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Dusan Vlahovic's Resurgence: From Disappointment to Elite Striker

Dusan Vlahovic's resurgence at Juventus has been a welcome sight for the Bianconeri faithful. After a disappointing 2022-23 season, the Serbian striker has rediscovered his scoring touch, becoming one of Europe's most prolific forwards in 2024. Vlahovic's struggles in Turin began after his €80

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Manu Gandas Returns to Form, Eyes Strong Indian Open Performance

Manu Gandas, the 27-year-old golfer from Gurugram, faced a challenging first season on the DP World Tour (European Tour) in 2023. Despite qualifying by topping the PGTI Order of Merit, he made only five cuts in 25 appearances. "The results didn't go my way, but I'

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Lance Klusener Joins Lucknow Super Giants as Assistant Coach for IPL 2024

South African cricket legend Lance Klusener has been appointed as the assistant coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The announcement was made by LSG on Friday, adding Klusener to their already formidable coaching staff led by head coach Justin Langer

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Yuvraj Singh Denies Political Aspirations, Focuses on Philanthropy

Yuvraj Singh, the legendary Indian cricketer, has refuted rumors of his political aspirations in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The former all-rounder, known for his exceptional batting and bowling skills, has clarified that his focus remains on philanthropy and supporting people in need. Singh's illustrious career spanned over two decades, during

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Somerset Coach Considers Loan for Young Spinner Bashir

Somerset head coach Jason Kerr has responded to England Test coach Brendon McCullum's call for increased playing time for young spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley by suggesting that Bashir could be allowed to go out on loan. Bashir and Hartley have impressed in India despite limited experience

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Rublev Defaults in Dubai Semifinal After Line Judge Confrontation

Andrey Rublev Defaults in Dubai Semifinal After Confrontation with Line Judge Andrey Rublev's Dubai Championships campaign came to an abrupt end on Friday when he was defaulted from his semifinal match against Alexander Bublik for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred in the deciding set with Bublik leading 6-5.

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Who Has the Most to Prove in the Sunshine Swing?

As the Sunshine Swing approaches, the BNP Paribas Open draw will be unveiled on March 4th. Our experts analyze the players with the most to prove in Indian Wells and Miami. Elena Rybakina: A year after her Indian Wells triumph, Rybakina has shown flashes of brilliance but also inconsistency. Can

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UP Warriorz Dominate Gujarat Giants in WPL Clash

UP Warriorz Triumph Over Gujarat Giants in WPL Encounter In a thrilling Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Friday, UP Warriorz emerged victorious with a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants. The Warriorz's chase was spearheaded by the brilliant Grace Harris, whose unbeaten

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Mohun Bagan Regains Winning Form, Climbs to Second in ISL-10 Standings

Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious in their ISL-10 clash against Jamshedpur FC, securing a comfortable 3-0 win at the Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. This triumph propelled them to the second spot in the league standings, surpassing Mumbai City FC. The match commenced with an early goal from Australian

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Gundogan Compares Foden and Yamal, Sees Bright Future for Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan, a veteran midfielder who witnessed Phil Foden's rise at Manchester City, now finds himself mentoring a similar talent at Barcelona: Lamine Yamal. Gundogan, who joined Barcelona in 2023, has observed striking similarities between Foden and Yamal, both of whom debuted as teenagers. Like Guardiola at City,

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PVL Season 2 Heats Up with Surprises and Thrilling Matches

The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has witnessed an electrifying start to its second season in Chennai, with thrilling matches and unexpected results. Ahmedabad Defenders, who had a dominant start with three consecutive straight-set victories, faced their first setback against Bengaluru Torpedoes. The Torpedoes, led by Muthusamy Appavu, halted the Defenders&

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Afghanistan Bolsters ODI Squad with Uncapped Spinners for Ireland Series

Afghanistan's cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland in Sharjah, with two uncapped players making their senior debuts. Mystery spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Nangeyalia Kharote have been included in the squad, while senior spinners Rashid Khan and

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Fortune Barishal Crowned BPL Champions with Six-Wicket Triumph

Fortune Barishal emerged victorious in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023, claiming their maiden title with a resounding six-wicket triumph over Comilla Victorians. The match, played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, witnessed a dominant performance from Barishal's bowlers and a clinical chase led by captain

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Puneri Paltan Crowned Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Champions

Puneri Paltan's triumph in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 final marked a historic moment for the Pune-based team. After a heartbreaking loss in last season's final, Paltan emerged victorious this time, defeating Haryana Steelers 28-25 in a nail-biting encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on

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Hockey India Faces Allegations of Financial Irregularities and Election Violations

Indian hockey is once again facing turmoil, with allegations of financial irregularities and election process violations surfacing. Former Delhi Hockey secretary Mahesh Dayal has raised concerns about the validity of the current Hockey India (HI) dispensation and the 2022 election process, claiming violations of the National Sports Code. Dayal'

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Mumbai Skipper Rahane Backs Iyer for Ranji Semifinal Despite Struggles

Mumbai skipper Ajinkya Rahane has expressed confidence in Shreyas Iyer's ability to perform in the upcoming Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu, despite the batter's recent struggles. Rahane believes Iyer's experience and contributions to Mumbai make him a valuable asset to the team. "

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BCCI's Contract Termination: Kapil Dev Backs Move to Protect Domestic Cricket

BCCI's Contract Termination for Domestic Neglect: A Step to Protect First-Class Cricket Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has lauded the BCCI's decision to terminate central contracts for players who prioritize international cricket over domestic commitments. This move, he believes, is crucial to safeguard marquee first-class events

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Boyer Stuns Svrcina, Reaches Delhi Open Challenger Semifinals

Tristan Boyer, the 242nd-ranked American, stunned fourth seed Dalibor Svrcina of the Czech Republic 7-6(2), 7-6(1) in the quarterfinals of the Dafa News $82,000 Delhi Open Challenger tennis tournament on March 1. Boyer, 22, displayed resilience in a match marked by eight breaks of serve. Despite Svrcina&

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Odisha Unveils Coffee Table Book Commemorating Hockey World Cup 2023

Odisha's Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, unveiled a commemorative coffee table book titled 'FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023' on Friday. Published by Sportstar, the sports magazine of The Hindu Group, the book chronicles the 15th edition of the prestigious tournament, which was hosted

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Kerala Blasters Return to Sree Kanteerava for Crucial ISL Clash with Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters Set for Crucial ISL Clash at Sree Kanteerava Stadium Over a year after their infamous protest and forfeit at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Kerala Blasters return to face Bengaluru FC in a highly anticipated Indian Super League (ISL) encounter. While the stakes may be lower

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Ruud vs. Rune: Thrilling Semi-Final Showdown in Acapulco

The highly anticipated semi-final clash between world No. 11 Casper Ruud and world No. 7 Holger Rune at the Acapulco Open promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Both players have showcased impressive form in recent weeks, setting the stage for an intense battle. Ruud, known for his consistent baseline play

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Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand's Humorous Kidnapping Plea

Viswanathan Anand, the legendary Indian chess grandmaster, recently showcased his wit and love for chess on social media. On Friday, he posted a humorous plea on Twitter, claiming to be kidnapped by chess players Alexandra Botez and Andrea Botez. "At the Airport! My Kidnappers, let me go. @alexandrabotez @itsandreabotez,

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Joao Fonseca Chooses Pro Tennis Over College After Rio Open Breakthrough

Joao Fonseca, the 17-year-old Brazilian tennis prodigy, has made a bold decision to forgo his NCAA tennis commitment to the University of Virginia in favor of pursuing his professional tennis ambitions full-time. This decision comes after Fonseca's impressive performance at the recent Rio Open, where he reached the

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AB de Villiers Backs Rajat Patidar Despite Lean Run

Rajat Patidar's underwhelming debut series against England has sparked speculation about his future in the Indian Test team. With just 63 runs in three matches, the middle-order batter has failed to live up to expectations. However, despite Patidar's struggles, South African legend AB de Villiers believes

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Iyer and Kishan Excluded from BCCI Contracts for Domestic Cricket Neglect

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, two prominent Indian cricketers, have been excluded from the latest BCCI contracts, sparking speculation and debate. The duo's omission has been interpreted as a stern message from the cricket governing body to players who prioritize franchise cricket over domestic commitments. Ishan Kishan, who