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Sreeshankar Murali saves best for last, wins dramatic long jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar

[ad_1] It ain’t over till it’s over. It is one of the oldest sporting cliches. At the very end of the Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, Sreeshankar Murali brought that sentiment to life in men’s long jump, as he took a huge leap and landed with 8.13m from takeoff, recording his own season best

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Snippets from World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar

[ad_1] The highlight of India’s first World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar was a dramatic last-ditch effort by the country’s ace long jumper Sreeshankar Murali, who clinched his event with a last attempt of 8.13m to stave off the impressive teenager Shahnavaz Khan. The 17-year-old Khan was leading, on the verge of pulling off an upset with his fourth-round

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Should Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue in ODI format? Sourav Ganguly answers: ‘It’s difficult to say…’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] In the absence of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India managed to pull off a famous 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The waning batting prowess of both batters was quite evident in the home series against New Zealand and in Down Under later in the red-ball game. Both Rohit and Kohli have stepped down ahead of the

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‘I’ll drop you if you register 21 ducks’: Sanju Samson recalls Gautam Gambhir’s words of encouragement after dismal form in Sri Lanka | Cricket News

[ad_1] India batter-wicketkeeper Sanju Samson opened up about finding much-needed stability in his national T20I career, attributing his upturn in form in the Bangladesh and South Africa series last year to head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The Kerala batter was a man on a mission in 2024 when he smashed his first maiden T20I century against Bangladesh

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Two Japanese boxers die after suffering brain injuries on same fight card

[ad_1] Showtime Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa have died following injuries sustained on the same card, though in different fights, on Aug. 2.  Kotari, 28, battled to a draw against a solid opponent in the form of Yamato Hata, but lost consciousness after the bout and underwent brain surgery to treat a subdural hematoma, according to a statement

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Egyptian superstar Mo Salah questions UEFA post on the death of footballer nicknamed ‘Palestinian Pele’ | Football News

[ad_1] Liverpool forward and Egyptian superstar Mohammed Salah used his social media platform to bring attention to continued violence in Palestine by questioning the European football association’s (UEFA) tribute message to Suleiman al-Obeid, nicknamed Palestinian Pele, who passed away in an Israeli attack on Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, 41-year-old Obeid was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces attacked people

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‘Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?’: Mohamed Salah to UEFA after killing of ‘Palestinian Pelé’ | Football News

[ad_1] Mohamed Salah (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has publicly challenged UEFA after the death of celebrated Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the “Palestinian Pelé,” in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said al-Obeid, 41, was killed when Israeli forces struck a crowd waiting for humanitarian aid. The former national team

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Breaking down India’s over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah when he plays Test cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] Over the English summer, the debate around Jasprit Bumrah’s workload reached dizzying heights. There is little doubt that he is the best red-ball pace bowler of the current generation, but just because he is unable to last a full Test series, either due to injury or a pre-decided schedule, it doesn’t necessarily mean India must immediately rethink his role

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‘I Was Shocked’ – When Sanju Samson left speechless by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Cricket News

[ad_1] RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Sanju Samson has seen plenty of special knocks in his career, but few have surprised him quite like the one produced by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Speaking to Ravichandran Ashwin on the off-spinner’s YouTube channel, Samson was asked to share his favourite cricketing memories – both from the past and

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When, Where To Watch LIV Vs CRY FA Community Shield 2025 Match Time, Date, Venue, TV Channels & Online Details

[ad_1] Liverpool (LIV) vs Crystal Palace (CRY) Live Streaming, FA Community Shield 2025: FA Cup winners Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace will lock horns with Premier League champions Arne Slot’s Liverpool in the FA Community Shield on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London. Palace have broken a drought of 120 years of silverware when they defeated Manchester City in the final

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Kane Williamson recalls umpiring error from 2019 final: ‘Rule is the rule…that was one of those unfortunate things’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 2019 final one which England won for the first time in the 50-over format, came with quite a bit of controversy. Ben Stokes tried to snatch the second run in the final over, and Martin Guptill’s throw hit diving Stokes’ bat and ran away for a boundary. The umpire awarded England six runs, but later it was clarified

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‘Gautam Gambhir should’ve used better language’: Matthew Hayden on India head coach’s spat with Oval curator | Cricket News

[ad_1] The lead-up to India and England’s thrilling Test series finale at the Oval witnessed a heated exchange between the visiting head coach Gautam Gambhir and the ground’s pitch curator Lee Fortis, grabbing all the eyeballs. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden remarked that Gambhir could have communicated his sentiment more effectively, while also criticising the command held by curator Fortis

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India vs England Tour diary: From Rishabh Pant’s ‘rolly-polly sweep’ and Shubman Gill’s silky hundreds to memorable cafes and bus rides – much to bring joy during an enthralling series | Cricket News

[ad_1] June 18: Chaotic first few hours in England. Land at London Heathrow, the ticket shows a connection from Terminal TN for the trip to Leeds, the venue for the first Test. The travel person back home insists it’s a flight. No one at Heathrow agrees. “There’s no Terminal TN here, unless Hogwarts School has started air services for overseas

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‘Outstanding’ Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour

[ad_1] After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis sensation Victoria Mboko is being celebrated as a role model for the next generation of Canadian athletes. The phenom, who was born in North Carolina and raised in Burlington, Ont., took the National Bank Open title on Thursday after defeating four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka

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Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says Australia tour is ‘exactly’ what India need ahead of Asia Cup | Hockey News

[ad_1] Captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that facing the formidable Australian team on their home turf will help the Indian men’s hockey team identify key areas for improvement ahead of this month’s Asia Cup, which also serves as a World Cup qualifier. The Indian team departed in the early hours for Australia, where they will play a crucial four-match

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Decoding Rishabh Pant’s audacious falling shots, which have caught Sachin Tendulkar’s imagination | Cricket News

[ad_1] In a game obsessed with linear beauty and profound stillness, Rishabh Pant brings a chaotic curvature. His falling sweep/pull/paddle/reverse variants exemplify his geometry-defying stunts that have enhanced the cricketing lexicon. He defies several well-worn truisms of the game. Be still at crease, the pundits croon. But he takes a stride across, crouches low, gets in line with the ball,

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‘I was always going to be out there’: Chris Woakes reflects on final moments of gripping Oval Test – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] England’s Chris Woakes (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about the shoulder injury he sustained during the fifth Test against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which ended in a 2-2 series draw at The Oval in London on Monday. The injury occurred while diving to save a run at the boundary during India’s first innings.The

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