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FIFA ready to use automated offside calls in 2022 World Cup: Arsene Wenger

April 8, 2021 16:17 IST

Earlier, former Netherlands forward Marco van Basten called on football's lawmakers to consider scrapping the offside rule, saying the game would be better off without it.

‘Being Serena’: A superwoman’s tale of embracing weakness off the tennis courtSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 16:00 IST

"Being Serena", a five-part documentary series about the hurdles faced by Serena Williams during and after her childbirth in 2017, depicts a story about parenthood and the doubts surrounding it.

FC Goa announces 28-man squad for AFC Champions League

April 8, 2021 15:12 IST

FC Goa will begin their maiden voyage into the AFC Champions League on April 14 when they take on Qatar's Al-Rayyan.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar nominated for ICC monthly award after exploits against England

April 8, 2021 14:51 IST

Last month, Bhuvneshwar played three ODIs against England where he took 6 wickets with an economy rate of 4.65. He also went on to play five T20Is against them where he took 4 wickets with a fantastic economy rate of 6.38.

Two men’s World Cup challenge League series rescheduled

April 8, 2021 14:11 IST

Canada currently lead Singapore on net run rate with both teams on eight points in the standings.

This is not going to be MS Dhoni’s last IPL, says Chennai Super Kings CEOSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 14:18 IST

CSK chief executive Kasi Viswanathan speaks to The Indian Express about the team’s preparation, Cheteshwar Pujara and MS Dhoni’s future.

French Open postponed to May 30 amid COVID-19 crisis

April 8, 2021 13:45 IST

The French Open, which last year was postponed by four months and took place in front of limited crowds, was due to start this year on May 23.

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Watch: Kieron Pollard hits MI nets for first time ahead of lung-opener

April 8, 2021 13:46 IST

A video of the right-handed batsman, playing a variety of shots, was uploaded by the defending champions on their official Twitter handle on Thursday.

Nethra Kumanan first Indian woman sailor to qualify for Olympics, first ever direct quota for country

April 8, 2021 13:38 IST

Nethra Kumanan is the 10th Indian athlete to qualify for a Sailing event at the Olympics, but she is the first from the country to have booked a direct quota place by topping a qualifier.

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Graham Reid regrets missed opportunities in India’s 4-4 draw with Argentina

April 8, 2021 13:12 IST

Argentina had lost 3-4 to India in the first practice match but came back strongly for a draw in the second game at Cenard, Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

My dream is to be the highest wicket-taker for India: Mohammed Siraj

April 8, 2021 12:34 IST

The 27-year-old Siraj has played five Tests, one ODI and three T20Is for India so far after making his debut in the shortest format against New Zealand in November 2017.

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IPL 2021: Formidable MI aim for hat-trick, Kohli aims to break RCB deadlock

April 9, 2021 07:40 IST

For Rohit Sharma, the most successful captain in the 'IPL Universe' with an unprecedented five titles, he could well walk away with a sixth trophy and the first title hat-trick of this league.

Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney out for four to six weeks with knee ligament injury

April 8, 2021 11:41 IST

Arsenal said Kieran Tierney, who was forced off with a knee problem just before halftime in a 3-0 loss to Liverpool over the weekend, sustained ligament damage to his left knee.

Paris not Tokyo could be last Olympics, hints Simone Biles

April 8, 2021 11:17 IST

Simone Biles said she was getting some pressure from her French coaches Cecile and Laurent Landi to consider Paris and did not rule out the idea.

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Surprising to see CSA players leaving for IPL amid Pakistan series: Shahid Afridi

April 8, 2021 10:58 IST

South Africa, playing without several star players like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, suffered a 28-run loss at the hands of Pakistan in the final ODI on Wednesday.

Real Sociedad score late equaliser to break Athletic Bilbao hearts again in La Liga

April 8, 2021 10:28 IST

Real Sociedad beat Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in the postponed final of last year's Copa del Rey and then equalized in the league match only four minutes after its rival had taken the lead.

Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi tests positive for COVID-19, confirms wife

April 8, 2021 10:20 IST

Lazio announced in a statement that a member of their technical staff tested positive for the virus after having a private test with family members.

3 newcomers in New Zealand cricket squad for 2 England Tests

April 8, 2021 09:40 IST

New Zealand has named a 20-man squad for the tests at Lord's from June 2 and Edgbaston from June 10. The squad will be trimmed to 15 for the World Test Championship final against India at Southampton beginning June 18.

Solid Chelsea beat Porto 2-0 in 1st leg of CL quarterfinals

April 8, 2021 08:16 IST

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell scored their first Champions League goals to give Chelsea a great chance of making it to the semifinals for the first time in seven years.

Kylian Mbappe double helps PSG to thrilling win at holders Bayern Munich

April 8, 2021 08:02 IST

It was Bayern’s first Champions League loss in more than two years and the first ever for coach Hansi Flick, who had been unbeaten in his previous 16 matches in Europe’s premier club competition.

Covid leaves judo team stranded in Kyrgyzstan, Tokyo far awaySubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 07:02 IST

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of External Affairs are in touch with the players to bring them back.

Separate IPL check-in counters, daily tests, bio-bubble enforcer: How BCCI plans to beat rising Covid threatSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 09:05 IST

Teams, support staff and many other stakeholders are in bio-bubbles till the end of the tournament, and there will be no crowds at the games, but the virus is still proving to be a tough opponent even before a ball is bowled.

The playlist: YouTubers taking KKR to Japan, making IPL a Pakistani pastimeSubscriber Only

April 8, 2021 07:35 IST

Armed with a YouTube channel and the IPL as an ally, vloggers across the world have cashed in on the marquee event.

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Tiger Woods may have hit accelerator instead of brake in high-speed crash

April 8, 2021 07:40 IST

Tiger Woods was traveling more than 40 miles per hour above the speed limit when he lost control of his car, causing the accident that severely injured him in February, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said on Wednesday.

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