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  • Ibahimovic gives Milan a good start

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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued to prove his value as the hitman scored twice against Bologna, helping AC Milan to a good start to the new Serie A season. On Monday, Milan coach Stefano Pioli benched new signing Sandro Tonali and selected Ibrahimovic to lead the attacking line, flanked by Ante Rebic and Samu Castillejo, with Turk…

  • Bishnoi Hopes To Win IPL

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    After guiding India to the finals of the U-19 World Cup, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is now all geared up to play for Kings XI Punjab in his debut IPL season during the tournament slated to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With just days left before the start of the 13th…

  • French Open cuts down spectator count

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    The organisers of the Roland Garros 2020 have now been forced to reduce the number of spectators from 11,500 spectators per day to 5,000 per day due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. “The evolving hygiene situation in the Paris area has prompted the Paris police department to limit the number…

  • US Open champ Osaka pulls out of French Open

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    Recently crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the upcoming French Open slated to begin from September 27. Osaka, who last week claimed her third grand slam title in New York, is struggling with a hamstring injury. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to play the French Open this year,” the 22-year-old on…

  • ‘Challenging times for Bayern Players’

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    Robert Lewandowski is convinced that Bayern Munich’s players face the most challenging year of their careers going into the 2020/21 season, where they seek to defend last season’s treble of Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League. “Everyone will be desperate to beat Europe’s top team,” the 32-year-old told Xinhua news agency before the Bavarians’ 2020/21…

  • US Open: Murray wins epic 5 set game

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    Andy Murray made a spectacular return to the grand slam singles stage with a gruelling five-set victory in the first round of the US Open. He secured a brilliant 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 come-from-behind victory in a 4 hour and 39 min encounter against 49th-ranked Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, in his first singles…

  • IPL: BCCI seeks eased COVID-19 protocols

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    Strict COVID-19 protocols in Abu Dhabi, one of the three emirates scheduled to host the IPL matches from September 19, has hamstrung the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The world’s wealthiest cricket board is currently in talks with the governments of the emirates, desperately seeking concessions. And because of the COVID-related problems…

  • Ibrahimovic to be at Milan till 2021

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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ended speculation around his future by signing a one-year contract extension with Serie A side AC Milan. “AC Milan is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2021,” the club said in a statement on Monday. According to the Serie A side, the…

  • Messi no-show at Barca training camp

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    FC Barcelona has begun their training under new coach Ronald Koeman but as expected, star striker Lionel Messi was missing. The Argentinian did not return along with the rest of his teammates for the start of pre-season training on Monday after he refused to take a PCR test for COVID-19 on Sunday, reports Xinhua news…

  • Raina returns home, to miss IPL season

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    In a major blow to Chennai Super Kings, veteran batsman Suresh Raina will not be available for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) slated to be played in the UAE from September 19. The IPL franchise informed on Saturday morning that Raina has returned to India for “personal reasons”. “Suresh Raina has…

  • Ollie Pope out for four months

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    England batsman Ollie Pope has been ruled out for up to four months after dislocating his left shoulder. The injury occurred during the recently concluded three-match Test series against Pakistan which the hosts won 1-0. The injury occurred on the fourth day of the third drawn Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton with Pope…

  • Mourinho always believed in Totenham’s vision

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    Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has said he always believed in the club’s vision when he came on board and was aware of its rich history. “My opinion changed for the better, but the idea that I had was already good. With so many years in England, I knew the history, the prestige of the…

  • Dani Alves undergoes surgery

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    Sao Paulo vice captain Dani Alves has undergone surgery to repair the broken right forearm, the Brazilian Serie A club has said. The 37-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of his team’s 1-0 home victory over Athletico Paranaense on Wednesday, a result that left Sao Paulo third in the 20-team league standings. “We…

  • Ronaldo’s spirit and ambition very high at Juventus

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    Portugal and Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is committed to the Italian giants and his aspirations are as high as ever. “As I’m getting ready for my third season as a bianconero, my spirit and ambition are as high as ever,” Ronaldo wrote in an Instagram post. “Goals. Victories. Commitment. Dedication. Professionalism. With…

  • Premier League fans await Brighton-Chelsea COVID-19 friendly

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    Premier League club Brighton will host their English football top-flight rivals Chelsea on Saturday and their pre-season friendly will be staged as a pilot event with 2,500 spectators to be welcomed at Amex Stadium. The British government announced on Wednesday a further batch of sporting events that will be used to pilot the safe return…

  • Dhoni among cricket’s greatest captains: Greg Chappel

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    Charismatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the “most inspirational captain” of international cricket in the last 50 years, along with legends Englands Michael Brearley, Australians Ian Chappell and Mark Taylor, and Clive Lloyd of the West Indies, says Aussie great Greg Chappell in an Interview without mincing words. Clearly impressed by Dhoni’s game, Chappell, who was…

  • Pogba tests positive, dropped from national squad

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    France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be taking part in the national team’s upcoming Nations League matches against Sweden and Croatia, according to Didier Deschamps. France manager Deschamps said that Pogba was supposed to be part of the squad but his positive test means that Stade Rennes’…

  • Chilwell signs five year deal with Chelsea

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    England international Ben Chilwell has signed a five-year deal with Chelsea, joining the club from Leicester City. “I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club. I’m looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad led by Frank Lampard as we challenge for honours next season.…

  • Street named after Kobe Bryant

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    The street outside Staples Centre will be renamed after late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles City Council member Herb J. Wesson Jr tweeted. The Staples Centre has served as the home for Lakers and also has Bryant’s nos. 8 and 24 hanging from its rafters since 2017. “Figueroa St. will soon be…

  • Maguire dropped from England sqaud

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    Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming two UEFA Nations League games in September after being found guilty of three charges by a Greek court. On Tuesday, Gareth Southgate named a 24-man squad for their Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark. The 27-year-old Maguire was selected…

  • Messi era over for Barca?

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    Lionel Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club this summer, reports said. According to ESPN, the club confirmed that they were notified by Messi of his decision via burofax, a service used in Spain to urgently dispatch a document that requires proof to third parties. The announcement comes 11 days after…

  • Cutinho wants to be back at Camp Nou

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    Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho came on as a second half substitute for Bayern Munich in Sunday night’s Champions League final but failed to rule out a return to parent club FC Barcelona for the coming season. Barcelona’s record signing spent this season at Bayern after struggling to make an impact in the previous 18 months…

  • Mendy to be with Leicester till 2022

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    Former English Premier League champions Leicester City have announced that midfielder Nampalys Mendy has signed a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2022. “A short-term agreement was reached to allow the 28-year-old to continue to represent the Foxes in the resumption of the 2019/20 campaign, with his time at King Power Stadium now extended…

  • Usain Bolt tests COVID-19 positive

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    Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus days after partying with guests, including English footballer Raheem Sterling, for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to media reports. As per a Daily Mail report, a radio station in Jamaica, ‘Nationwide90fm’, said that Bolt has contracted the disease and will spend time in self-isolation as…

  • Historic Champions League win for Bayern Munich

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    After a historic season, Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Estadio da Luz and crowned its impressive trajectory with the sixth UEFA Champions League title. On the pitch on Sunday, the two coaches made changes in relation to the last game, with the Bavarian Hansi Flick going against expectations and selecting Kingsley Coman,…

  • IPL 14 slated on April 2021

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    India will host England in February 2021 after returning from the tour to Australia and the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held in April the same year, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has informed the state cricket associations. In a letter addressed to the president and secretary of all affiliated members…

  • Maguire under arrest in Greece

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    Manchester United has been informed of an “alleged incident” involving their captain Harry Maguire which led to his arrest in Mykonos on Thursday night. As per a Sky Sports report, the England centre-back is reported to have been arrested following an incident on the Greek island. However, no details about the incident have emerged out…

  • ‘Can’t see any weakness in Bayern Munich now’

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    Bayern Munich are currently showing the way to other clubs on how to stay at the top and not let factors such as personnel changes affect the level at which they can compete, according to former Spanish player Jofre Mateu. Bayern are set to face Olympique Lyonnais in the semi-final of the Champions League after…

  • Ronald Koeman Is Barca’s New Manager

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    Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona manager on a two-year deal, the club announced on Wednesday. The 57-year-old Dutchman will take over from Quique Setien, who was sacked following Barca’s 2-8 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. “FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to…

  • Raina did difficult things for the team: Dravid

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    Suresh Raina did “all the difficult things” while playing for India, be it playing down the order or the work he put in while fielding, feels former India skipper Rahul Dravid. Dravid was captain of the team when Raina made his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka in July 2005. “Suresh Raina was…

  • Dream11 to sponsor IPL 2020

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    Fantasy league platform Dream11 has got the sponsorship rights for this year’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). “BCCI has awarded the title sponsorship of IPL 2020 to Dream11,” sources close to the development confirmed to IANS. While the BCCI received Rs 440 crore per year from Vivo, Dream11 may pay BCCI approximately Rs…

  • ‘Happy to see golfers back in action’

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    Golfing great Tiger Woods has expressed his happiness at seeing golfers getting back to action after a period of lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been a tough time for everyone around the world these past few months, and it’s fantastic to see players of all levels getting back out there on the course.…

  • ‘Ind-Pak Boxing Tournament a good Idea’

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    Olympic-bound boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav on Monday advocated resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan, saying a boxing tournament would be a ‘great idea’. The Indian pugilist – who is currently training in Bellary, Karnataka for Tokyo Games — said he met with Pakistani boxers in South Asian Games last year and they, too,…

  • Man Utd Players Need To Keep Improving: Solskjaer

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    Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the team needs to strengthen its squad depth ahead of next season after being knocked out of the Europa League. “They (the players) need to keep improving, keep doing what they’ve done every single day and they’ve worked so hard, with the right attitude and mentality,” Solskjaer…

  • Curtain Down For Dhoni Era

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    Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced his retirement in an Instagram post. Dhoni posted a video montage with pictures at different points of his career along with a caption: “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired (sic).” The two-time World Cup winning skipper didn’t…

  • US Open: Djokovic confirms presence

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    Tennis star Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday that he will take part in the US Open, which is slated to be the first Grand Slam tournament since the resumption of the sport after the coronavirus outbreak. “I’m happy to confirm that I’ll participate at #CincyTennis and #USOpen this year,” Djokovic tweeted. “It was not an…

  • Yuvraj’s tribute to legendary lefties

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    Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Thursday paid tribute to “the greatest left-handed legends” of cricket on the occasion of International Left Handers’ Day. Yuvraj tweeted a collage consisting of former West Indies captain Brian Lara, his former skipper Sourav Ganguly and Australian duo of Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist. “Here’s a tribute to some…

  • CWG 2022: Athlete Village Plan Called Off

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    Organisers of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games have decided to scrap the single athletes’ village after a review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic found it could not be completed in time. Instead, athletes will now be housed in multiple sites with 1,600 set to be housed at the NEC Hotel Campus and 1,900…

  • Women’s Int’l Cricket back in action

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    Women’s international cricket returned on Wednesday for the first time since the final of the T20 World Cup as Austria host Germany in the first of five T20Is. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all women’s T20I cricket had been postponed, but on Wednesday, it returned after seven months when Australia defeated India in front of…

  • ‘Dropping Laxman’s Catch Good Reason To Retire’

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    Australia legend Adam Gilchrist has said India’s VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh always used to give them a hard time during the memorable faceoffs between the two cricketing giants in the early 2000s. “He (Laxman), along with most of the Indian batting line-up, used to smash us and then Harbhajan would come and bowl us…

  • IPL 13: ECB gets official clearance

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    The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday said that it has received the official clearance from the BCCI to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE from September 19 to November 10. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Cabinet Member and Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board said in a statement on ECB’s…

  • Sturridge wants to be in the Premier League

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    Former Liverpool and Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge has expressed his desire to return to the English Premier League. Sturridge, 30, has been without a club since March, when he ended his contract with Turkey’s Trabzonspor after being banned for four months by the English Football Association (FA) for breaching its betting rules. “We have options…

  • When Dhyanchand boldly replied to Hitler

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    The date August 15 holds a great significance for every Indian around the world but 11 years before that day in 1947, the Indian flag flew highest in another part of the world – Germany. At the 1936 Olympics, the players of the Indian hockey team were creating an unbelievable sort of frenzy around them,…

  • Raikkonen breaks Schumacher’s Laps Record

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    Alpha Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen surpassed legendary racer Michael Schumacher’s most laps record during the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. Raikkonen has now raced a total of 16,845 laps in his career and he went past Schumacher’s mark, who had raced a total of 16,825 laps during the course of his illustrious career. The…

  • Anderson still hungry for the game

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    Veteran England fast-bowler James Anderson on Monday ended speculations surrounding his future and stated he still remains hungry to play the game. The 38-year-old didn’t have the best of games in the recently-concluded Manchester Test against Pakistan and he also expressed his feelings regarding the same. He scalped just one wicket in the first innings…

  • ‘Vivo’s Exit Not A Financial Crisis’

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    Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly stated that Vivo’s exit as title sponsor for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) shouldn’t be seen as financial crisis. The BCCI, last week, had decided to officially announce the suspension of the partnership with title sponsors Vivo. The move came…

  • ‘Messi’s Argentina trophy will come one day’

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    Argentine attacker Ezequiel Lavezzi still believes teammate Lionel Messi will inspire Argentina to an international title despite losing to Chile in the Copa America 2015 final. There were no goals in regulation time at the Estadio Nacional stadium on Saturday, though Gonzalo Higuain spurned a golden opportunity in second-half stoppage time after being played in…

  • Flintoff predicts an England Ashes victory

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    Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has predicted a 2-1 victory for Alastair Cook’s side over Australia in this summer’s Ashes series beginning. The 37-year-old’s opinion is based on England’s performances during the recent drawn rubber with New Zealand, when they adopted a new attacking style of cricket that kept fans on the edge of their…

  • Chile takes Copa America Cup

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    Chile captured its first Copa America title by defeating Argentina 4-1 in the penalty shootout.  Alexis Sanchez gave his country the victory after Argentines Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega failed to convert from 11 meters (36 feet), ending a drought of nearly 100 years for La Roja in the oldest international continental soccer competition. Chile…

  • Cry for Me Argentina! Copa Goes to Chile

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    Chile crush Argentina to win first Copa America title….reports Asian Lite News Chile captured its first Copa America title by defeating Argentina 4-1 in the penalty shootout. On Saturday, Alexis Sanchez gave his country the victory after Argentines Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega failed to convert from 11 meters (36 feet), ending a drought of nearly…