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World Cup: France ease past Uruguay 2-0 to book semis berth
France rode goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann to ease past Uruguay 2-0 in a big-ticket FIFA World Cup last-eight stage clash here on Friday.
Legalising betting in sports worse idea: Congress
Dubbing betting in sports a worse idea, the Congress on Friday said the Law Commission's recommendation for such a step will turn every shop selling betel leaves into a gambling den.
France beat Uruguay to reach World Cup semi-finals
France became the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals as goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann gave them a deserved 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Friday. It is the first time France have been in the last four since 2006 and sets up a mouth-watering clash against either Belgium or Brazil, who play later on Friday, in St Petersburg on Tuesday. France took the lead in the 40th minute from the unlikely source of defender Varane, who glanced home a fine header from an Antoine Griezmann free-kick. It was only the Real Madrid player's third goal for France and represented redemption for Varane, who was largely blamed for the goal which saw France lose at the quarter-final stage to Germany four years ago. Griezmann, who counts several of the Uruguay players as close friends, scored a second in the 61st minute, but it was mostly due to a howler from La Celeste's goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera. The usually dependable stopper flapped at Griezmann's 20-yard shot and agonisingly ...
You are showing utter disregard for livelihood of players: TNCA to CoA
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) today came up with a strong riposte to the Committee of Administrators' (CoA) threat of de-recognising the Tamil Nadu Premier League and slammed the Vinod Rai-led panel for "showing utter disregard for livelihood of players". The CoA yesterday issued an advisory in which it warned TNCA from allowing players from other states to take part in the TNPL starting July 11, stating that it violates article 28 (b) of the existing constitution. The TNCA, after its meeting today, sent a strongly-worded letter written by their joint secretary RI Palani. "We had informed the acting president and the acting secretary of the BCCI about TNPL. Why is the CoA unnecessarily interfering, only they know. TNPL is being organised for three years now," a TNCA official told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The rules for the Inter-State T20 leagues were passed on July 3 and TNCA's draft for outstation players was scheduled on July 4. Many believe that if the CoA had ...
England opt to bowl vs India in 2nd T20I
England skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens here on Friday.
England opt to bowl against India in second T20 International
England won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second Twenty20 International here today. Jake Ball has come in for England in place of Moeen Ali, but India are playing an unchanged side. The visitors lead the three-match series 1-0 following their eight-wicket win in the opening game at Manchester. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (capt), Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav. England: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan (capt), Johnny Bairstow, Joe Root, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Jake Ball.
Ronaldo ready for new challenge, says agent
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes added fuel to the speculation surrounding the Portuguese star's move from Real Madrid to Juventus, saying that his client is ready for a "new challenge".
Legalising gambling worse idea: Congress
Dubbing gambling in sports a worse idea, the Congress on Friday rejected the Law Commission's recommendation to legalise betting in sports and said it will turn every shop selling betel leaves into a gambling den.
Zverev battles past Fritz into Wimbledon's 3rd round
Germany's Alexander Zverev, No. 4 seed, on Friday battled past United States' Taylor Fritz into Wimbledon's third round after winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-7(0), 6-1, 6-2.
Russia's Fernandes: Croatia's World Cup game to be difficult yet interesting
Russia defender Mario Fernandes on Friday said the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal game against Croatia would be difficult yet interesting, comparing the Balkan team to Spain's.
Sathyanarayana Raju scorches track to notch up win
: Hyderabad's Satyanarayana Raju (Gusto Racing) came up with an impressive performance to win the Pro-Stock 301-400cc class race in the second round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the MMRT track at nearby Sriperumbudur today. Riding a KTM RC 390, Raju, a 20-year old Computer Science student, who won the championship last year in the Honda CBR 150 category, scored a lights-to-flag victory that underlined his absolute dominance in the six-lap race that saw him lead a 1-2 finish for his team, Gusto Racing. Earlier, in the premier Super Sport Indian 165cc class qualifying run, defending champion Jagan Kumar of TVS Racing eased his way to pole position with a scorching lap of 01:55. 625, which incidentally was his best effort at the MMRT. Second on the grid for Saturday's Race 1 was arch-rival Rajiv Sethu of Idemitsu Honda Ten10 Racing,who timed 01:55. 952,ahead of Deepak Ravikumar,also of TVS Racing (01:57.041). Championship leader K Y
We should not let euphoria go to our heads: Russia coach
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov on Friday confirmed his footballers should not let the euphoria of defeating Spain in the Round-of-16 clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup go to their heads.
Rodina upsets Keys, reaches Wimbledon last-16 for 1st time
Russian tennis player Evgeniya Rodina on Friday pulled off a big upset, defeating the US' Madison Keys, the tenth seed, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, to book a place in the round of 16 at Wimbledon for the first time in her career.
Legalising betting, gambling not desirable in present scenario: Law Commission
Clarifying its stance over the legalisation of regulated gambling and betting, the Law Commission of India on Friday stated that it had "strongly and categorically" told the Centre that this would not be desirable in the present scenario.The Law Commission further explained that a complete ban on unlawful betting and gambling must be ensured, adding that its report has been misinterpreted and not highlighted in the right perspective."Effective regulation remains the only viable option to control gambling if it is not possible to enforce a complete ban," it said in a clarification note.The note was issued by the Law Commission after it received mixed reactions over its 276th report, titled "Legal Framework: Gambling and Sports Betting Including in Cricket in India"."Incapability to enforce a complete ban has resulted in a rampant increase in illegal gambling, resulting in a boom in black-money generation and circulation. Since it is not possible to prevent these activities completely, .
Germany boss admits mistakes over Ozil at World Cup
In the wake of their shock World Cup exit, Germany team boss Oliver Bierhoff has said Mesut Ozil should have been dropped over a pre-tournament scandal involving Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozil, 29, is one of a group of senior players slammed for woeful performances in Russia as Germany finished bottom of their group to suffer a shock early exit. At the World Cup, the Arsenal midfielder refused to comment about a controversial meeting on the eve of the finals with Erdogan which sparked questions about his loyalty to Germany. Bierhoff admits it was a mistake to allow Ozil to stay silent as the controversy cast a shadow over the German camp. "We have never compelled players in the German national team to do something, but always tried to convince them when it comes to certain things," Bierhoff, Germany's team director, told Friday's edition of Die Welt newspaper. "We did not succeed with Mesut. And in that respect one would have had to consider whether to refrain from ...
Bopanna and partner crash out of Wimbledon
Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin crashed out of the Wimbledon Championships after they retired mid-way from their second round contest against Frederik Nielsen Joe Salisbury, here today. The 14th seeds were trailing 4-6 6-7(4) 1-2 when they conceded their second round match as Bopanna suffered an injury. They had lost at the same stage here last year as well. The result means that only three Indians are now surviving in the men's doubles draw. Debutants Vishnu Vardhan and N Sriram Balaji and Divij Sharan with his partner Artem Sitak. Vardhan and Balaji had ousted top-50 players Wesley Koolhof and Marcus Daniell 7-6(5) 6-4 7-6(4) in their opening round.
Saha praises Mbappe, feels he could become next Thierry Henry
Former France and Manchester United footballer Louis Saha lavished praise on his compatriot Kylian Mbappe today, saying he has the potential to become the next Thierry Henry. "Yes, I think so he is (Mhappe's) tipped (to be next Henry). Mbappe has got naturally those qualities, looks like Thierry Henry because he is very fast, he can create his own chances," Saha told a group of reporters here, when asked whether Mbappe can become the next Thierry Henry. Praising Mbappe for deft moves close to the opposite side's goalpost, Saha, an expert with Sony Pictures Network, said for a 19-year-old, to perform this way, "is unbelievable. While Henry was in the 1998 France team that won the World Cup, Mbappe is making headlines with his superb performance in the ongoing World Cup. France are playing Uruguay in the first quarter-final of the World Cup today. Mbappe is "creating his own chances and at the same time going at the back of defenders," Saha said, talking about the ...
Alianza Lima signs Uruguayan forward Mauricio Affonso
Peruvian club Alianza Lima has announced the signing of Uruguayan forward Mauricio Affonso, a move aimed at bolstering its line-up for a run at a repeat title.
World Cup: Croatia favourites against surprise package Russia (Preview)
A strong and compact Croatia will fancy their chances against surprise package and hosts Russia when the two sides clash in a FIFA World Cup quarter-final tie here on Saturday.
Sweden coach Andersson, a fan of England, looking for unity to beat England
Teamwork and unity are the secrets of Sweden's success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Sweden coach Janne Andersson said ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against England.