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ISL 2021-22: Kattimani's heroics help Hyderabad clinch maiden title
Laxmikant Kattimani saved three penalties as Hyderabad FC rose above the din with a 3-1 victory in a nerve-racking penalty shootout over Kerala Blasters FC and their sea of yellow supporters, in a rip-roaring 2021-22 Indian Super League final at the packed PJN Stadium
I-League: Aizawl FC defeat Indian Arrows 2-0
Sibajit Singh of Indian Arrows got the first chance in the 4th minute, but he wasn't able to convert the opportunity. The game quickly changed into a back and forth of attacking play as both sides looked for the opening goal. The young guns of Indian Arrows created another early chance. Brijesh Giri delivered an inch-perfect cross from the left-hand side in the 11th minute, but Taison Singh headed it wide.
All-England Badminton Final: Dane Viktor Axelsen outplays Indian Lakshya Sen (Lead)
Attacking from the very first point, the world No. 1 and the reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark completely outplayed unseeded 20-year-old Lakshya Sen of India to regain the prestigious Yonex All-England Badminton crown - which he won in 2020 - in straight games 21-10, 21-15.
We've conveyed our views to Djokovic on rules related to Covid-19 vaccine: Canadian Open organisers
Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open due to his vaccination status. The Serb was also banned from entering the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open this month due to the United States' Covid guidelines. Now, the organisers said that the 34-year-old could be denied entry into the Canadian Open -- which runs from August 8 to 14 -- if rules are not changed.
All England Badminton Final: 'No Problem', Lakshya Sen tells his coach
20-year-old Lakshya Sen of India is all set for the match of his career so far - the final of the YONEX All-England Badminton tournament on Sunday day - versus the No. 1 seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. While Axelsen is the favourite, Sen has become a dangerous adversary. Sen, who is the world No. 11, said after his victory: "It's a dream and now there's one more match to go. I am focussed on one more match."
IPL 2022: I played with Shreyas at Delhi, we got on really well, says Cummins
The 27-year-old Shreyas was bought by KKR for Rs 12.25 cr in the IPL Mega Auction and was eventually named to lead the side. On the other hand, Cummins, who went for Rs 15.50 crore in the 2019 auction -- the most expensive foreign buy at an IPL auction, was earlier released by KKR. However, he was bought back for Rs 7.25 crore at the 2022 mega auction.
It will be a challenge for players to gel as a team after IPL Mega Auction: Ponting
The eight IPL franchises were allowed to retain a maximum of four players ahead of the Mega Auction, while all others went into a common auction pool for 10 teams to pick them in February.Ponting said he was impressed with the energetic vibes around the group when he attended his first training session with the team in Mumbai.
Elizabeth Hurley's emotional note on not being able to attend Shane Warne's funeral
English model and actress Elizabeth Hurley has penned an emotional note saying that her heart aches as she would not be able to attend the funeral of her former fiance, legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away following a suspected heart attack in a Thai island resort. Hurley shared a string of throwback photographs with Warne on Instagram. The pictures are from Sri Lanka, where they celebrated their engagement.
Women's World Cup: New Zealand's campaign in tatters as NRR comes into play
While the White Ferns are not mathematically out of the tournament, they will have to win their last league game against Pakistan by a huge margin, but before that they will also hope the results of other league games go in their favour. After falling by a solitary wicket in a tense Eden Park finish against the Heather Knight-led defending champions, New Zealand's only hope now is progression via net run rate.
Mumbai Indians create a bio-secure 'MI Arena' for players, families and support staff
Mumbai Indians (MI) have set up an outdoor bio-secure recreational facility 'MI Arena' at Jio World Garden, for the players and their families and support staff, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said in a release on Sunday.
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