‘We’ve been assured that none of the cotton for the Australian Olympic team comes from that region,’ said Ian Chesterman, Australian Olympic Committee vice president. “We’ve been assured that none…
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Germany women’s team postpones US tour for second time due to COVID-19 pandemic – Sports News , Firstpost
Germany had planned two internationals against the World Cup holders in June. File image of Martina Voss-Tecklenburg. AFP Berlin: Germany’s women’s football team announced on Tuesday they were postponing a tour…
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HCL SRFI Indian Tour: Abhay Singh beats fourth-seeded Frenchman Sebastien Bonmalais, Mahesh Mangaonkar wins – Sports News , Firstpost
Top-seeded Indian Mahesh Mangaonkar and second-seed Todd Harrity (USA) scripted easy wins over their respective opponents Omar El Kattan (Egypt) and Vladislav Titov (Russia). Representational image. AFP Chennai: India’s Abhay Singh…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s discarded Portugal armband up for auction to help collect money for six-month-old baby’s surgery – Sports News , Firstpost
While heading straight into the dressing room before the final whistle, Ronaldo angrily threw down his captain armband near the touch. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo holds the captain’s armband as he…
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Champions League: Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski out four weeks; to miss clashes against PSG – Sports News , Firstpost
Bayern host PSG in the last-eight first leg on 7 April, before visiting the Parc des Princes for the return game on 13 April. File image of Bayern Munich striker…
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Women’s Champions League: UEFA accept COVID-19 hit Lyon’s request to postpone quarter-final tie against PSG – Sports News , Firstpost
The defending champions on Monday asked European football’s governing body to ay the game on Monday. Representational image. AP Paris: UEFA on Tuesday accepted COVID-19 hit Lyon’s request to postpone their…
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English Football League secures $160M in funding for Championship clubs amid coronavirus-led financial crisis – Sports News , Firstpost
The 24 Championship clubs have lost around $200 million in gate receipts as well as other matchday revenue streams. Representational image. AP England’s second-tier Championship secured a funding package worth…
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FA Cup semi-final, World Snooker Championship to be used as tests for return of fans to sporting events – Sports News , Firstpost
The nation has entered the second phase of its roadmap out of lockdown thanks in large part to a successful vaccination drive. File image of London’s Wembley Stadium. Reuters London: An…
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Ali Mabkhout scores hattrick as ruthless UAE put six past India in international friendly – Sports News , Firstpost
Such was their performance that Igor Stimac’s side did not even get a single shot on target in one of the most forgettable encounters in recent times. The Indian football…
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World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Poland striker Robert Lewandowski to miss England clash with knee injury – Sports News , Firstpost
The Bayern Munich forward suffered the injury during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Andorra in Warsaw in which he scored two goals but had to leave the field in the 63rd…
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Tyo Olympics organisers on Monday unveiled virus countermeasures for test events that will resume later this week for the first time since the Games were postponed by the pandemic. Tyo…
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NBA: LA Lakers add two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond for post-season push – Sports News , Firstpost
Drummond’s arrival in LA is the latest development in the NBA’s annual super-team agglomerations around the trade dead. Andre Drummond has been traded from Cleveland Cavaliers to LA Lakers. AP…
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Los like Aamir Khan will be working on a sports film soon. We hear the super star is already in talks with Shubh Mangal Savdhaan director RS Prasanna. The director…
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India, coach Igor Stimac look to maximise gains in friendly against UAE after Oman draw – Sports News , Firstpost
After a ed performance against Oman, Igor Stimac would want his players to play his desired fearless brand of football when India take on UAE. Igor Stimac says players who…
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Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev limps to third round win, John Isner downs Felix Auger-Aliassime – Sports News , Firstpost
Medvedev failed to convert three match points in the second set after taking a 5-2 lead. An hour later the Russian was still playing, and on a humid afternoon with…
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Harry Kane ends England goal drought to sink Albania – Sports News , Firstpost
This was the England captain Kane’s first international goal since he scored against Kosovo 500 days ago in November 2019. Albania’s Hysen Memolla (left) tries to stop England’s Phil Foden…
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World Anti-Doping Agency to look into claims of UKAD permitting British Cycling to undertake private testing – Sports News , Firstpost
WADA’s investigation is likely to examine whether either of these explanations were established as the cause, and what further action may have been taken by UKAD. Image used for representative…
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Serie A: Lazio fined €150,000 for breaking COVID-19 rules while president, club doctors get suspensions – Sports News , Firstpost
Lazio said in a statement they would appeal the decisions taken following an FIGC investigation of positive tests at the club in October and November. Milan: Lazio president Claudio Lotito…
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Premier League: Christian Pulisic says playing in Olympics ‘would be amazing,’ but admits Chelsea have final say – Sports News , Firstpost
The United States, who missed out on a place at the 2012 and 2016 Games, have advanced to Sunday’s regional qualifying semi-finals, where a victory will secure a place at…
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The number of fantasy sports fans has grown so much in recent years. And it all revolves around on playing, merchandise, brand marketing, and sponsorships. After all, this is a…
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Formula 1 2021: Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas targets improved mindset in latest title bid – Sports News , Firstpost
Bottas started the past two seasons brightly with victories, only for his challenges to quickly fade as Hamilton imposed his superiority. Frustration got the better of Bottas and chipped away…
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ISSF World Cup: India clinch men’s and women’s gold in 10m air pistol team events – Sports News , Firstpost
On Saturday, the 23-year-old Yashaswini Singh won the individual gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event. Saurabh Chaudhary, Abhishek Verma and Shahzar Rizvi bagged the gold medal in…
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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra one win away from sealing Tokyo 2020 mixed doubles berth after entering Asian Qualifiers final – Sports News , Firstpost
The world No 19 Indian pair has set up a final clash against world No 8 Korean duo of Sang-Su Lee and Jihee Jneon on Saturday and is now a…
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Federation Cup 2021: Avinash Sable, Neeraj Chopra, Tajinderpal Toor give India reason for cheer – Sports News , Firstpost
Maharashtra’s Avinash Sable paid the best possible tribute to late coach Nikolai Snesarev, posting a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase at…
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European football matchday: Manchester City, Real Madrid take leads into Champions League second legs – Sports News , Firstpost
Premier League leaders Man City are loing to reach the quarter-finals for the fourth straight season under Pep Guardiola, though they didn’t go beyond that stage and have never got…
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Fortnite and soccer (aka football) are no strangers to each other, but it now los like the two are deepening their relationship. As Eurogamer explains, Epic Games has teased Brazilian…