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Junior India squad for Davis Cup, Fed Cup named

The All India Tennis Federation (AITA) has announced the squad for Junior Asia/ Oceania Davis Cup and Fed Cup final qualifying event.

Argentina's Mammana to miss 2018 World Cup with knee injury

Argentinian central defender Emanuel Mammana will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with Zenit St. Petersburg announcing that he tore the cruciate ligament of his left knee.

Tunisia's Benalouane called up for Iran, Costa Rica friendlies

Tunisian football coach Nabil Maaloul has summoned defender Yohan Benalouane for his national team's pre-World Cup friendlies against Iran and Costa Rica, to take place in late March.

Experiments unlikely as India face Bangladesh

India would like to throw the mathematical possibilities out of the window and seal their place in the final of the Twenty20 tri-series when they face a tricky Bangladesh, here tomorrow. Having suffered an unexpected defeat against Sri Lanka in their tournament-opener, it is highly unlikely that India will experiment against a resurgent Bangladesh in their final league stage match. Bangladesh's confidence has been boosted by their record 215-run chase against Sri Lanka and a win against India will bolster their chances of making it to the finals. A defeat may not be end of the road for India as it will then depend on the outcome of final game between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Net run-rate will also be a factor. With back-to-back victories in the last two games, India have a healthy net run-rate of +0.21. For India, the tournament at the beginning was about giving youngsters a chance in the absence of seasoned players but for a side which is always under scanner, results will be ...

Steyn's Test return delayed until March end

In a major blow to South Africa, fast bowler Dale Steyn's much-sought return is delayed once again as he has been ruled out of the third Test of the four-match series against Australia after failing to recover fully from a heel injury.After star speedster Kagiso Rabada was handed a two-Test suspension for breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct, Steyn was considered as a potential player to step into the void left by the 22-year-old sensation.However, it has now been confirmed that Steyn would only be considered for selection for the fourth Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on March 30 as he continues to recover from a heel injury.Meanwhile, South Africa skipper was not fully aware of Steyn's situation, but he hopes to see the pacer fit in time for the fourth Test."Our plan for him was to play a game. But I would be praying extra hard that he would be ready for that third Test to make sure we can have him available if he [is fit]. On the spot now, I would ...

With Neymar hurt, Brazil turn to new faces

In the absence of injured star Neymar, Brazil's national football team coach Tite has announced a squad with some surprises, including forward Willian Jose, for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Russia.

Betis boost European hopes with 3-1 win over Alaves

Loren Moron had a brace to lead visiting Real Betis 3-1 over Alaves, leaving his Spanish football club poised to battle for the final European spots in La Liga.

Werder Bremen win 3-1 against sinking Cologne

German football club Werder Bremen put more distance between themselves and the Bundesliga drop zone with a 3-1 victory here over last-placed Cologne.

Pablo Carreño reaches round of 16 of Indian Wells

Spain's Pablo Carreño qualified for the round of 16 at Indian Wells after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets here.

Wozniacki grinds out win to advance

Australian Open champ Caroline Wozniacki benefited from a challenge call in the final game en route to defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 at the Indian Wells event today. Wozniacki silenced the critics when she claimed her first Grand Slam title earlier this year at the Australian Open, becoming the first Danish woman to win a major. The 27-year-old world No. 2 Wozniacki moves on to the fourth round where she will face either reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens or 20th seed Daria Kasatkina of Russia. "I managed to get my feet going more, and to start playing more steady, and that paid off today," said Wozniacki. Wozniacki challenged a call in the final game when the line judge ruled that Sasnovich's shot caught the line. Wozniacki asked for a second look and the review showed that the line judge mistakenly called the ball in. That levelled the score at 30-30 and Wozniacki won two out of the next three points she needed to take the third set and the match in the $16 ...

Southampton fire coach Mauricio Pellegrino

English football club Southampton has announced the sacking of coach Mauricio Pellegrino, who joined the English Premier League (EPL) side in June 2017.

Record ticket sales for PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games

Ticket sales for the PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games in South Korea have reached 320,531, beating the record set four years ago in the 2014 Sochi Games, when 316,200 tickets were sold, according to the International Paralympic Committee.

Indian Wells: Venus cuts short Serena's comeback

American tennis ace Serena Williams' return after a 15-month pregnancy layoff suffered a major blow as she knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after going down against elder sister Venus Williams in the third round of the tournament here on Tuesday.The two former world number ones resumed their rivalry, which began in second round of Australia Open in 1998, today in the third-round with Serena holding a 17-11 head-to-head record and having clinched eight out of their last nine matches.However, Venus proved too superior for Serena in the match as the former clinched a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 win over the new-mom in the last-32 clash that lasted one and a half hour.The match also saw Serena making 41 unforced errors, including 17 on the forehand side.This was Serena's first tournament since ending a 15-month absence during which she gave birth to daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.Meanwhile, it was the first win for Venus in this rivalry since 2014 and the first straight-set win since .

Federer reaches Indian Wells last 16 in 58 minutes

World number one Roger Federer of Switzerland reached the round of 16 at the Indian Wells' Masters 1000 tournament, easily winning against Serbia's Filip Krajinovic, the 25th seed, in straight sets in 58 minutes.

Wozniacki wins third round against Sasnovich at Indian Wells

Second seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark earned a hard fought win against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in three sets to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

Venus Williams defeats sister Serena

Venus Williams beat sister Serena 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 27 minutes on Tuesday to reach the round of 16 in the Indian Wells tennis tournament, where she will now play against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova.

Sardar Singh dropped, Manpreet to lead India in CWG 2018

After leading the Indian men's hockey team at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, veteran midfielder Sardar Singh has been dropped from the 18-member squad for the prestigious Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which is slated to begin on April 4.Sardar's exclusion seems to have come in the wake of his below-par performance at this year's Azlan Shah tournament. He has been an integral part of the Indian team for a major part of the last decade but has fallen out of favour over the past one year.The Indian team is grouped in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England and will begin their campaign on April 7 against Pakistan.Midfielder Manpreet Singh has been named as the captain of the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games, while the responsibilities of vice-captain will be shouldered by Chinglensana Singh Kangujam.It was under Manpreet's leadership the Indian team lifted the coveted Asia Cup 2017 followed by a Bronze Medal feat at the Odisha Men's Hockey World League Final ...

Federer rolls into fourth round of Indian Wells

World number one Roger Federer showcased a rich vein of form as he eased past Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in straight sets to storm into the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters here on Tuesday.The defending champion was dominant throughout the match as he needed just 57 minutes to prevail 25th seeded Krajinovic 6-2, 6-1 in a one sided last-32 clash of the men's singles event.Reflecting on the match, Federer said that he played an aggressive form of tennis at the same time also mixing up his game nicely with drop shots."I was playing aggressive and feeling like he was not loving my slice, and then also mixing in with drop shots eventually," Federer said. " I think really I was able to mix up my game nicely, make it difficult for him there," the ATP website quoted Federer, as saying.The 36-year-old, who has already won the Australian Open and Rotterdam Open this year, will now lock horns Frenchman Jeremy Chardy for a place in the quarter-finals.It should be noted that Federer is ...

Third Front: Shardul "ready to step up" in Bhuvi, Bumrah's absence

Shardul Thakur knows that opportunities in a settled limited overs line-up won't come easily and that's the reason he is ready to "step up" in an unenvious role of India's stop-gap third seamer in absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. Thakur's four wicket haul was instrumental in India restricting Sri Lanka to a moderate 152 and he deservingly got the man-of-the-match award after his team's six-wicket win in the third round robin match of the Nidahas T20 Tri Series. Asked about the challenge of being a back-up pacer, the Mumbai speedster replied:"I have told one thing before: I love challenges. I am taking it as a challenge." "If other senior bowlers are missing from the team, then I have to step up. I have done this previously for other teams that I have played for. I have come in place of Zaheer Khan, Dhawal Kulkarni and Ajit Agarkar while playing for Mumbai (in Ranji Trophy). I had to step up in that role. When senior bowlers are rested, I have to step up and fill that ..

Beyonce and Jay-Z joint 'On The Run II' tour confirmed

Beyonce and Jay-Z have finally confirmed that they are going on a joint tour 'On The Run II'. The announcement was made in a promotional video of the couple together which was posted on Beyonce's Instagram page. News of the tour slipped out last week when Beyonce's Facebook and Ticketmaster pages announced a date for the tour, on July 30 at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field and then both posts were quickly deleted. Beyonce and Jay-Z will stop in 15 cities across the UK and Europe before hitting 21 cities in North America. Four dates are planned across the UK in June. The couple will play at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on June 6, Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 9, the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on June 13 and the London Stadium in London on June 15. The pair last toured together in 2014 for the first "On the Run" tour, supporting her self-titled 2013 album and Jay's "Magna Carta Holy Grail." Jay joined Beyonce onstage in New Jersey for the final date of her "Lemonade" ..