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National Games: Wrestler Divya, representing UP, wins gold

On the opening day of the wrestling competitions here, Divya was happy talking about her performance and the change of her weight class from the original 68kg to the newly-adopted 76kg. In the final, she defeated Himachal Pradesh’s Rani ‘by fall’. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/oB6pZr2 via IFTTT

United 'warrior' Martinez faces Haaland test in Manchester derby

Erik ten Hag's faith in Manchester United "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will be put to the test as Manchester City striker Erling Haaland aims to extend his red-hot streak in Sunday's derby. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kRBfcvU via IFTTT

Musiala sparkles as Bayern crush Leverkusen 4-0

Jamal Musiala scored once and set up two more goals as champions Bayern Munich cruised past Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 on Friday to snap a four-game winless run in the Bundesliga. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Iy7Zgem via IFTTT

Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum into Asia Cup T20

An in-form India would look to carry forward the momentum of a historic ODI series sweep in England while trying to put behind the "Mankading" controversy as they open their women's Asia Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KMEHx0o via IFTTT

Britain's Cameron Norrie pulls out ill from Korea Open

Britain's world number eight Cameron Norrie withdrew from the Korea Open on Friday less than an hour before he was due on centre court to face Jenson Brooksby in the quarter-finals. Norrie pulled out with illness, according to the ATP, which did not provide further details. The 27-year-old, who is chasing a spot in the season-ending ATP Finals, had powered his way through the round of 16, beating Kaichi Uchida 6-2 6-2 to comfortably advance. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZnrMaOI via IFTTT

Siraj replaces injured Bumrah for last two T20Is against South Africa

"Bumrah has sustained a back injury and is currently under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team," the BCCI said in its media release on Friday, naming Siraj as Bumrah's replacement. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yzSE1mZ via IFTTT

This bunch of players is fearless, focused and fun-loving: Jhulan Goswami

It is said that the journey is more important than the destination. Now that the 'Chakdah Express' has finally come to a halt, former India skipper Jhulan Goswami admits to being in the grip of nostalgia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IiSTQqe via IFTTT

'Back stress fractures not career-threatening'

This should provide some relief to millions of fans of Team India and Jasprit Bumrah. A stress fracture of the back could put India's ace pacer out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia next month, but stress fractures cannot derail the star bowler's sparkling career, assures Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is on the ICC medical advisory committee. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/rzc4uSQ via IFTTT

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss T20 World Cup

India's T20 World Cup hopes suffered a big blow on Wednesday with pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah's back injury resurfacing in a big way, which is likely to force him to skip the marquee event in Australia in October. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NAv9e7K via IFTTT

Djokovic makes winning return to ATP action in Tel Aviv

Novak Djokovic, playing a singles tournament for the first time since winning Wimbledon in July, reached the Tel Aviv quarter-finals on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Spain's Pablo Andujar. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kwEn0OA via IFTTT

Rod Laver backs Nick Kyrgios for success after run to Wimbledon final

Australian great Rod Laver has backed Nick Kyrgios for more success next season after reaching this year's Wimbledon final and says his terrific run of form in the second half of 2022 has convinced him he has what it takes to win a Grand Slam. After losing to Novak Djokovic in his first major final, Kyrgios won the Citi Open title and went deep into the ATP Masters event in Montreal and the U.S. Open in New York. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/q43bGdR via IFTTT

New Zealand team reveals new retro-looking jersey for T20 World Cup

New Zealand team have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, which will take place from October-November this year. The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to social media to make the announcement of the jersey reveal. It was done via a photoshoot featuring prominent Kiwi players like Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Martin Guptill, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult etc. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/s0iKCXI via IFTTT

'Fab Four' of lawn bowls revel in their new-found fame

"This is what we have earned. Respect," a beaming Lovely Choubey told TOI as the 42-year-old from Jharkhand was given a warm welcome by fellow team members and rival challengers at the bowling greens of the Kensville Golf and Country Club, the venue for the men's and women's lawn bowls competitions at the National Games here, a two-hour drive from Ahmedabad. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DZIYJRm via IFTTT

Football injuries 'up 20 percent' in Europe's top leagues

Injuries across Europe's top five leagues rose by 20 percent in the 2021/22 season, according to a study published on Wednesday, as arguments intensify over football's congested calendar ahead of the World Cup. The study by insurance brokers Howden found clubs paid a record-high price for injuries of £513 million ($550 million) last season. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/m5tXMcA via IFTTT

Injured Jos Buttler 'progressing well' ahead of T20 World Cup

England's limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said he is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury but will not rush his return ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup, which begins in just over two weeks. The 32-year-old, who has not played since Aug. 18 after sustaining the injury playing in The Hundred, is currently with the England squad in Pakistan, watching the team from the sidelines in their seven-match T20 series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vH0QfM8 via IFTTT

1st T20I: India rout South Africa on a spiteful track

On a pitch that aided prodigious swing, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul's unbeaten half centuries propelled India to a convincing eight-wicket win over South Africa in a one-sided contest at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/BRJYOcS via IFTTT

Hanuma Vihari to lead Rest of India against Ranji champions in Irani Cup

Prolific batter Hanuma Vihari will lead the Rest of India side against 2019-20 Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in the Irani Cup clash, which is returning to the calender after three years. The BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the red-ball tournament, which is set to be held in Rajkot from October 1-5. The Irani Cup could not be played in the previous two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/PqSBz9R via IFTTT

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer's emotional goodbye to the game last week. Images of Federer and Rafa Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social media. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/sQDxM3V via IFTTT

Trippier's 'all-round game' puts him ahead of Alexander-Arnold: Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate said right back Kieran Trippier is ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order because of his "all-round game". from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/S4RlO8c via IFTTT

Magnus Carlsen says won't play against 'cheat' Hans Niemann

Magnus Carlsen's reasons why he feels that Hans Niemann cheats: "unusual" progress in over-the-board chess, the 19-year-old world No. 49 American "wasn't tense or concentrating on the game at critical points" during his classical win over the Norwegian earlier this month. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/04YQXIG via IFTTT

Max Verstappen on verge of second world title as F1 returns to Singapore

Red Bull's dominant Max Verstappen can clinch a second world championship when the Singapore Grand Prix returns this weekend after a three-year absence because of Covid. The flying Dutchman has a mathematical chance to seal back-to-back world titles under lights around the spectacular and demanding Marina Bay street circuit. To do so, the 24-year-old must win the race -- something he has never done in Singapore -- and needs his closest rivals to falter badly. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/iGpcwV0 via IFTTT

Watch: Banana thrown at Richarlison as Brazil thrash Tunisia

Richarlison was the target of a banana thrown from the crowd as Brazil thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday, while Neymar edged closer to Pele's all-time scoring record for the five-time world champions. The game at the Parc des Princes was also briefly paused in the first half as the crowd were twice implored not to point laser pens at Brazil players. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ql0EtVI via IFTTT

Messi at the double as Argentina streak continues with Jamaica defeat

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina edged closer to Italy's world record unbeaten streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi took his international goals tally to 90 in 164 appearances after coming on as a second-half substitute at the Red Bull Arena. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/XdcCo3i via IFTTT

Nepal seeks Interpol's help to find fugitive cricket star

Nepali police have sought help from Interpol to locate the country's fugitive suspended national cricket captain, they said on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/b6pj7gy via IFTTT

'Cricket is loading' at MCG ahead of India-Pakistan clash

Preparations have started at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a blockbuster ICC T20 World Cup 2022 clash between India and Pakistan, which will take place next month. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/pzR9jMQ via IFTTT

If bowler has to keep his feet in, non-strikers must too: Tabraiz Shamsi

The ICC has legitimized the run out by a bowler at the non-striker's end if the batter backs up too far from October 1. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jHIaOuX via IFTTT

FIBA investigating fight between Mali players at Women's WC

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) launched an investigation on Tuesday after two Mali players were filmed fighting with each other after their team was eliminated from the Women's World Cup. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/PAJ7WbR via IFTTT

Nations League: England fight back to earn draw with Germany

England will head to the World Cup on a six-game winless run, but eased some of the pressure on manager Gareth Southgate by fighting back from 2-0 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against Germany on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NE7srOp via IFTTT

Julius Baer Cup: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi goes down to Magnus Carlsen in final

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2.Having won the first match, the Norwegian had the advantage and he won the first two games of the second match to close out the finale early on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/v5c1dxu via IFTTT

Want to give Karthik more game time ahead of T20 World Cup: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma wants to give wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik more time in the middle before the team heads Down Under for the T20 World Cup next month. Indian have been alternating between Karthik and Rishabh Pant in their playing XI. While the young keeper was given the nod ahead of the veteran player in the Asia Cup, Karthik was picked for all three matches against Australia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EWhDA9f via IFTTT

Australia have the depth to cover injuries, says coach Andrew McDonald

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said he has enough quality at his disposal to deal with any injury issues ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup title defence on home soil next month. Australia, who won the title last year in the United Arab Emirates, will host the next edition of the tournament from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OL4Rz01 via IFTTT

Andy Murray says coaching mere mortals could be a challenge for Roger Federer

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he hopes Roger Federer will stay involved in tennis as he heads into retirement but suggested the Swiss great is so gifted that coaching other players might prove difficult. The 41-year-old Federer claimed 20 Grand Slam singles titles, ripped up the record books and is widely-regarded as the best player ever to wield a racket. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IDqVg13 via IFTTT

3rd T20I: Suryakumar, Kohli power India to a six-wicket win in series decider

It all boiled down to the last three overs. The Australians, who were 140 for six at the end of the 17th overs, had got 46 in the final three. The Indians, who had set the chase up very nicely needing just 32 for a series win, overcame some spirited fightback to post a thumping six-wicket win in the third and final T20I match. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/U1aKpn8 via IFTTT

Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World's first victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup as he saved four match points on the way to beating Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/eg4tGZL via IFTTT

Pan Pacific Open: Liudmila Samsonova beats Zheng Qinwen to claim title

Russia's Liudmila Samsonova won her third title in four tournaments by beating China's Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xmWDa2i via IFTTT

Nations League: Spain defeat to Switzerland sets up Portugal showdown

Spain's shock 1-2 home defeat to Switzerland on Saturday leaves La Roja needing to beat Portugal away on Tuesday to progress to the semi-finals of the Nations League. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/olrxXDJ via IFTTT

ICC hails Jhulan Goswami's 'incredible' achievement

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday hailed iconic India pacer Jhulan Goswami for her "exceptional international career" that saw her finish as the world's most successful bowler in women's ODIs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FVb0Una via IFTTT

3rd T20I: India, Australia look to address death-overs bowling in series decider

After crashing out of the Asia Cup and with just under a month remaining before they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the T20 World Cup Down Under, the Indian team wanted to iron out some of their 'deficiencies' in the three-match series against Australia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/XAM6kJz via IFTTT

Jhulan Goswami backed me in my rough time: Harmanpreet Kaur

Heaping praise on the retiring Jhulan Goswami, Indian women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday said the iconic seamer was "a go-to person" and supported the batter in her difficult phase. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/x4FVINZ via IFTTT

Indian junior men's trap team wins gold in Shotgun World Championship

India won a sensational gold in the junior men's trap team event at the ISSF Shotgun World Championship, beating Italy 6-4 in the final on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9XRqOwN via IFTTT

WADA rejects calls to remove marijuana from banned list

Marijuana will remain on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of banned substances after the body rejected calls to change its status on Friday. WADA was urged to remove cannabis from its prohibited list last year in the wake of the positive test that resulted in US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson missing the Olympics. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xGBQ2DN via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Rohit, Axar sparkle as India beat Australia to clinch truncated tie

India skipper Rohit Sharma didn’t put a foot wrong on Friday. Right from bringing in Axar Patel in the Powerplay to driving his team’s chase, the skipper aced it all as India won the rain-shortened second T20I in Nagpur on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/84L9ZjW via IFTTT

From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan has had a fairytale journey

In the era of compact disc, Jhulan was like a long-playing record, who started her international career in 2002 under the Women’s Cricket Association of India against England in Chennai. At 39 years and 302 days, when the former India skipper’s journey ends with the final ODI against England at Lords on Saturday, she would have played 12 Tests, 68 T20Is and 204 ODIs, with 353 wickets in her bag. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gotFKaO via IFTTT

Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to saintly global icon

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has attained almost saintly status. More than 19 years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, which set him on the road to being acclaimed as the greatest player of all time, Federer in the early hours of Saturday bade farewell to tennis. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/I02VFN3 via IFTTT

Roger Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

A tearful Roger Federer said he had been on an "amazing journey" after the final match of his outstanding tennis career ended in a defeat partnering long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/WPE84mk via IFTTT

Roger Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell

Roger Federer may have been one of the sporting world's great communicators over the last two decades but the Swiss confessed he had been dreading being handed a microphone after his glorious career came to a close at the Laver Cup on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ktB7XZN via IFTTT

Tearful Roger Federer bows out of tennis with Laver Cup defeat

Roger Federer described his tennis career as a "perfect journey" despite being denied a fairytale ending early Saturday with a doubles defeat at the Laver Cup alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. Federer and Nadal won the first set but the Americans rallied to win 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 11-9. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/I49jxJD via IFTTT

WADA outlaws tramadol use from 2024, maintains cannabis ban

The decisions were taken by WADA's executive committee after a meeting in Sydney on Friday and followed recommendations from the body's advisory group on the list of banned substances. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/bBNFzDR via IFTTT

US Open champ Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as world No. 1

The Spaniard climbed to the top of the ATP rankings this month when he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ThiPJy4 via IFTTT

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus but the Serbian said he has no regrets about his decision. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EJUmjgq via IFTTT