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Club America hammer Tauro in CONCACAF Champions League
Mexico's Club America hammered Panama's Tauro FC 4-0 at home at the Azteca Stadium to put one foot in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals.
Neymar sends message of support to PSG teammates
Injured forward Neymar took to social media to show solidarity with his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammates following the team's Champions League elimination.
Former Real Madrid defender Cicinho retires
Former Real Madrid right-back Cicinho has announced his retirement from football, succumbing to ongoing knee problems.
PSG suffer Champions League last 16 exit for 2nd straight season
French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated at the last 16 stage of the UEFA Champions League for the second successive season following their 1-2 loss in the second leg and 5-2 on aggregate to holders Real Madrid.
All eyes on Shubhankar as India look to retain Hero Indian Open crown
He wooed the world in his maiden PGA Tour appearance and India's latest golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma will expectedly be the cynosure of all eyes when he tees off on home turf, leading a galaxy of local stars at the 54th Indian Open starting here tomorrow. Sharma, 21, has emerged as the brightest star in the Indian golf scene after he secured two European Tour titles at the Joburg Open and Maybank Championship to lead the Race to Dubai rankings and also broke into the world's top 100. Last week, he conjured up hopes of becoming the first Indian to win the World Golf Championship-Mexico when he topped the leaderboard on the second and third day on his debut before finishing a creditable tied 9th, which also earned him an invitation for the Masters. Focus will be on Sharma as he joins the who's who of Indian golf such as 2015 winner Anirban Lahiri, three-time Asian Tour winner in 2017 Shiv Kapur and two-time defending champion SSP Chawrasia, among others. The field for ...
Warner, de Kock charged for Durban Test scuffle
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Australia vice-captain David Warner and South African wicket-keeper-batsman Quinton de Kock for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct following their altercation on the fourth day of the Durban Test, which was captured on CCTV."The umpires officiating in the Durban Test have reported Warner for a level 2 offence and de Kock for a level 1 offence for "conduct that brings the game into disrepute" following the incident in the stairwell near their dressing rooms," ICC said in a statement.Earlier, a CCTV footage showed Warner and de Kock involved in a heated exchange as the players from both the teams were making their way to the respective dressing rooms during the tea session on the fourth day of the Durban Test.The confrontation was so severe that Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine had to calm Warner down, while batsman Usman Khawaja held him back. Ultimately, skipper Steven Smith had to whisk him away from the scene.The teams have been ...
Under-pressure India face Bangladesh in Nidahas Trophy
India's inexperienced cricket team will have to recover quickly from the eye-opening loss to Sri Lanka and lift its game by a few notches against an unpredictable Bangladesh in the Nidahas Twenty20 Trophy, here tomorrow . Sri Lanka, who have been beaten fair and square by India in their umpteen battles over the past six months, pulled one back in style on yesterday courtesy Kusal Perera's special knock (a 37-ball 66). The home team's surprise victory has also spiced up the tournament, which until yesterday, was expected to be dominated by India. Defending a decent 174 for five, the inexperienced bowling attack did not have an answer to Perera's relentless aggression. Yuvzendra Chahal, the only frontline spinner in the eleven, too was not spared. Captain Rohit Sharma, however, backed the young guns to deliver against Bangladesh. "Our bowlers tried everything they could, but sometimes it doesn't come off the way you want it to. I felt we have enough experience in our bowling line-ups. ..
Shooting World Cup: Indian trap shooters fail to impress
The Indian men's trap team finished outside the medal rounds on Day Four of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Guadalajara here.Zoravar Singh Sandhu was the best Indian finisher, shooting a score of 114 out of 125 in qualifying to end in 32nd position.Kynan Chenai shot 107 to finish 44th while Manavjit Singh Sandhu did not finish his qualifying rounds.Luxembourg's Lyndon Sosa won gold in the event and in the process also won the first ever World Cup medal for his nation.Despite poor show on Day Four, India, though still top the medal standings at the half-way stage of the tournament with three gold and four bronze medals, thanks to the exploits of its young rifle and pistol shooters on the first three days of the event.Day five of the competition on Wednesday has the mixed team trap event final scheduled where India has two teams.Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Shreyasi Singh comprise of India 1, while Kynan Chenai and Seema Tomar will make up India ...
Sri Lanka took the game away in Powerplays: Dhawan
A below-par performance in the powerplays cost India the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka, reckoned opener Shikhar Dhawan, who credited Kushal Perara for taking the game away from his team with a blazing knock. India lost the lung-opener by five wickets with Perera putting the inexperienced visiting attack to sword during his 37-ball 66. India had managed to reach a mere 40 for 2 in the first six overs after being reduced to 9 for 2 in two overs. On the other hand, Sri Lanka posted 75 for two in the powerplay, courtesy Perera, who smashed 27 runs off Shardul Thakur in the second over with the help of five fours and a six. "It was in the first six overs that they took the game away from us. After the first six overs even they weren't hitting the ball that frequently - it wasn't like 10 an over against the spinners in the middle overs. That's because the wicket was a little slow," Dhawan said. Dhawan heaped praise on Perera, who had the crowd on its feet with a scintillating knock ...
Mens trap shooters finish outside medal rounds in World Cup
The Indian mens trap team finished outside the medal rounds after a disappointing day but the country still topped the medal standings with three gold and four bronze at the half-way stage of the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. In the Mens trap, Zoravar Singh Sandhu was the best Indian finisher shooting a score of 114 out of 125 in qualifying to end in 32nd position. Kynan Chenai shot 107 to finish 44th, while Manavjit Singh Sandhu did not finish his qualifying rounds. Luxembourgs Lyndon Sosa won the gold medal in the event and in the process also won his tiny nation its first World Cup medal ever at the end of competition day four. India have entered two teams in the mixed team trap event final today with Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Shreyasi Singh comprising of India 1 team, while Kynan Chenai and Seema Tomar making up the India 2 side, on day five of the competition.
9 years later, Liverpool back in Champions League quarters
There's a familiar name back in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. "It's time we showed up again," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said after his team secured a place in the last eight for the first time in nine years. It couldn't have been an easier passage for the five-time European champions, either, as they coasted to a 0-0 draw against Porto to clinch a 5-0 aggregate win in the last 16. Having scored five goals without reply in a dazzling first-leg display in Portugal three weeks ago, this was always going to be a procession for Liverpool at Anfield -- a ground that has been something of a fortress this season. At times, it felt like the English club was going through the motions, especially since it faces a huge Premier League game against Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. No major injuries were sustained -- captain Jordan Henderson had strapping applied to his right thigh after the game, but Klopp said it was nothing more than a dead leg -- and ...
Former Australia Test opener Cowan retires
Former Australia Test opener Ed Cowan announced his retirement from professional cricket today, leaving the game with more than 10,000 runs and 25 centuries to his name. The 35-year-old made his Test debut in the Boxing Day clash with India in 2011, but hasn't added to his 18 appearances since his last outing in 2013. He averaged 31.28. He pulled the pin after a poor 2017/18 season with New South Wales. "I have loved the game from my earliest days and feel incredibly lucky to still do so," he said. "At this stage I will continue to play Premier Cricket with Sydney University for the remainder of this season and beyond as we aim for successive titles.
Ronaldo does it again as Real Madrid dump PSG out of Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro got the goals for Real Madrid as the holders won 2-1 away to a Paris Saint-Germain side missing Neymar to secure their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Ronaldo had scored twice -- including his 100th goal for Real in the competition -- as they won 3-1 in the first leg in Spain last month, and his header early in the second half at the Parc des Princes effectively ended the French club's hopes of progressing. Edinson Cavani equalised on the night for PSG, but only after they had Marco Verratti sent off, and Casemiro's late goal secured an ultimately comprehensive 5-2 aggregate victory for Zinedine Zidane's side. "We played well right from the beginning, pressing them high up the field. It was a perfect match. This is not an easy place to come and play well," said Zidane. PSG never looked like turning the tie around in the absence of the injured Neymar, and it was a horribly flat way for them to exit the competition. "It was in the first leg ..
Tons for Bairstow, Root as England set big target
Centuries by Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root helped England set New Zealand a challenging total of 336 in the fourth one-day international in Dunedin today. England finished on 335 for nine after losing the toss and being put into bat as Bairstow blazed his way to 138 off 106 balls and Root grafted out a hard-fought 102. The tourists' total should have been even bigger, but a dramatic late collapse put the brakes on their scoring as spinner Ish Sodhi led a stirring New Zealand fightback. England were 267 for 1 in the 38th over when Bairstow's dismissal sparked the loss of six wickets for 21 runs. At one point England appeared unlikely to see out their 50 overs before a late cameo of 22 off 10 balls from Tom Curran. Sodhi finished with four for 58, while Colin Munro and Trent Boult took two wickets apiece. Bairstow and fellow opener Jason Roy laid the foundation for England with a 77-run partnership before Roy departed on 41. He then combined with Root for a 190-run partnership as New ...
Hero ISL to introduce 'Away Goal' in semi-finals
The semi-final stage of Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017/18 season will witness the introduction of 'Away Goal' rule.The 'Away Goal' rule will come into effect at the end of normal playing time during the second leg.If the aggregate goal difference between the two teams is zero (0), then the team that scored more away goals would be declared the winner of the tie.For the benefit of explanation, Team A (home) beats Team B (away) by 2-1 in the first leg and Team B (home) beats Team A (away) 3-2 in the second leg - the goal difference over two legs is zero (aggregate score of 4-4).In this case, Team A qualifies for the final as it scored two away goals compared to Team B, which scored one 'Away Goal'.However, if both teams have scored an equal number of goals over two legs of semi-final such that even the 'Away Goals' scored are equal at the end of regulation period of second leg, the game will go into extra time.The 'Away Goal' rule will not apply in the extra time and the team that .
Spanish monarchs congratulate Winter Olympics squad
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain received the country's Winter Olympics team at the royal Zarzuela Palace here.
Guardiola to wear yellow ribbon at Champions League again
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said he is planning to wear a yellow ribbon again in support of the Catalan independence movement during the second leg of the Champions League.
Morocco supports Cameroon for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco has vowed its full support to Cameroon to successfully host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.
Gayle becomes 3rd batsman to hit ODI centuries against 11 countries
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle joined South Africa's Hashim Amla and Sachin Tendulkar as only the third batsman in the history of ODI cricket to score centuries against 11 different countries.Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer hit his maiden century as the Windies defeated the United Arab Emirates by 60 runs in their opening Group A fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Old Hararians in Harare on Tuesday.Gayle clubbed 11 sixes and seven fours in an electrifying 91-ball 123 and Hetymer belted 14 fours and four sixes in a whirlwind 93-ball 127 as the two-time world champions posted 357 for four after electing to bat first. The UAE, in their turn at the wicket, offered a stiff resistance before going down by 60 runs after finishing at 297 for six.Rameez Shahzad, the 30-year-old right-handed batsman, scored an unbeaten 112. It was his second century in 13th ODIs, which came off 107 balls and was laced with nine fours and four sixes. He was supported by Shaiman Anwar (64) and
Boxing federation announces squad for Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast approaches, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced their complete contingent for the prestigious tournament with seasoned pugilists MC Mary Kom and Manoj Kumar leading the country's charge.Naman Tanwar and Gaurav Solanki also made the cut after they booked their berths in the team by winning the category trials, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.In the women's 51 kg weight category, Pinki Rani will spearhead India's challenge after her dominating run to the gold at the India Open.Other flag bearers in the women's department, Laisharam Devi (60-kg) and Lovlina Boroghain (69-kg) will look to continue their dominating run of form and return with medals for the country.In the men's 60 kg category, owing to Manish Kaushik's heroics against Shiva Thapa twice in the past, Manish will make the trip to Gold Coast and look to stamp his authority on the gold medal.Highly decorated boxers Vikas Krishnan and Manoj Kumar will be leading the ...