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Highly-rated American amateur golfer Aman Gupta decides to play for India
The 22-year-old Gupta is part of the first team at Oklahoma State University, one of the most successful teams in the history of US college golf and boasting of such alumni as Rickie Fowler, Victor Hovland, Matthew Wolff and Peter Uihlein. Born in Easly in South Carolina, Gupta is an American, but also holds an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card, which gave him an opportunity to play for India.
Alexander Zverev overcomes Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up title clash with Rublev
Feeling unwell and down a double break at 1-4 in the third set, the German clawed back to claim a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4) win and set up a title clash with world No. 7, Russia's Andrey Rublev, who recorded his first victory over countryman Daniil Medvedev in his fifth attempt to reach his second ATP Masters 1000 final. Rublev won 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
La Liga: Memphis saves Barcelona from defeat with late equaliser
Athletic dominated the first 70 minutes of the game, but Barca were able to save a point as the Basque side tired in the closing minutes. The first half saw Athletic take the game to Barca, pressuring the ball high up the pitch and causing all sorts of problems for the visitors.
All is not lost for England: Michael Atherton
India have dominated the first two Tests, winning the second Test in a remarkable fashion as England, who are missing their top fast bowlers and all-rounder Ben Stokes due to injuries, have failed to perform to optimum level. Only skipper Joe Root and 39-year-old pace bowler James Anderson have put up performances of note.
IPL 2021: Buttler, Archer to miss 2nd leg, RR bring in Kiwi w-k Phillips
While Buttler will miss the tournament due to the birth of his second child, Rajasthan Royals' (RR) English pace bowler Jofra Archer, who is nursing an elbow injury which forced him to sit out of the ongoing series against India, will also miss the lucrative league. The franchise has brought in New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Glenn Phillips as Buttler's replacement.
AFC Cup Qualifiers: Bengaluru out of contention after goalless draw
The result meant Bengaluru stayed third in Group D with one point, while Bashundhara climbed to the top with four points, ahead of ATK Mohun Bagan's late clash against Maziya S&RC. With Bengaluru FC needing a win to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the next stage. chief coach Marco Pezzaiuoli made three changes to the team that lost to ATK Mohun Bagan.
Arsenal sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on long-term deal
He is yet to make his senior international debut. Ramsdale has represented England at the Under-18 and Under-21 level. He was Sheffield United's player of the year last season. The 23-year-old Ramsdale joins Arsenal in a deal worth £24 million, which could rise to £30m with bonuses and add-ons. He joins Bernd Leno and Runar Alex Runarsson as Arsenal's goalkeepers.
Punjab Kings rope in Australian pace sensation Nathan Ellis for IPL
It caps off a whirlwind 48 hours for the 26-year-old, who was named as a travelling reserve in Australia's squad for the Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday (August 19). It had been widely reported that Ellis was being pursued by three IPL franchises for the Dubai leg of the cash-rich tournament. A statement issued by Punjab Kings late on Friday said on their website, "Punjab Kings announced a new addition to their roster, roping in new Australian sensation Nathan Ellis.
Covid watch: First cases reported from Athletes' Village at Paralympic Games
With two days to go for the opening ceremony, the latest figures released by the organising committee reveal a total of 15 new cases in the last 24 hours. No athlete has reported positive so far as the two cases from the Village are among the staff, though a large number of participants have reached Tokyo and some are still in quarantine.
Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Cincinnati semifinal clash against Alexander Zverev
For most of the first two sets, Tsitsipas played patiently to take a 6-2, 5-4 15/40 lead as Auger-Aliassime struggled to find a rhythm. But the Canadian made a remarkable turnaround with a backhand that barely clipped the back of the baseline to upset the Greek player's rhythm.
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