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Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-0 to advance to Champions League final

Published on May 18, 2023 08:14 AM IST

City feels like an irresistible force as it closes in on the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup titles.

Manchester City's Swiss defender Manuel Akanji (L) celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final vs Real Madrid(AFP)
AP |

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open

Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures during the quarter final match against Denmark's Holger Rune at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)(AP)
Published on May 18, 2023 12:48 AM IST
AP | , Milan

Wrestlers relieved as trials kick off

Ad hoc panel to decide on conducting Asian Games trials and national junior meets next month

A total of 211 freestyle wrestlers attended the trials in five weight categories on the first day in Sonipat.
Published on May 18, 2023 12:06 AM IST
ByAvishek Roy, Sonipat

Brij Bhushan has destroyed wrestling in UP: Bajrang Punia

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Wednesday accused Singh of decimating wrestling in his native Uttar Pradesh.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia addresses the press during ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at Jantar Mantar(PTI)
Published on May 18, 2023 12:02 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Real Madrid vs Man City, UCL live streaming: When and where to watch in India

Man City are unbeaten in their last 25 home games in the Champions League.

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, right, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Ruben Dias, front left, during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)(AP)
Published on May 17, 2023 10:17 PM IST
By, New Delhi

A History of Air Jordans: The Legendary partnership of Nike and Michael Jordan

From modest beginnings in 1984 with Michael Jordan to its current status as a cultural phenomenon, here is the journey of the Air Jordan line.

The Air Jordan line originated in late 1984 when Nike designed the trainers exclusively for Michael Jordan.
Published on May 17, 2023 09:57 PM IST

Banned Dipa in GFI's list of probable, violates WADA rule

Currently serving a 21-month doping ban that ends this July, gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been added to core probables for the national camp that begins next week.

Dipa Karmakar(AFP)
Published on May 17, 2023 09:51 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Watch: Goalkeeper scores stunning goal from own penalty area in Mexican league

Santiago Ramirez scored a sensational goal in the semi-final of the Mexican Liga de Expansion earlier this week.

Santiago Ramirez scores a length-of-the-pitch goal(Twitter)
Published on May 17, 2023 09:29 PM IST

Inter’s final is also Acerbi and Inzaghi’s turnaround tale

One fought alcoholism and cancer; the other overcame a mid-season crisis.

AC Milan's Olivier Giroud in action with Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi (REUTERS)
Published on May 17, 2023 07:21 PM IST
By, Kolkata

Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix canceled because of deadly floods in Italy

Formula One said it made the decision for safety reasons and to avoid any extra burden on the emergency services.

 Thousands of fans were expected at the circuit from Friday for practice sessions ahead of the race, adding more load to an already stretched transport system.(AP)
Published on May 17, 2023 06:23 PM IST
AP |

ATK removed, it's Mohun Bagan Super Giant from June 1

The club, which is principally owned by the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group have been renamed following the conglomerate's naming philosophy of their sports teams

ATK Mohun Bagan had grabbed their maiden Indian Super League title this season(ANI)
Published on May 17, 2023 06:02 PM IST
PTI |

India end Sudirman Cup campaign with 4-1 win over Australia

India had earlier lost 1-4 to Chinese Taipei and 0-5 against Malaysia -- two heavyweights of the game -- to crash out of the mixed team championship.

Prannoy drew the scores for India with a commanding 21-8 21-8 win over Jack Yu (AP)
Updated on May 17, 2023 12:42 PM IST
PTI |

Rybakina, Swiatek set to renew rivalry in Rome quarter-final

Rybakina downed Swiatek in straight sets at the Australian Open in January and ended her title defence at Indian Wells.

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in action(REUTERS)
Published on May 17, 2023 12:37 PM IST
Reuters |

Mexico's most-capped player Guardado retires from international football

The 36-year-old, who made his international debut in 2005, has played in five World Cups and is Mexico's most-capped player with 181 appearances.

Andres Guardado
Published on May 17, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Reuters |

Martinez deals knockout blow as Inter pip Milan to reach Champions League final

Milan recovered some of the spark they lacked in the first leg but Inter's Martinez put the tie to bed when he struck from close range in the 74th minute.

Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Inter Milan v AC Milan - San Siro, Milan, Italy - Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal(REUTERS)
Published on May 17, 2023 08:44 AM IST
Reuters |

Now, an ad-hoc committee to run volleyball

The sports ministry has directed the IOA to form an ad-hoc panel to conduct fresh elections in the faction-ridden body.

The Indian men's team is ranked 68th in the world while the women's team doesn't have an active ranking at the moment | Image for representation (REUTERS)
Published on May 17, 2023 12:47 AM IST
By, New Delhi

How to improve your trash talk

Disrespect on the sports field can be effective—but carries risks

 The flinging of jibes at sporting rivals has a long history. Cricketers call it “sledging”; football managers employ “mind games”.(PTI)
Updated on May 17, 2023 12:50 AM IST
The Economist

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of French Open to delay comeback

Pain in his knee forced him to withdraw from the Japan Open and he pulled out of his home major, the Australian Open, in January to have surgery.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios arrives for a practice session (REUTERS)
Published on May 16, 2023 10:43 PM IST
Reuters |

Inter Milan vs AC Milan: When and where to watch UCL semi-finals 2nd leg?

Inter take on Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, with the winner taking on one of Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final.

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal(AP)
Published on May 16, 2023 10:09 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Hockey: India's Craig Fulton era to focus on away performance

The South African coach has spent two-and-a-half weeks with the Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit but he doesn't have much time to settle into his role

Craig Fulton (Hockey India)
Published on May 16, 2023 10:08 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Djokovic takes issue with Norrie's behavior at Italian Open: 'Not fair play'

Novak Djokovic's angry glare made it clear how furious the 22-time Grand Slam champion was with his opponent.

Britain's Cameron Norrie (L) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic shake hands after Djokovic won their fourth round match(AFP)
Published on May 16, 2023 08:27 PM IST
AP |

Novak Djokovic reaches Italian Open quarterfinals for 17th straight year

Aiming for his seventh title on the red clay of the Foro Italico, Djokovic had his entire game clicking after struggling at times in the previous rounds.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his round of 16 match against Britain's Cameron Norrie (REUTERS)
Published on May 16, 2023 05:00 PM IST
AP |

Why former RAW manager thinks Cody Rhodes deserved to lose against Roman Reigns

In the lead up to the high-octane clash at The Showcase of The Immortals, much heat had been generated in between The American Nightmare and The Tribal Chief.

Cody Rhodes; Roman Reigns(Twitter)
Updated on May 16, 2023 04:46 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Alcaraz stunned by Hungarian qualifier Marozsan in Rome

Alcaraz was far from his best and got off to a shaky start in his second match in Rome and Fabian Marozsan capitalised, winning the match 6-3 7-6(4).

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after losing his third round match of the Men's ATP Rome Open tennis tournament to Hungary's Fabian Marozsan, at Foro Italico in Rome(AFP)
Published on May 16, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Reuters |

Liverpool hammer Leicester 3-0 to add to relegation woes

Liverpool are fifth in the table on 65 points after 36 games, one behind fourth-placed Manchester United, who have a game in hand over their rivals.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Liverpool - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 15, 2023 Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates after the match with teammates REUTERS/Carl Recine EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.(REUTERS)
Published on May 16, 2023 09:09 AM IST
Reuters |

Peacock takes the NFL under its wing, to air exclusive wild-card round playoff

NFL and NBCUniversal have announced that Peacock will air the first-ever exclusively live-streamed playoff game during the wild-card round

The NFL is taking another big step toward streaming by putting one of its playoff football games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time.(AP)
Published on May 16, 2023 08:37 AM IST
ByPaurush Omar

Dubai-based baseball league announces Mumbai Cobras as first franchise

Baseball United has said several players from the US will play in the league, though it has yet to announce any names.

Dubai-based baseball league announces Mumbai Cobra as first franchise
Published on May 16, 2023 01:59 AM IST
AP | , Dubai

Federation Cup: Delhi's Rohit overcomes personal loss to win 10k bronze

The 22-year-old achieved the Asian Championships qualification timing but the final decision on whether to send him or not will rest with AFI

Rohit Kumar
Published on May 15, 2023 11:08 PM IST

Wrestlers hit streets, seek wider support

Monday's march was part of the larger outreach plan where the wrestlers intend to make their struggle a pan-India movement

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Sangeeta Phogat with Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad and others march towards Connaught Place to protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh(PTI)
Published on May 15, 2023 10:57 PM IST
By, New Delhi

French Open organisers give wild cards to veterans Paire and Mladenovic

They were among 6 French men's and six French women's wild cards attributed by French Tennis Federation for the Grand Slam at Roland Garros starting on May 28.

French tennis player Kristina Mladenovic(REUTERS)
Published on May 15, 2023 10:15 PM IST
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