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Showing posts with label Latest News Sports on Firstpost. Show all posts

Friday, March 29, 2019

NBA: James Harden inspires Rockets to victory over Nuggets with 38-point blitz; Utah Jazz confirm playoffs berth

James Harden scored 38 points to led the Houston Rockets to a 112-85 victory over the Denver Nuggets in a battle of NBA Western Conference contenders

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Miami Open: Simona Halep fails to dethrone Naomi Osaka as World No 1 after faltering against Karolina Pliskova in semis

Simona Halep missed the chance to return to World No 1 as a devastating display from Karolina Pliskova sealed the Czech's passage into the Miami Open WTA final.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 172: Mi beat RCB in IPL; Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Manchester United's new full-time manager and more

In this episode of Spodcast, Firstpost's daily news podcast, we discuss Mumbai Indians' thrilling last-ball win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment as full-time Manchester United manager and more.

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Listen: Full script of Episode 173 of Spodcast where we discuss Mi's win over RCB in IPL, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment as full-time Man United boss and more

In this episode of Spodcast, Firstpost's daily news podcast, we discuss Mumbai Indians' thrilling last-ball win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment as full-time Manchester United manager and more.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Russia's Umar Kremlev offers to clear AIBA's multi-million debt if body is allowed to stay in charge

Kremlev, in a letter to the IOC, said he was "ready to close the debts of AIBA in full so long as our favourite sport remains on the Olympic programme".

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Standardised Test ball a bad idea, will kill the game

The MCC cricket committee has recommended that a standardised Test ball be used in the world championship

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Batting for the right ball

Among the many accessories that together produce a rich tapestry of skilful encounters in cricket is its main component, the round leather ball

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It's English Premier League crunch time, keep your eye on the ball

Liverpool are leading the race in the Premier League, with 76 points from 31 matches while City are two points behind, having played a game less

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Russia boxing boss Umar Kremlev offers to clear AIBA's multi-million debt if allowed to stay in charge at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Kremlev, in a letter to the IOC, said he was "ready to close the debts of AIBA in full so long as our favourite sport remains on the Olympic programme".

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Gonzalo Higuain retires from international football, says he 'gave it his all' while playing for Argentina

Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement from international football on Thursday telling critics "I gave everything" for the Albiceleste

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India Open 2019: Having put gut troubles behind him, HS Prannoy fends off Jan O Jorgensen to enter quarters

Still recovering from a terrible gastroesophageal reflux issue, HS Prannoy went past Jan O Jorgensen in three games to book a quarter-final clash against Viktor Axelsen.

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Premier League: Virgil van Dijk to look for new house after landlord Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is named full-time Manchester United boss

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment as the permanent manager of Manchester United is set to leave Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk looking for a new home.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named Manchester United's full-time manager: Strengthening squad and other challenges facing the Norwegian

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a popular choice to become full-time successor to Jose Mourinho after an impressive caretaker spell in which United won 14 of his 19 games in charge. AFP Sports looks at what comes next and the challenges that lie in wait for Solskjaer.

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Miami Open: Roger Federer brushes aside Kevin Anderson to enter semis; Ashleigh Barty enters final

Roger Federer superbly cut Kevin Anderson down to size with a magical display at the Miami Open to seal his spot in the semi-finals with a 6-0, 6-4 victory.

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India Open 2019: Viktor Axelsen credits strong club system in Denmark for country's success in sport

Danish ace Viktor Axelsen on Thursday credited his country's strong club system for his success after entering the quarter-finals of the India Open badminton

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Harry Kane proud of England's response to racist chanting in Montenegro, says teammates handled it well

Harry Kane spoke on Thursday of his pride at how his teammates dealt with being racially abused in Montenegro as he collected an award for "services to football" after leading England to the World Cup semi-finals.

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India Open 2019: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth register easy wins to enter quarter-finals; HS Prannoy beats Jan O Jorgensen

Former champions PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarterfinals after easy wins but the highlight of the day was HS Prannoy's thrilling victory over Denmark's Jan Jorgensen

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Premier League: West Ham United may sell Declan Rice if transfer fee represents good deal, admits Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini admitted England international Declan Rice could be lured away from the London club this summer should a "good deal" come along.

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Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'beyond excited' to be handed Manchester United manager's job on full-time basis

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was "beyond excited" to be handed the Manchester United manager's job on a full-time basis as the club announced on Thursday he had signed a three-year deal.

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East Bengal board votes against participating in Super Cup 2019; agrees to bid for ISL spot next season

East Bengal board members decided not to participate in the Super Cup, holding firm to the alliance of eight rebelling I-League clubs.

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