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Ronaldo delivers again as Portugal down Morocco
Cristiano Ronaldo followed up his opening game heroics at the World Cup with the only goal in a 1-0 win for Portugal against Morocco as the European champions edged closer to the last 16. The Real Madrid star struck in the fourth minute in Moscow to surpass Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas as Europe's all-time leading scorer with 85 international goals. Victory sent Portugal top of Group B on four points ahead of Spain's game against Iran in Kazan, as a second straight defeat for Morocco condemned the African nation to an early exit in their first World Cup appearance since 1998. Morocco coach Herve Renard opted for a back four, with Manuel Da Costa and Nabil Dirar coming into the side, to provide added protection against the "absolutely exceptional" Ronaldo after his hat-trick against Spain. But his plans were torn apart within minutes at the Luzhniki Stadium as Ronaldo wriggled free of the imposing Da Costa to bury an unstoppable header past a helpless Monir El Kajoui. It was ...
Ronaldo helps Portugal pip Morocco 1-0
Christiano Ronaldo's solo goal helped Portugal notch up their first win in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as they pipped Morocco 1-0 in a Group B tie at the Luzhniki Stadium here on Wednesday.
France eye knockout berth with win over Peru (Preview)
France will be keen to book an early place in the pre-quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup when they meet Peru, who are staring down the barrel of an early exit, in a Group C clash here on Thursday.
Rohit clears YoYo test, takes a dig at critics
Putting an end to speculation on his fitness, star batsman Rohit Sharma cleared the mandatory YoYo test today and then fired a salvo at his critics, who questioned his exemption from the June 15 test. Last week, skipper Virat Kohli and veteran MS Dhoni along with other UK-bound limited overs specialists had cleared the YoYo Test, save Ambati Rayudu. Rohit had sought exemption from the BCCI as he had a sponsor commitment in Russia. BCCI GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim had informed PTI that it wasn't mandatory for him to appear on the scheduled date as he had taken permission in advance. Today, India's limited overs vice captain took the test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and then announced on social media that he has cleared it. Rohit also took a dig at a section of media, that put a question mark over his fitness. "Dear... it's no one's business how & where I spend my time. I'm entitled to have time off as long as I follow protocol. Let's debate some real news. ..
World Test Championship: India to open campaign against Windies
India will play their opening match of the World Test Championship against West Indies in the Caribbean in July 2019.According to the Future Tours Program (FTP) document released by International Cricket Council (ICC), nine top-ranked sides would participate in the inaugural edition of the event, which will run from July 15, 2019, to April 30, 2021. The teams will play six series in the two-year cycle on a home and away basis against opponents they have mutually selected. The two top-ranked sides will then progress to the June 2021 final to decide the World Test champions.In addition, the 12 Test playing nations and the Netherlands, will participate in the 13-team ODI League, which will run from May 1 2020 to March 31 2022. All the sides will play eight series over a two-year cycle on a home and away basis against mutually agreed opponents.The ODI league will act as a qualification pathway for the ICC Cricket World Cup.India, a host for 2023 World cup, plus the seven highest-ranked ...
After India debut, Afghanistan to play Test against Australia
After making their Test debut against top-ranked India, Afghanistan are all set to play a historic Test match against Australia in 2020, according to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) extended Future Tours Program released on Wednesday.Afghanistan recently become the 12th side to feature in men's Test cricket when they played against India in a one-off historic Test match, which the home side went on to win by an inning and 262 inside two innings. Afghanistan will now play a Test match against Australia prior to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring four-match Test series down-under in 2020-21.The extended FTP released by the ICC further includes New Zealand playing Tests against Australia during the Christmas-New Year period of 2019-20. The tour will mark New Zealand's first-ever Boxing Day Test appearance in Melbourne since 1987.According to the ICC document, nine top-ranked sides will participate in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship, which will run from .
Odisha CM urges PM to declare hockey national game
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially recognise hockey as the national game of India.
Colombia resumes training after surprise loss to Japan
Colombia's national team resumed training on Wednesday, a day after Japan dealt them a surprising 2-1 defeat that doused the South Americans' hopes for a strong start to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
ICC unveils schedule for inaugural World Test Championship
Instated with the aim of bringing more context to bilateral Test cricket, the inaugural ICC World Test Championship will be played from July 15, 2019 to April 30, 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
Germans prepare for must-win Sweden clash
Germany's national football team trained at its FIFA World Cup headquarters in this Russian Black Sea resort city on Wednesday in preparation for its forthcoming game against current joint-leaders of Group F Sweden.
Ronaldo becomes Europe's all-time leading scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo became Europe's highest ever scorer in international football when he struck an early goal in Portugal's Group B match against Morocco here on Wednesday.
ICFOSS to shift operations from Technopark to Sports facilties
: International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS), a nodal agency concentrating on free software development, is shifting its workspace from Technopark to the Sports Facilities limited here and expects to start its operations by January next. ICFOSS, which will occupy about 30,000 square feet space, will house technology incubators and start ups at the facility, and aims to create more opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. The operations will start by January, 2019, a press release from the Sports facilities ltd said. The agreement of ICFOSS and Sports Facilities, also known as Sports Hub, was exchanged in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan this evening. Ajay Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Offier,Sports Facilties ltd, handed over the signed agreement to Jayasankar Prasad, Director, ICFOSS. The Sports Hub, recepient of four awards, including the David Vickers Award for New Stadium Venue of the Year 2016 (International), is the new ...
Langer hopes Australia will be better for 'brutal' England loss
Australia coach Justin Langer hopes his side will be better for a "brutal" and record-breaking defeat by England in the third one-day international in Nottingham that was "nothing like" anything he had ever seen before. England piled up 481 for six, the highest ever total in men's ODI history, following hundreds by Alex Hales (147) and Jonny Bairstow (139), with Jason Roy (82) and skipper Eoin Morgan, who made a quickfire 67, also taking part in the Trent Bridge run-spree. In reply, world champions Australia were dismissed for just 239 as England won by 242 runs -- their heaviest victory and Australia's largest defeat, in terms of runs, at this level. Langer said Australia, now 3-0 down in the five-match contest against 2019 World Cup hosts England, "can't have had a worse day" as they suffered a 14th defeat in 16 completed ODIs. Amid a welter of depressing statistics for the tourists, England hit a staggering 21 sixes and 41 fours, while Australia paceman Andrew Tye's nine wicketless
West Ham sign Fabianski from Swansea
West Ham have signed Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea, the English Premier League club announced today. The 33-year-old joined the London side in a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee following Swansea's relegation from English football's top flight. "West Ham is a massive club, so I'm really happy to be joining at such an exciting time here," Fabianski told West Ham's website. "I will do my best on and off the pitch to help the team to achieve the best results possible and can't wait to start this new chapter of my career," he added. The former Legia Warsaw and Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski is currently at the World Cup with Poland, where he was on the bench for Tuesday's opening Group H defeat by Senegal in Moscow. Fabianski's arrival in east London follows that of defender Issa Diop from Toulouse on Tuesday for a club record fee, reported to be ?12 million ($16 million, 14 million euros), with new Hammers manager Manuel Pellegrini rebuilding the squad ahead of a ...
Rested Lahiri returns to action at Traveler's Championships on PGA
After watching the US Open from the sidelines, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will return to action this week as the PGA Tour comes to Cromwell for the Traveler's Championship. The 30-year-old Lahiri, who is at his lowest ranking in more than four and a half years, is currently at 112th in the world. Lahiri has brought his coach Vijay Divecha over to join him for a few weeks as the PGA season moves towards its second and crucial half. Lahiri will play three weeks in a row before crossing over to Europe for his first Major in 2018 at the Open Championships in Carnoustie. I have put in some good work and got some rest and feel prepared for the final stretch of the season. So, I will play three weeks in a row in the US and then head for Europe, said Lahiri. The latest stint with Vijay (Divecha) Sir was very productive. We worked on specific scoring areas that needed attention. It was primarily my approach play and was also working on a more efficient mental process. It is going to be ...
Vikas in quarters of German boxing tourney
Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) today advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chemistry Cup in Halle, Germany after defeating Ireland's Nevin Michael in his opening bout. Vikas, a former world championships bronze-medallist, won on a unanimous decision in his opening bout. The 26-year-old, who is planning to turn professional at the end of this year, is competing in his first tournament since claiming the gold in the Gold Coast Games in April.
Steady Tvesa takes first round lead in 7th leg of Hero WPG Tour
Rising golfer Tvesa Malik got off to a good start with a steady even par 72 in the seventh leg of the Hero women's Professional Tour at the Prestige Golfshire course here on Wednesday.
India to tour West Indies for World Test Championship opener
India will travel to the West Indies for their opening series in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC), the ICC announced today as it released the Future Tours Program for the 2018-2023 cycle. India will play a two-Test series in the Caribbean as part of the WTC, the ICC said in a statement. Overall, nine top-ranked sides will participate in the inaugural edition of the WTC, which will run from July 15, 2019 to April 30, 2021. The West Indies series will take place right after the 2019 ODI World Cup and the tour will also comprise three ODIs and as many T20s. India are also set to host the West Indies for three Tests, five ODIs and three T20s later this year. India's second opponent in the WTC will be South Africa whom they will host for three Tests. That home series in October 2019 will be followed by another one against Bangladesh, who will travel to India for two Tests and three T20 Internationals. India's next couple of series in WTC will take place in New Zealand (two ...
Seven Indians enter quarters of Mongolian boxing tourney
Shiva Thapa (60kg) and L Sarita Devi (60kg) were among the prominent winners as seven Indian boxers entered the quarterfinals to ensure a resounding start for the country at the Ulaanbaatar Cup Tournament in Mongolia today. Ashish (64kg), Mandeep Jangra (69kg), Salman Sheikh (52kg) and Etash Khan (56kg) joined Shiva in the quarters after clinching contrasting victories. In the women's draw, national champion Sarjubala Devi (51kg) and veteran Sarita Devi made the last-eight stage. Three-time Asian medallist Shiva out-punched local hope Oyunbileg Munkhsaikhan in a unanimous verdict, while Salman took just two rounds to brush aside Korean Young Sik Bae's challenge. Ashish was given a tough time by local hope Mendsaikhan Batbayar before he prevailed 3-2, Mandeep gave quite a thrashing to Chinese Taipei's Hung Ming Pan in his win that took just about two rounds to come through. Also advancing with a split verdict was Etash Khan (56kg), edging past Mongolian Bat-Ochir Munkhdalai. All the ...
Steady Tvesa takes the first round lead in seventh leg of Hero WPG Tour
Tvesa Malik, who is having a terrific season with one win and four other Top-5 finishes in six starts, got off to a good start with a steady even par 72 in the seventh leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Prestige Golfshire course. Tvesa, winner of the third leg in Pune, had an eventful start with a bogey followed by two birdies. Thereafter she had two bogeys on eighth and 11th and a birdie on par-3 17th for a 72. That put her one shot clear of Amandeep Drall, who is still winless this season, and Gursimar Badwal, looking to add to her two earlier wins this year. Amandeep and Gursimar shot 1-over 73 each. Amandeep had two birdies against three bogeys, while Gursimar had as many as four birdies, but she also gave away five bogeys. Gursimar's four birdies were the most by any players on the first day. Amateur Ridhima Dilawari (75) was sole fourth, while Smriti Mehra and Anisha Padukone carded 76 each to be Tied-5th. Another amateur Pranavi Urs (77) was seventh, as ...