Monday, August 31, 2020

"Glories From Rainbow Nation": CSK Welcome Faf Du Plessis, Lungi Ngidi

Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday welcomed two of their key overseas recruits Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi who arrived in the UAE from South Africa.

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US Open: Naomi Osaka Made To Work In Win Over Misaki Doi

Naomi Osaka registered a 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 win over Japanese compatriot Misaki Doi at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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'Had I also applied for Khel Ratna and Manika got it, I would have felt hurt'

The recent sports debate in the country, however, was not around Olympic qualifications or getting sports back on track amid the pandemic. It instead centred around the National Sports Awards, where as many as five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna Awards set a new record besides raising questions around some of the winners and, while some felt some deserving names were also overlooked.

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IPL 2020: Adam Zampa replaces Kane Richardson in RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore has named Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa as a replacement for his compatriot Kane Richardson, who pulled out of the IPL starting September 19 in the UAE.

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Naomi Osaka made to work in win over Misaki Doi at US Open

Fourth seed Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the US Open on Monday but was made to work hard during a 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Japanese compatriot Misaki Doi at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Zozo Championship moved as PGA Tour's 'Asian swing' wiped out by virus

Japan's Zozo Championship, launched last year and memorably won by Tiger Woods, has been moved to California because of coronavirus restrictions, effectively wiping out the 2020 US PGA Tour's $30 million 'Asian Swing', organisers announced Tuesday.

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IPL 2020: Adam Zampa Replaces Kane Richardson In RCB Squad

RCB announced on Twitter that Kane Richardson and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child due to which the Australian has pulled out of the tournament.

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Italian Clubs Covet Lionel Messi But Seek Cheaper Options

The Italian media has fuelled the dreams of Serie A fans by reporting this summer that Lionel Messi's father Jorge had bought an apartment in Milan.

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IPL 2020: Adam Zampa Replaces Kane Richardson In RCB Squad

RCB announced on Twitter that Kane Richardson and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child due to which the Australian has pulled out of the tournament.

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'Stressed out' Novak Djokovic brings intensity to atmosphere-free US Open

Novak Djokovic took just 23 minutes to win the first set but laboured to a narrow victory in the second before propelling himself into round two with a convincing third. "I came out, played really well the first set. Second set I lost my focus, kind of got stressed out a couple times, screamed," he told reporters.

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Mum's the word as Serena, Clijsters, Azarenka take the stage at US Open

A trio of mothers kick off their campaigns at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday with former champions Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters in action on day two along with twice runner-up Victoria Azarenka.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic extends AC Milan contract for 2020/21 season

Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan, the Italian giants announced on Monday.

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Anywhere but Armstrong, Shapovalov overcomes court jinx in opener

Denis Shapovalov did not get his choice of court for his first round match at the US Open on Monday and was delighted to get out of Louis Armstrong Stadium with a straightforward victory over American wild card Sebastian Korda.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Extends AC Milan Contract For 2020/21 Season

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who turns 39 in October, rejoined AC Milan in January and will stay at the San Siro until the end of June 2021.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic Marches On With Straight-Sets Victory

Novak Djokovic dispatched unheralded Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-1, 6-4,6-1 under floodlights at an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

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No Coco-mania as Gauff bows out of US Open

Coco Gauff's hopes of launching another deep run at a Grand Slam ended in the first round at the US Open on Monday, with the US teenager succumbing in three sets to Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova.

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Italian clubs covet Lionel Messi but seek cheaper options

While some Serie A clubs are eyeing Lionel Messi longingly, their mantra as they prepare for the transfer window is "financial prudence".

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T20 tilting heavily in favour of the bat: Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Ruing that the game is getting tilted in the favour of the batsmen, former Indian captain and opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth called for a fair balance between bat and ball.

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13 champs full of joy, camaraderie and hope after historic chess Olympiad triumph

After years and years of wait, it was online chess that gave them their cherished Olympiad gold. While the pandemic made them adjust to the new normal, Indian chess greats Viswanathan Anand and Koneru Humpy were all praise for the juniors, and hoped their maiden gold would be a game-changer for chess in the country.

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Champions Real Madrid kick off La Liga title defence at Real Sociedad

Spanish champions Real Madrid begin the defence of their La Liga title away at Real Sociedad on Sept. 20 and play Barcelona in the season’s first classico just over one month later, Monday’s draw for this season’s fixtures revealed.

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Two PSG players display Covid-19 symptoms

Two Paris St Germain players have tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into quarantine, the club announced on Monday without revealing their identity.

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Tour de France: Caleb Ewan edges Sam Bennett to win Stage 3

Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) zigzagged his way through an elite field to snatch victory on Stage 3 at the Tour de France in Nice as Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) stayed in yellow.

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Novak Djokovic marches on at US Open with straight-sets win

Pre-tournament favorite Novak Djokovic marched into round two of the US Open Monday as he launched his bid for a 18th Grand Slam with a straight-sets win. The world number one dispatched unheralded Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-1, 6-4,6-1 under floodlights at an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

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CPL: Pooran's 45-Ball Century Fires Guyana Amazon Warriors To Victory

CPL 2020: Nicholas Pooran scored 100 not out off just 45 balls as Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by seven wickets.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Tokyo Olympics: All you need to know about mallakhamb

Madhya Pradesh has turned out to be a mallakhamb hub. After Yogesh Malviya of Ujjain won the Dronacharya award on Saturday, state's mallakhamb players are all set to make their mark in the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to be organised next year. Mallakhamb will be a demonstration game for the first time in the Tokyo Olympics. Mallakhamb is accorded the status of state's sports game by Madhya Pradesh government.

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"Very Enjoyable": AB De Villiers Hits RCB Nets In Dubai

Star batsman AB de Villiers had a net with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai ahead of the 13th season of Indian Premier League.

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"Very Enjoyable": AB De Villiers Hits RCB Nets In Dubai

Star batsman AB de Villiers had a net with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai ahead of the 13th season of Indian Premier League.

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Novak Djokovic In Action On Day One At US Open Bubble

World No.1 Novak Djokovic headlines the opening day of the US Open that promises to be unlike any other and which is missing several top players due to coronavirus fears.

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Indian shuttlers will return to action in October

India's badminton fans, waiting to see their favourite stars in action, can rejoice. Top shuttlers, including PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth and Sai Praneeth, have expressed their willingness to travel to Denmark in the first week of October to play in the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, it's been learned.

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Gaikwad likely to take Raina's place in Chennai Super Kings XI

Suresh Raina might have decided to withdraw from the IPL due to 'personal reasons' but Chennai Super Kings (CSK) aren't pressing the panic button as of yet. In fact, they aren't looking for any replacements for Raina at this stage and it is understood that MS Dhoni and Co. will be putting their faith in youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad to do the job for them in the middle-order.

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Jasprit Bumrah has potential to reach where James Anderson has: Walsh

"He has the potential to reach where Anderson and Broad have. He is a very skilful bowler. He has a funny run-up that people might want to change. But it is what is best for him. If he stays fit, he could make his mark in a big way in all formats," Courtney Walsh said.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams going for history

Novak Djokovic is on a 23-match winning streak, is looking to go through the season unbeaten. The Serb is not just any top-ranked player. Not that the numero uno ranking can be tagged with a commonplace label. Djokovic is the winner of 17 Slams, putting him two behind Rafael Nadal (19) and three behind leader Roger Federer (20).

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Watch: Birdie bomb lifts Jon Rahm to BMW playoff triumph over Dustin Johnson

Jon Rahm drained a swinging 60-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole Sunday to win the US PGA Tour BMW Championship over world number one Dustin Johnson.

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First training session was good, kept basics in place: AB de Villiers

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman AB de Villiers described his first training session as 'really good' as he kept all his basics in place.

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Novak Djokovic in action on day one at US Open bubble

Overwhelming favorite Novak Djokovic begins his quest for an 18th Grand Slam title on Monday as a unique, spectator-free 2020 US Open gets underway in a COVID-19 quarantine bubble at Flushing Meadows.

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Suresh Raina's IPL Exit Linked To Row Over Hotel Room: Report

CEO KS Viswanathan had said that Suresh Raina returned to India due to "personal reasons" but a report has claimed that he was unhappy with the hotel room he was given.

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Suresh Raina's IPL Exit Linked To Row Over Hotel Room: Report

CEO KS Viswanathan had said that Suresh Raina returned to India due to "personal reasons" but a report has claimed that he was unhappy with the hotel room he was given.

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"That's For You Dad": Alaphilippe Takes Tour De France Yellow

On the day's final climb, Julian Alaphilippe launched a blistering attack to clinch bonus seconds at the summit before a white-knuckle descent to the finish line in Nice also gave him bonus time.

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IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings opener in doubt

Absolute chaos has begun to reign in the UAE, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have stationed themselves along with the operations team of the BCCI and the agencies brought on board. While the IPL authorities have their hands full dealing with the 'Covid mess' that erupted in the CSK camp, the remaining franchises say, "we have not heard anything from the BCCI-IPL ever since we flew in here".

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IPL franchise demand for compensation 'absurd': BCCI

Despite the BCCI categorically stating that it will not compensate the franchises for any 'losses' whatsoever - given the simple logic that these 'losses' are merely relative because of Covid restraints - the franchise sent a detailed presentation to the board, estimating the financial losses per team at Rs 46 crore this season. The said franchise, in fact, yet again raised the question if this cost (read: projected 'losses') will be borne by IPL or entirely by the franchises?

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Lyon beat Wolfsburg to claim fifth straight Women's Champions League title

Lyon continued their reign as Europe's dominant women's team on Sunday, beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in the Champions League final to win the trophy for the fifth year running with Japan star Saki Kumagai's goal proving crucial.

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India grab first chess Olympiad gold; declared joint winners with Russia

The much-awaited grand finale of this new event, an online rapid format in mixed category, was followed by a 64,000-plus strong audience but ended on a tame note. A technical glitch forced the Fide president to pass an equitable judgment.

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Dominic Thiem confident of turning things around for US Open

Dominic Thiem had a nightmarish start to his U.S. Open preparations when he was bundled out in his first match of the Western & Southern Open last week but the world number three is confident he can turn things around in time for the Grand Slam.

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Even Lewis Hamilton sympathises with fans over his F1 dominance

Lewis Hamilton acknowledges that if he had been a Formula One fan watching the same man reel off one dominant win after another, it might even have sent him to sleep.

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Florian Thauvin lifts virus-afflicted Marseille to win at Brest

Florian Thauvin marked his first start in 15 months with a goal and two assists as Marseille beat Brest 3-2 on Sunday in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season.

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Performance in Olympiad shows the depth of Indian chess: Viswanathan Anand



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Watch: Pollard's 72 Off 28 Helps TKR Register Thrilling Win In CPL 2020

Kieron Pollard led from front, scoring 72 off just 28 balls, to pull off a thrilling victory for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 match on Saturday.

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Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Azhar Mahmood Happy To Help England Bowlers

Azhar Mahmood has been brought in as a bowling consultant by England for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Manchester.

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Watch: Pollard's 72 Off 28 Helps TKR Register Thrilling Win In CPL 2020

Kieron Pollard led from front, scoring 72 off just 28 balls, to pull off a thrilling victory for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 match on Saturday.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Pretty scared to hit nets for first time, says Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli admitted he was 'pretty scared' to hit the nets for the first time in five months but said his first training session ahead of the upcoming IPL went 'better than expected'. The RCB captain resumed training after a five-month coronavirus-forced hiatus. The net session was also attended ale Steyn and Mike Hesson.

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Watch: Arsenal Star's Tribute To Chadwick Boseman After Stunning Goal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated his sensational goal by crossing his arms in tribute to 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday aged 43.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic Seeks 18th Grand Slam As Hungry Foes Lurk

The US Open gives top-ranked Novak Djokovic a prime opportunity to gain ground on absent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in chasing the all-time men's Grand Slam singles title record.

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Djokovic Announces New Association, Despite Nadal, Federer's Appeal

Novak Djokovic announced the formation of a new men's pro tennis players' association that promises to put him on a collision course with his two elite rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

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Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams chase tennis history in US Open COVID bubble

The US Open becomes the first Grand Slam of the COVID-19 era when it starts Monday in a spectator-free bubble at Flushing Meadows following a troubled build-up that saw several top stars withdraw over coronavirus fears.

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Can't wait for Ben Stokes to light up the IPL: Kris Srikkanth

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth on Sunday said he cannot wait to see England's 2019 World Cup title winning star Ben Stokes in action as the 13th edition of the IPL. "Personally, I would have loved to see Ben Stokes in action. For someone who started as a bowler who could bat lower down, his progress to the top-order and his attitude at the crease is refreshing," he said.

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Rory McIlroy reveals he's about to become a first-time father

Turns out the lack of fans isn't the only reason Rory McIlroy has struggled to keep his mind on golf. His wife is expecting their first child any day.

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Fans Return To Stadium In Chelsea's Pre-Season Friendly vs Brighton

As many as 2,500 supporters witnessed the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Brighton that ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Barcelona Hold Their Breath As Lionel Messi Weighs Up Pre-Season Return

Lionel Messi is due at the Ciutat Esportiva on Sunday for coronavirus tests, which must be taken and passed if he is to join Ronald Koeman's first pre-season session on Monday.

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Coco Gauff's game is 'best it's ever been' ahead of US Open

Sixteen-year-old Coco Gauff said her game is the "best it's ever been," as she aims to build on her Grand Slam success as the US Open kicks off on Monday.

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Injured Naomi Osaka Faces US Open Fitness Fight After WTA Final Pull-Out

Naomi Osaka, a US Open fourth seed, is set to play Monday night in a first-round match against compatriot Misaki Doi, but was uncertain if it was realistic to expect a recovery in time to play.

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Novak Djokovic Rallies Past Milos Raonic To Win US Open Tuneup Title

Novak Djokovic won his 80th career title, improving to 23-0 in 2020 and 11-0 all-time against Raonic, while capturing his 35th ATP Masters Series crown.

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IPL 2020: Suresh Raina departure adds to Chennai Super Kings' woes

It seems there’s no end to Chennai Super Kings’ bag of miseries this season. A day after 12 members in the contingent tested Covid positive, their star batsman Suresh Raina decided to withdraw himself totally from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and fly back to India citing “personal reasons”.

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IPL 2020 can become a global benchmark, stresses Uday Shankar

Uday Shankar, chairman at Star India and the man working to bring the Indian Premier League’s 13th edition to viewers in India and across the world, says “even before a single ball has been bowled, this has already become the most unique IPL”.

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Barcelona hold their breath as Lionel Messi weighs up pre-season return

The first indication of how determined Lionel Messi is to leave Barcelona and how ugly this dispute could become will be gauged at the club's training ground on Sunday.

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Pakistan's Azhar Mahmood happy to help England bowlers

Former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Mahmood has no qualms about coaching England during the ongoing Twenty20 series, saying he is happy to "pass on my experience" regardless of nationality.

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Neymar, Nike part ways after 15 years

Nike said Saturday it had parted ways with Neymar, ending one of its most high-profile sponsorship deals a decade and a half after signing the star striker as a 13-year-old prodigy.

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Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer defy Novak Djokovic in call for 'unity, not separation'

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were on a collision course with Novak Djokovic on Saturday, calling for "unity, not separation" after their long-time rival superstar spearheaded a breakaway union of professional tennis players.

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Novak Djokovic floats idea of parallel player body

Novak Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil have approached fellow pros on the ATP Tour for a mandate to float a player body that will ‘promote, protect and represent’ the interests of its members. The 33-year-old Serb is reported to have quit as the president of the ATP Player Council, raising concerns in the corridors of power.

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Djokovic rallies past Raonic to win US Open tuneup title

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Canada's Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday's ATP Western & Southern Open final, remaining unbeaten this year only two days before his first US Open match.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

National Sports Awards 2020 Live: Arjuna Awardees Take Centrestage

National Sports Awards 2020 is being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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RR fielding coach Yagnik recovers from COVID-19, joins team in Dubai

Rajasthan Royals' fielding coach Dishant Yagnik has recovered from Covid-19 and joined his team here ahead of the IPL after clearing two consecutive coronavirus tests. The 37-year-old Yagnik had tested positive for the dreaded virus on Aug 12 ahead of the team's departure, making it the first such case among the league franchises. The IPL starts on September 19 in the UAE.

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Kiren Rijiju condoles Dronacharya awardee athletics coach Purushottam Rai's death

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday condoled the death of veteran athletics coach Purushottam Rai, who was to receive this year's Dronacharya award in the lifetime category.

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Rajasthan Royals Fielding Coach Dishant Yagnik Recovers From COVID-19

Dishant Yagnik, 37, had tested positive for coronavirus on August 12 ahead of Rajasthan Royal's departure for the UAE.

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PM Modi, Kiren Rijiju's Message On Major Dhyan Chand's Birth Anniversary

National Sports Day 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to pay their tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his 115th birth...

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Rajasthan Royals Fielding Coach Dishant Yagnik Recovers From COVID-19

Dishant Yagnik, 37, had tested positive for coronavirus on August 12 ahead of Rajasthan Royal's departure for the UAE.

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Novak Djokovic Battles Into Western And Southern Open Final

Novak Djokovic was treated twice by a trainer for neck issues but rallied to defeat Spanish eighth seed Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Now playing for Rajasthan Royals, Mayank Markande has an eye on back-to-back T20 World Cups

First cricketer to be traded twice between Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons, leg spinner Mayank Markande, 22, is raring to use his slight of wrist for Rajasthan Royals.

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Australia confirm first women's series under COVID protocols

The women's cricket teams of Australia and New Zealand will make their return to the field for the first time since March in a condensed series in Brisbane in September, Cricket Australia said on Saturday. The World Twenty20 champions Australia will play their trans-Tasman neighbours in three T20 internationals and three one-day matches over 12 days.

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Ligue 1: Memphis Depay hat-trick powers Lyon to win over Dijon in season opener

Memphis Depay scored a hat-trick including two penalties as Champions League semi-finalists Lyon began the new French season with a 4-1 victory over Dijon on Friday.

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