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Gremio close to loan deal for Udinese striker Vizeu
Gremio are close to securing Udinese striker Felipe Vizeu on a 12-month loan agreement, according to reports.
Boca Juniors name Gustavo Alfaro as head coach
Boca Juniors have named Gustavo Alfaro as their new head coach after the departure of Guillermo Barros Schelotto to the LA Galaxy.
Man United register 4th straight win under new coach
Manchester United defeated Newcastle United 2-0 in an English Premier League (EPL) clash here to post their fourth straight victory since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho as coach.
Chelsea stymied by Southampton in EPL clash
Chelsea were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw with Southampton in their English Premier League (EPL) clash, unable to seize the opportunity to close the gap with third placed Manchester City.
Tsonga reaches Brisbane International quarters
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Taro Daniel of Japan 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament here on Thursday.
Benfica lose to Portimonense
Benfica conceded two own goals in a 2-0 loss to Portimonense, allowing Braga to claim second place in the Primeira Liga.
Lippi left needing a Chinese miracle at Asian Cup
China coach Marcello Lippi has put his players through a tough month of training ahead of the Asian Cup, but the decorated Italian will need to inspire something special if his ageing side are to be serious contenders. Lippi looks set to leave the well-paid post when his contract expires after the tournament in the United Arab Emirates, which begins Saturday, and at the age of 70 the end of his coaching career is in sight. He is aiming to add an Asian Cup to a long managerial CV that includes the 2006 World Cup as well as a Champions League medal and five Italian league titles with Juventus. Lippi was also a Chinese Super League winner three times in a row with Guangzhou Evergrande from 2012 to 2014. But his two years in charge of the national side have been underwhelming. The Chinese government is throwing money at youth football but the squad at Lippi's disposal is limited and one of the oldest at the tournament. Their build-up to the UAE has been complicated by injuries to back-up .
YOG silver medallists Salima and Lalremsiami named in Hockey national camp
Youth Olympic silver medallists Salima Tete and Lalremsiami were included in a 33-member core probable group for the women's hockey national camp, beginning in Bengaluru from Friday. The camp to be held ahead of India's tour of Spain starting January 24 will be conducted under the watchful eyes of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne. "We will be working on getting to the right fitness level in a short 20-day camp to play matches during the team's tour to Spain. We also want to train some new things we want to implement in our game," Marijne said. The Indian women's team produced some improved performances last year and jumped up the world rankings to No.9. They also brought home the silver medal from the Asian Champions Trophy and Asian Games. They also put up an impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games last year, where they lost to Australia in semifinal. Asked about the areas the team needs to improve this year as they attempt to win Olympic qualification, Marijne said: "Better ...
Guptill has blast as New Zealand post 371 against Sri Lanka
Martin Guptill celebrated his return to the New Zealand line-up with a masterful century as New Zealand posted 371 for seven in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Tauranga on Thursday. James Neesham, also recalled to the New Zealand side, marked his return with five sixes in one over on his way an unbeaten 47 off 13 deliveries. Guptill, who had been sidelined by injury in recent months, blasted 138 off 139 deliveries after captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat. There were 14 sixes in the New Zealand innings, six of them from Neesham and five from Guptill who also smacked 11 fours in the course of his 14th ODI century. Guptill became the ninth fastest batsman to reach 6,000 ODI runs during his innnings, achieving the milestone in his 160th match at an average of 43.67. Williamson was also in sight of a century until he miscued an attempted late cut and chopped a short Nuwan Pradeep delivery on to his stumps and was out for 76 while Ross Taylor made ...
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James Neesham marks international return with five sixes in a row
New Zealand batting all-rounder James Neesham smashed five sixes in an over against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of their ongoing three-match series on Thursday.The 28-year-old, who was playing his first international match since June 2017, bombarded the sixes in the 49th over of the match which was bowled by Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.Neesham's unbeaten score of 47 runs of 13 balls helped his side put a solid total of 371 on the board. The left-hand batsman narrowly missed the chance to break the record for the fastest ODI century as New Zealand completed their 50-overs limit.Opting to bar first, New Zealand got a good start to their innings as one of their openers played a tone-setting knock of 138 runs. Skipper Kane Williamson and middle-order batsman Ross Taylor contributed a respective total of 76 and 54 to further strengthen their position in the match.The last-minute Cameo by Jimmy Neesham further deflated the spirits of Sri Lanka.
IPL just before World Cup a matter of 'concern' for Proteas skipper
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has admitted that the scheduling of the Indian Premier League (IPL) just before the World Cup is a matter of "concern" for him. The 34-year-old asserted that injury to one of their bowlers before the World Cup could prove to be a major blow for them."The obvious one for me is the IPL. It's just before the World Cup and the last thing you want is one of your bowlers getting injured just before the tournament. It's something that is a concern for us and we need to look at how we can play that scenario out best," Sport24 quoted Du Plessis, as saying.Talking about the workload on the bowlers in the wake of the World Cup, the right-hand batsman said that it is still too early to make decisions regarding the matter adding that it is important to focus on the task at hand and stay in present."It's still too far out to start making decisions now that will impact the World Cup. Probably closer to the World Cup you will see us make decisions like that," Du ...
4th Test: Pujara ton boosts India on Day 1
Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a typically gritty century as India posted 303/4 in their first innings at stumps on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test against Australia here on Thursday.
Another Pujara master-class gives India day 1 honours at SCG
Cheteshwar Pujara played the anchor's role yet again with his third masterful hundred of the series, helping India dominate Australia on the opening day of the fourth and final Test here. Leading 2-1 after the 137-run win in the Melbourne Test, India made a strong start by ending at 303/4 in 90 overs on Thursday. Opener Mayank Agarwal was another solid performer, continuing his good form with a 77-run knock. At stumps, Pujara (130) and Hanuma Vihari (39) were holding fort for the visiting side, which is in pursuit of a maiden Test series triumph on Australian soil. Virat Kohli's men have already secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with their unassailable lead. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pujara faced 250 balls, hitting 16 of them for fours, and added 75 runs for the unbeaten fifth wicket stand with Vihari. Post tea, Australia were able to make a quick breakthrough as Virat Kohli (23) was caught down leg. They had consistently bowled towards the leg-stump against the Indian skipper, ..
Ramakant Achrekar cremated, tearful Tendulkar in attendance
Renowned cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar, who died due to age-related ailments, was cremated here on Thursday with his most famous ward Sachin Tendulkar in attendance for a tearful adieu. Archrekar, the childhood coach of Tendulkar, passed away at 87 on Wednesday at his Shivaji Park residence in Dadar in Central Mumbai. His body was kept at Shivaji Park, where he coached aspiring cricketers, and then taken to a nearby crematorium. When the body was taken outside the ground, young boys, who practice there, gave a guard of honour amid chants of 'Amar Rahe'. Tendulkar, along with Achrekar's other wards like Vinod Kambli, Balwinder Singh Sandhu and Chandrakant Pandit, took part in the procession to the crematorium, where his body was consigned to flames. Earlier, the body was kept at his residence for people to pay their last respects to the Dronacharya and Padma Shri award-winning coach. Mumbai cricketers such as Atul Ranade, Amol Mazumdar Ramesh Powar, Paras Mhambrey, Ranji coach ...
Achrekar's death big loss to sporting world: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of veteran cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar and said his demise is as a "big loss" to the sporting world.
Boca Juniors name Alfaro as new coach
Argentine giants Boca Juniors named Gustavo Alfaro as their new coach, just hours after former boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto joined LA Galaxy. Barros Schelotto left the Buenos Aires club last month after their historic Copa Libertadores final defeat to arch rivals River Plate. Boca president Daniel Angelici, who had tried and failed to have River kicked out of the Libertadores final after the second leg was postponed following an attack on Boca's team bus by their rivals' fans, said Alfaro had the "ability and professionalism to take charge of" the club known as the "Dung Shovellers." Alfaro, 56, who leaves another Buenos Aires outfit, Huracan, said he felt a "mixture of pride and challenge. It wasn't an easy decision because I was torn inside. "But I feel that I'm delivering on a promise to my old man: I promised him I'd arrive at the biggest (club) in Argentine football." Boca had been linked with former Brazil and Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, as well as former Argentina and
'Need for speed': New-look Australia target back-to-back Asian Cups
Australia are banking on pace and versatility up front to win back-to-back Asian Cups as they embark on a new era without stalwarts Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak. The Socceroos are a different beast to Ange Postecoglou's team that beat South Korea in extra time to lift the trophy on home soil in 2015. They have a new coach in Graham Arnold and a mostly inexperienced squad, with the majority of the 23 in the United Arab Emirates never having experienced the cut and thrust of Asian Cup football before. Since taking the reins after Australia's poor showing at their fourth consecutive World Cup in Russia under Bert van Marwijk, Arnold has asserted his authority with the team unbeaten in his four games in charge. He has jettisoned several players and changed the style of play. For years Australia used to have one target man up front -- usually Cahill -- but the traditional centre forward role has been replaced with an attacking trio. "The need for speed is up front," Arnold declared, naming .
India still going strong at 177/2 at tea
Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara scored half-centuries as India reached 177 for 2 at tea on day one of the fourth and final Test against Australia here on Thursday. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pujara was unbeaten on 61 runs, while captain Virat Kohli was batting on 23 not out, with the duo putting on 51 runs for the unbroken third wicket. Post lunch, Agarwal and Pujara continued their second-wicket partnership to 116 runs. The duo put on an attacking show after the break, with their 100-run stand coming off 178 balls. Agarwal reached his second Test half-century off 96 balls, inclusive of two sixes against Nathan Lyon (1/47) as the two batsmen rotated strike well and kept the scoreboard ticking. So much so, India were scoring at a run-a-minute at one stage before drinks, as 64 runs came in the first hour of play after lunch. Agarwal looked good for a hundred, but threw it away when he holed out in the deep off Lyon in the 34th over and walked back shaking his head at an ...
Tea Scoreboard
Scoreboard at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia here Thursday. India 1st Innings: Mayank Agarwal c Starc b Lyon 77 Lokesh Rahul c Marsh b Hazlewood 9 Cheteshwar Pujara batting 61 Virat Kohli batting 23 Extras: (LB-2, W-5) 7 Total: (for 2 wickets in 52 overs) 177 Fall of Wickets: 10-1, 126-2. Bowling: Mitchell Starc 12-0-42-0, Josh Hazlewood 13-6-27-1, Pat Cummins 13-2-47-0, Nathan Lyon 13-1-47-1, Marnus Labuschagne 1-0-12-0.