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ISL 7: Losing game to an own goal is really painful, says Laszlo

11 Feb 2021 09:04 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 11 (ANI): After suffering a loss against Jamshedpur FC in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC coach Csaba Laszlo said that it was painful to see his side losing to an own goal in the dying minutes of the match.An injury-time own goal from

Assam govt decides to appoint sprinter Hima Das as DSP

11 Feb 2021 09:02 AM IST

Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonwal in a meeting Council of Ministers (CoM) at Janata Bhawan, Guwahati on Wednesday decided to appoint ace sprinter Hima Das as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the state.The cabinet also amended the integrated sports policy of the state

Swansea City’s Yan Dhanda suffers racial abuse after FA Cup defeat

11 Feb 2021 08:36 AM IST

London [UK], February 11 (ANI): Swansea City on Thursday condemned the racial abuse being dished out at midfielder Yan Dhanda on social media after the side suffered a defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup.Manchester City defeated Swansea 3-1 to move to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Kyle

Manchester City creates record with 15th consecutive victory

11 Feb 2021 08:24 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 11 (ANI): Manchester City has created a new record with their 15th consecutive victory across all competitions, and this is a feat that no other English top-flight side has managed to achieve.Manchester City defeated Swansea in the FA Cup to progress to the quarterfinals and with this

Harry Kane becomes Tottenham’s second-highest goal-scorer

11 Feb 2021 08:23 AM IST

London [UK], February 11 (ANI): Striker Harry Kane has become Tottenham Hotspur’s second-highest goal-scorer after netting the ball into the goalpost against Everton.Kane registered a goal in the FA Cup clash against Everton on Wednesday and as a result, he became Spurs’ second-highest goal-scorer.With this goal, Kane surpassed Bobby Smith

CA cancels U-19 National Championships for 2020-21 season

11 Feb 2021 08:22 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 11 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced that the Under-19 Male and Under-19 Female National Championships will not be held this season, a decision which is based on health and player welfare advice.The decision to cancel the 2020-21 Under-19 National Championships, both slated to begin in

I-League: Each match is like a final for us, says TRAU coach Nandakumar

10 Feb 2021 23:27 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 10 (ANI): Manipur-based club Tiddim Road Union Athletic (TRAU) coach Nandakumar isn’t surprised by his team’s performance in the ongoing I-League but has cautioned his players to not take anything for granted.TRAU and coach Nandakumar have been a revelation in the I-League season so far.

Racism is disgrace: McTominay condemns racial abuse of teammates

10 Feb 2021 23:09 PM IST

Manchester [UK], February 10 (ANI): Manchester United’s Scott McTominay is appalled by the racial abuse of some of his teammates on social media and said racial abuse is a disgrace. Manchester United players like Axel Tuanzebe, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford were, recently, subjected to racist abuse on social media.

ISL 7: Jamshedpur FC playoff hopes afloat as Chennaiyin shoot themselves in foot

10 Feb 2021 22:59 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 10 (ANI): An injury-time own goal from Enes Sipovic proved to be the difference as Jamshedpur FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.Jamshedpur did not register a single shot

FA Cup one of the most prestigious cups in the world: Tuchel

10 Feb 2021 22:12 PM IST

London [UK], February 10 (ANI): Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel said that FA Cup is one of the most prestigious cups in the world while stressing that his side has to be “totally focussed” in their upcoming game in order to win it. Chelsea are currently preparing for the FA

Ind vs Eng: Not reluctant to change a winning team, says coach Silverwood

10 Feb 2021 22:00 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 10 (ANI): England head coach Chris Silverwood on Wednesday said that he will not hesitate to follow the rotation policy despite the visiting side winning the first Test against India.England defeated India by 227 runs in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on

Bangladesh to host England, Australia and New Zealand ahead of T20 WC

10 Feb 2021 21:40 PM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury on Wednesday said they will host New Zealand and England ahead of the T20 World Cup in October this year.The seventh edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup comes five years after the event was held