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Leverkusen, Wolfsburg secure wins in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen moved to second place after beating Mainz 2-0, while Wolfsburg recorded a 1-0 win over Hannover to complete the 20th round of the Bundesliga football action.
'Fit-again' Munro in Kiwis squad for T20 tri-series opener
New Zealand all-rounder Colin Munro, who has recovered fully from a hamstring niggle, is all set to make a return in the first T20I of the upcoming Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series against Australia and England.The 30-year-old sustained the injury during the second T20I against Pakistan and was subsequently ruled out of the series-deciding third match, which the visitors went on to win by 18 runs to clinch the series 2-1.With Munro returning to the top of the order, skipper Kane Williamson will drop back down to the third spot.Reflecting on Munro's return, New Zealand national selector Gavin Larsen said,"Colin has been assessed and we're optimistic he will be fine by Sunday.We've seen how big an impact Colin has in white-ball cricket, so we're looking forward to having him back."Munro has recently been bought by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 1.9 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction on Saturday.Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell has also received the nod in the 14-man
ISL 2018: Jamshedpur snatch narrow win over ATK
A penalty from Trindade Goncalves was enough to hand Jamshedpur FC an important 1-0 win over ATK in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kriranga last evening.Jamshedpur FC are now locked on 19 points with fourth-placed FC Goa on the ISL points table. With just 12 points from 12 matches, twice champions ATK are now staring at an early exit from the ISL.After a lacklustre first half which saw both teams unable to create chances going forward, the game burst to life after the restart. Just three minutes into the second half, Jerry Mawihmingthanga found Trindade in the box after some neat play down the right wing but the Brazilian's shot struck the post.Two minutes later, Jamshedpur had a big penalty shout after ATK centre back Jordi Figueras brought down Trindade inside the box. The referee, however, saw nothing wrong and let the game go on. Jamshedpur FC and Trindade, however, kept knocking on ATK's door.The Brazilian again came close to breaking ..
Paes back in top-50 after Newport Beach title win
Veteran star Leander Paes today regained his place in the top-50, courtesy Challenger title win at the Newport Beach event, as he jumped 14 places to 47 in the latest rankings, issued today. Paes had partnered American James Cerretani for the Newport Beach tournament, which fetched him 125 ranking points. This week he is playing at the USD 125,000 Dallas event, for which he has partnered Briton Joe Salisbury. Rohan Bopanna is India's top-ranked doubles player at number 20 after losing a place and is followed by left-hander Divij Sharan, who has gained three places to get to a career- best 45. In the singles, Yuki Bhambri, who qualified for main draw of the just-concluded Australian Open and lost in first round, gained eight places to be ranked 118. Bhambri is followed by Ramkumar Ramanathan (140, +1), Sumit Nagal (218, -1), Prajnesh Gunneswran (244, +3) and N Sriram Balaji (391, +2).
8 franchises buy 169 players at 2018 IPL auction
The two-day auction of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded in Bengaluru with 169 players filling up the 182 available slots.Up to 113 Indian cricketers were bought by the eight franchises, which will battle it out for the trophy from April 7 onwards.Last season, Afghanistan players made their debut and this time, IPL has a new addition with Sandeep Lamichhane becoming the first cricketer from Nepal to join the world's best T20 league.With 56 overseas players, the 11th season will see representations from nine different nations.While England all-rounder Ben Stokes set the tone for the auction with a massive winning bid of Rs. 12.5 crore on Day 1, Mujeeb Zadran, the 16-year-old Afghan boy attracted attention on Day 2 as not only did he become the youngest-ever cricketer to enter IPL Auction, but fetched a massive bid of Rs. 4 crore.The India U-19 cricketers currently taking part in the ICC World Cup in New Zealand were hot picks as franchises invested in the youth. Fast ...
Australia stop Afghanistan walk into Under-19 World up final
Australia sauntered into the ICC Under 19 World Cup final by halting Afghanistan's dream run with a six-wicket victory, built around Jack Edward's half-century after a splendid bowling show, here today. Electing to bat, the strife-torn nation, put on board a modest 181, which was never going to be enough for the three- time champions. It was wicket-keeper batsman Ikram Ali Khil, who resisted the Australian attack with a brave 80 off 119 balls, helping his side put on board something to fight for. Australia had no trouble in knocking off the required runs with opener Jack Edwards producing a solid 72-run knock at the top. They won by 75 balls to spare. Off-spinner Mujeeb Zadran, picked up by IPL franchisee Kings XI Punjab for the next edition, had provided an early breakthrough by dismissing opener Max Bryant (4) but Australia had more than able line-up to handle Afghanistan challenge. Captain Jason Singha (26) was caught and bowled by leg- spinner Qais Ahmed after a good .
Vidit Santosh Gujrathi wins Tata Steel Challengers title
India's third highest ranked chess Grand Master Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, with a ELO rating of 2,718 won the Tata Steel Chess Challengers-2018 tournament at Netherlands with a tally of nine points out of 13 rounds.
Federer 'no idea' how long he will go on
Age-defying Roger Federer says after winning his third Grand Slam title in a year he has no idea how long he will continue playing. The 36-year-old Swiss marvel continues to defy the years and attrition rate, reaching his 30th Grand Slam decider and claiming his sixth Australian crown and 20th Grand Slam title. The world No.2 won back-to-back Australian Opens by beating Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sunday, dropping his only sets of a stress-free tournament. Federer, who downed great rival Rafael Nadal in a classic five-set Australian final last year, eased through this year's event with five of his seven matches finishing on or under two hours and he spent just a total of 13hr 53min on court. Asked after his Melbourne triumph how much longer he can continue at the summit of men's tennis, he replied: "No idea. Honest, I don't know. I have no idea. "I've won three slams now in 12 months. I can't believe it myself. I just got to keep a good schedule, stay ...
Liverpool look to shore up defence against Huddersfield
Joel Matip accepts Liverpool must quickly resolve the defensive problems that sparked their FA Cup exit ahead of a Premier League visit to Huddersfield Town on Tuesday. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged his side were guilty of making mistakes for each of West Browmich Albion's goals in the visitors' 3-2 cup win at Anfield that ended Liverpool's lengthy unbeaten home run. Defeat came on the back of Liverpool's shock 1-0 reverse at Premier League basement club Swansea City. Now, two weeks after the Merseysiders enjoyed the high of becoming the first team to beat Manchester City in domestic competition this season, Klopp's side are in need of another lift. Cameroon centre-back Matip accepted responsibility for one of West Brom's goals and the defender acknowledged Liverpool cannot afford a repeat when they face Huddersfield if they are to keep a firm hold on a top-four spot and a guaranteed place in next season's Champions League. - 'Kill every team' ...
Mertens keeps Napoli top, Milan stall Lazio
Dries Mertens hit two as Napoli reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 3-1 win over Bologna on Sunday while AC Milan rekindled their European push with a 2 -1 win over Lazio. Napoli restored their one-point advantage over champions Juventus who had beaten nine-man Chievo 2-0 on Saturday with goals by Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain. The game in Naples proved to be a battle with Rodrigo Palacio nodding Bologna ahead after 25 seconds before an Ibrahima Mbaye own goal four minutes later pulled the hosts back at their Stadio San Paolo. Mertens edged Napoli ahead on 37 minutes with a penalty awarded for a foul on Jose Callejon. The Belgian then claimed his 13th goal of the season with a spectacular curling effort on 59 minutes. "The team showed character. It wasn't easy to pick ourselves off the ground today," said Mertens who netted his third goal in a week. Maurizio Sarri's side have 57 points from 22 games, one more than Juventus. "We cannot compare ourselves to Juventus,"
Beckham set to launch long-sought Miami MLS club
Former England captain David Beckham will unveil his long-sought Major League Soccer expansion team at a Monday news conference in Miami, bringing a conclusion to a turmoil-filled four-year quest. MLS announced Friday it will "make a major announcement regarding the future of soccer in Miami" on Monday, inviting ticketed members of the public to what is expected to be the announcement of a 25th league club. The team is expected to begin MLS play in 2020 at a 25,000-seat stadium to be built in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. Just over 11 years after announcing he would leave Real Madrid for the MLS Los Angeles Galaxy in a deal that included the chance to purchase an expansion team at a reduced rate, Beckham will make good on plans he first announced in February 2014. Several failed stadium sites delayed his consortium's efforts, other MLS teams making their debuts while Beckham struggled to get his off the ground, unable to find an agreeable place for a specially built ...
Pak-made footballs to be used in 2018 FIFA World Cup
The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov reiterated that Russia will be using footballs manufactured from Pakistan's Sialkot city in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia later this year."Pakistan is one of the most renowned countries in the world in the manufacture of sports equipment. We want to enhance our cooperation with Pakistan to other sectors as well," The Express Tribune quoted him as saying.Sialkot is known for producing the finest quality of sports goods. The footballs manufactured in the city have been used in various football tournaments across the world for a longer period of time.The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from June 14 to July 15.
Mary Kom, Manoj Kumar impress on opening day of India Open boxing
India's boxers began the SpiceJet India Open International Boxing tournament on a promising note, with five-time world champion Mary Kom and Commonwealth Games champion Manoj Kumar leading the country's charge into the next round.Mary Kom impressed in her bout against Varsha Choudhary in the light-fly category, beating her by a unanimous verdict. Varsha, put up a good fight despite taking a number of blows.Mary Kom had to use all her technical nous to win on the opening day.Meanwhile, Olympian Manoj overcame Kenya's Kimathi Jacob in the welter-weight division.The Indian began on a caution note, trying to assess his opponent and landed only a few blows in the first two rounds.He opened up in the final round, picking up all his points and winning with ease.Among the foreign stars, Philippines Josie Gabuco (light-fly), Finland's Marjut Potkonan (light-weight), Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri (light-welter) and Mongolia's Erdene Urachimeg (fly-weight) showed their class as they stormed into ...
Top 10 moments of 2018 IPL Auction
The two day auction of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru was full of surprises.Up to 578 players, out of the 1,122 players registered, had been kept for the final two-day auction. This included 244 capped players (62 from India), 332 uncapped players (34 from overseas), and two players from Associate countries.Here is a list of the top ten moments from this year's auction:- Ben Stokes was the biggest purchase for the 11th edition of the tournament, having been sold to Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Rs 12.5 crore. Stokes, who was charged with affray over brawl outside a Bristol nightclub, earlier in January, was on the marquee list with a base price of Rs 2 crore.- Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat became the costliest Indian player in the 2018 after RR emptied Rs 11.50 crore to buy him. Unadkat played for Rising Pune Supergiant in the last edition and grabbed attention after claiming a hat-trick.- India opener K L Rahul and middle-order batsman Manish ...
Assam Governor releases stamp on footballer
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Sunday released a postage stamp on legendary footballer Dr Talimeren Ao during his birth centenary.
Chhetri's birthday to be celebrated as Delhi's Football Day
Football Delhi on Sunday announced that India team captain Sunil Chhetri's birthday on August 3 will henceforth be celebrated as Delhi's Football Day.
Federer retains Australian Open crown
Roger Federer won his 20th Grand Slam tennis title here on Sunday after overcoming Marin Cilic in the Australian Open final.
ISL: ATK suffer third straight defeat, lose 0-1 to Jamshedpur
ATK succumbed to their third straight defeat of the Indian Super League (ISL), this time losing to Jamshedpur FC 0-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.
Every match is important for me: Mary Kom
Five-time world boxing champion M.C Mary Kom on Sunday said that she considered every match as important and want to be in the ring for as long as she wants.Mary Kom told ANI, "Every match is very important for me. I am neither taking anything lightly nor being overconfident. I want to be in the ring for as long as I want. People may say whatever they feel like. I want to win medals for the nation."The boxer lauded the Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) idea of a boxing competition, on the lines of the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) stating that it would be a good platform for the young boxers to express themselves."It is a good initiative taken by the authorities (BFI). India Open offers a good platform for the young boxers to express themselves and do well. I am confident that they will perform better and better in the future," Mary Kom said.Mary Kom acknowledged that boxing was becoming popular in India and that the young players were doing well. She added that the BFI should .
ATK's Play-offs chances as good as over
Jamshedpur FC rode on a Trindade Goncalves penalty to prevail over ATK by a solitary goal as the two-time champions failed to snap their losing streak, virtually missing out on a ISL Playoff berth, here today. The 21-year-old Brazilian forward took his time and swiftly put it across Debjit Majumder to bring on the decisive goal in the 66th minute in a match in which both the teams squandered plenty of chances. It was Hitesh Sharma who committed the mistake bringing down Trindade with a clumsy tackle that cost them the penalty in the 64th minute as their title defence is all but over. Coming off from a defeat at Pune City, Jamshedpur thus returned to winning ways to be on 19 points from 13 matches as they climbed to fifth place behind FC Goa who are ahead on goal difference. For ATK there was no end to misery as their sixth defeat in row means they remain in eighth position with 12 points from as many matches. Lack of finishing cost ATK dearly as Martin Paterson, David ...