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- October 25, 2024
World C’ships team pull-out: Aggrieved wrestlers knock Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s door
Barely 48 hours before they are supposed to be on a plane to Albania, 12 wrestlers, selected for the World Championships, are sitting outside the residence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, desperately seeking his intervention to resolve the issue following withdrawal of Indian teams from the prestigious tournament. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was on Thursday forced to pull all three Indian…
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- October 25, 2024
England reeling at 24-3 after Pakistan’s Shakeel hits century in 3rd test
England crumbled to 24-3 against Pakistan spinners after Saud Shakeel hit a century in the third and final test on an engineered dry wicket Friday. Left-handed Shakeel exhibited immense patience for well over five hours to make 134 off 223 balls and dug in well with tailenders to craft a meaningful 77-run first innings lead as Pakistan got bowled out for 344 late…
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- October 25, 2024
Ilia Topuria makes first featherweight title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria remains a fan of Max Holloway, crediting the Hawaiian for being an inspiration for his UFC career. But the 27-year-old Topuria said he plans to put aside any positive feelings Saturday night when Holloway becomes his opponent at UFC 308. “I have all the respect for him,” Topuria said. “He’s a great fighter. He’s done many great things in…
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- October 25, 2024
French League upholds ruling that French champion PSG must pay Kylian Mbappé $60 Million
The French league’s appeals commission has upheld the decision ordering French champion Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé 55 million euros ($60 million) in unpaid wages, the league said Friday. The LFP’s legal commission had ruled in favor of Mbappé last month but PSG insisted it did not owe him money and appealed. The two parties were heard again on Oct. 15 and…
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- October 25, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Elite Ranks Alongside Legends Like Garfield Sobers, Alastair Cook And More
Team India’s young upstarts have been showing up and showing out lately, with several stars getting the chance to represent Team India against other cricketing stalwarts. One such name is Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose rags-to-riches tale in the sport has been a supreme inspiration. The 23-year-old has been a brute force opener for Team India and has often stood up to the task when…
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- October 25, 2024
‘We Love Davey, But…’: Pat Cummins Hilariously Knocks Out David Warner Comeback Hopes Before BGT
As India faces New Zealand in a three-match Test series, all eyes are on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series, where the Men in Blue will be defending their title against Test Cricket Giants, Australia. Fans are eagerly waiting for the series which will take place down under. Ahead of the series, retired Aussie opener, David Warner, has offered a hand and expressed his…
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- October 25, 2024
After Pace, India Fail Spin Test; New Zealand Lead Soars To 301 Runs In Pune
India’s inadequacies against quality spin bowling stood thoroughly exposed, leaving the side staring at its first ever home Test series loss to New Zealand after the visitors claimed a formidable 301-run lead on day two of the second Test here on Friday. Tom Latham (86) led New Zealand’s charge with the bat after Mitchell Santner’s brilliant 7/53 destroyed India. His knock consolidated a…
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- October 25, 2024
Pat Cummins Reveals Why 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series Defeat ‘Hurt More’ Than 2020-21
Australian captain Pat Cummins has opened up about the team’s previous two home series losses to India, revealing that the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series defeat “hurt more” than the 2020-21 series. India won the last two editions of the BGT that were held in Australia. Also Read: IND vs NZ: No Drinking Water Shortage For Fans On Second Day Of India-New Zealand…
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- October 25, 2024
‘Everything happens for a reason’: UFC Fighter Lerone Murphy On Overcoming Life-Altering Injury
With some much-anticipated fights, the mega UFC 308 event is upon us. The premium event features an elite card, headed by a fight that every MMA fan all over the world would be intrigued about. The undefeated Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria will take on the division’s veteran, Max Holloway, who also happens to be the UFC BMF Champion. The winner will not only…
- Sports
- October 25, 2024
PKL 2024: UP Yoddhas Show Fighting Spirit in Close Contest Against Bengal Warriorz
In a fiercely contested Pro Kabaddi League match between Bengal Warriorz and UP Yoddhas, both teams employed aggressive defensive strategies. However, Bengal Warriorz’ superior all-round performance ultimately proved decisive as they clinched a close 32-29 victory at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, giving a challenging fight to UP Yoddhas’ strong run. Post match, the team’s performance and key moments were discussed by…
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