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Delhi, Bengaluru teams to represent India at Jr. NBA World meet
Two youth teams, Delhi (boys) and Bengaluru (girls), will represent India in the upcoming Junior NBA World Championship from August 7 to 12 in Orlando, The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Wednesday.
IPL: Target is to win 4-5 games out of 6 from here on: Mavi
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) young pacer Shivam Mavi said the team's target is to win the next four-five matches from the remaining six from here on, ahead of their crucial clash against table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday.
Malaysian badminton players banned 20, 15 years for match-fixing
Two Malaysian badminton players have been hit with career-ending bans of 20 and 15 years respectively after being found guilty of corruption and match-fixing, the sport's governing body said today. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said former world junior champion Zulfadli Zulkiffli, 25, was banned for 20 years and fined $25,000, while Tan Chun Seang, 31, was barred for 15 years and fined $15,000. The were found guilty of breaching the BWF code of conduct in relation to "betting, wagering and irregular match results", said a statement from the body. A BWF ethics panel, which held hearings in February in Singapore into the case, found both players "engaged in corruption offences over a significant period and a significant number of tournaments" dating back to 2013. Zulfadli committed more violations over a longer period and it was proven he had manipulated the results of four matches, the BWF said. Their suspension began from January 12, the date on which both players were ...
EU Commission proposes 55 billion euros for euro zone in 2021-2027 budget
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday 55 billion euros in the next long-term European Union budget for supporting investment in the euro zone during economic shocks, structural reforms and help join the euro.
D/N Test: India reluctant because they want to win, says CA: So what? asks BCCI
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland today said India's refusal to play a day-night Test during the series later this year is driven by a desperation to win Down Under even as the BCCI stayed firm in its rejection of the proposed match. Sutherland feels that it is CA's prerogative to decide on the pink ball Test against India at Adelaide from December 6-10 but BCCI Committee of Administrators' chief Vinod Rai once again made it clear that the game will not take place. "I think personally the home country should have the right to schedule matches as it sees fit and start them at whatever time of day they want," Sutherland told SEN Radio. When CoA chief Rai was contacted by PTI, he said: "I don't think BCCI's stand will change. As it has already been decided, Day/Night pink ball matches will continue at the first-class level. Duleep Trophy will be played under lights once again." Rai, however, said that India's reluctance to play Day/Night Test does not imply that the two boards are ..
BWF bans 2 Malaysian shuttlers for match fixing
Two Malaysian shuttlers were given lengthy bans by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for match fixing, it was announced on Wednesday.
Lahiri back in action at Wells Fargo; Tiger ready with new set of irons
Anirban Lahiri will make yet another attempt to salvage his season as he returns to competition at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Lahiri began the season late last year well with Top-10s at CIMB Classic and CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges, but since has been found wanting. With the competition scheduled a week before the PLAYERS Championships, the flagship event of the PGA Tour, Lahiri knows it is an important outing to get himself into the right frame for the coming week. While Lahiri is trying to ensure that he does not have to struggle at the end of the season to get to the FedEX Cup, where he made the third leg last year, there is also Tiger Woods, looking stronger each week. It is a solid field with Rory McIlroy looking solid and Jason Day also being touted as one of the favourites. The field includes Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson besides Tony Finau who has been consistent and knocking on the door. Lahiri will be one of the early starters
Dynamos part ways with head coach Portugal
Delhi Dynamos has released its head coach Miguel Angel Portugal of Spain following the team's disappointing outing in the 2017-18 Indian Super League. Dynamos issued a statement today to announce that the club has parted ways with Portugal by mutual consent. Despite a slow start to the ISL Season 4, Portugal rallied back his troops after the turn of the year as the Lions went unbeaten in eight out of the 11 matches played in 2018. Under the Spaniard, Dynamos were the fourth highest scorers in the tournament. But both the club and Portugal agreed that the results overall were not upto the mark this season. The club finished eighth in the league standings and were beaten in the qualifying rounds of the inaugural Hero Super Cup and it was in the best interest of the two parties to go their separate ways. I had a very memorable time here in Delhi Dynamos and in the ISL. The club showed great belief in my abilities this season and even though we didn't win the trophy, the fans were happy ..
Dhoni's turn-around sensational, says Chopra
Former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes that Chennai Super Kings have the best batting unit in this year's Indian Premier League and the way their skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has rewound the clock is sensational. "Chennai Super Kings is one side who are playing with only five batsmen and they are still good enough to score 200 runs nine out of 10 times. So they (CSK) currently is the best batting unit in the IPL," Chopra told PTI after launching the "Aakash Chopra Official App", in collaboration with US-based tech firm, EscapeX. For table toppers CSK, the top and middle-order have clicked -- with Australian Shane Watson, Ambati Rayadu, Suresh Raina, skipper Dhoni and West Indian Dwayne Bravo all having scored runs when needed. Chopra also said that he was pleasantly surprised with the way Dhoni has turned things around. "I am pleasantly surprised. If you have asked me this question about year ago, I would have said, things are not looking great," said the ...
Harender lacks enough time to change team's fortunes: Joaquim
Welcoming the appointment of Harender Singh as the coach of the Indian men's national hockey team, former coach Joaquim Carvalho wondered whether he has enough time on his hands to fine tune the squad for tougher battles ahead. Yesterday, women's coach Harender Singh was made in- charge of the men's side, while men's coach Sjoerd Marijne was re-designated the women's coach in a rejigging of roles by the Hockey India following the medalless show of the teams at last month's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. "Harender's appointment as a coach is a good move because he is in tune with all the latest happenings of Indian hockey and knows all the Indians players. The only drawback is whether he will have enough time to prepare the team for the Asian Games and other tournaments," Carvalho told PTI today. India are set to take part in two major events till the year-end - the Asian Games in Jakarta in August followed by the World Cup in Bhubaneshwar in November-December. Giving the
Let him decide: Vinod Rai on Virat Kohli's English County stint
Vinod Rai, member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), on Wednesday said, it depends on Indian skipper Virat Kohli whether he wants to represent India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan or he wants to play county cricket to prepare for the marquee series against England."CoA has taken a conscious decision to encourage the players, especially test specialists, to play county and hone their skills for the England series. No question of stopping them to play versus Afghanistan. The team that played in Sri Lanka will play versus Afghanistan," Rai told ANI."Afghanistan is playing versus India and not Virat Kohli. No player (Cheteshwar Pujara especially) will be called back from UK to play versus Afghanistan. Priority is England and to do well there, so, whatever it takes.""Will not repeat the same mistake that happened versus South Africa. The working committee of the BCCI is us, so doesn't matter what they say or think," Rai added.India-Afghanistan Test ..
Need to work on defence ahead of World Cup, says South Korea coach
South Korea's national football team coach said his team needed to work on strengthening their defence ahead of the football World Cup in Russia.
2 teams to represent India at Jr NBA World C'ship
Two youth teams of Delhi and Bengaluru will represent India at the Junior NBA World Championship to be held in Orlando, USA from August 7 to 12. The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that a team each from Delhi (boys) and Bengaluru (girls) will represent India at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after they won the Junior NBA National Finals. In the first final of the day, Bengaluru (girls) team beat Chennai (girls) 41-38 while in the second final Delhi (boys) defeated Kolkata (boys) 81-71. The two sides received their winner's trophy from Los Angeles Lakers' Brook Lopez. The Junior NBA National Finals has brought together eight boys and eight girls teams, comprising top 10 players from each Junior NBA city tournament in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kerala, Kolkata, Mumbai and Punjab. The international competition will leverage the Junior NBA's extensive global reach. During the 2017-18 season, the NBA will reach more than 26 million youth in 71 ...
Hockey India names 18-member Indian Women's Team for Asian Champions Trophy
Hockey India, on Wednesday, announced the 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin on May 13, 2018, in Donghae City, Korea.The Indian team- who go into the tournament as defending champions -will be led by experienced defender Sunita Lakra in the absence of Rani Rampal, who has been rested for the tournament, while goalkeeper Savita Punia will shoulder the responsibility of Vice Captain.India's defence is full of experience with Deepika, Deep Grace Ekka, Suman Devi Thoudam and Gurjit Kaur who doubles up as a drag-flicker. The midfield will feature Monika, Namita Toppo, Nikki Pradhan, Neha Goyal, Lilima Minz, Navjot Kaur and Udita while India's attack will be spearheaded by Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur and Anupa Barla.The team will be hoping to ride on the good show at the recently held XXI Commonwealth Games, where they made it to the semi-finals after 12 years, but eventually finished fourth. In 2016, the Indian team had ...
Pogba will be good addition to PSG: Verratti
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti on Wednesday said Paul Pogba would be a great addition to the club, adding it is "easier" to play alongside players of the calibre of the Manchester United star.
Very important win at such crucial stage, says Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli said the win against Mumbai Indians was very important as the team desperately wanted a victory at this stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Hosts should have more freedom to schedule D/N Tests, feels CA chief
Awaiting the BCCI's nod to play a day-night Test in Adelaide during India's tour Down Under later this year, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has advocated more freedom for host nations to schedule pink ball matches without the consent of the visitors when the ICC Test Championship begins in 2019.
ISL: Delhi part ways with coach Portugal
A day after Spanish second-division club Granada CF appointed Miguel Angel Portugal as head coach until the end of the season, Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Delhi Dynamos on Wednesday announced their decision to part ways with the Spaniard.
England overtake India to reach No. 1 in latest ODI rankings
England has overtaken India to seize the top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI team rankings following the annual update, while Nepal has rejoined the T20I ratings.England's rise up the table is largely because of a forgettable 2014-15 season, which saw them winning only seven out of 25 ODIs against other Full Members.The 2014-15 season has been dropped from the latest calculations while those from the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons are weighted at 50 percent.England, who last topped the ODI rankings in January 2013, have gained eight points and moved to 125 points. India, who were at the top before the update, have lost a solitary point and are in second place with a total of 122 points.South Africa, who was second, have dropped down to third place after losing four points, from 117 to 113, leaving them nine points adrift of India and only one point ahead of fourth-placed New Zealand.The remaining places were left unchanged, meaning that the current top 10 ranked sides are the ones who will
Copa Libertadores: Santos in quarters despite loss to Nacional
Brazilian club Santos secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores football tournament despite losing 0-1 to Uruguay's Nacional in a Group F match here.