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IPL 2021: Steve Smith reaches Mumbai to join DC squad, to be in quarantine for seven days – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Mumbai: Star Australian batsman Steve Smith on Saturday joined the Delhi Capitals squad and will undergo a mandatory seven-day hard quarantine. The 31-year-old, who was released by Rajasthan Royals, was …
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NBA: Warriors lose by 53 points as Raptors roll to historic win; Bucks continue winning run over Trail Blazers – Sports News , Firstpost
The Raptors have been having problems of their own, winning for just the second time in the past 15 games and snapping a four-game losing streak. Toronto Raptors forward OG …
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NBA: Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant fined $50,000 for offensive language on social media – Sports News , Firstpost
Rapaport released images of the private messages on Tuesday on his Twitter account, and they included homophobic and misogynistic language from the Brooklyn Nets star. File image of Brooklyn Nets …
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European football matchday: Manchester City resume quadruple quest; all-Basque final in Spain – Sports News , Firstpost
Leicester are chasing a double over the leaders after a stunning 5-2 win at the Etihad Stadium in September. Former City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is in fine form after scoring …
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Masters 2021: Five players to watch at the Augusta National Golf Club – Sports News , Firstpost
Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas are the golfers to watch out for at The Masters Dustin Johnson in file photo. AFP Five players to watch …
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Indoor sports fans set to return after California rule update as COVID-19 situation improves – Sports News , Firstpost
News of the updated guidelines was welcomed by California sports teams, who have played in empty indoor arenas since the pandemic began. Fans celebrating Lakers’ triumph near the Staples Centre. …
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Highlights, West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 5 at Antigua, Full Cricket Score: Visitors stand firm on final day to draw Test – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Day 4 report: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite fell short of a second century Thursday …
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Premier League: COVID-19 fall-out may prevent Manchester City replacing Sergio Aguero, says Pep Guardiola – Sports News , Firstpost
‘There is a big chance, with the situation in the world, the economic problems in world football, we are not going to sign any striker for next season,’ said Man …
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Premier League: Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel play down Erling Haaland talk – Sports News , Firstpost
Haaland has emerged as one of the world’s top forwards after scoring 21 goals in 21 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. Talk of a summer move has intensified after …
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NBA: Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant ‘sorry that people saw’ misogynistic, homophobic rant at Michael Rapaport – Sports News , Firstpost
Durant lashed out at Rapaport in a series of direct messages sent via Instagram after the actor had criticised the former NBA Most Valuable Player’s conduct during a post-game television …
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Premier League: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel urges Timo Werner to stop thinking about lean patch, assures ‘goals will come’ – Sports News , Firstpost
Werner has managed just two goals in 31 games for club and country since a brace in Germany’s 3-1 win over Ukraine on 14 November. File image of Timo Werner. …
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South Africa vs Pakistan: Babar Azam shines with fluent ton as visitors win thriller to grab ODI series lead – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Centurion: A century by Babar Azam set up a three-wicket, last-ball win for Pakistan in the first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. The …
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Champions League: PSG’s Marco Verratti to miss quarter-final against Bayern Munich after contracting COVID-19 – Sports News , Firstpost
Verratti will also miss PSG’s top-of-the-table clash with Lille on Saturday, with the teams in first and second place and locked on 63 points. File image of Paris Saint-Germain central …
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Serie A: Italy’s blasphemy law brings down another footballer, this time Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon – Sports News , Firstpost
Blasphemy is hardly new in Italian football. But with COVID restrictions keeping fans out there’s a better than ever chance of the pitchside microphones picking up every mutter and curse …
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Ollie Pope reveals Virat Kohli’s ‘last of the flat wickets’ warning during first India-England Test in Chennai – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
London: England batsman Ollie Pope has revealed that India captain Virat Kohli had walked up to him during the opening Test of the four-mach series and warned “this is the …
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LIVE Cricket Score, West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 5 at Antigua – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Day 4 report: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite fell short of a second century Thursday …
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Premier League: Manager Dean Smith hopes Jack Grealish’s return will revive Aston Villa’s form – Sports News , Firstpost
Aston Villa have won just once in the six Premier League matches that Grealish has been on the sidelines. File image of Jack Grealish. AFP Jack Grealish’s return to fitness …
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Scottish Premiership: Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe favoured to replace Neil Lennon as Celtic manager – Sports News , Firstpost
Eddie Howe has held discussions with members of the club’s board, including major shareholder Irish financier Dermot Desmond. File image of Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. AP London: Former Bournemouth boss …
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ANA Inspiration: Quiet start for India’s Aditi Ashok, placed tied-70 on leaderboard – Sports News , Firstpost
Playing an India record-equalling 16th Major, Aditi started on the 10th and dropped a shot on Par-4 10th but parred the next 10 holes. Rancho Mirage (US): Indian golfer Aditi …
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Shreyas Iyer set to undergo surgery for shoulder injury on 8 April – Firstcricket News, Firstpost
Mumbai: India batsman Shreyas Iyer is set to undergo surgery on 8 April for his shoulder injury which had ruled him out of the last two ODIs against England and …
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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira wants to play for Boca Juniors following mother’s death – Sports News , Firstpost
Torreira returned to Uruguay last weekend to be with his ill mother, who died in the early hours of Tuesday. File image of Lucas Torreira. Reuters Arsenal’s Uruguay international midfielder …
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European football weekend: Bayern Munich without Lewandowski, French title tussle and long-awaited Copa del Rey final – Sports News , Firstpost
We take a look at the key football matches this weekend across Europe’s top leagues in Spain, France, Germany and Italy. Bayern Munich will be without Robert Lewandowski who suffered …
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Serie A: Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci contracts coronavirus on Italy duty – Sports News , Firstpost
Turkey defender Merih Demiral also tested positive while with his national side and returned to Turin on a medical flight, the team said. File image of Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci. Image …
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Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Sun Yang’s doping case on 24-28 May – Sports News , Firstpost
The Chinese swimmer was accused of destroying a blood vial with a hammer when collectors visited his home in September 2018. China’s Sun Yang (left) confers with his counsel during …
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Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland’s agent, and father hold talks with Barcelona – Sports News , Firstpost
According to Spanish media reports, Erling Haaland’s father and his agent Mino Raiola will also travel to the Spanish capital to meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. File image …