The third-seeded Osaka returns to the quarterfinals of a tournament she won in 2019 for one of her three major trophies. Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat …
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I-League 2021: Punjab FC beat Chennai City to move into top spot, Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala win – Sports News , Firstpost
With the result, the Punjab side have now displaced Churchill Brothers on the summit of I-League points table with 14 points from eight outings — one point ahead of the …
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ISL 2020-21: Super-sub Ishan Pandita’s injury-time equaliser sees FC Goa salvage draw against Chennaiyin FC – Sports News , Firstpost
While Pandita and Igor Angulo scored for Goa, Jakub Sylvestr and Lallianzuala Chhangte found the net for Chennaiyin. Ishan Pandita celebrates after scoring a late equaliser for FC Goa against …
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Premier League: Late Leicester barrage sees defending champions Liverpool slump to defeat, Burnley beat Palace – Sports News , Firstpost
Jurgen Klopp’s side endured a third successive defeat to effectively end any chance of retaining the title. Leicester City’s James Maddison and Harvey Barnes celebrate during a match against Liverpool. …
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Australian Open 2021: For some, facing a Grand Slam legend means a dream come true. And a lopsided defeat – Sports News , Firstpost
It is a tricky balance when someone of Cameron Norrie’s ilk — ranked 69th and, until this week, the owner of a grand total of six wins in Grand Slam …
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Greek tennis player Michail Pervolarakis tests positive for COVID-19 days after playing ATP Cup in Melbourne – Sports News , Firstpost
Pervolarakis, who played singles and doubles for Greece at the team event, said he tested positive on arrival in South Africa. File image of Michail Pervolarakis. AFP Greek player Michail …
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Australian Open 2021: Rafael Nadal emerges unscathed from ‘tough’ workout to keep Grand Slam dream alive – Sports News , Firstpost
World No 2 Rafael Nadal accelerated his pursuit of a record 21st Grand Slam title on Saturday with a testing victory over Cameron Norrie. Rafael Nadal ties on his headband …
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Australian Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty brings cheer for host country as crowd-less event falls quiet – Sports News , Firstpost
World No 1 Ashleigh Barty said it was ‘very strange’ to play behind closed doors, a day after more than 22,000 fans visited Melbourne Park, as the five-day, state-wide lockdown …
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Three More Race Walkers Qualify For Tokyo Olympics; New National Records In 20km Events | Other Sports News
Three Indian race walkers qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics during the National Open Race Walking Championships on Saturday, with Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami shattering national records in the …
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Australian Open 2021: Tournament on tenterhooks over Novak Djokovic injury as stands fall silent – Sports News , Firstpost
Djokovic, grimaced through a five-set win over Taylor Fritz late on Friday and afterwards said he had torn an abdominal muscle, and wasn’t sure he could play his next match. …
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National Open Race Walking Championships: Sandeep Kumar, Priyanka Goswami shatter national records, qualify for Tokyo Olympics along with Rahul – Sports News , Firstpost
With the three new entrants, the total number of Indian race walkers who have qualified for the Tokyo Games has swelled to five as KT Irfan (men’s 20km) and Bhawana …
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Australian Open 2021: Tournament boss Craig Tiley plays down fears of Novak Djokovic pulling out due to injury – Sports News , Firstpost
The ailing Serb somehow came though an gruelling five-setter on Friday night against Taylor Fritz, overcoming an abdominal ‘muscle tear’ that cast doubt over whether he will be able to …
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Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem battles Nick Kyrgios and the vociferous Melbourne crowd to reach last 16 – Sports News , Firstpost
It was not only the points which Kyrgios won but also the errors and faults by Thiem which were cheered by the crowd. Umpire Dumusois had to shout “please” to …
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Premier League: Leicester City defender James Justin to miss rest of season after sustaining ACL injury during FA Cup tie – Sports News , Firstpost
The 22-year-old Justin, who has played in 31 games in all competitions this season, damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in the 1-0 victory over Brighton in the FA Cup on …
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ISL 2020-21: Aridane Santana’s last-gasp equaliser earns Hyderabad FC point in 1-1 draw against SC East Bengal – Sports News , Firstpost
Bright Enobakhare scored in the 59th minute for SC East Bengal, who seemed to be cruising towards the win until the stoppage-time leveller from Santana. The result extended the Nizams’ …
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Premier League: Fabinho to miss Leicester City clash due to muscle injury as Liverpool’s injury crisis worsens – Sports News , Firstpost
Fabinho has largely been used in central defence by Jurgen Klopp this season after Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip suffered season-ending injuries. London: Liverpool have suffered another …
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Australian Open 2021: Injury-hit Novak Djokovic overcomes Taylor Fritz to reach last 16; Dominic Thiem ousts Nick Kyrgios – Sports News , Firstpost
In the now-empty stadium, a grimacing Djokovic, who needed repeated treatment on an abdominal injury, recovered from losing the third and fourth sets to beat Fritz 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 3-6, …
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Australian Open 2021: Dominic Thiem tames Nick Kyrgios to reach last 16; Aslan Karatsev stuns Diego Schwartzman – Sports News , Firstpost
Kyrgios produced a virtuoso performance in the first two sets, using every trick in the book, including underarm serves and tweeners, as he fed off the energy at a boisterous …
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Europa League: Arsenal-Benfica round of 32 tie shifted to Greece due to COVID-19 restrictions in England – Sports News , Firstpost
The game will be played at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium of Olympiakos at 17:55 GMT. The move comes after the first leg of the last 32 tie on 18 February …
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Australian Open 2021: Alexander Zverev crushes Adrian Mannarino to reach fourth round; Diego Schwartzman ousted – Sports News , Firstpost
Zverev turned in an accomplished performance en route to a routine 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win in just 1hr 43 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. Melbourne: Sixth seed Alexander Zverev crushed Adrian …
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Australian Open 2021: Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev stuns Diego Schwartzman in third round; Osaka, Serena in last 16 – Sports News , Firstpost
The 23-time Grand Slam had 31 unforced errors but wore down the Russian 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in 97 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to set up a fourth-round showdown with …
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Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans, players to compete in biosecure bubble as Melbourne goes into lockdown – Sports News , Firstpost
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, said the tennis venue would be considered a ‘workplace’ that can continue to function with limited staff. Melbourne: The Australian Open …
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Australian Open 2021 to continue without fans as Melbourne goes into five-day lockdown after new outbreak – Sports News , Firstpost
Premier Daniel Andrews of Victoria state, which includes Melbourne, said the tennis venue would be considered a ‘workplace’ that can continue to function with limited staff. Melbourne: The Australian Open …
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German Open 2021 badminton tournament cancelled owing to coronavirus – Sports News , Firstpost
The German Badminton Association made the decision ‘in consultation and agreement’ with the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s global governing body said in a statement. Representational image. AFP New …
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ISL 2020-21: Diego Mauricio’s brace gifts Odisha FC hard-fought point after 2-2 draw against Kerala Blasters – Sports News , Firstpost
Kerala desperately needed a win to revive their playoff hopes but couldn’t find a way past Odisha, a side they are yet to beat. Odisha’s Diego Mauricio (45′, 74′) netted …