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19 Jan

Barcelona Loses the Spanish Super Cup Final as Messi Gets the First Red Card in Club Jersey

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Lionel Messi was sent off for first time ever in his FC Barcelona career on Sunday as his team was beaten 3-2 by Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final. Messi hit out at Asier Villalibre at the 120th minute of the match as Barcelona attacked in search of a late equalizer. This was the first red card of Messi’s club career. He has been sent off on two previous occasions, but both time in international matches against Hungary in 2005 and Chile in 2019. Messi could now be banned for a minimum of four domestic games, with Super…

18 Jan

Ind vs Aus: Team India fighting to save the Final Test

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Brisbane: The final match of four match series ended ahead of schedule for rain on the fourth day in Brisbane. India need more 324 runs to win on the fifth day with 10 wickets still in hand. Australia scored 369 in the first innings of the fourth Test at Brisbane. In reply India scored 338 before bowled out. After that, Australia’s fight ended with 294 runs in the second innings. Mohammad Siraj (5/73) took five wickets for the first time in the Test. Shardul took four wickets (4/61). Marcus Harris (36), David Warner (48), Steve Smith (55) and Cameron Green…

16 Jan

England great Wayne Rooney retires to become permanent Derby boss

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Former English Footballer Wayne Rooney retires from playing to focus more on managerial role. The 35-year-old takes up the position on a two-and-half-year deal which will run until the summer of 2023. He says “It’s a new chapter of me. Of course I’ll miss playing but time doesn’t suffer no man. I’ve had my time.” He said after being appointed as Derby County’s new manager. Born in Liverpool, Rooney joined the Everton youth team and made his professional debut for the club in 2002. He moved to Manchester United in 2004 where he won 16 trophies. He scored 253 goals…

15 Jan

India vs Australia 4th Test: India is looking for the series win without key players.

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Injury has been a major issue for the Indian cricket team as India continues to lose its key players with every match playing in Australia this season. Australian head coach Justin Langer blames IPL saying “… I can’t help but think that the IPL third year really probably wasn’t ideal timing for anyone, certainly for such a big series like this” India reached Australia without Rohit Sharma. And the unavailability of Virat Kohli after the first test defeat already led team India at back foot. India is playing without Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja at the final test and it…

03 Dec

Suresh Raina Leads Tributes For Major Dhyan Chand On His 41st Death Anniversary

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Former Indian drummer Suresh Raina paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his 41st death anniversary. Dhyan Chand was the top scorer at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, with 14 goals to his name. He further led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. “In remembrance of Major Dhyan Chand on his death anniversary. His contribution to hockey will always be remembered, ”reads Raina’s tweet. India’s 8-1 triumph over Germany in the Berlin Olympic final in 1936 was led by a fine performance from the legendary hockey player, who became the top scorer with…

29 Nov

Indian Wrestler Narsingh Yadav Tests Positive For COVID-19 On Return To Mat

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Dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, gearing up for his first international event after serving a four-year ban, tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday along with Greco-Roman grappler Gurpreet Singh. Narsingh is scheduled to take part in his first international tournament in four years in the Individual World Cup in Belgrade from December 12 to 18 after being named as Jitender Kinha's replacement in 74kg category. Narsingh (74kg category), who became eligible to compete once again in August this year and Gurpreet (77kg) both are asymptomatic, the Sports Authority of India said in a statement. Besides the wrestling duo, physiotherapist Vishal…

05 Nov

Inside Virat Kohli’s birthday party: Cricketer cuts cake with Anushka Sharma

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Inside Virat Kohli’s birthday party: Cricketer cuts cake with Anushka Sharma by his side, gives her a kiss. Cricketer Virat Kohli turned 32 on Thursday and celebrated his birthday in style with his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, and others including his Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Videos from Virat’s birthday celebration in Dubai have surfaced online and pictures are also being widely shared by fan clubs. In one of the clips, Virat is seen cutting his birthday cake as everyone around him sings ‘Happy Birthday’ and claps. Anushka, who stands by his side, feeds him the first piece of cake, after…

01 Sep

BKT Tires to sponsor 6 teams in upcoming T-20 League

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Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT Tires), the Indian multinational group and global player in the Off-Highway tire market has announced that it will be sponsoring six teams in the upcoming T-20 league for Season 2020, namely Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. BKT has already been promoting this sport by supporting the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) based on an agreement with Cricket Australia. Whether it is about cricket, football, or the amazing stunts at Monster Jam – BKT loves the sport because it fully reflects its corporate philosophy: commitment and…

21 Aug

Sonowal visits construction site of multi-purpose sports complex, takes stock of its progress of construction

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited the construction site of the multi-purpose sports complex being built with NLCPR funds at Khanikar in Dibrugarh today. While taking stock of the quality and the progress of construction, Chief Minister Sonowal asked PWD (Building) to complete construction of the main stadium by February next year. It may be noted that the sports complex is being built in line with the sports complex of Sarusajai in Guwahati. He asked the implementing agency to make good use of the construction season and time, use the manpower in three shifts to complete the construction in time.…

16 Aug

Chetan Chauhan passes away

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Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan passed away today after suffering from multi-organ failure. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in July and was yet to recover from the infection when he developed kidney and blood pressure problems. Chauhan was admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi PGI Hospital in Lucknow, before being shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and was put on ventilator support after he developed kidney and blood pressure issues on Friday. Chauhan had also contracted coronavirus in July and was yet to recover from that. Known to be a gritty player, Chauhan played 40 Tests between 1969 and 1978 and…