they faced another of the contenders and it is Belgium who advance to a semi-final against France. In the four World Cups since the Selecao won the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea, they have been eliminated three times in the quarter-finals. The run ..
'Bitter' Brazil boss Tite keeps quiet on future
Brazil coach Title left questions hanging over his future but refused to point the finger as the five-time champions crashed out of the World Cup after a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Belgium. Four years after the drama of Neymar's injury and a humiliating 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany on home soil, Brazil were forced back to the drawing board as they followed neighbours Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia in exiting the tournament earlier than hoped. Brazil had been undefeated in their last 15 games under Tite, a streak in which a resurgent Selecao had conceded only three goals. Their World Cup hopes were turned upside down in 31 first-half minutes when Fernandinho's 13th minute own goal put Belgium ahead before a superb strike from Kevin De Bruyne left Brazil, and Neymar, staring at a spectacular defeat. Tite admitted it was a "bitter" defeat, but he brushed aside suggestions he could resign. "I'm not going to talk about the future, I'm not thinking about the future," said the ...
Hales powers England to five-wicket win; series level at 1-1
Alex Hales struck an unbeaten 58 off 41 balls to power a much-improved England to a series-levelling five-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International here. The hosts scored 149 for five in 19.4 overs to overcome India's sub-par total of 148 for five on a Sophia Gardens surface that offered bounce. Virat Kohli had top scored with 47 runs off 38 balls as the visitors struggled to get going after being put into bat. England used the short-ball tactic to good effect and tied down both Rohit Sharma (5) and Shikhar Dhawan (10). Rohit was the first to go, trying to pull a short delivery after failing to make contact repeatedly. He skied a catch off debutant Jake Ball (1-32) in the second over and was caught behind. First game's centurion KL Rahul (6) was in next but didn't look comfortable at the crease either. The groundsmen left an extra layering of grass on the wicket's top-surface and English bowlers used it amply. With the short boundaries, they used short bowling against .
PSG sign Juventus legend Gigi Buffon
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) has announced the signing of legendary Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after the latter's illustrious 17-year spell with the Italian giants.Buffon arrived at the Turin outfit from Parma in July 2001 for €52 million, in what remains to be the most expensive deal for the goalkeeper till date.Speaking to PSG's official website, the 40-year-old said, "It is with a great feeling of happiness that I join Paris Saint-Germain.""For the first time in my career, I am leaving my country and only a project this ambitious could have encouraged me to make such a decision. I want to thank the club and the president for their confidence. To have followed the club's incredible progression in recent years, I know what dreams Paris Saint-Germain and its fans have in their hearts." he added.He also mentioned that he would bring all his energy, experience and his thirst in place to help PSG achieve new heights in the coming future."With my teammates and our supporters, we ...