IPL 24 BY 7: September 2020

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

England beats WI in rain-curtailed final T20I, completes cleansweep

In a five-over dash, England defeats West Indies by three wickets.

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Mohun Bagan to receive I-League trophy on October 17

AIFF secretary Kushal Das will hand over the trophy in a ceremony which will be organised “maintaining all necessary COVID-19 protocols.”

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Divij Sharan bows out with first-round loss at Roland Garros

Divij Sharan and his doubles partner Kwon Soon-woo lost 2-6, 6-4, 4-6 to Franko Skugor and Austin Krajicek.

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RR vs KKR, IPL 2020: Gill, Mavi and Nagarkoti star as KKR outfoxes Rajasthan - in pictures

Rajasthan's dream start to the season was given a quick jolt by the Knight Riders in an all-round display of might as Smith & Co. was beaten by 37 runs.

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Asian Champions League: Persepolis sets up semifinal clash with Al Nassr

Persepolis beats 10-man Pakhtakor 2-0 in the quarterfinals; Al Nassr beats Al Ahli.

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La Liga: Atletico frustrated by dogged Huesca in away draw

Huesca frustrated Atletico Madrid's attack by denying it multiple attempts on the goal as Diego Simeone's side had to settle for a 0-0 draw in the La Liga.

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Serie A: Lukaku double fires Inter Milan to big win at Benevento

Romelu Lukaku helped Inter Milan to a 5-2 victory at promoted Benevento. Atalanta captain Alejandro Gomez scored twice in an impressive 4-1 win over Lazio.

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UEFA Champions League: Midtjylland beats Slavia Prague, qualifies for group stage

Midtjylland qualifies for the Champions League group stage for the first time in stunning fashion, beating Slavia Prague 4-1.

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RR vs KKR, IPL 2020: Gill, Mavi and Nagarkoti star as KKR outfox Rajasthan - in pictures

Rajasthan's dream start to the season was given a quick jolt by the Knight Riders in an all-round display of might as Smith & Co. was beaten by 37 runs.

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NBA Finals: Lakers dominates Heat for lopsided win in Game 1

The Heat got a 13-point leg up in the first quarter but the lead was shortlived, as the Lakers rained 11 three-pointers to complete a 30-point turnaround. Lakers won 116-98.

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NBA Finals: Lakers dominates Heat for lopsided win in Game 1

German Super Cup: Late Kimmich goal earns Bayern fifth title of year

Joshua Kimmich struck the winning goal in the final minutes of the German Super Cup match against Borussia Dortmund as Bayern Munich clinched the title with a 3-2 win.

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La Liga: Vinicius Jr. scores lone goal as Madrid beats Valladolid

Vinicius Jr. came off bench to score a second-half winner for the Real Madrid as it beat Real Valladolid 1-0 in the La Liga on Wednesday.

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EFL Cup: Man Utd, Man City through to quarters, Calvert-Lewin stars for Everton

Manchester United sailed into last eight of the EFL Cup with a 3-0 win over Brighton while Raheem Sterling and Ferran Torres helped Manchester City beat Burnley.

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French Open: Zverev battles past Herbert in five sets

Zverev carves out a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 victory in three hours and 59 minutes to move to the third round.

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Gaston the last French man standing at Roland Garros

It is the first time since 2010 that only one French man reached the third round at Roland Garros.

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French Open: Travaglia outlasts Nishikori to continue Italian surge

Stefano Travaglia knocks out Japan's Kei Nishikori in five sets in the second round.

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IPL 2020: KXIP vs MI- Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in the 13th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) match today in the UAE on Thursday.

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Surrey v Kent

Surrey v Kent

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Sussex v Lancashire

Sussex v Lancashire

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Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire

Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire

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Nottinghamshire v Leicestershire

Nottinghamshire v Leicestershire

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Messi seeks to draw line under Barca departure saga

Lionel Messi handed Barca an official notice in August of his desire to terminate his contract before eventually deciding to stay for the coming season.

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Ferencvaros, Dynamo and Olympiakos reach Champions League group stage

Ferencvaros reached the Champions League group stage for the first time in 25 years after a 0-0 draw with Molde, while Dynamo Kiev beat Gent.

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IPL 2020: Rashid Khan dedicates man of the match award to his late mother

The Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner says he reaped the benefits of bowling quicker than usual on a slow surface at Abu Dhabi against Delhi Capitals.

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NBA Finals: Heat coach says LeBron's longevity is 'testament to his greatness'

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra hailed his former player LeBron James who will become the fourth player to make 10 or more NBA Finals appearances.

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NBA: Living through 'bubble' LeBron's biggest career challenge so far

35-year-old LeBron James told reporters that living in the NBA's bio-secure bubble since July has probably been the biggest challenge of his career

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PCB to shell out 90 million PKR extra for production after PTV pulls out

PTV says lack of time in bidding process forced their pullout

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NBA Finals: Heat coach says LeBron's longevity is 'testament to his greatness'

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra hailed his former player LeBron James who will become the fourth player to make 10 or more NBA Finals appearances.

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NBA: Living through 'bubble' LeBron's biggest career challenge so far

35-year-old LeBron James told reporters that living in the NBA's bio-secure bubble since July has probably been the biggest challenge of his career

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DC vs SRH, IPL 2020: Top order, bowlers hand Warner & Co. first win

After two losses on the trot, Sunrisers Hyderabad has notched up its first win after edging out Delhi Capitals by 15 runs.

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Leicester agrees to sign centre back Fofana from St Etienne

St Etienne's statement did not give a transfer fee for Wesley Forfana but said it was the biggest the club had ever received for a player.

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La Liga: Getafe grabs top spot in Liga after Angel strikes twice against Betis

Valencia jumped to the second spot with same points as Getafe after a late strike from Maxi Gomez against Real Sociedad

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French Open: Thiem worthy heir to Nadal, says Sock

U.S.'s Jack Sock hopes he can cause an upset when he meets Dominic Thiem in the second round at Roland Garros.

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Verdasco to sue French Open after positive COVID-19 test saga

Fernando Verdasco says he had returned several negative tests before heading to Paris for the tournament.

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French Open: Tsitsipas digs deep to overcome Jaume Munar

World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the second round with a 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over Spain's Munar.

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French Open: Rublev comes back from the brink to beat Querrey

Andrey Rublev trailed by two sets and 5-2 to Sam Querrey before turning it around and beating his first-round opponent in five sets.

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DC vs SRH, IPL 2020: Top order, bowlers hand Warner & Co. first win

After two losses on the trot, Sunrisers Hyderabad has notched up its first win after edging out Delhi Capitals by 15 runs.

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League Cup: Spurs edges Chelsea in shootout as Mount misses decisive penalty

Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur pipped Frank Lampard's Chelsea in a nervy penalty shootout finish to progress to the League Cup quarterfinals.

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French Open: Bautista Agut overcomes early jitters to beat Gasquet

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut progressed to the second round with a 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-1 over Richard Gasquet.

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IPL 2020: Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over rate, Rabada joins Shami in Purple Cap race

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer will pay a fine of ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.

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IPL 2020: David Warner praises Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma

Sunrisers captain Warner says the youngsters bring in 'enthusiasm and passion' and the franchise wants them to play with freedom.

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IPL 2020: RR vs KKR - Head-to-head record, Players to watch out for

Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders faces off against Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League game in Dubai on Wednesday.

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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad and the art of defending totals

The Sunrisers Hyderabad defended a total yet again in the Indian Premier League when it beat the Delhi Capitals by 15 runs in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

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Burns, Labuschagne and Neser headline Queensland's Sheffield Shield squad

Neser has recovered from a groin injury to take his place as he pushes to stay in the Australia Test squad

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Monday, September 28, 2020

IPL 2020: Ishan Kishan was tired, MI needed fresh batsmen for Super Over - Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says seven runs in Super Over - in the IPL contest against RCB - were not enough to be defended.

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NBA: Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons

Rivers announced in a statement that he is not returning as coach. The move comes about two weeks after the Clippers wasted a 3-1 series lead and lost to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.

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NBA: Doc Rivers out as Clippers’ coach after seven seasons

Ten positive in latest Premier League COVID-19 tests

It is the highest number of cases in a single round since the new season began this month. The league said the individuals who had tested positive for the virus would now self-isolate for 10 days.

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Thiago to miss Liverpool's next two games due to fitness issue

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara made his debut in the match against Chelsea, but was not included in the squad for the Arsenal match on Monday.

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Doubles pair out of French Open after coach tests positive for COVID-19

The French Tennis Federation has not named the players involved.

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IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Head-to-head record, statistics, preview

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in the 11th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Tuesday.

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IPL 2020: DC vs SRH - Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Head-to-head record, statistics, preview

French Open: Kerber goes out early again in Paris

Angelique Kerber goes down 6-3, 6-3 to Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan in the first round.

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French Open: Monfils crashes out in first round, goes down to Alexander Bublik

The 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 win was Bublik’s first career win over a top-10 player in six attempts.

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French Open: Garbine Muguruza survives three-hour battle against Zidansek

The former champion appeared in big trouble as she trailed 3-0 against Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek in the final set, but eventually won 7-5, 4-6, 8-6.

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New Zealand Cricket announces schedule for West Indies, Pakistan series

New Zealand will begin with the three-match T20 series against West Indies on November 27 followed by two Tests in December.

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Ellyse Perry to continue rehab in hope of being fit for WBBL

The allrounder was hopeful of playing a part in the ongoing home series against New Zealand

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Belinda Clark quits as Cricket Australia community cricket chief

Moves away from a role she reshaped over the past two and a half years

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Premier League: Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four

Goals from Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings in a lopsided contest ensured Aston Villa a top four spot after two games on Monday

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French Open: Fourth seed Medvedev sent packing by Fucsovics

Daniil Medvedev's woes continued at the French Open as he is knocked out from the first round of the Slam for the fourth successive year

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Pakistan to tour New Zealand for two Tests and three T20Is in December

No bio-secure bubble needed after mandatory 14-day quarantine period on arrival

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New Zealand secure extra Australia T20Is

Among other tours in the works, the New Zealand women's team will host England for a series in February and March

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French Open: Record-chasing Nadal cruises to second round

Nadal, looking to equal Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slam singles titles began his quest with a 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round win against Egor Gerasimov

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IPL 2020: RCB vs MI - Kohli & Co. win Super Over thriller - Match recap

A recap of game 10 of the Indian Premier League between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in Dubai on Monday.

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IPL 2020: RCB vs MI - Kohli & Co. win Super Over thriller - Match recap

A recap of game 10 of the Indian Premier League between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in Dubai on Monday.

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French Open, Day 1 Review: Wawrinka rolls back the years, Halep eases into second round

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years with an impressive straight sets win over Andy Murray at the French Open on Sunday.

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IPL 2020, MI vs RCB Toss Live Updates: Will coin flip favour Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma

IPL 2020, RCB vs MI Toss Live Updates: Mumbai Indians won eight tosses in 16 games last season while Royal Challengers Bangalore won four in 14 games.

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French Open, Day 1 Review: Wawrinka rolls back the years, Halep eases into second round

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years with an impressive straight sets win over Andy Murray at the French Open on Sunday.

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French Open, Day 1 Review: Wawrinka rolls back the years, Halep eases into second round

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years with an impressive straight sets win over Andy Murray at the French Open on Sunday.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians - Head-to-head record, statistics

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in the 10th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) match today in the UAE on Monday.

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Flamengo's match against Palmeiras goes ahead despite COVID-19 outbreak

Flamengo, which saw majority of its squad test positive for COVID-19, had field several young players in the match against Palmeiras.

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Handball rule draws widespread ire in Premier League

The Premier League's rule for defensive handball has caused furore among managers and players after a late penalty decision went against Tottenham.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians - Head-to-head record, statistics

IPL 2020: RCB vs MI- Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

Liverpool boss Klopp not anticipating any further arrivals

After signing Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas in the summer transfer window, Jurgen Klopp is not expecting more transfers at Liverpool.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Anirban Lahiri finishes sixth in Punta Cana for his best result in two years

While Lahiri logged a fine finish, his colleague Arjun Atwal (77) slipped and ended T-70. The Top-10 finish ensured Lahiri a spot in next week’s Sanderson Farms Championship.

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New Zealand must find response to formidable Australia to stop tour running away

The T20I series has been decided in the blink of an eye and Sophie Devine's team need to quickly find some answers

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Heat advances to NBA Finals with victory over Celtics in Game 6

Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Butler scored 22 points and the Heat won the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time by topping the Boston Celtics 125-113 on Sunday night.

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Heat advances to NBA Finals with victory over Celtics in Game 6

Serie A: Ronaldo double earns 2-2 draw for 10-man Juventus at Roma

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to rescue a point for Andrea Pirlo's Juventus against Roma after the Serie A champion was reduced to 10 men.

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Zverev overcomes slow start to reach second round in Paris

Zverev trailed 4-1 in the opening set before he turned the screw on Court Philippe Chatrier, advancing to the next round with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 win over Dennis Novak.

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French Open: Paire wins but admits mixed COVID-19 results have mentally drained him

Paire won his first-round match 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 against South Korea's Kwon Soonwoo four days after retiring against Casper Ruud in Hamburg, where he tested positive for coronavirus.

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French Open: Tough Gauff downs ninth seed Konta in Paris

Coco Gauff brushed aside last year's semifinalist Johanna Konta 6-3, 6-3 in her main draw debut at the French Open.

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Serie A: Napoli hits Genoa for six after sensational second half

In a sensational start to its season, Napoli won its second game of the season as Hirving Lozano's double added to a six goal fest against Genoa

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Dettol become naming-rights sponsor of Australia men's ODIs and T20Is

The company will also supply product to thousands of cricket clubs around the country as the game resumes with new health protocols in place

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RCB vs MI Predicted Playing 11, IPL 2020 Live Updates: Morris likely for Bangalore, Mumbai eyes Coulter-Nile's return

IPL 2020, MI vs RCB Predicted Playing 11 Live Match Day Squad Updates: Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore faces Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in Dubai.

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Australians in the IPL, week one: Steven Smith the opener and Marcus Stoinis steals a Super Over

A look back at the main talking points from the opening week of the tournament

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UCI to conduct full survey of crashes in 2021 to improve rider safety

Calls for UCI to take action and protect riders have grown this season following a crash that left Jakobsen in a coma and another involving Remco Evenepoel which left him with a fractured pelvis and a lung contusion.

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Anirban Lahiri cards 64 for T-7 in Dominican Republic

Lahiri added a 64 to his earlier rounds of 69-72 to get to 11-under and rose from overnight T-54 to T-2 but with others finishing later he was Tied-7th by the end of the day.

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Wareham and Molineux help Australia win the series

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney rampant in chase after spinners restrict New Zealand

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Sharma 67th in Irish Open; Aaron Rai takes 2-shot lead

After starting the round in shared lead with Australia’s Maverick Antcliff, the Briton of Indian-Kenyan origin, Rai pulled clear courtesy of a three under par third round of 67.

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East Bengal completes switch to ISL

East Bengal has completed the switch to the Indian Super League, the FSDL announced on Sunday.

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Guardiola slams hectic schedule as Man City injuries mount

Pep Guardiola will be without six of his senior squad members for the Premier League tie against Leicester City on Sunday.

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PCB summons Misbah, senior players after their meeting with PM

Test captain Azhar Ali and senior batsman Hafeez have also been summoned by the PCB in the wake of their meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan

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James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals

James punctuated his 27th postseason triple-double with a big fourth quarter, powering the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals in five games.

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James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals

Serie A: Lazio sounds warning with convincing win at Cagliari

An early goal from Manuel Lazzari set Lazio on the way before Ciro Immobile, Serie A's leading scorer last season with 36 goals, sealed the points in the second half with a typically clinical finish.

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La Liga: Betis coach Pellegrini curses VAR in defeat to Real Madrid

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegirini felt it was for his team difficult to defend its lead after it was a man down against Real Madrid and VAR decisions went against it.

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Brazilian clubs vote against plan for fans' return

Four days after Brazil's Health Ministry gave the green light for the return of fans, its first division clubs voted against the decision on Saturday

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Serie A: Conte happy with Inter's win but wants more balance

Antonio Conte felt that his Inter Milan side needs to be more resolute in the defence after it conceded three goals in the win against Fiorentina.

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Brazilian clubs vote against plan for fans' return

Four days after Brazil's Health Ministry gave the green light for the return of fans, its first division clubs voted against the decision on Saturday

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IPL 2020: RR vs KXIP - Head-to-head record, Players to watch out for

A Steve Smith-led Rajasthan Royals side faces off against K. L. Rahul's Kings XI Punjab team in the Indian Premier League on Sunday in the UAE.

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Chelsea recovers from three goals down to draw at West Brom

Second-half goal from Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham helped Chelsea draw 3-3 against West Brom in the Premier League.

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French Open: Andy Murray faces brutal battle against old foe Wawrinka in Paris

Murray will be making his first Roland Garros appearance since losing to fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka in the 2017 semifinal.

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Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab - Head-to-head record statistics

IPL 2020 Live Updates:Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kings XI Punjab will face off in the 9th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Sunday.

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Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab - Head-to-head record statistics

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Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab - Head-to-head record statistics

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Serie A: Inter hit two late goals to beat Fiorentina 4-3

Late goals from Lukaku and D'Ambrosio scripted Inter a comeback win to begin its Serie A campaign on a high

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La Liga: Real Madrid beat Betis 3-2 as VAR takes centre stage

A late penalty strike from captain Sergio Ramos handed Real Madrid its first win of the La Liga season as Betis protests controversial VAR decision

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Scorchers Women v Typhoons Women

Scorchers Women v Typhoons Women

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Halep hopeful of birthday treat at French Open

Simona Halep is hoping it will be a French Open to remember for all the right reasons as she tries to reclaim the trophy she won in 2018.

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IPL 2020: KKR vs SRH- Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in the 8th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) match today in the UAE on Saturday.

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Australia beats New Zealand in first women’s T20I

The world champion notched up a 17-run victory in the first T2O International to be played in Australia in almost seven months.

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Tvesa Malik finishes T-22 in Lavaux Ladies Open in Geneva

Indian golfer Tvesa Malik had three birdies against three bogeys during the final day on Friday as she finished T-22 at the Lavaux Ladies Open.

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Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt give Australia winning start to home summer

Gardner's counter-attacking 61 gave Australia enough runs to defend against New Zealand

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Irish Open: Shubhankar makes cut, Bhullar exits

India’s Shubhankar Sharma was tied-47th in windy conditions at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

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Anirban Lahiri, Arjun Atwal make cut at Corales Championship

Both Lahiri and Atwal were placed tied-54th after the second round at the Corales Puntacana Championship.

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NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics beats Miami Heat in Game Five

Jayson Tatum stars for the Celtics as they dominate the second half of their contest to stay alive in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics beats Miami Heat in Game Five

Jayson Tatum stars for the Celtics as they dominate the second half of their contest to stay alive in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Wolves boss Nuno stressed about delayed COVID-19 test results

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo felt that the delay of the COVID-19 test results are hindering with the teams' preparations.

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Players must keep taking a knee to highlight BLM, says Onuoha

Former England striker Les Ferdinand last week said that taking a knee had become nothing short of a PR stunt and that the real message was being diluted.

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'Lived his life with every bit of energy' - Jane Jones' tribute to husband Dean Jones

Family eager to celebrate his life and contribution to cricket in memorium

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Premier League clubs see duty to help struggling lower-level sides

The English Football League, which features the 72 clubs below the Premier League, is seeking financial aid from the top-flight.

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UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa at Fight Island - All you need to know

The main event of UFC 253 will see middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya defending his belt against Paulo Costa at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

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Japan’s new prime minister vows to host Olympics next year

Yoshihide Suga says in a speech at the U.N. General Assembly that he will “spare no effort in order to welcome you to Games that are safe and secure.”

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Benfica coach baffled by ban on supporters in Portugal

Benfica head coach Jorge Jesus questioned the decision to ban fan entry into football stadiums when cinema halls and hotels were open.

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New Zealand ‘disappointed’ to cancel Belgium friendly

NZF says the coronavirus pandemic played a major part in its decision to cancel the October 8 match in Brussels.

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Lille beats Nantes 2-0 to go top in Ligue 1

Nicolas Pallois' own goal and Burak Yilmaz's penalty earned Lille an easy 2-0 win over Nantes as it went top of the French League standings.

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Rafael Nadal unhappy with French Open choice of ball

Roland Garros has switched to Wilson balls for the 2020 tournament after using Babolat for many years and 12-times champion Nadal is not impressed.

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New Zealand ‘disappointed’ to cancel Belgium friendly

NZF says the coronavirus pandemic played a major part in its decision to cancel the October 8 match in Brussels.

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Man City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

The CBF said in a statement that Jesus would be replaced by Hertha Berlin's Matheus Cunha for the matches against Bolivia and Peru scheduled next month

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Man City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

The CBF said in a statement that Jesus would be replaced by Hertha Berlin's Matheus Cunha for the matches against Bolivia and Peru scheduled next month

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French Open: Verdasco questions COVID-19 testing protocols after withdrawal

36-year-old Fernando Verdasco was pulled out of the final Grand Slam of the year in Paris after a COVID-19 positive result which he deemed was false.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Flick heaps praise on Martinez after Super Cup win

Javi Martinez, who scored a last-gasp equaliser in Bayern's 2013 UEFA Super Cup win, repeated his heroics with a winner on Thursday against Sevilla.

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Mourinho moves the goalposts before Europa League tie

The Tottenham Hotspur manager says he had to demand Shkendija fix the goalposts ahead of their tie on Thursday.

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AFC Champions League: Duke's late strike sends Al Taawoun into last 16

Mitchell Duke scored the lone goal in the 86th-minute against Al Duhail to send Al Taawoun into the Asian Champions League round of 16.

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Davis, James power Lakers to verge of NBA Finals

Anthony Davis and LeBron James starred as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead over Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals

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Kobe Bryant autograph on last game court piece hits auction block

A 4x8 floor piece on which Kobe Bryant signed after his final NBA game for the Los Angeles Lakers in April, 2016 will be up for auction.

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Davis, James power Lakers to verge of NBA Finals

Anthony Davis and LeBron James starred as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead over Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals

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Liverpool to play Arsenal twice next week after League Cup win

Liverpool beats third-tier side Lincoln 7-2; Manchester City defeats Bournemouth 2-1.

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IPL 2020: CSK vs DC - Head-to-head record, Players to watch out for

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings faces off against Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2020 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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'Revolutionary' Dean Jones was coming back into the Australia fold

Coach Justin Langer said he was thinking of having Jones work with the T20 team ahead of the next World Cup

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Kobe Bryant autograph on last game court piece hits auction block

A 4x8 floor piece on which Kobe Bryant signed after his final NBA game for the Los Angeles Lakers in April, 2016 will be up for auction.

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Haas F1 could try out Mick Schumacher and Ferrari juniors

Team Principal Guenther Steiner told reporters the team could give Mick Schumacher and other Ferrari Academy drivers Friday practice slots this season

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Russian GP: Hamilton aims to match Schumacher's F1 win record

Lewis Hamilton is aiming to go level with Michael Schumacher's record of 91 F1 race wins at the Russian Grand Prix this weekend.

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FIFA suspends Trinidad and Tobago over High Court claim

The TTFA and FIFA have been at loggerheads since March after the world governing body dissolved the executive of the cash-strapped association.

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FIFA trial: Swiss court sets October 30 for verdict

The nine-day trial of Qatari football executive Nasser al-Khelaifi and former FIFA official Jerome Valcke ended on Thursday.

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UEFA lets postponed Champions League games be played in January

The knockout stages don’t begin until mid-February; UEFA will allow time to complete any fixtures postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Godin joins Cagliari after one season at Inter Milan

Diego Godin, 34, has signed a three-year contract with Cagliari after one season at fellow Serie A side Inter Milan on Thursday.

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FIFA suspends Trinidad and Tobago over High Court claim

The TTFA and FIFA have been at loggerheads since March after the world governing body dissolved the executive of the cash-strapped association.

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FIFA trial: Swiss court sets October 30 for verdict

The nine-day trial of Qatari football executive Nasser al-Khelaifi and former FIFA official Jerome Valcke ended on Thursday.

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Super Cup Final: Bayern stay strong to complete quadruple in 2-1 win over Sevilla

Substitute Javi Martinez in possibly his last game for Bayern, headed the winner in the 104th minute after Europa League winners to hand Bayern a quadruple

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IPL 2020 Purple Cap leaderboard: Top 10 leading wicket-takers

IPL 2020 Purple Cap holder: KXIP's Mohammed Shami took a wicket in Thursday's match against RCB to become the highest wicket-taker in the league, thus far.

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IPL 2020 Orange Cap leaderboard: Top 10 leading run-scorers

IPL 2020 Orange Cap holder: KXIP skipper KL Rahul hammered a century against Virat Kohli's RCB on Thursday to become the highest run-scorer.

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Sydney and Melbourne derbies to kick-off WBBL hub season

There will be a WBBL village created at the Sydney Olympic Park that will house all eight teams

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New Zealand home international summer gets green light, but Australia limited-overs tour postponed

The limited-overs tour across the Tasman early next year proved too difficult to schedule due to quarantine requirements

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Dinesh Karthik: 'Unfair to judge Pat Cummins on one match'

KKR captain wants to give time to his senior bowler to find his groove

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West Brom boss Bilic fined for improper conduct in loss to Everton

Slaven Bilic, 52, was shown a red card by referee Mike Dean for his complaints at halftime after defender Kieran Gibbs was sent off for pushing Everton’s James Rodriguez in the face.

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Jose Mourinho ‘convinced’ Dele Alli will stay at Spurs

The Tottenham Hotspur manager has challenged Alli to make full use of the opportunities that come his way.

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NBA: Herro shines as Miami Heats beats Boston Celtics

The Heat pip the Celtics 112-109 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Scottish Open to be played without fans due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The Tour had planned to allow 650 spectators per day for the Rolex Series tournament, which has been rescheduled from its usual July date to Oct. 1-4.

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Men's state squads for 2020-21 Australia domestic season

After confirmation of the early rounds of the Sheffield Shield, a reminder of each states' list

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Sheffield Shield to start next month with four rounds in Adelaide hub

Current champions New South Wales will begin their campaign on October 22

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NBA: Herro shines as Miami Heats beats Boston Celtics

The Heat pip the Celtics 112-109 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Defending champion Al Hilal kicked out of AFC CL after naming 11-man squad

Al Hilal's official lineup had only nine players and two goalkeepers as substitutes after 15 members of the squad tested positive last week.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Qatar 2022 chairman says World Cup will see spectator numbers return to pre-covid levels

With many major international tournaments, including the 2020 Olympics getting postponed, Al Thawadi felt the WC's organisers have the luxury of observing and learning from the tournaments that are coming up.

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Cricket Australia juggles flight and quarantine challenges to get Mitchell Marsh home

The current hope is that Marsh will be available for the Sheffield Shield which will start next month

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MS Dhoni in focus even as Delhi Capitals look to reset wretched record

The Capitals have won only two games against the Chennai Super Kings since 2013

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Qatar 2022 chairman says World Cup will see spectator numbers return to pre-covid levels

Neglected Di Maria vows to keep fighting for Argentina place

Angel Di Maria has expressed dismay at being left out of the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia but he vowed on Wednesday

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Neglected Di Maria vows to keep fighting for Argentina place

Injury, illness, selection: the ups and downs of Mitchell Marsh

The allrounder faces another period on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in his first IPL outing

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Luis Suarez joins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona

Barca’s statement said Atletico will pay the Catalans six million euros ($7 million) in bonus payments to sign the 33-year-old.

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IPL 2020: KXIP vs RCB- Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face off in the 6th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Thursday.

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EFL Cup: Havertz hits hat-trick as Chelsea rout Barnsley 6-0

Chelsea's latest midfield signing Kai Havertz powered his first senior hat-trick in his third outing as Chelsea thrashed Barnsley in a six-goal fest

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PSG's Angel Di Maria banned four games for Marseille brawl

Paris St Germain winger Angel Di Maria has been given a four-game suspension for his behaviour during the 1-0 defeat by Olympique de Marseille this month

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Ben Cutting leaves Brisbane Heat for Sydney Thunder: 'We probably didn't see eye to eye on a few things'

The allrounder has signed a two-year deal with his new club after being an original Heat player

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Frank de Boer named Netherlands coach

The 50-year-old replaces Ronald Koeman, who left last month to take over as Barcelona coach, and has signed a two-year contract up to the 2022 World Cup

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Manuel Neuer sympathises with fans not travelling to Super Cup final

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neur said he understands the absence of most fans ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla as coronavirus cases surge

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BCCI chooses not to renew contracts of 11 National Cricket Academy coaches

"There is no cricket (because of Covid-19), so they probably don't want to continue with us," one of the coaches said

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Sanju Samson: I worked on my range-hitting skills during break

"I've been working hard on my fitness, diet and training, and on my strength, because my game relies a lot on power-hitting"

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Samson: ‘I worked on fitness and power-hitting skills during the break’

Samson pulverised the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday night, setting up a Rajasthan Royal’s win with his blistering 32-ball 74-run knock, studded with nine sixes and a boundary.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

Keep track of all the BBL player movement ahead of the new season

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West Ham assistant lauds players’ focus after League Cup win

Alan Irvine praises his side for staying focussed to beat Hull City 5-1 on Tuesday.

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Premier League should help struggling EFL clubs - Lampard

The Chelsea manager says lower-tier clubs are facing financial challenges and it was important for the Premier League to help out.

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WTA not bothered by tiny difference in Rome prize money

With spectators, a significant source of revenue, barred completely for most of the tournament because of pandemic, the ATP and WTA reduced prize money in Rome.

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Daniil Medvedev falls at first hurdle in Hamburg

The result leaves Medvedev's match record on clay at a dismal 10-17. The Russian has failed to progress beyond the first round of French Open in his three previous appearances.

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World's best Beth Mooney bolsters her self-belief ahead of new challenges

Among Australia's new target is the record of 21 consecutive ODI victories held by the men's team

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Premier League: Thiago Silva ‘well prepared’ for Chelsea challenge

The 36-year-old Brazilian centre-back will provide some much-needed leadership and experience to the Chelsea defence.

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Brazil to allow some fans back into football stadiums

It is important to stress that the reopening should be up to 30% of capacity of stadiums, Brazil's Health Ministry said in a short statement.

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Henderson sends statement of intent to Man United teammate De Gea

Dean Henderson made a crucial stop to deny Tom Lockyer as Manchester United went into the final 10 minutes of its League Cup third-round tie with a slender 1-0 lead.

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IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians - Head-to-head, statistics

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in the 5th game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Wednesday.

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IPL 2020: KKR vs MI- Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

Tokyo Olympics: Japan may ask foreign athletes for activity plans

Japan will discuss with the International Olympic Committee will also be having foreign athletes limit their movement in the country to places such as towns hosting national delegations and training sites.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets hang on to win, cut Lakers’ lead to 2-1

Jmal Murray accounts for 28 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds; the Nuggets win 114-106 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference finals.

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IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians - Head-to-head, statistics

NBA: Denver Nuggets hang on to win, cut Lakers’ lead to 2-1

Jmal Murray accounts for 28 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds; the Nuggets win 114-106 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference finals.

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Former Ferrari team boss Domenicali to be next F1 CEO

Domenicali, 55, is currently chairman and chief executive of Italian sportscar maker Lamborghini and also serves as head of the governing FIA's single-seater commission.

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Juventus signs Morata from Atletico Madrid on one-year loan deal

The agreement gives Serie A champion Juventus an option to buy Alvaro Morata at the end of the season for 45 million euros to be paid over three years.

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Tokyo Olympics: Silver says NBA participation may be limited

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said participation at the Tokyo Olympics may be limited after the league's next season has been pushed back due to COVID-19

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U.S. to skip October matches due to COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. Soccer announced its men's national team will not play any international matches during the October window due to COVID-19 concerns.

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Serie A: Napoli pounce on Parma mistakes as spectators return

Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne got Napoli's campaign off to a winning start with second-half goals against Parma as spectators returned to Serie A

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Thiago Silva targets Premier League success with Chelsea

Chelsea's new signing Thiago Silva said that he is aiming to play another World Cup for Brazil and win silverware in England with the Blues.

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Bale's desire can accelerate fitness return, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho felt that the desire to play again for Tottenham Hotspur could fuel Gareth Bale's return to full fitness.

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Sheffield United boss Wilder left confused by VAR after Villa loss

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was left confused by the decision to send off John Egan in the first half for a tug at Aston Villa stiker Ollie Watkins.

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Original 9, Hewitt, Raymond among nominees for tennis Hall of Fame

The full ballot now goes to the official voting group — which includes tennis journalists, historians and Hall of Fame members — and fans can vote online in the Player Category from Oct. 1-25.

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Quick turnaround helped me get past US Open shock: Djokovic

Djokovic came in for heavy criticism at Flushing Meadows earlier this month and the Serb said he spent several days processing what had happened.

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Alyssa Healy aims to develop 360-degree strokeplay: 'You might see some new things from me'

The Australia wicketkeeper-batter wants to be able to score 360 degrees around the wicket

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Hamlin, Michael Jordan partner on NASCAR team for Wallace

Jordan becomes the first Black principal owner of a full-time Cup team since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott drove his own race car in 495 races from 1961 to 1973.

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Quick turnaround helped me get past US Open shock: Djokovic

Djokovic came in for heavy criticism at Flushing Meadows earlier this month and the Serb said he spent several days processing what had happened.

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Another player out of French Open qualifying due to COVID-19

Organisers said that a player in the women's draw had also tested positive and had been withdrawn. Five players had previously pulled out to COVID-19.

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IPL 2020: RR vs CSK - Head-to-head record, Players to watch out for

The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Chennai Super Kings in game four of the 2020 Indian Premier League game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

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Hamlin, Michael Jordan partner on NASCAR team for Wallace

Jordan becomes the first Black principal owner of a full-time Cup team since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott drove his own race car in 495 races from 1961 to 1973.

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Late equaliser earns Al Sadd spot in Asian Champions League last 16

Matches in the four East Asian groups resume in a hub in Malaysia in October. The final will be in Doha on December 19.

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Man City to field mainly academy players in League Cup: Guardiola

With more than six members of the first team picking up injuries, Pep Guardiola said that he will be fielding Man City's academy players for the League Cup openers.

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Evra slams Man Utd's approach to recruiting players

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra felt that major clubs sending the wrong people for player negotiations is proving to be a problem.

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Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe

Marseille prosecutor Dominique Laurens said that the probe was targeting a “small part of the (Arkea-Samsic) team” and that those in custody were part of the “close entourage of the main rider”.

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All the squads and signings for the 2020-21 WBBL

Keep track of how all the WBBL clubs are building their squads for the 2020 season

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IPL 2020: The romance of Sharjah and art of T20s

As CSK gears up to meet RR in the very first IPL 2020 match in Sharjah, legends Madan Lal and Mudassar Nazar discuss India-Pakistan matches and the league.

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Serie-A: Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's double strike extended AC Milan's unbeaten run to 15 games in all competitions and provided a terrific start to its Serie A campaign

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IPL 2020: The romance of Sharjah and art of T20s

As CSK gears up to meet RR in the very first IPL 2020 match in Sharjah, legends Madan Lal and Mudassar Nazar discuss India-Pakistan matches and the league.

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IPL 2020: The romance of Sharjah and art of T20s

As CSK gears up to meet RR in the very first IPL 2020 match in Sharjah, legends Madan Lal and Mudassar Nazar discuss India-Pakistan matches and the league.

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Meg Lanning named Melbourne Stars captain for WBBL, club signs Bhavi Devchand

The Stars have completed their squad for the new season by signing allrounder Bhavi Devchand

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Premier League: Aston Villa opens with 1-0 win after Martinez penalty save

Debutant Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty on his debut as Ezri Konsa's header helps Aston Villa beat 10-man Sheffield United 1-0

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Premier League: Manchester City off to winning start with victory at Wolves

First-half goals by Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden plus a late Gabriel Jesus strike ensured Man City got a flying start to the Premier League campaign

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IPL 2020: Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to CSK practice

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday attended the team's net session on Monday after testing negative for COVID-19.

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Langer mindful of 'hub life' as Australia prepares for long summer

Australian team head coach Justin Langer said that he will be okay to let players take a break from the team in order to be with their families.

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Steven Smith ruled out of England series after first game: 'We saw how unwell he looked' - Langer

The batsman was struck by a throwdown before the first ODI and was still struggling with concussion days later

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Kings XI Punjab lodge appeal over 'short run', say could 'cost a playoff berth'

The incident occurred in the 19th over of Kings XI's Super Over thriller against Delhi Capitals on Sunday

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Djokovic just one victory away from Masters record

Novak Djokovic registered a 7-5, 6-3 win over Casper Ruud in the Italian Open semifinals on Sunday.

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Arrizabalaga made costly mistake but needs support, says Lampard

Arrizabalaga became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for 80 million euros ($94.92 million) in 2018 but has struggled to justify his huge transfer fee.

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Prioritise process not result, says Chennaiyin head coach Laszlo

Chennaiyin FC's new head coach Csaba Laszlo said Indian youth team coaches need to work on developing talents and not play for results.

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Guardiola says he must prove he deserves Man City extension

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that his future at the club is dependent on delivering more silverware but improving the team's performances.

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Premier League Talking Points: United's defensive woes, Kepa's misery

Manchester United's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace raised questions over its defensive solidity while defensive errors cost Chelsea dearly against Liverpool in the Premier League.

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad resumes training after negative Covid-19 tests

It is unclear if this makes him eligible for selection for Super Kings' second game against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

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Kings XI Punjab's Mayank Agarwal: 'Hurts to not close off the game'

Kings XI batsman credits Stoinis for telling impact

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Vidal lands in Milan to complete move from Barca to Inter

Vidal, who joined Barca from Bayern Munich in 2018, is set to be reunited with Inter coach Antonio Conte, who signed him for Juventus in 2011 and where he stayed until 2015.

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Rodgers heaps praise on Barnes after Burnley win

Leicester City managers Brendan Rodgers hailed midfielder Harvey Barnes' performance in the 4-2 win against Burnley on Sunday.

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Leicester fights back against Burnley to give Rodgers 100th Premier League win

Leicester City came from behind to beat Burnley 4-2 as Brendan Rodgers reached 100 Premier League wins as a managers on Sunday.

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Five players out of French Open qualifying due to COVID-19

Roland Garros tournament directors confirmed two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19 during the French Open qualifying tournament

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DeChambeau muscles his way to US Open victory

World No. 9 DeChambeau clinched his first major title with a mix of jaw-dropping drives and clutch putts, shooting a virtually flawless three-under-par 67 to reach six under for the tournament.

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Josep Bartomeu will not go to war with Lionel Messi

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu does not wish to have any more disputes with captain Lionel Messi after the Argentinian opted to stay at the club

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Zidane defends leaving Jovic on bench in Sociedad draw

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane stood by his decision to bench Luka Jovic in a 0-0 draw away to Real Sociedad in its first game of the La Liga season

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Serie A: Juventus beats Sampdoria 3-0 in Pirlo's first match as coach

Dejan Kulusevski, Leonardo Bonucci and Cristiano Ronaldo got on the scoresheet as Juventus beat Sampdoria 3-0 in Andrea Pirlo's first game as head coach.

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La Liga: Real Madrid begins title defence with goalless draw against Sociedad

La Liga champion Real Madrid struggled to create chances upfront as it began the new season with a goalless draw against Real Sociedad.

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IPL 2020: SRH vs RCB - Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face off in the 3rd game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Monday.

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NBA: Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating 3 lifts Lakers over Nuggets

Davis, who scored the last 10 Laker points, delivered 22 of his 31 points in the second half for the Lakers, which now holds a 2-0 series lead over Nuggets.

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NBA: Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating 3 lifts Lakers over Nuggets

Davis, who scored the last 10 Laker points, delivered 22 of his 31 points in the second half for the Lakers, which now holds a 2-0 series lead over Nuggets.

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West Indies, England women’s teams to take a knee in support of BLM

West Indies and England women's teams will take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement for all the matches in the upcoming T20 series.

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Emilia Romagna GP: Francesco Bagnaia rues error in qualifying

Bagnaia was stripped of pole position for Sunday’s Grand Prix for exceeding track limits.

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My aim is to make Sudeva FC the Ajax of Indian football, says Anuj Gupta

Anuj Gupta, the co-owner of Sudeva FC, hopes to generate a buzz among football fans in Delhi through the promotion of local talent.

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Gareth Bale one of the world's best - Lampard

"He's an incredible individual talent who we remember very well from his Premier League days at Tottenham," says Frank Lampard.

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Klopp vs Lampard - the feud continues

"You create a rivalry between Frank Lampard and me. Why? I respect a lot what he's doing," says Jurgen Klopp.

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Gareth Bale one of the world's best - Lampard

"He's an incredible individual talent who we remember very well from his Premier League days at Tottenham," says Frank Lampard.

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Klopp vs Lampard - the feud continues

"You create a rivalry between Frank Lampard and me. Why? I respect a lot what he's doing," says Jurgen Klopp.

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Late Nketiah strike gives Arsenal 2-1 win over West Ham

Nketiah claimed all three points for Liverpool when he latched onto a Dani Ceballos layoff in the 85th, having come on less than 10 minutes before to replace Lacazette.

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

David Warner: 'Moving from one bio-bubble to another quite a challenge'

"In Australia, we can go out, play golf and drive a car. Hopefully, we can do some recreational stuff [here too]"

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Late Nketiah strike gives Arsenal 2-1 win over West Ham

IPL 2020: DC vs KXIP - Head-to-head record, players to watch out for

IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off in the 2nd game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the UAE on Sunday.

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St. Louis chess: Harikrishna finishes seventh; Carlsen and So emerge joint winners

Harikrishna’s solitary win on the final day came against American Jeffrey Xiong as he suffered four losses to go with three draws. He was tied for seventh place with Xiong.

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Nadal not interested in excuses after Rome exit

Nadal refused to make excuses for his shock defeat by Diego Schwartzman in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open.

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IPL 2020 - MS Dhoni: Experience Of 300 ODIs pays off in these situations

Often chided as a Dad's army, CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni was pleased to see the experience of his side come in handy in the opening game of IPL 2020.

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NBA: Celtics bounce back from consecutive losses, beat Heat

Boston Celtics recovers from back-to-back losses to beat Miami Heat 117-106 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Wolff steals show at US Open, leads DeChambeau by two

With a scorching start and steady finish, Matthew Wolff grabs an unlikely lead after third round.

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NBA: Celtics bounce back from consecutive losses, beat Heat

Boston Celtics recovers from back-to-back losses to beat Miami Heat 117-106 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Bundesliga: Dortmund young guns sparkle in opening win over Gladbach

Haaland scored a 54th minute penalty and bagged another with a sensationally quick counter-attack. Teenager Giovanni Reyna opened the scoring in the 35th minute.

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Griezmann strike gives Barca third friendly win in a row

Griezmann slotted home a Jordi Alba cut-back in the second minute after a pass from Lionel Messi. Barca took most of the initiative but could not build on its lead against Elche and settled for a 1-0 win.

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Italian Open: Defending champion Nadal stunned by Schwartzman in quarters

Nadal committed 30 unforced errors to Schwartzman's 17 and had his serve broken five times to lose 6-2, 7-5.

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IPL 2020 - Rohit Sharma: None of our batsmen carried on for us

Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma says the team could not capitalise on a good start. Incidentally, the side has lost all its league openers since 2013.

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Italian Open: Defending champion Nadal stunned by Schwartzman in quarters

Nadal committed 30 unforced errors to Schwartzman's 17 and had his serve broken five times to lose 6-2, 7-5.

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Scorchers Women v Typhoons Women

Scorchers Women v Typhoons Women

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MI vs CSK Toss breakdown, IPL 2020 Live Updates: Mumbai Indians takes on Chennai Super Kings

IPL: Chennai Super Kings won the toss in 12 out of 17 matches in the 2019 edition while Mumbai Indians won eight tosses in 16 games.

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NBA: Anthony Davis puts up 37 as the Lakers defeat Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 126-114 victory over Denver Nuggets in Game One of the Western Conference finals on Friday.

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Tvesa Malik cards 3-under to lie tied second at French Open

Tvesa shares the second place with Celine Herbin at four-under and they are four behind Julia Engstrom, whose stunning 64 saw her open up a handy four-shot lead.

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Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews feared women's cricket had ended for the year

"I started playing cricket with my cousins, the boys, just to keep active," vice-captain Dottin said

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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: Head-to-head record in numbers

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will face off in IPL 2020's season opener in the UAE on Saturday. Here's the rivalry between two of the best teams in the league, in numbers.

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NBA: Anthony Davis puts up 37 as the Lakers defeat Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 126-114 victory over Denver Nuggets in Game One of the Western Conference finals on Friday.

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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: Head-to-head record in numbers

Aubameyang turned down Barcelona for 'incredible' Arsenal

Says manager Mikel Arteta: "I'm really pleased to have convinced [Aubameyang] to stay at our club."

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Bopanna, Shapovalov bow out of Italian Open

Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov go down in three sets to the French pair of Jeremy Chardy and Fabrice Martin in the quarterfinals.

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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: Head-to-head record in numbers

Friday, September 18, 2020

St. Louis chess: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen but suffers four losses

Harikrishna defeated Carlsen in Round 3 of Blitz 1. He also beat Jeffrey Xiong but save for the two wins, he had a forgettable day as he suffered four defeats, apart from three draws.

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Ligue 1: Frustrated Lyon slips up again in 0-0 draw against Nimes

The Champions League semifinalist, which is in 10th place on five points from its first four league games, has won only one game so far.

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UFC Vegas 11: Covington vs Woodley - All you need to know

Former UFC welterweight titleholder Tyron Woodley will take on former interim champion Colby Covington in the main event on Saturday.

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Tiger looks ahead after missing the cut at the US Open

Woods struggled mightily as Winged Foot got firmer overnight and the wind picked up on Friday, mixing five bogeys and two double bogeys with a pair of birdies to finish 10-over for the tournament.

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On this day: Malleswari's moment of glory

No one had really believed that Karnam Malleswari was capable of winning a medal in the Sydney Olympics. Not during the past year, not during the run-up to the Games.

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David Moyes prioritises defensive recruits for West Ham as deadline approaches

The Hammers haven’t added any new players since the last campaign ended.

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COVID-19: Colombia football match suspended

Seven players and six of the coaching staff of Tolima tested positive for COVID-19, according to Colombia's football association.

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COVID-19: Nomads ‘had to turn blind eye’ to ill players, says manager

Andy Morrison says he had to “turn a blind eye” to players who showed up unwell for Thursday's Europa League game against Dinamo Tbilisi.

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Al Nassr qualifies for AFC Champions League knockout phase

Al Nassr has moved to 10 points in Group D, while Xavi Hernandez's Al Sadd is on eight points, five ahead of Sepahan with two rounds of matches to play.

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Patrick Reed grabs US Open halfway lead, Tiger Woods misses cut

Masters champion Woods (77) missed the cut for the eighth time in his last 15 majors after a round during which he made five bogeys and two double-bogeys over a miserable 11-hole run.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second straight NBA MVP award

Antetokounmpo received 85 of the 101 first-place votes and earned 962 total points to outdistance second-place LeBron James (753 points) of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second straight NBA MVP award

Bundesliga: Gnabry, Sane help Bayern dismantle Schalke 8-0 in season opener

With the biggest opening win in Bundesliga history, Bayern showed it had lost none of sharpness that helped them win the Champions League less than a month ago.

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IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians team preview - Geared up for title defence

The last two times the four-time champion tried to defend its title, it did not even make the playoffs.

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Kate Cross: 'I can't go off the pitch with a broken nail, I know the comments that will get made'

Seamer once again keen to show people what they could have missed as England Women take on West Indies

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Italian Open: Teenager Lorenzo Musetti continues dream run

Teenager Lorenzo Musetti brandished his reputation as a next-generation star by taking down Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets at the Italian Open.

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Commercial pressure takes Cricket Australia's Seven-Foxtel fight behind closed doors

Broadcasters are pushing for a discount in their belief the value of cricket has diminished due to Covid-19

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ATP, WTA cancel Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to COVID-19

Russia has recorded over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 19,000 deaths.

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Silverwood wants England players in IPL to guard against burn-out

England head coach Chris Silverwood is worried about players burning themselves out in the IPL 2020.

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Saint Louis Chess: P. Harikrishna stays in fifth place

Wesley So climbs to the top of the table with 13 points; Carlsen falls to a defeat against Alexander Grischuk.

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Fraud detection system to detect betting patterns in IPL 2020

A team of over 50 analysts from Sportstradar, an integrity solutions firm, will work collectively to access each match that the FDS flags up.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Tottenham, AC Milan advance in Europa League qualifying

Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele score the goals to send the Spurs through to the third qualifying round.

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Iraq’s Al Shorta stuns Al Ahli in Asian Champions League

Al Shorta wins its first Asian Champions League match to give itself a good shot at a place in the last 16.

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After US Open run, Shapovalov piling up more wins in Rome

From singles to doubles, hard courts to clay courts, North America to Europe, Denis Shapovalov just keeps playing — and, for the most part, winning.

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NBA Eastern Finals: Miami Heat rallies past Boston Celtics to take 2-0 lead

Miami Heat pulled off another comeback to beat the Celtics 106-101 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Ligue 1: Saint Etienne goes top after win at Marseille

Saint Etienne defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-0 on Thursday to make it three wins out of three.

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NBA Eastern Finals: Miami Heat rallies past Boston Celtics to take 2-0 lead

Miami Heat pulled off another comeback to beat the Celtics 106-101 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Ligue 1: Saint Etienne goes top after win at Marseille

Saint Etienne defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-0 on Thursday to make it three wins out of three.

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COVID-19: Copa Libertadores fields first female match officials

Copa Libertadores drafted first female officials in at the last minute to officiate in two matches after the scheduled officials tested positive for COVID-19.

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FIFA confirms new international dates as fixtures pile up

A new window for international matches in January 2022 was ratified by the FIFA Council on Thursday.

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Ex-Barcelona coach Setien suing club over contract

Quique Setien and three of his assistance announce they are suing Barcelona for failing to fulfil the terms of their contracts after being sacked.

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open with hamstring injury

Naomi Osaka had her left hamstring taped when she took on Victoria Azarenka in the US Open final in New York on Saturday to win her third Grand Slam title.

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FIFA confirms new international dates as fixtures pile up

A new window for international matches in January 2022 was ratified by the FIFA Council on Thursday.

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French Open attendance reduced to 5,000 fans per day

Only 5,000 spectators per day will be allowed following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in France, says the French Tennis Federation.

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Armand Duplantis breaks Bubka's outdoor pole vault world record

Armand Duplantis already holds the indoor world record of 6.18 meters set in February - but Bubka's outdoor mark was viewed by many as the ultimate test.

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Dan Christian signing boosts depth of depending BBL champions Sydney Sixers

The allrounder will add a fourth BBL club to his extensive list of T20 teams

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Ligue 1: PSG claims first win thanks to stoppage-time goal

Paris Saint Germain defeated Metz 1-0 on Wednesday night.

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Thomas Tuchel: I've not discussed racism allegations in depth with Neymar

"I talk with Neymar about a lot of things but not [racism accusations]," says the PSG head coach.

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IPL 2020: Sun, sand and cricket

After months-long delay caused by the global coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 edition of the IPL extravaganza will finally get underway in the UAE on September 19.

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Hafeez: PCB should try out young talent against Zimbabwe

The PCB should rest senior players for the limited-overs matches at home against Zimbabwe, says Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez.

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St. Louis online chess: Harikrishna slips with two losses, Carlsen in lead

Harikrishna lost the fourth round of the Rapid event to Nepomniachtchi, then drew with Armenian Aronian before losing the sixth to Carlsen.

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Thomas Tuchel: I've not discussed racism allegations in depth with Neymar

"I talk with Neymar about a lot of things but not [racism accusations]," says the PSG head coach.

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Everton may add defender after Branthwaite injury: Ancelotti

Media reports said Everton was targeting a loan move for Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori before the transfer window shuts on Oct. 5.

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Tottenham's packed schedule a threat to players' welfare - Eric Dier

Tottenham Hotspur will be tested to the fullest by an upcoming schedule which midfielder Eric Dier says gives little thought to player safety.

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IPL 2020: Hoping the bubble doesn’t burst

While one cannot step out of the hotel rooms during the mandatory quarantine period, movement inside the bubble is also restricted and strictly monitored – and that, many feel, is actually a test of patience.

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Sunil Gavaskar: Virtually impossible to predict the winner of IPL 2020

All that the cricketing world will be hoping for is that it’s an incident free, healthy tournament.

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Sunil Gavaskar: Virtually impossible to predict the winner of IPL 2020

All that the cricketing world will be hoping for is that it’s an incident free, healthy tournament.

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Shane Jurgensen to remain New Zealand bowling coach until 2022

New deal to make Jurgensen the longest serving NZ coach with nine years at the helm

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Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins friendly against Girona

Koeman made four changes to the lineup that had beaten Gimnastic de Tarragona 3-1 in his first game on Saturday and made nine substitutions midway through the second half, only keeping on defender Ronald Araujo and goalkeeper Neto.

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Andy Murray backs calls to remove Margaret Court’s name from arena

Court, who holds the all-time record of 24 major singles titles, has been heavily criticised for voicing her religious-based opposition to same-sex marriage and transgender athletes.

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IPL 2020: What does Royal Challengers Bangalore's strongest XI look like?

IPL: While RCB has a strong top-order with Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli and A. B. de Villiers, its middle and lower order don’t inspire much confidence.

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LeBron James named All-NBA player for record-breaking 16th time

The Los Angeles Lakers forward surpassed the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.

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LeBron James named All-NBA player for record-breaking 16th time

The Los Angeles Lakers forward surpassed the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.

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Barca coach Koeman unsure if Suarez will stay at La Liga giant

Suarez, Barca's third top scorer of all time, has one year left on his contract and was omitted from the squad for Wednesday's 3-1 friendly win over Girona.

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Neymar banned for two games following PSG-Marseille brawl

The league's statement also added that defender Alvaro was being investigated after Neymar accused the Spaniard of using racist language towards him during the match

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Draxler header gives PSG first victory of Ligue 1 season

Paris St Germain earned its first win of the Ligue 1 season as Julian Draxler headed home deep in stoppage time to give the depleted French champion a 1-0 home win over Metz.

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Italian Open: Nadal makes winning start in Rome, Tsitsipas out

Nadal, who received a bye into the second round, has not played a tournament since winning his 85th singles title in Acapulco.

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Glenn Maxwell's masterpiece hatched in Melbourne lockdown

The allrounder is now very clear on what his role is for Australia after plenty of time chatting with captain Aaron Finch

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Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver join Melbourne Stars for WBBL

Allrounder Sciver was England's leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup earlier this year

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NBA: Nuggets stuns Clippers to reach Western Conference finals

Denver became the first team in NBA history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit twice in the same postseason. The team beat Utah in Game 7 in the first round.

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NBA: Nuggets stuns Clippers to reach Western Conference finals

Denver became the first team in NBA history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit twice in the same postseason. The team beat Utah in Game 7 in the first round.

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