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Top seed Pliskova, defending champion Andreescu blown away at Indian Wells

  • Pliskova, who reached the Wimbledon final in July, issued 12 double faults to five aces and was broken eight times by Brazilian Haddad Maia in their third-round meeting.
Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic serves to Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil. (Getty)
Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic serves to Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil. (Getty)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:01 AM IST
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It's substance over statistics for India women's football coach Thomas Dennerby

India have beaten UAE and Bahrain and will face Chinese Taipei this week in the ongoing exposure to Bahrain.
Thomas Dennerby(Twitter)
Thomas Dennerby(Twitter)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:10 PM IST
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By Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai

Max Verstappen takes on the might of Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes in F1 title chase

The young Dutchman has regained the lead in the 2021 championship with six races left and could well upstage the British seven-time champion this time.
Max Verstappen: File photo(Twitter/MaxVerstappen)
Max Verstappen: File photo(Twitter/MaxVerstappen)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:00 PM IST
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By Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi

India finish on top with a 43-medal haul at Junior Shooting World Championship

Pending a clarification sought by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) from the ISSF, the medals tally was updated on Monday. India now has 16 silver and 10 bronze in addition to the 17 gold medals.
India finish on top with a 43-medal haul at Junior Shooting World Championship(ISS Shooting / Twitter)
India finish on top with a 43-medal haul at Junior Shooting World Championship(ISS Shooting / Twitter)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:16 PM IST
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ANI | , Lima

Rashford thanks fans for overwhelming support after racist abuse at Euros

Rashford's penalty miss in the shootout against Italy ultimately cost England the title at Wembley. The 23-year-old's young team mates, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, were also targeted after missing their spot kicks.
Rashford thanks fans for overwhelming support after racist abuse at Euros(REUTERS)
Rashford thanks fans for overwhelming support after racist abuse at Euros(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:53 PM IST
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'When will we get a rest? Never' - Courtois lashes out over number of games

Courtois hit out at the growing football calendar after his side's 2-1 defeat by Italy in the UEFA Nations' League third-place playoff, labelling the match, in which both teams rotated their squads, a "money game".
'When will we get a rest? Never' - Courtois lashes out over number of games(REUTERS)
'When will we get a rest? Never' - Courtois lashes out over number of games(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:52 PM IST
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Boston Marathon set to begin after pandemic hiatus

It's been 30 months since athletes raced 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) to Copley Square in Boston, the 125th edition of the Boston Marathon, which is the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.
Boston Marathon set to begin after pandemic hiatus(FILE)
Boston Marathon set to begin after pandemic hiatus(FILE)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:49 PM IST
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AP | , Hopkinton (us)

BFI announces list of boxers picked for elite men's national camp

With the participation of 52 boxers across 13 weight categories, the camp will see four boxers in each category. Alongside the reigning national champions, who will be representing India at the upcoming 2021 World Championships, silver medal winners will also take part in the camp.
File image of The words boxing gloves.(REUTERS)
File image of The words boxing gloves.(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:47 PM IST
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ANI | , New Delhi [india]

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri after equalling Pele
India football team captain Sunil Chhetri(Twitter)
India football team captain Sunil Chhetri(Twitter)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 05:56 PM IST
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PTI | , New Delhi

Winners would have remained same without fans' participation: FIH CEO

India swept the FIH annual awards last Wednesday, claiming all top honours based on a voting system which was lambasted as a "failure" by men's Olympic champions Belgium, prompting the global body to say that it would try to figure why some associations did not cast their ballot.
Thierry Weil, FIH CEO(Twitter)
Thierry Weil, FIH CEO(Twitter)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 03:43 PM IST
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PTI | , Lausanne

Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final

After a subdued first half, the game sprung into life in the 64th minute when France full-back Theo Hernandez struck the underside of the bar after a swift break.
Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final(TWITTER)
Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final(TWITTER)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:30 PM IST
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Reuters | , Milan

Messi scores unusual goal as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0

  • Two goals in the minutes before half time, one of them an unusually fortunate counter from Lionel Messi, helped Argentina on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier.
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team. (Getty)
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team. (Getty)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:25 AM IST
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Neymar says World Cup in Qatar may be his last for Brazil

  • Brazil star Neymar says next year's World Cup in Qatar could be the last of his career.
Neymar recently returned from a serious foot injury. (Getty)
Neymar recently returned from a serious foot injury. (Getty)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:52 AM IST
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AP | , Sao Paulo

Shubhankar rise continues with T3 finish at Acciona Open European Tour event

The 25-year-old two-time winner on the tour produced his third top 10 finish on the European Tour.
India's Shubhankar Sharma
India's Shubhankar Sharma
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:28 PM IST
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By HT Correspondent, New Delhi

Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2

  • After Saina conceded her match, Malvika Bansod and Aditi Bhatt along with the doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Rutaparna Panda won their contests in straight games to give India a winning start in Group B at the Ceres Arena.
Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2(Getty Images)
Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2(Getty Images)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:24 PM IST
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By Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Bottas wins in Turkey, title advantage to Verstappen

Verstappen, 24, was runner-up and 14.584 seconds behind the Finn at a wet Istanbul Park to overturn a two-point deficit to Hamilton and walk away six points clear with six races remaining.
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas drives during the Formula One Grand Prix of Turkey
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas drives during the Formula One Grand Prix of Turkey
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:00 PM IST
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Reuters | , Istanbul

Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high

Once abuzz with top hockey teams and players, the metro today presents a sad picture with the sport’s ecosystem having crumbled while the nation’s Olympic hopes have been revived.
Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high
Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 08:39 PM IST
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By Rutvick Mehta

Uber Cup: Saina Nehwal retires with injury against Spain

Before retiring from the match, the Indian narrowly lost the opening game 20-22 to the world no 58 Azurmendi. With that, Saina was then unable to continue the second game.
Saina Nehwal.(REUTERS)
Saina Nehwal.(REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 03:33 PM IST
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ANI | , Aarhus

Top-seeds Medvedev, Pliskova roll to wins at Indian Wells

  • Top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova rolled to straight-set victories at the BNP Paribas Open, when several lower-seeded players were knocked out.
Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova advanced to the next round. (Getty Images)
Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova advanced to the next round. (Getty Images)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 02:30 PM IST
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This world champ wants an iPhone!

Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor, 14, recently became the youngest shooter to win a gold medal at ISSF Junior World Championships 2021 in Peru, at the 25-metre women junior pistol shooting event. And now, she is shooting request to her parents for an iPhone.
Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor recently won gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2021, Lima.
Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor recently won gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2021, Lima.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:43 PM IST
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By Siddhi Jain

Fury defeats Wilder with 11th round knockout to retain WBC belt

  • Tyson Fury won a slugfest with Deontay Wilder with an 11th round knockout to retain his WBC heavyweight title.
Tyson Fury (R) and Deontay Wilder exchange punches. (Getty)
Tyson Fury (R) and Deontay Wilder exchange punches. (Getty)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:59 AM IST
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Dominant Denmark dismantle Moldova in 4-0 win

  • Andreas Skov Olsen grabbed one goal and created two others as Denmark scored four times in a dominant first-half display to thrash Moldova 4-0 in their World Cup Group F qualifier.
Denmark's defender Joakim Maehle celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal.(Getty)
Denmark's defender Joakim Maehle celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal.(Getty)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:14 AM IST
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Dramatic late winner keep alive Scotland’s World Cup dreams

  • Scott McTominay headed home deep in stoppage time as Scotland twice came from behind to beat Israel 3-2 and keep alive hopes of a first World Cup finals appearance since 1998.
Ryan Christie congratulates Scott McTominay on scoring the winning goal. (Getty)
Ryan Christie congratulates Scott McTominay on scoring the winning goal. (Getty)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 08:15 AM IST
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Grealish opens England account in 5-0 win over Andorra

  • Jack Grealish scored his first goal for England after coming on as a substitute to add some late gloss to a 5-0 rout of Andorra.
Jack Grealish of England celebrates with Bukayo Saka after scoring their team's fifth goal. (Getty)
Jack Grealish of England celebrates with Bukayo Saka after scoring their team's fifth goal. (Getty)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:27 AM IST
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland

West Ham United forward Yarmolenko put the visitors ahead less than five minutes after kickoff when he drove home from 20 meters past the Finnish goalkeeper.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland(AP)
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland(AP)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:56 PM IST
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Reuters | , Helsinki

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0

The home side took the lead box after a lengthy VAR review when Florent Hadergjonaj was found to have handled the ball and winger Forsberg rolled the resulting penalty into the bottom right corner in the 29th minute.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0(AP)
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0(AP)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 11:53 PM IST
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Reuters | , Stockholm

France’s Rabiot out of Nations League final with Covid-19

The rest of the French team underwent rapid tests and were all in the clear.
 Adrien Rabiot: File Photo(REUTERS)
 Adrien Rabiot: File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:22 PM IST
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Reuters | , Milan

My target is to play the Asian Cup, says Bala Devi

Recovering from ACL surgery, the India striker knows it is a long shot but then so was playing for Rangers.
Bala Devi(Rangers FC/Twitter)
Bala Devi(Rangers FC/Twitter)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 10:23 PM IST
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By Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

SAFF Championship: India face Nepal in must-win match

Nepal are leading the points table at the moment with six points having won both their matches against the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Indian football team faces Nepal(Indian football team / Twitter)
Indian football team faces Nepal(Indian football team / Twitter)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 07:51 PM IST
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PTI | , Male
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