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Dutch champs Feyenoord handed 5th loss of season
Reigning Dutch champions Feyenoord suffered their 5th defeat of the Eredivisie football season, 1-0 at VVV-Venlo, to stay far behind league leaders PSV.
Cricket fraternity wishes 'swing king' Bhuvi on bday
As Indian all-rounder Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned 28 today, warm birthday wishes poured in from all the corners.While his fans and followers extended their wishes on social media, his teammates and former players too didn't lag behind.Wishing Bhuvneshwar a 'very Happy Birthday', batsman Suresh Raina took to his Twitter account and called on the former to keep swinging matches in India's favour with both bat and ball."Wish you a very happy birthday Bhuvi! Hope you have another year where you "swing" matches in India's favor with both bat and ball! @BhuviOfficial," Raina said.Describing Bhuvneshwar as 'swing king', Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad tweeted, "Wishing our all-star swing king @BhuviOfficial a smashing birthday. Looking forward to seeing you bamboozle more batsmen with the ball.""Here's wishing #TeamIndia member @BhuviOfficial a very happy birthday!!" the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said.While wishing Bhuvneshwar on his special ...
Augsburg beat Frankfurt in Bundesliga
Augsburg moved 3-0 past Eintracht Frankfurt owing to two second-half goals, while struggling Hamburg held newly promoted Hannover to a 1-1 draw at the closer of the 21st round of Bundesliga football action.
Lebanon beat Chinese Taipei in Davis Cup
Lebanon's tennis national team scored a major achievement by beating Chinese Taipei 3-2 in the Asian-Oceania second group of the Davis Cup competition.
Tevez scores first goal since Boca return
Carlos Tevez scored for the first time since his return to Boca Juniors last month but his team could only manage a 1-1 draw with nine-man San Lorenzo.
IOC dissapointed, surprised with as ban on Russian athletes lifted
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach has expressed dissapointment and surprise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned the suspension on doping charges of 28 Russian athletes.
Brian Vitori recalled in Zimbabwe squad
Left-arm seamer Brian Vitori, who has been cleared to bowl in the international cricket again, has been included in the 14-man Zimbabwe squad for the limited-overs series against Afghanistan, beginning on Monday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.The 27-year-old was suspended from bowling in international cricket for 12 months by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after his bowling action was deemed 'illegal' for the second time in the space of two years.However, Vitori's bowling action was cleared last month after he underwent remedial work during the suspended period. Last week, he had bagged three wickets for Zimbabwe A against Kenya.Reflecting on the fast bowler's return to the squad, Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer described Vitori as a 'true competitor' and said that he is pleased to have someone of his ability back in the squad."I am very pleased as the captain to have someone of Brian's ability in my side. He is a true competitor. He brings great strength and versatility to ...
CRPF crowned Senior Women Hockey champions
Central Reserve Police Force were crowned as champions of the 8th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2018 (B Division) after they defeated Kerala Hockey by a margin of 7-0 in the final match of the competition here last evening.Whereas, it was Steel Plant Sports Board who defeated Bengaluru Hockey Association 4-0 in the third-fourth classification match.In the final match, CRPF produced a performance worthy of becoming champions as they dominated the match from the start, scoring their first goal in the third minute through a Penalty Corner which was converted by Pragya Mourya.They continued their fine attacking display to score one more goal in the first quarter to take a 2-0 lead.In the second quarter, CRPF scored twice to stamp their authority on the match as they led 4-0. It was a tough ask for Kerala to make a comeback into the match as they were 0-4 down, and CRPF defended well to keep their lead intact. Kerala ended up conceding three more goals in the last two ...
Indian eves to take on Proteas in first ODI
Few months after their astounding performance in the ICC World Cup, the Indian women's cricket team will resume their rivalry against South Africa when the two sides head into the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Diamond Oval here on Monday.The three-match series, which is the first-round fixture of the ICC Women's Championship, will give two sides an opportunity to directly qualify for the 2021 ICC Women's World Cup.Kimberley will be the venue of the ODIs on February 5 and 7, while the series will finish with the final match in Potchefstroom on February 10.It should be noted that India did not get to play an international game since the 2017 World Cup, where the Mithali Raj-led side made it to the finals before slumping to a heartbreaking nine-run defeat at Lord's against England to lose by 9 runs.And now, India face the biggest challenge to get back into the groove heading into the South Africa tour.When the two sides met in the inaugural edition of the ICC Women's ...
Trump reignites anthem-protest controversy before Super Bowl
US President Donald Trump thanked America's service members ahead of the Super Bowl and reminded the country of his opposition to NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
Inability to play spin not a massive danger: Markram
They might have suffered a huge loss at the hands of wristspinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, but stand-in South African skipper Aiden Markram believes that the inability of his team to play spin well is not a 'massive danger' for them."I don't think we played them particularly well, and that's where our downfall was today. Having said that, you are never going to come across a bad attack in international cricket, and you're never going to come across a bad batting line-up in international cricket either. It's just one of those things. I don't think we played spin incredibly well, it's obviously something we need to work on, but it's not a massive danger for us, I don't think," Espncricinfo.com quoted Markram as saying.Calling it a bad day, the second youngest South-African captain showed faith in his team and said that all his players follow a clear game plan on match day."I don't think there's too much of a lack of a game plan. If you speak to each individual in our top ...
Trump greets college cheerleaders at Super Bowl party
United States President Donald Trump greeted college cheerleaders and a college band at a Super Bowl watch party on Sunday.Trump and his first lady Melania hosted the party and watched the performances of Florida Atlantic University pep band and cheerleaders at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, reported The Hill.The first couple spent the weekend at Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach city.The band performed famous songs such as- "Hail to the Chief," "Boogie Wonderland" and "Shut Up and Dance"."Thank you so much, that was so great, great job, great talent, enjoy the game," said a beaming Trump after the performance.The Super Bowl final tourney comes at a time when Trump and the National Football League (NFL) are at loggerheads over the "kneeling controversy."Trump has been criticising NFL players, who kneel during the national anthem as a protest against racism and police brutality in the US. He also slammed the NFL for allowing players to kneel and asked
IOC says no Olympics for Russians who had life bans lifted
Fifteen Russian athletes and staff who controversially had their life bans for doping lifted last week will not be invited to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday. The decision was taken after a special panel "unanimously recommended that the IOC not extend an invitation to the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018 to the 15 individuals", a statement said. "The OAR IG (Olympic Athlete from Russia Implementation Group) confirmed that no additional invitations will be extended to these 15 individuals," the IOC said. The 15 were among a group of 28 Russians who had been banned for life from the Olympics for doping, but whose suspensions were overturned at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday. They included 13 athletes and two ex-athletes now working as support staff. The other members of the 28 have either retired or are unavailable for undisclosed reasons. The IOC has barred Russia from the Pyeongchang Olympics, ...
Klopp fumes as Kane makes Liverpool pay the penalty
Jurgen Klopp was left fuming at referee Jon Moss after Harry Kane's 100th Premier League goal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time snatched a controversial point for Tottenham Hotspur from a dramatic finale in a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday. Mohamed Salah's stunning 91st-minute solo run and finish for his second goal of the game sparked wild celebrations from his manager Klopp and looked to have handed Liverpool a vital victory in the battle for a place in the top four. But Kane, who had already seen a penalty saved by Loris Karius five minutes from time, converted second time round from the spot with virtually the last kick of the game after Liverpool's 75 million January recruit Virgil van Dijk was adjudged to have brought down Erik Lamela. "If I say what I think right now I think I would pay the biggest fine in world football," said Klopp. "In a 93rd minute you should only whistle a penalty when you are 100 percent sure." A point leaves third-placed ...
United fans respond to Mourinho criticism
Manchester United fans have responded to Jose Mourinho's criticism about the subdued atmosphere at Old Trafford. Mourinho said United's supporters were "quiet" during Saturday's 2-0 home win over Huddersfield in the Premier League. The United manager went on to cite Portsmouth's Fratton Park as an example of a good atmosphere. In a statement, the Manchester United Supporters' Trust said:"We note our manager's further comments regarding the poor atmosphere within Old Trafford following the Huddersfield home game. "The decline in atmosphere is by no means limited to Old Trafford. It's an issue affecting clubs throughout the country. And it's certainly not an issue specific to Manchester United supporters - our away support is widely acknowledged, by fair minded fans, as the best in the country." Speaking on Saturday, Mourinho was asked about new signing Alexis Sanchez before branching off to discuss the crowd. "He played only three (matches since joining from Arsenal) ...
Stars turn out to celebrate Neymar's birthday
Former Brazil great Ronaldo turned up alongside a host of Paris Saint-Germain stars and international team-mates to celebrate Neymar's birthday at a glitzy reception in central Paris on Sunday. Edinson Cavani and PSG coach Unai Emery were notably among the reported 150 guests in attendance, while Marseille midfielder Luiz Gustavo and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus also attended the event. Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer following his 222-million-euro (USD 264 million) move from Barcelona in August, will turn 26 on Monday. He has scored 27 goals in 26 matches in all competitions for PSG in his first six months at the club.
Pique keeps Barca unbeaten, Atletico cut gap
Gerard Pique salvaged a 1-1 draw for La Liga leaders Barcelona at city rivals Espanyol on Sunday, keeping their bid for an unbeaten campaign on track, while Atletico Madrid edged out Valencia to cut the gap at the top to nine points. Ernesto Valverde's men were in danger of falling to their first league defeat of the season when Gerard Moreno nodded the hosts ahead midway through the second half, but centre- back Pique met a Lionel Messi corner in the 82nd minute to snatch a point. Barcelona are now nine points clear at the top of the table from Atletico Madrid, who beat third-placed Valencia 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano. The Catalan derby was played in pouring rain and Valverde slammed the "dangerous" pitch. "Even though it was raining, we thought that the pitch would hold, but then we saw that the grass was not going to hold up and that the pitch was becoming dangerous," the Barcelona coach said. "On our passes from defence the ball could get stuck in a puddle and ..
Rangers pip Mavericks for Super Squash Junior title
The Racquet Rangers defeated Mumbai Mavericks 40-30 in an intense battle to win the Transcom Super Squash Juniors League Mumbai crown at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana here on Sunday.Dhairya Shah essayed a key role in the seven-match tie with an 11-5, 11-6 victory against Ranbir Minocha in the fourth boys singles match. It was an upset of sorts as Dhairya had not won against Ranbir in their past meetings.Aarya Belsare's 11-8, 11-3 win over Nayna Taneja in the third girls' singles also played a crucial role as she was the only winner among the girls.Priyaan Thakker and Rutva Samant had earlier given the Rangers a flying start by winning the first two boys singles.Earlier in the semi-finals, Mavericks upstaged Wiz Kids 50-20 to advance to the finals. In the other semi-final, the Rangers downed Phantom Stars 40-30.Mavericks' Devay Mehta's victory over Ekambir Singh of Wiz Kids stood out. He lost the first set 8-11 but bounced back to win the next two and the match 11-6 and 11-5.The other ..
Centurion ODI: Ex-Indian cricketer congratulates team on win against SA
Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna on Sunday congratulated the Indian Cricket team for winning the second ODI against South Africa in the six-match series and lauded the team's wrist-spinners for their match-winning performance."Amazing performance! They outclassed South Africa in their own home, in both the ODIs. Our wrist spinners (Yuzvendra) Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are bowling very well," Khanna told ANI, adding the team outclassed the Proteas in all departments.Optimistic of India's victory in the whole series, Khanna further said, "What makes me happy is that the captain (Virat Kohli) is leading from the front, he is making runs and making his team perform better. The way the Indian team is playing, it looks like no team can stand in competition with them."With the help of wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's maiden five-wicket haul in the second ODI, India continued the winning streak in the six-match series by beating South Africa on Sunday.
Boxing could be expelled from Games, warns IOC
Boxing could face expulsion from the next Olympics Games if the issues surrounding the sport's governance and financesare not sorted out, said the International Olympic Committee (IOC).IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday, "The IOC reserves the right to review the inclusion of boxing in the programs of the Youth Olympics 2018 and Tokyo 2020."The committee also said that it may have to resort to freezing all contacts with the sport's governing AIBA, adding, "excluding the ones on a working level..."AIBA has hit back already by revealing their disappointment at a decision by the IOC to continue their funding suspension, the Daily Star reported.It added, "AIBA has been ravaged by in-fighting since the last Olympics when judging controversies caused huge embarrassment.