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Girona upset Real Madrid 2-1, ends winless skid
Girona stunned Real Madrid with two second-half goals that gave it a 2-1 victory, ending the Catalan team's 10-match winless streak in La Liga, at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium here on Sunday.
IMG-Reliance blocks PSL production post Pulwana terror attack
In a mark of protest against the Pulwama terror attack, IMG-Reliance on Sunday announced its withdrawal as official production partner from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Delhi hand Bengaluru another shocking loss
Daniel Lalhlimpuia scored twice in three minutes as Delhi Dynamos FC stunned Bengaluru FC 3-2 in a closely fought Hero Indian Super League clash here Sunday. Players from both sides wore black arm bands as mark of respect to the martyrs of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. Ulises Davila's goal in the ninth minute gave Delhi the lead and opened the game up in midfield. Boithang Haokip scored in the 19th minute to bring Bengaluru level. Sunil Chhetri's 72nd-minute strike looked to have put Bengaluru in the driving seat before Daniel Lalhlimpuia struck twice (77', 80') to seal a win for his team. The win meant Delhi are now unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three of them. Bengaluru, on the other hand, have lost three of their last five matches, picking up just four points after being unbeaten in the first 11 games of the season. Bengaluru, however, are perched at the top of the table with 31 points from 16 matches. Bengaluru started on the front foot .
Maha: Shiv Chhatrapati awards for Deshpande, Mandhana
Noted Mallakhamb coach Uday Deshpande and aggressive opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana were Sunday conferred the state government's Shiv Chhatrapati awards at a function at the iconic Gateway of India here. The awards were presented by Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao in presence of state sports minister Vinod Tawde, a media release issued by the minister's office said. While the Shiv Chhatrapati life-time achievement award was presented to Deshpande, who has dedicated his life to the traditional sport, the Shiv Chhatrapati award for players among several others was presented to Mandhana, who hails from Sangli district in western Maharashtra. Mandhana is a member of the Indian women's cricket team and will be leading the Board President's XI against the England Women's team in a warm up game on Monday. According to the release, noted squash player Mahesh Mangaonkar and chess player Saloni Sapale, both recipients of the Shiv Chhatrapati award, have decided to donate .
Chennai Spartans beat Ahmedabad Defenders to qualify for PVL
Chennai Spartans defeated Ahmedabad Defenders 4-1 (15-6, 13-15, 15-13, 15-11, 15-12) in a Pro Volleyball League match here Sunday, to secure a spot in the play-offs. The host joined Calicut Heroes and Kochi Blue Spikers in the semifinals. The fourth and final play-off spot would be decided after Monday's match between U Mumba Volley and Ahmedabad Spikers. Rudy Verhoeff created a new milestone for the season by levelling his own record of 20 points (18 spikes and 2 serve points) in a single match for the third time. Verhoeff also became the player with highest number of points in the league at 80 points. Chennai started the match with a streak of points to race to a 6-3 lead. Ruslans Sorokins and Rudy Verhoeff continued from where they left on Saturday. Sorokins and Verhoeff scored 3 points each including a Super Serve to help Chennai enter the first Technical Time Out (TTO) with a 9-3 lead. After the TTO, Chennai kept the pressure up. Ahmedabad called for a Super Point at .
I-League: East Bengal suffer jolt in title race with 1-1 Churchill draw
East Bengal failed to level points with leaders Chennai City FC after playing a 1-1 draw against fellow title aspirant Churchill Brothers in an I-League match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, here on Sunday.
Fit-again Saha to return to competitive cricket
India Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Sunday returned to competitive cricket after nine months as Bengal named their 15-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 domestic tournament.
Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off after two captains agreed
Eyebrows may have been raised when the Irani Cup was called off with Vidarbha needing just 11 runs for an outright win, but one of their senior players Sunday insisted that the decision was mutually taken. Rest of India skipper Ajinkya Rahane and his Vidarbha counterpart Faiz Fazal settled for a draw after the dismissal of Ganesh Satish on 87, when the hosts were 269 for five, in pursuit 280. Vidarbha became the third side after Mumbai and Karnataka to retain the Irani Cup for the second time, on the basis of their 95-run first innings lead. The decision, which seemed incomprehensible, left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened. When asked by PTI whether it was the umpire's mistake, the player replied in the negative. The player also claimed that the hosts decided to settle for a draw after Ganesh Satish failed to reach a three-figure mark. "No, no it was nothing like that. We ...
Photographs of Pakistani players removed from Mohali cricket stadium
Photographs of Pakistani cricket players adorning the walls of the I.S. Bindra Stadium (earlier PCA stadium) were on Sunday removed by Punjab Cricket Association authorities.
Is the team picked to play Australia in last 3 ODIs the WC squad? (Column: Just Sport)
Have the national cricket selectors unwittingly announced Indias virtual World Cup squad while naming the 15 for the last three One-Dayers against Australia, starting next week?
Amit Panghal shines, India assured of 5 medals at Strandja Memorial Boxing
Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal started the season on a strong note as Indian boxers packed enough power into their punches to assure themselves of five medals in the 70th Strandja Memorial Boxing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday. Panghal assured a semifinal berth and medal after a closely contested 3-2 win over Ukraine's Nazar Kurotchyn in the 49kg category. The Indian women pugilists too guaranteed four medals at the end of the third day at the prestigious tournament. Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), who won the bronze at the 2018 AIBA Wold Women Boxing Championships, put up a robust display to beat Brazil's Soarez Beatriz in a unanimous 5-0 victory and assure the first medal for the women boxers. The Brazilian had no answer to Lovina's attacking game as she secured her place in the top four. Following suit was young boxer, Manju Rani, who served Bonati Roberta of Italy the same fate, thrashing her with a unanimous 5-0 verdict. Manju, the current National Champion in 48 kg category ...
Fit-again Saha set to return to action after nine months
Bengal on Sunday selected a fit-again Wriddhiman Saha in their 15-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 domestic tournament. The former India Test wicketkeeper batsman, who went under the knife for a shoulder injury, is set to return to action for the first time since May 25 when he last played for his IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens here. "I'm approaching the tournament as just like returning from a normal break. It's like the start of the season for me," Saha said of his comeback. Bengal will open their campaign against Mizoram in their group D fixture in Cuttack on February 21. Things have changed dramatically for Saha in this nine months with Rishabh Pant establishing his place in the national side. "I've never played cricket thinking about selection. It's not in my hands. I'm focused on what is in my control and that is my performance. I'm keen to make full use of the opportunities that come my way," the 34-year-old ...
I-League: Chennai City face bottom-placed Shillong Lajong on Monday (Preview)
Leaders of the 12th Hero I-League, Chennai City FC will take on bottom-placed and relegation-threatened home side Shillong Lajong, here on Monday.
East Bengal drop points against Churchill Brothers, unbeaten run ends
Churchill Brothers came from behind to hold title aspirants East Bengal to a 1-1 draw and end the home team's dream run in the I-League, here Sunday. Willis Plaza came to haunt his former side as the East Bengal discard stunned a strong crowd of 43,768 with a perfect finish in the 68th minute at the Salt Lake Stadium. But the two-time former champions' lead lasted just 10 minutes with Kassim Aidara flicking in a header from a stunning Lalrindika Ralte cross to bring draw level. The draw meant East Bengal (32) could not go level with leaders Chennai City FC (34) but jumped past Real Kashmir (32) on goal difference to occupy the second place. This was East Bengal's penultimate home game of the season and they will next face Aizawl FC on February 25, before concluding their campaign with three away games against Real Kashmir, Minerva Punjab and Gokulam Kerala. For Churchill, who took a fine lead against the run of play, it was a massive blow to their title hopes as they remained on ...
Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour
Yuwa, a Jharkhand-based NGO which works for girl empowerment, Sunday won the Laureus Sport for Good award, becoming the third Indian entry to bag the honour. The NGO, founded by Americans Franz Gastler and Rose Thomson Gastler in 2009, runs a football program in rural Jharkhand covering 450 girls. The girls are amateurs and, those who have been around for long, have become coaches. Four girls out of the 450 Hima, Nita, Radha and Konika will receive the award on behalf of Yuwa at The Laureus World Sports Awards here on Monday. An Indian sporting feat made its way to the Laureus Awards for the first time in 2004 when the Indian cricket team and its Pakistani counterpart shared the Sport for Good honour for resuming bilateral ties despite tensions between the two countries. Most recently, Magic Bus from India won the Laureus Sport for Good award in 2014. On Sunday, none other than legendary coach Arsene Wenger kicked football with the young Indian girls ahead of the announcement. "They
Could move court if three points are awarded to Real Kashmir: Minerva Punjab
Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC Sunday said it will consider moving court if three points are awarded to Real Kashmir for not playing their I-League match in Srinagar in the wake of Pulwama terrorist attack. The match was scheduled for Monday but Minerva Punjab said its foreign players have been advised by their respective countries' embassies to pull out following the attack. On Thursday, at least 40 CRPF paramilitary troopers were killed in a terror attack while several others are battling for their lives following what is being termed as the deadliest terrorist strike in three decades in Jammu and Kashmir. "If three points are given to Real Kashmir for the match despite failing to provide security assurances, then we will appeal the decision and consider moving to court for relief," Minerva Punjab FC said in a statement. The club said it had not received the assurances it had sought as far as security of its players are concerned. "Minerva Punjab is ready to play the match at
McLaren enter F1 pre-season testing with new driver Carlos Sainz
New McLaren driver Carlos Sainz of Spain is set to hit the circuit here during next week's first test of 2019 with the recently unveiled MCL34 race car.
India win team event at Mallakhamb World Championship
India emerged as winners in the team event at the first Mallakhamb World Championship that concluded here Sunday. The two-day tournament was held at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, in which participantsfrom 15 countries - Spain, Germany, Czech Republic,Italy, USA, Iran, Norway, England, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Bahrain, and hosts India - competed, a media release said. On Sunday, the participants fought for the individual championships, it said. The team championship was won by India with 244.73 points, while Singapore stood second with 44.45 and Malaysia came third with 30.22 points. During the event, German mallakhamb team coach Ruth Anzenberger presented an audio-visual presentation about the workshops and practice of the ancient Indian sport held in his country. The German team also demonstrated their skills on rope as well as pole mallakhamb, the release stated. The traditional sport is characterised by athletes performing a variety of yogic and .
Railways, Madhya Pradesh in women's national hockey final
Defending champions Railways and Madhya Pradesh won their respective semi-finals to enter the title clash of the 9th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2019 (A Division) here on Sunday.
Title holders RSPB beat Haryana 8-0 to set up final clash against MP
Defending champions Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) defeated Haryana 8-0 to set up a title clash with Madhya Pradesh in the ninth Hockey India Senior Women National Championship (Division A) here Sunday. While RSPB beat Haryana convincingly in the first semi-final, Madhya Pradesh eked out a close 2-1 win over Maharashtra in the other last-four game. In the first semi-final, RSPB scored through Vandana Katariya (6th, 16'th, 38th minutes), Anupa Barla (44th, 44th), Navjot Kaur (18th), Deep Grace Ekka (48'th) and Neha (51st) to register the commanding win. Madhya Pradesh scored the first goal in the 34th minute through Pooja Rani from a a penalty corner before doubling their lead in the 47th minute through Narender Kaur. Maharashtra tried hard to forge a comeback and reduced the gap with a 53rd-minute strike by H Lalruatfeli, but it was not enough for them.