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Champions League: Bayern's Upamecano takes singing lessons to beat PSG
The 24-year-old defender might not be becoming an opera enthusiast, but his latest actions might open doors for a closer relationship. As if special games require special actions, the French international took up singing lessons ahead of Bayern Munich's delicate last-16 duel in the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, reports Xinhua.
Australia batter Matthew Renshaw sent for scans on right knee: Report
A report by cricket.com.au says Renshaw, who was out for a golden duck off Ravindra Jadeja on day one, hurt his right knee in the warm-up before play on day two. "The 26-year-old left the VCA Stadium on Friday morning to undergo scans, with Ashton Agar taking his place on the field as India batted in their first innings," it added. Australia are already playing the Nagpur Test.
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund on way to repeating 2021 wave
Five consecutive victories since the winter break are triggering enthusiasm to repeat the ride of 2021, when the Black and Yellows ended up winning the German Cup. Team spirit and determination can take the 2012 Bundesliga champions to new heights after hitherto inconsistent performances, reports news agency Xinhua.
2025 World Aquatics Championships moved to Singapore from Russia
Kazan had won the bid to host the 2025 World Championships, but owing to international sanctions against Russia, Singapore will instead host the premier international aquatics event. "World Aquatics could not be happier to know that the hosting of our main event for 2025 is in such good hands, thanks to the team here in Singapore," said World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam on Thursday.
SA20: Markram's century powers Sunrisers into Final against Capitals
The Sunrisers skipper embraced the occasion and struck a scintillating 100 off just 58 balls in the second SA20 semifinal against the Joburg Super Kings at Centurion that powered the Eastern Cape side to 213/5. Markram displayed fantastic temperament as the Sunrisers were reduced to 10/2 after losing both openers Temba Bavuma and Adam Rossington early on to Lizaad Williams (4/41).
Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium to host Santosh Trophy semis and final
The AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, along with Mr Avijit Paul, Executive Committee Member, AIFF, and Joint Secretary, Football Association of Odisha, made the announcement here on the eve of the launch of the Santosh Trophy. Dr Prabhakaran informed the media that it was decided in a meeting between the AIFF and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF).
KIYG 2022: Four more national youth records go down in weightlifting, Maharashtra continue on top
Haryana (38 golds) and M.P (28 golds) are in second and third positions. Also in the day, hosts Madhya Pradesh (M.P) made it through to both the hockey finals, scheduled for Friday. Records continue to tumble in Weightlifting. The weightlifting arena created at the Basketball Complex in Indore, has been a happy hunting ground for new national youth records and Thursday, saw as many as four of them tumble.
La Liga: Setien to face former club Barcelona this weekend
Real Madrid's presence in the World Club Cup final on Saturday means their scheduled league game against bottom side Elche won't be played until February 15, which means Barca have the chance to go 11 points clear at the top if they win away to Villarreal. Barca were ruthlessly effective in beating Sevilla 3-0 last weekend.
Football: Shilji Shaji nets four as India U-17 women's team hammers Jordan 6-0
The India U-17s, who are currently preparing for their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers (to be held later this year), started off on a bright note and got their reward when a header by Pooja off a Shilji corner was turned into her own goal by Jordan defender Mera Atari. As the match neared the half hour mark, Shilji turned scorer, netting off a Manisha Kumari cross to double India's lead.
ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC play out goalless draw
The Mariners attempted a total of 26 shots but could not find a way through the Red Miners' defence. The first half saw plenty of opportunities coming ATK Mohun Bagan's way, but TP Rehenesh was on his toes to keep the deadlock intact at the break. Kiyan Nassiri was lively on the pitch and his pull-back created the first chance of the match, which Carl McHugh could not keep on target.
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