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It won’t be easy for Mary Kom, says High Performance Director Santiago Nieva
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Brazil’s Tite calls up Rafinha, Augusto and Sandro for friendlies
Sao Paulo Brazil coach Tite was forced into some late changes to the squad that will face Uruguay and…
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Swedish striker Ibrahimovic named top MLS newcomer
New York Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named Monday as Major League Soccer Newcomer…
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Djokovic crushes Isner in ATP Finals opener
Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his rivals at the ATP Finals on Monday, brushing aside big-serving John…
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Man City dominate Man Utd, Liverpool win but Chelsea, Arsenal stumble
London, Manchester City stormed back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 derby win at home…
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Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship
Khanty Mansiysk (Russia) Indian challenge ended at the World Women Chess Championship with grandmaster D Harika bowing out following…
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0-3 whitewash looks embarrassing but we fought hard, says Brathwaite
Chennai West Indies T20 captain Carlos Brathwaite has admitted that the 0-3 whitewash was indeed “embarrassing”, but said the…
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Dhawan’s return to form was important ahead of Australia tour, says Rohit
Chennai India’s stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said it was important for Shikhar Dhawan to return to form ahead of…
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Ronaldo keeps Juve flying high with ‘important’ win over AC Milan
Milan Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat by Manchester United with a…
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Hamilton on pole in Brazil Grand Prix, Vettel alongside
Sao Paulo Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes their 100th pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix on…
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Messi back against Real Betis, Dembele excluded from Barcelona squad
Barcelona Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has returned to the La Liga leaders’ squad to play Real Betis on Sunday,…
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Saha eyeing December return for Ranji Trophy
Kolkata Injured wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha is confident of returning to first-class cricket in December, having completed his rehabilitation…
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PCB terminates agreement with PSL franchise Multan Sultans
Karachi The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has terminated its agreement with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Multan Sultans over…
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Atletico need VAR and late winner from injured Godin to beat Bilbao
Madrid Diego Godin played on injured for half an hour and then scored a 91st-minute winner as Atletico Madrid…
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South Africa series: Aussie cricketers ‘cooked’ after long-awaited victory
ADELAIDE Australia’s cricketers admit they are drained from a huge effort to halt a demoralising losing streak while dealing with…
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Big hits was my way of battling stomach cramps: Harmanpreet Kaur
PROVIDENCE For an ordinary cricketer, battling unbearable stomach cramp could well mean retiring to the cooler confines of the dressing…
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Third T20 International: Reserve bench in focus as India aim clean sweep
CHENNAI India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a battered West Indies in the…
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Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav rested for final T20I against West Indies
CHENNAI Pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been rested for the third T20I…
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At doorstep of milestone, Vinay looks beyond century
BENGALURU Since his Ranji Trophy debut against Bengal in 2004, R Vinay Kumar has become one of the most respected…
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South Africa win toss, bowl in second Australia ODI
ADELAIDE South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl in the second one-day international against…
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Virat Kohli urge fans to keep it light, says he’s all for freedom of choice
NEW DELHI Facing severe backlash for his controversial response to a fan, India captain Virat Kohli Thursday said that he…
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Let’s make cricket great again: Shane Warne offers to help beleaguered Cricket Australia
SYDNEY Spin king Shane Warne put his hand up Friday to help Australian cricket out of its current spiral and…
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Cash-strapped Pakistan’s Hockey World Cup participation in doubt
KARACHI Pakistan’s chances of participating in the Hockey World Cup received another blow after the country’s cricket board, PCB, turned…
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Ronaldo scores but Manchester United stun Juventus with two late goals
TURIN Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus but a stunning Manchester United comeback snatched a 2-1…
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Jose Mourinho claims he ‘didn’t insult’ Juventus in celebration row
TURIN Jose Mourinho insisted his provocative celebration of Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 Champions League win at Juventus wasn’t meant to…
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Champions League needs VAR: Pep Guardiola
MANCHESTER Manchester City needed no help to swat aside Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0 to move to the brink of the Champions…
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Rest fast bowlers in IPL: Franchises unlikely to support Virat Kohli’s proposal
NEW DELHI Indian skipper Virat Kohli wants World Cup-bound fast bowlers to be rested from next year’s IPL but the…
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India vs Windies second T20: Sunil Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjerekar escape serious accident at Ekana Stadium
LUCKNOW Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjerekar Tuesday escaped unhurt after one of the glass doors of the…
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Khaleel Ahmed himself wanted to bowl with new ball: Rohit Sharma
LUCKNOW India captain Rohit Sharma today said that Khaleel Ahmed’s ability to swing the white kookaburra upfront gives the team…
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West Indies cricket is not short of talent, says coach Stuart Law
LUCKNOW Once known for its intimidating presence, the West Indies team has been on a steady decline for some time…
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More Cricket Australia executives out over tamper turmoil
SYDNEY The exodus at Cricket Australia grew Wednesday as two more top executives quit the embattled governing body after a…
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HitMan’s New High: Rohit Sharma becomes India’s highest run-getter in T20s
LUCKNOW Rohit Sharma Tuesday achieved twin milestones, first by surpassing regular captain Virat Kohli to become India’s highest run-scorer in…
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Familiarity with Eden was a massive advantage: Kuldeep Yadav
KOLKATA Familiarity with conditions at the Eden Gardens was a massive advantage, said chinaman Kuldeep Yadav after bowling India to…
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New Australia cricket buzzwords make Shane Warne ‘vomit’
PERTH Test great Shane Warne says Australian cricket’s new buzzwords, including “elite honesty”, make him “vomit” and actions not words…
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Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI, Bengal cricket body after Azharuddin rings bell at Eden Gardens
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Dominant India eye another series win over West Indies in Lucknow’s debut
The misery has seemed never-ending for the West Indies and India would look to ensure that the script doesn’t change…
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Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi Ranji captain, Nitish Rana takes over
NEW DELHI Gautam Gambhir was Monday replaced by Nitish Rana as Delhi’s Ranji captain after the team’s seniormost player decided…
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Zimbabwe bowled out for 282 in 1st test against Bangladesh SYLHET
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to help Bangladesh dismiss Zimbabwe for 282 in its first innings of the…
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Bayern Munich consider legal action over European Super League claims
BERLIN Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is considering legal action over a report the German giants are involved in plans…
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No idea on 2019 French Open status, says Roger Federer
PARIS Roger Federer, who has skipped the French Open the last two years, insisted Saturday he has “no idea” whether…
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Australia slump to 152 all out against South Africa
PERTH Australia were bowled out for just 152 in 38.1 overs by South Africa in the opening one-day international in…
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Ravichandran Ashwin believes in toil in search of rhythm and clues for success in Australia
DINDIGUL Having started preparations for the tour of Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin has set being in the best physical state as…
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India beat Nepal at SAFF U-15 football
Kathmandu India defeated hosts Nepal 1-0 to secure victory in the third-place play-off at the 2018 SAFF U-15 Championship…
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Thiem ousts defending champion Sock to reach Paris Masters semis
Paris Austria’s Dominic Thiem rallied to defeat defending champion Jack Sock 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to a Paris…
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Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer set up mouth-watering Paris Masters semifinal
Paris Novak Djokovic remains on course for a fifth Paris Masters title after beating Marin Cilic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3…
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BCCI announces squads for U-19 Challenger Trophy
New Delhi The BCCI on Saturday announced the squads for the upcoming India U-19 Challenger Trophy. The junior selection…
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Mourinho hopes Martial will sign new Man Utd deal
Manchester Jose Mourinho is keen for Anthony Martial to commit his long-term future to Manchester United by signing a…
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Uihlein stretches Las Vegas lead
Los Angeles Peter Uihlein shook off an early bogey to card a five-under par 66 and stretch his lead…
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Mertens hat-trick as Napoli back to second in Serie A
Milan Dries Mertens scored a hat-trick as Napoli warmed up for next week’s crucial Champions League game against Paris…
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Mbappe, Neymar unlock Lille as PSG lay claim to new win record
Paris Kylian Mbappe and Neymar scored late goals to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 win over nearest challengers Lille…
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