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ISL just comfort football: Igor Stimac

National coach Igor Stimac is not too convinced that India's top most football tournament - the Indian Super League, is helping in the growth of the game in the country as much as it should. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ifNgv5R via IFTTT

No more exemptions to erring NSFs: High Court

Several of the country's national sports federations (NSFs) run the risk of losing government recognition if they don't comply with the Sports Code, 2011. These include gymnastics, handball, national yogasana, tennis volleyball, mallakhamb, motor sports, equestrian, rowing, golf, squash racket, yachting and polo. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/JVFiqe6 via IFTTT

Sania-Hradecka pair knocked out from French Open

Despite a combined age of 72 years, Mirza and Hradecka produced some high quality tennis but lost 4-6, 3-6 to Jessica Pegula, ranked 11th in the singles, and world number 23 Coco Gauff. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/fVtbIQL via IFTTT

Nadal downs Djokovic in late-night epic to reach 15th French Open semi-final

Talks of an end to Rafael Nadal's reign proved premature once again as the claycourt king stayed on course for a record-extending men's 22nd Grand Slam title by beating arch rival Novak Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) in a vintage French Open quarter-final clash on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RvTVz2P via IFTTT

'A very emotional night for me' - Nadal after beating Djokovic

Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in an epic quarterfinal at Roland Garros, as the 13-time French champion chases a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam title. But time might be running out for the Spaniard, who has been suffering from a chronic foot injury that had earlier put his participation in the claycourt major in doubt. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/V8dOCAe via IFTTT

Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery

Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, clinched a memorable 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Novak Djokovic to reach his 15th semi-final at the French Open in Roland Garros. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DvicIkx via IFTTT

Brendon McCullum to bring 'heart-on-sleeve' play to England

Brendon McCullum will have an immediate impact on England's Test team but fans may need to be patient for the results to come, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/slCaEVe via IFTTT

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess, finishes fourth

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on way to a fourth-place finish. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/M8fIezv via IFTTT

French Open 2022: Andrey Rublev through to last eight

Italian 11th seed Jannik Sinner retired injured from his fourth-round French Open clash against Russian Andrey Rublev after a good start to the match on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/5iICULz via IFTTT

Removing ranking points from Wimbledon not a great move: Murray

Britain's twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said on Monday the decision to strip the Grand Slam of its ranking points was not a "great move" by the ATP and WTA Tours. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FyIuHs7 via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya, fall guy to hero

Hardik Pandya is now in the rare group of players who have been a part of five IPL title wins. He's led the Gujarat Titans, his home state IPL team, to the crown in their debut season with a stellar all-round show: 487 runs in 15 games @ 44.27, with four fifties while batting at the pivotal No. 4 spot. He also took eight wickets @ 27.75 (economy rate just 7.27). And he's walked back into Team India. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/XowSZb2 via IFTTT

French Open: World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev knocked out

Croatian Marin Cilic did not put a foot wrong as he crushed Russia's world number two Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in a lopsided contest on Monday to return to the French Open quarter-finals after a gap of four years. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jVX8gds via IFTTT

Lionel Messi tips Karim Benzema for 'deserved' Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid's France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi. Benzema was crucial in Madrid's Champions League victory this season, culminating with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KS6Q7ad via IFTTT

Hardik's high: Captain guides Gujarat Titans to IPL triumph in maiden season

In the end, with their captain Hardik Pandya leading the charge with both the bat and ball, nothing was going to stop Gujarat Titans from holding the IPL trophy this year. While Gill played the anchor’s role in the chase to perfection, the Titans owed their win in the summit clash to Pandya, who produced a top-class act with the ball, taking three for 17 to restrict the Royals to just 130 for nine. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Kjlt8ux via IFTTT

IPL 2022: RR's Jos Buttler bags Orange Cap with 863 runs

Rajasthan Royals opening batter Jos Buttler held the Orange Cap in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2mGpAQn via IFTTT

Nadal to face Djokovic in French Open quarter-final

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aGMj47d via IFTTT

Stephens powers into French Open quarter-finals

Sloane Stephens reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the third time on Sunday by thrashing Switzerland's Jil Teichmann 6-2, 6-0 in the last 16. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/07jJef6 via IFTTT

No bio-bubbles from India-South Africa series, says Jay Shah

The BCCI will not conduct the forthcoming T20I series between India and South Africa in a bio-bubble. “If I’m not wrong, the bio-bubble for IPL-2022 was the last. For the India-SA series onwards, players will be tested (for covid), but will not be any bio-bubble,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah told TOI in an exclusive interview here on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VwKNJrv via IFTTT

'Fake tickets' to blame for Champions League final delay, says UEFA

UEFA said French police had fired tear gas to disperse thousands of frustrated fans who were building up outside the Stade de France as a result of the fake-tickets issue. But English giants Liverpool said they were "hugely disappointed" that their supporters had been subjected to an "unacceptable" breakdown of the security perimeter at France's national stadium. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/J7p5KIN via IFTTT

Question of 'ethics' as uncle Toni says he won't divulge Nadal secrets

Toni coached his nephew Rafa for the best part of three decades, during which time he won 16 of his record 21 Grand Slam titles. They ended their professional association in 2017 before Toni linked up with Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2021. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/8Yi6lG5 via IFTTT

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to clinch Champions League title

Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday's Champions League final in Paris to become kings of Europe for a record-extending 14th time after a night marred by problems outside the ground that led to the kick-off being delayed by over half an hour. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AFwbZhx via IFTTT

Supernovas beat Velocity by 4 runs to win Women's T20 Challenge

West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin starred with both bat and ball as she powered Supernovas to an unprecedented third Women's T20 Challenge title triumph with a four-run win over Velocity in a thrilling final. Dottin top-scored with a 44-ball 62 at the top of the order to help Supernovas to 165/7 after being put in to bat. With the ball, she took 2 wickets for 28 runs in her 4 overs to play a major role in restricting Velocity to 161 for eight. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RHyqXJK via IFTTT

IPL Final: 'Titans' of Gujarat brace up for 'Royal' fight from Rajasthan

When this Indian Premier League started started over two months back, nobody would have believed that two captains walking out for toss in the title clash will be Gujarat Titans' Hardik Pandya and Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/XMcRf2h via IFTTT

Faf du Plessis says first six overs felt like Test cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said that the first six overs during the Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals, felt like 'Test cricket' to him. Jos Buttler's unbeaten 106, his fourth ton of the season, powered Rajasthan Royals to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier-2 here at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/d9eQTh0 via IFTTT

Sanju Samson 'grateful' to have Jos Buttler in RR

After registering a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson said that he is grateful to have a player like Jos Buttler in his team. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yR7th0J via IFTTT

SAI panel to probe harassment complaint by gymnast Aruna Reddy

According to Aruna, the clinical assessment test conducted on her injured knee by a doctor was filmed by “one of the trainees of (SAI coach) Rohit Jaiswal” at Jaiswal's behest on a mobile phone without obtaining her consent. The assessment, which took place on March 24, lasted for around 10 minutes. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yEqZw3v via IFTTT

Carlos Alcaraz youngest man to reach French Open last 16 since 2006

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the fourth round at the French Open on Friday since Novak Djokovic in 2006. Alcaraz, 19, beat Sebastian Korda 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 as he avenged last month's loss to the American at Monte Carlo -- his only defeat on clay this year in 21 matches. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/suE7Blw via IFTTT

Strategy to pick seasoned players has paid off: Sangakkara

The auction strategy to spend majority of the purse on building a first eleven full of seasoned players has paid off, said director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara on Friday after Rajasthan Royals reached their first IPL final since 2008. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2cMuvGn via IFTTT

Praggnanandhaa writes Board exams hours after close loss in Chessable Masters final

The final, which went down to the wire, ended at around 2:20 am IST on Friday, and by 8:45 am, the 16-year-old had arrived at his school to appear for the Class XI state board exams. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/YgGHp72 via IFTTT

IPL: Prasidh, Buttler send Rajasthan Royals to their first final since 2008

Jos Buttler extended his dream run this season with a record-equalling fourth hundred as Rajasthan Royals produced a ruthless performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Friday and reach their first IPL final since the inaugural edition in 2008. Buttler (1068), the leading run getter of the tournament by a fair distance, toyed with the RCB attack to ensure the Royals romped to victory in 18.1 overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9ahOQcZ via IFTTT

Kyrgios turns down million dollar challenge by Tomic

Kyrgios described Tomic as the most hated athlete in Australia when the pair exchanged barbs on Instagram on Wednesday night over who was the better player. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Vs74CRy via IFTTT

Exclusive: Back your strengths and bowl fast, says Mohsin Khan

Mohsin Khan has used his height, hit the deck hard, hurried batters and created problems with his angles and slower ones. Some decisive spells have ensured the best Powerplay economy rate (5. 25, minimum 10 overs) of all bowlers this season. TOI caught up with the 23-year-old during the playoffs for a quick peek into his methods. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NDrh6T1 via IFTTT

French Open: Tsitsipas survives tough Kolar test

Stefanos Tsitsipas was again made to work hard for victory, the Greek fourth seed overcoming Czech qualifier Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) 6-7(3) 7-6(7) in a marathon match on Thursday to move into the French Open third round. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GDM25dn via IFTTT

Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz hunt spots in French Open last 16

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal aim to take another step Friday towards a blockbuster quarter-final clash at the French Open, while Carlos Alcaraz targets a place in the last 16 after surviving a match point in the previous round. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EebFgLf via IFTTT

Halep hopes to learn from on-court panic attack

Simona Halep said she would have to learn to put less pressure on herself after suffering a panic attack during her second-round loss at the French Open on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/PXbxY2Q via IFTTT

Chile appoint Eduardo Berizzo as new coach

Chile on Thursday appointed experienced Argentine Eduardo Berizzo as their new national coach following the team's failure to make this year's World Cup finals. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gGPTZVW via IFTTT

Qualifier 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore have slight edge against Rajasthan Royals

Flying high after a rich dose of luck and a breathtaking knock by Rajat Patidar took them past the Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bangalore will fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals on Friday night. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vN2jdSo via IFTTT

Trailblazers beat Velocity by 16 runs but crash out on net run rate

Velocity suffered a 16-run defeat in the Women's T20 Challenge but still qualified for the final on the basis of a better net run rate, knocking out victors Trailblazers from the tournament here on Thursday. Velocity will face Supernovas in the summit clash on Saturday. Invited to bat, Sabbhineni Meghana and Jemimah Ridrigues smashed scintillating fifties to help the defending champions post a huge 190 for five, the highest total in the history of the tournament. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/URZTtVC via IFTTT

Salah out to avenge 2018 final loss against Real Madrid

Mohamed Salah is still pained by the memory of going off injured in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid and the Liverpool forward said he would use the hurt as motivation when the two sides meet again in Paris on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/6ke5VMg via IFTTT

Hockey goes the football way, Delhi High Court appoints CoA

A week after the appointment of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in football, the Narinder Batra-controlled Hockey India (HI) also took the same direction on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VsY7oS2 via IFTTT

In Pics: Brilliant Patidar smashes RCB into Qualifier 2

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Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa falters at opening hurdle

The final of the Chessable Masters started with Ding Liren giving 16-year-old R Praggnanandhaa a tough test just hours after the talented youngster sat a real-life school exam. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/BPbqafm via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Magnificent ton from Rajat Patidar takes RCB closer to final

Rajat Patidar owned the big stage with a magnificent hundred as RCB beat debutants LSG by 14 runs in the IPL Eliminator. Bangalore will now take on Rajasthan, losers of first qualifiers, in Qualifier 2, while Lucknow's journey ended following today's defeat. Patidar produced an innings for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 54-ball 112 to power RCB to a huge 207/4. In reply, LSG finished at 193/6 in their 20 overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VTe1JjY via IFTTT

IPL: Patidar first uncapped player to smash century in playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/iYjMKs6 via IFTTT

Liverpool's Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Year

Liverpool won the League Cup and FA Cup and will play Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28. They came up just short in the Premier League title race, finishing a point behind champions Manchester City. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Yb6Wmca via IFTTT

IPL 2022 Eliminator, LSG vs RCB: SWOT Analysis

A SWOT Analysis of Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore before their IPL 2022 Eliminator match on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/H7By0oU via IFTTT

Praggnanandhaa makes Chessable Masters final

R Praggnanandhaa made it to his first Meltwater Champions Chess Tour final in sensational style. The 16-year-old displayed tremendous skillset and tenacity to defeat Anish Giri in the Chessable Masters semifinal. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/tRnIDlN via IFTTT

EPL approves proposed takeover of Chelsea by Boehly-led consortium

The Boehly-Clearlake consortium, which agreed terms to acquire Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.33 billion) earlier this month, passed the Premier League Owners' and Directors' Test, the league said on Tuesday, paving the way for the club's takeover. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TV4iRpg via IFTTT

India's Praggnanandhaa sails into semis of Chessable Masters

The 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa will take on Anish Giri (the Netherlands) in the semifinals. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will take on China's Ding Liren in the other semifinal clash. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/S1FBYd6 via IFTTT

Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation

The 35-year-old Djokovic stands to lose 2,000 points due to the decision by the ATP and WTA tours to remove ranking points from Wimbledon in response to the tournament's ban on players from Russia and Belarus. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/CKgrZXj via IFTTT