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Maharashtra girl Mane braves odds to become PWL star
The world of sports is replete with stories of athletes overcoming hardships to rise to the top. Young Maharashtra wrestler Reshma Mane is the latest addition to the list.
Nelson secures win for Chennaiyin FC against FC Pune
Chennaiyin FC rode on Gregory Nelson's 83rd minute strike to post a 1-0 win over FC Pune City in an Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here tonight. Also, the CFC defence held firm despite pressure mounted by the Pune team in the dying minutes. The team had missed crucial points in the last two home games against Kerala Blasters and Delhi Dynamos by conceding goals near the end. The former ISL champion went to the top of the standings on 20 points with the win, their sixth of the season. Chennaiyin FC continued their dominance of the Pune outfit, having never lost in their seven previous encounters, winning five and drawing two. They won the away encounter early in December (1-0). The winning goal came courtesy a good move by the dynamic Raphael Augusto, who came in as a substitute in the second half. The introduction of Augusto did the trick for the home side. His immaculate through pass found Nelson on the right. The winger cut his man ...
Centurion Test: Proteas suffer mini collapse after solid start
South Africa suffered a mini collapse at the end of Day 1 of the second Test at the SuperSport Park here on Saturday as they were reduced to 269/6.Having won the toss and opting to bat first, the Proteas got off to a decent start with openers Dean Elgar (31) and Aiden Markram (94) tackling the Indian bowlers well.Markram who was dismissed six runs shy of his third century became the second-fastest South African to score 500 runs after five test matches. First is legendary Barry Richards.Hashim Amla (82) consolidated South Africa's innings along with Markram and kept the scoreboard ticking until the latter fell at the team's score of 148.Following Markram's wicket, A.B. de Villiers (20) chipped in and along with Amla took the team to 199 until the swashbuckling batsman was clean bowled by Ishant Sharma.However, with Ravichandran Ashwin dismissing Quinton de Kock for a duck and Hardik Pandya chipping in with his top-hole fielding skills, the home team lost three quick wickets for just .
2nd Test: S. Africa pegged back by late Indian bowling show (Roundup)
India fought back late to reduce South Africa to 269 for six wickets in their first innings on the opening day of the second cricket Test at the SuperSport Park here on Saturday.
UP beat Mumbai for 2nd successive PWL win
UP Dangal edged out Mumbai Maharathis 4-3 in a keenly contested Pro Wrestling League (PWL) tie at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
There's no extra pressure, says 'improved' Wozniacki
A confident Caroline Wozniacki declared Saturday she was in the form of her life as she targets a first Grand Slam title when the Australian Open begins next week. The Dane first rose to world number one eight years ago and is back riding high at number two after a 2017 season in which she reached eight finals and won the season-ending Tour Championship. "I think I've improved everything (since first becoming number one)," Wozniacki said at Melbourne Park. "I think nothing very drastic, but at the same time it's small improvements all the time. That's also what makes tennis fun. You're never perfect. There's always things you can work on." And she claimed she felt no extra pressure to win a first Grand Slam, despite rising expectations with defending champion Serena Williams ruled out after the birth of her first child. "I don't put more, I don't put less pressure. It's just the same, you know. It's a new tournament, a new year. "I'm healthy. I have the opportunity to ...
India vs South Africa 2nd Test scoreboard
Scoreboard at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test between South Africa and India here on Saturday.
Muguruza aims for 'pain-free' Australian Open
World number three Garbine Muguruza said Saturday she was hoping to be "pain-free" to begin her Australian Open campaign, but admitted she would have liked a better start to 2018. The Wimbledon champion pulled out of the Sydney International with a thigh injury straight after beating Kiki Bertens on Wednesday. A week earlier she had retired from the Brisbane International with cramps. "It's true, I would like to have played more matches," said the 24-year-old Spaniard, who said she was happy with her form, if not her fitness. "I only played two matches, but I felt that my tennis was good. I think sometimes you don't need that many matches. With my experience, sometimes you play very good, and you don't need 25 tournaments before," she said. Muguruza revealed her injury had responded well to treatment but she could not guarantee she would be 100 percent fit come the start of the year's first Grand Slam on Monday. "Well, it's better. I'm training every day. I'm doing ...
Ashwin's three, lively fielding drive India's fightback
India effected a dramatic turnaround by taking three wickets for five runs in the last hour to reduce South Africa to 269 for six at stumps on the opening day of the second Test here. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin snared three crucial wickets as the visitors fought back after the duo of Hashim Amla (82) and Aiden Markram (94) batted resolutely. At the end of day's play, captain Faf du Plessis was unbeaten on 24 runs (77 balls, 3 fours) while Keshav Maharaj was batting on 10. On a day when the Indian pacers failed to make much of a dent on an easy-paced wicket, Aswhin (3/90) emerged as the most successful bowler as he dismissed Markram (94), Dean Elgar (31) and Quinton de Kock (0). The hosts were going strong with Amla (82) anchoring the Proteas innings after Markram, playing on his home ground, missed out on a well-deserved century by a whisker. However, two run-outs and a wicket by Ashwin within 13 balls saw South Africa slump from 246/3 to 251/6 as India sought to ...
UP Dangal clinch second win in Pro Wrestling League
Belarus' Vanesa Kaladzinskaya overcame Nigeria's Odunayo Folasade to guide UP Dangal to their second successive victory in the Pro Wrestling League here at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium here today. Vanesa began slowly, allowing Odunayo of Veer Marathas to steal the early initiative. She, however, came into her own as the bout progressed and eventually won 7-5 in the 57 kg competition. At one stage, she was on the brink of defeat but she held on to her nerve to give her side an unassailable 4-2 lead in the tie. Asian Champion Abdurakhmonov Bekzod set up the victory, after the two were tied 2-2, scripting a crucial victory over India's Veer Dev in 74 kg event to put UP in the driving seat after the fifth bout. The Uzbek wrestler made a meal out of his opponent, injuring him smartly and completing the rout 12-0 with over three minutes left in the bout. In the inconsequential seventh bout, Rio Olympic gold medalist Soslan Romonov beat Bajrang Punia to register his side's ...
Muguruza says she is recovering well ahead of Australian Open
Spanish tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza on Saturday said she has been recovering well from the muscular issues that marred the start of her 2018 season.
Medvedev wins 1st career title at Sydney International
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev on Saturday defeated Alex de Minaur of Australia to win the men's singles crown at the Sydney International, the first title of his career.
Mina presented as FC Barcelona's newest footballer
Colombian defender Yerry Mina on Saturday was presented as the newest footballer for FC Barcelona, after signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Catalan club.
Kerber overpowers Barty to win Sydney title
Former World No.1 Angelique Kerber of Germany defeated Ashleigh Barty of Australia 6-4, 6-4 to claim the Sydney International tennis tournament title on Saturday.
Scoreboard on the opening day of
Scoreboard on the opening day of the second cricket Test between India and South Africa here. South Africa 1st innings D Elgar c Vijay b Ashwin 31 A Markram c Patel b Ashwin 94 H Amla run out (Pandya) 82 AB De Villiers b Ishant Sharma 16 F du Plessis not out 24 Q de Kock c Kohli b Ashwin 0 VD Philander run out (Patel/Pandya) 0 KA Maharaj not out 10 Extras (LB-7, NB-1) 8 Total: (For six wickets, 90 Overs) 269 Fall of wickets: 1-85, 2-148, 3-199, 4-246, 5-250, 6-251. Bowling: JJ Bumrah 18-4-57-0, Mohammed Shami 11-2-46-0, I Sharma 16-3-32-1, HH Pandya 14-4-37-0, R Ashwin 31-8-90-3.
Barcelona midfielder Turan loaned to Basaksehir until 2020
Fc Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan is being loaned to Istanbul Basaksehir until June 2020, the Catalan football club confirmed on Saturday.
2nd Test: Proteas stumble after good start
South Africa posted 269/6 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India here on Saturday.
South Africa 269-6 at stumps on Day 1
South Africa were 269 for six at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India here today. Faf du Plessis (25) and Keshav Maharaj (10) were at the crease at the draw of stumps. The hosts lead the three-match series 1-0. Brief scores: South Africa 1st innings: 269 for 6 in 90 overs (A Markram 93, H Amla 82; R Ashwin 3/90).
Kohli should drop himself if he fails at Centurion: Sehwag
Former swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag today stated that Virat Kohli "should drop himself" if he fails in the second Test against South Africa, launching a scathing attack on the India skipper for his team selection. Coming into the game at Centurion after suffering a 72- run defeat in the first Test, India made three changes to their playing XI with KL Rahul replacing Shikhar Dhawan and Ishant Sharma coming in for Bhuvneshwar, whose three-wicket burst in the first morning of the opening Test had rocked the hosts. "Watching Virat Kohli excluding Shikhar Dhawan for just one Test failure, and Bhuvneshwar for no reason at all, Kohli should drop himself in the third Test at Centurion, if he fails to perform in Centurion," Sehwag told 'India TV'. The other change was wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who was ruled out due to a strain, and Parthiv Patel was included is his place. "Excluding Bhuvneshwar wasn't the right decision. Citing that Ishant might benefit with his ...
J&K, Services win in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney
Jammu and Kashmir rode on opener Jatin Wadhwan's 61-ball 70 to a four-wicket win over Haryana in a North Zone T20 match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament here on Saturday.