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Man U's De Gea happy with 'important' save post Sevilla draw
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was ecstatic to make an 'important' save during his side's goalless stalemate against Sevilla in their Champions League clash at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium last evening.The 27-year-old made eight saves in the match, with two superb stops from Sevilla's duo of Steven N'Zonzi and Muriel at the end of the first half.The Spaniard displayed all his class as he reacted brilliantly to a headed attempt from Muriel from point-blank range to deny Sevilla take a lead in the first leg of the last-16 clash.De Gea, although, expressed his delight to make an important save during the game, he also admitted that Vincenzo Montella's side deserved more."We defended well but I think they had control of the ball. They played really well but the game is still open and we have to play the second leg at Old Trafford. It [the save] was in the last minute of the first half, so it was an important moment in the game. I made a save, I'm happy for that," Sport24 ..
Aizawl set to face stiff challenge from gritty Arrows
Out of title contention, defending champions Aizawl FC will be aiming to improve upon their mid-table position when they take on bottom-placed Indian Arrows in an I-League encounter, here tomorrow. The AIFF developmental squad has been better than what the current league table indicates. Luis Norton de Matos' team have 15 points from 16 games but to their relief, they have immunity from relegation as per league rules. Aizawl, the surprise champions of last year are currently seventh in the table with 18 points from 15 games but more importantly have gone winless in their last eight games in which they have managed only five points. Having taken over from Paulo Menezes, this will be seasoned Santosh Kashyap's first match at home ground. The first match under his guidance was a high-scoring draw in Goa, followed by a 1-2 loss to Lajong in an away game. Arrows, who are lying at the bottom of the table after 16 games, will need nothing but three points, should they want to climb up the ...
Golfers Maninder, Gurcharan qualify for National finals
Maninder Pal Singh and Gurcharan Cheema qualified for the National finals of the Mercedes Trophy golf meet, it was announced on Thursday.
Comedian Kapil Sharma performs for PSL team Peshawar Zalmi
Celebrated Indian comedian Kapil Sharma performed for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi in Dubai on the eve of the third edition of the cricket league.Sharma made everybody laugh in the light-hearted session as he shared some jokes with renowned names like West Indian bowling all-rounder Darren Sammy, Hasan Ali, all-rounder Haris Sohail, England seamer Chris Jordan and Mohammad Asghar, Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez.When Sharma asked Zalmi skipper Sammy, "Why do people call you Khan?", he replied, "It's because of Afridi. And also, maybe, because I'm from Peshawar."Teasing Pakistan wicket-keeper-batsman Kamran Akmal, the comedian said, "You are three brothers; [with] one cousin playing top-level cricket - and you all have kids - it means Pakistan doesn't need any other family in cricket."Defending champions Peshawar Zalmi's owner Javed Afridi said that he wanted to make his team feel relaxed ahead of the action-packed cricket league."Kapil Sharma is the best ..
BFC extends Rahul Bheke's contract by three years
Bengaluru FC has extended Rahul Bhekes contract by three years, tying the defender to the Blues until May 2021, the club announced here today. The 27-year-old has been a vital cog in Bengalurus season so far, and the extension reaffirms the clubs commitment towards holding on to its best talent. The Mumbai-born defender, who was picked up by Blues in the Indian Super League draft back in July, was delighted to have extended his stay in the Garden City. "Its a great feeling to sign for three more years with the most professional club in the country. We have had ups and downs in this season, but for me it has been an amazing experience," Bheke said. "The way the club fights for all the tournaments is something unique and I am glad to be part of this journey. The management, the staff and most importantly the fans have always supported me throughout and it wasnt a tough decision to make," he said. Club COO Mustafa Ghouse said, "Rahul is a versatile player and was one of our early picks ..
USA end 20-year hockey drought, Russian curler admits doping
America's women broke an ice hockey gold medal drought stretching back 20 years today as a Russian curler admitted doping and was stripped of bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin was denied gold in the women's combined, while veteran team-mate Lindsey Vonn disappointingly bombed out of the same event -- her final Olympic race. In the ice hockey, USA edged fierce rivals Canada 3-2 on penalties, celebrating ecstatically when goaltender Maddie Rooney saved the decisive attempt from Canada's Meghan Agosta. America's hockey win snapped a 24-game Olympic winning streak for Canada, the four-time defending champions. It also edged USA 12-11 ahead over their major rivals in Olympic and world titles. But away from competition, Russia's Alexander Krushelnitsky was stripped of his mixed doubles curling bronze medal after testing positive for meldonium, an endurance booster. The 25-year-old was one of 168 Russian athletes who passed rigorous testing to compete .
Defender Bheke to stay at Bengaluru FC for three more seasons
Bengaluru FC on Thursday extended Rahul Bhekes contract for three more years, tying the defender to the club until May 2021, the club announced on Thursday.
Ultimate goal is to play for India: Minerva defender Ambekar
Title contenders Minerva Punjab FC's full back Abhishek Ambekar wants to win the I-League for his club and in the process also stake a claim for a India call-up less than one year ahead of the Asian Cup.
Team kept composure while batting, says Duminy
After playing a crucial knock in the second Twenty20 International match which helped his team beat India by six wickets, South Africa skipper Jean-Paul Duminy (64 not out) said the team kept its composure while batting.
S. Africa took calculated risks, says Kohli
After a six wicket loss to South Africa in the second Twenty20 International match, India skipper Virat Kohli praised the hosts, saying they took calculated risks which helped them.
Maninder, Gurcharan qualify from Chandigarh Leg of MercedesTrophy
City Golfer Maninder Pal Singh handicap category (0-16) and Jalandar golfer Gurcharan Cheema handicap category (17-24) qualified for the National Finals of MercedesTrophy on day 2 of the Chandigarh leg qualifier at the Panchkula Golf Course here today. Maninder and Gurcharan clinched the two qualification spots available on the day by carding a nett. score of 73 and 73.6 respectively. The MercedesTrophy has so far seen 29 qualifiers who will be competing in the National Finals to be played at the Oxford Golf Resort in Pune from April 4-6. Winner of CAT A Maninder Pal Singh said, I am very excited to be adjudged the winner and this will be my first ever MercedesTrophy final and I am really looking forward to it. Winner of CAT B Gurcharan Cheema said, I have played in Canada and now I am playing golf here. Today I believe was my lucky day when everything seemed to fall in place and I believe I got lucky also on certain occasions. This will be my first final as well like my fellow ...
Sharmila off to a fine start, lies fourth in Australia
Sharmila Nicollet got off to a strong start in the Australian Ladies Classic, carding a solid two-under 70 to grab a share of the fourth place after the first round at the highly-acclaimed Bonville Golf Resort here today. Apart from Sharmila, another player with a fair start was Amandeep Drall, whose one-over 73 placed her T-37th and she was in a good position to make the 36-hole cut in the 54-hole tournament. The other two Indians, Vani Kapoor and Gaurika Bishnoi struggled to 7-over 79 each and at T-113th, were likely to miss the cut. Englands Holly Clyburn took the first round lead with an impressive bogey-free 5-under 67, while Spaniard Marta Sanz Barrio was two shots behind at 3-under 69 with five birdies against two bogeys and she shared the second place with Icelands Valdis Thora Jonsdottir. Sharmila was tied fourth alongside French golfer, Celine Boutier, Chinas Lin Xiu Yu, Australias Stephanie Na, Dane Nanna Madsen, Mexican Ana Menedez, German Olivia Cowan and Australian ...
Shakhtar come from behind to beat Roma
Shakhtar Donetsk recovered from a deficit to defeat AS Roma 2-1 in the first leg of a UEFA Champions League knockout stage tie.
Ish Sodhi named in New Zealand ODI squad
Right-arm spinner Ish Sodhi has been named in the New Zealand squad for the first two One Day Internationals (ODIs) of a five-match series against England.The Blackcaps have added the third spin option to an otherwise unchanged squad from the one that took on Pakistan last month.According to New Zealand chief selector Gavin Larsen, Sodhi comes in with good form, while also considering both Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle have missed games though injury recently."Both Mitchell and Todd have had injury concerns recently, so having Ish travel with us gives further options in the spin department," said Larsen.He added, "Having won the previous eight matches, we've been able to keep good consistency in selection with our ODI squad."The 25-year old last played an ODI for his country in May 2017.Sodhi was recently ranked number one bowler in ICC T20I Rankings has been one of New Zealand's first-choice players in the shortest format of the game.The first ODI against England will be played at .
US win women's ice hockey gold medal
The US won a gold in the women's ice hockey final with a victory over Canada after a sudden death penalty shootout on Thursday at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics here.
'Blown away' Swede Myhrer wins shock Olympic slalom gold
Swedish veteran Andre Myhrer captured a shock slalom men's gold at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics today as the two favourites both spectacularly bombed out. Ramon Zenhaeusern of Switzerland won silver, 0.34sec behind, and Michael Matt of Austria the bronze after his countryman Marcel Hirscher and then Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway crashed out. It later transpired that Kristoffersen vomited before he started his ill-fated second run. Myhrer, at 35 years and 42 days, becomes the oldest man to win a slalom Olympic medal, breaking the record set by Austria's Mario Matt -- Michael's brother -- in 2014. He also follows his "idol" Ingemar Stenmark, who won the slalom and giant slalom in 1980, as only the second Swedish man to claim a Games alpine skiing crown. "It means everything. I've been training my whole life for a moment like this," said the unheralded Swede. "I took a medal in Vancouver (2010), a bronze, but I've been always dreaming about the gold medal and now it's a reality and ..
Andhra thrash Delhi to enter Hazare quarters
Delhi's much-vaunted batting line up fell like a pack of cards as unheralded Andhra Pradesh reached semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a six-wicket victory here today. Medium pacer Siva Kumar (4/29 in 10 overs) and left-arm spinner Bharghav Bhatt (3/28 in 7.1 overs) wreaked havoc as Delhi were skittled out for 111 in 32.1 overs. In reply, Andhra reached the target in 28.4 overs with Ricky Bhui (32) and Ashwin Hebbar (38) scoring bulk of the runs. Andhra opted to field on a wicket that didn't have any demons but none of the Delhi batsmen were willing to stay at the crease long enough to put up a substantial score. Unmukt Chand (4) was bowled by an incoming delivery from Siva while Gambhir (8) gave a simple catch to B Sumath. Young Hiten Dalal (11) also played across the line to be castled with Delhi reeling at 33 for 3 in 9 overs. Siva, who bowled at late 120kmph, did nothing exceptional save pitching it up and Delhi batsmen didn't show requisite application. Nitish Rana (2) ..
Russian curler stripped of Olympic medal for doping
Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky was stripped of his Pyeongchang Winter Olympics bronze medal Thursday after being found guilty of doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said. "The athlete has admitted the anti-doping rule violation; he is disqualified from the mixed doubles curling event," the court said in a statement.
Saina faces Tai Tzu test, Sindhu gets easy opener in All England
Saina Nehwal faces her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying in the first round while P V Sindhu has got an easy opener against Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong after the Indian shuttlers were handed a tricky draw at the USD 1000,000 All England Championship next month. World No. 11 Saina, who had reached the finals at the 2015 All England Championship and lost to the Taiwanese World No. 1 Tai Tzu at the Indonesia Open last month, will get a chance to avenge her loss and better her dismal head-to-head record against the defending champion. Sindhu is expected to cross the first hurdle without much of a problem and in that case, she may get a chance to settle scores with American Beiwen Zhang Zhang in a likely second round clash. Zhang had defeated Sindhu at the India Open final. World No. 3 Kidambi Srikanth, also seeded third, had a rampaging run last season when he won four titles and he would face Frenchman Brice Leverdez in the opening round of the BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament slated for ...
Indian shuttlers fined for withdrawing from Uganda Badminton event
Indian players Harshit Aggarwal and Chaliha Orijit will be fined for their late withdraw from the 2018 Uganda International Badminton Open Championship.