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Intense battle on the cards as ILT20 playoffs commence on Wednesday
No team can be assured of a victory as it hasn't been a smooth ride for them into the playoffs with all four having tasted defeats during the course of the competition. Gulf Giants stands tall with only one defeat against Sharjah Warriors who got eliminated in the last league round match. All others have lost over three matches, thus making the playoffs.
Ex-Brazil midfielder Lima rejoins Santos
The 32-year-old will initially be tied to the club for three months under a performance-based deal that includes the option of a 12-month extension if both parties agree, reports Xinhua news agency. "I wanted to apologize for all the times I hurt (you)," Lima told fans in a video, in reference to his acrimonious departure from the club in 2017.
Frankfurt overpower Darmstadt in six-goal thriller to reach German Cup quarterfinals
The "Eagles" staged a lively start in front of the home crowd and needed only six minutes to break the deadlock as Kolo Muani made no mistake to head home Aurelio Buta's pinpoint cross into the box, reports Xinhua news agency. Frankfurt had the chance to make it 2-0 five minutes later but for all that Rafael Santos Borre squandered.
SA20: Royals edge into semi-finals despite Capitals defeat
The Royals were playing a game within a game after the Capitals posted a mammoth 226/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Sri Lankan international Kusal Mendis was the mainstay of the Capitals innings with 80 off 41 balls. Colin Ingram (41) and Phil Salt (39) also made worthwhile contributions. The Paarl-based side's secondary target was 163.
Women's Premier League 2023 player auction list announced
The Women's Premier League Player Auction list is out with a total of 409 cricketers set to go under the hammer at the Jio World Convention Centre here on February 13th. A total of 1525 players registered for the inaugural Women's Premier League Player Auction and the final list was pruned to 409 players.
From a coaching change at Valencia CF to a long overdue, 10 things learned this week in LaLiga Santander
Alexander S rloth wins the January Player of the Month award. The first LaLiga Santander Player of the Month award of 2023 has gone to Real Sociedad striker Alexander S rloth. The Norwegian scored three times in his four appearances throughout January, including in his side's 3-1 Basque Derby victory over local rivals Athletic Club.
ISL 2022-23: Chennaiyin goes down fighting; loses 1-2 to Kerala Blasters
It was Abdenasser El Khayati who started off the match on a sensational note with a magical strike in the second minute-the fastest goal of the season. Adrian Luna struck the equaliser for Kerala Blasters in the 38th minute before Rahul Kannoly (64th) netted their second goal.
Late Sane strike sinks Mohammedan Sporting
It was Mohammedan Sporting who seized the early initiative, earning the first corner of the match in the third minute and almost making it 1-0 two minutes later. Sheikh Faiaz, who was a livewire down the right, got into the box and could have gone for it himself but decided to pass to Mirlan Murzaev. He was under pressure from defender Ponif Vaz and could only hit the post.
FIH reveals continental quotas for Olympic qualifiers
The host nation France will get a direct berth in both sections and five continental champions from African Hockey Road to Paris 2023, Pan American Games 2023, Asian Games 2023, EuroHockey Championship 2023 and Oceania Cup 2023 will also qualify directly.
Spinner Asif Afridi banned from all cricket for two years: PCB
"For the breach of Article 2.4.10, Mr Afridi was handed a two-year period of ineligibility, while he was given a six-month ban for the violation of Article 2.4.4. Both the periods of ineligibility will run concurrently and will commence from the day of his provisional suspension, which commenced on 12 September 2022," the PCB said in a statement.
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