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United's aborted game vs Liverpool to be played on May 13
The contest was postponed after agitated fans stormed Old Trafford in protest against owner Glazer family's plan to align with the now-aborted Super League. But with the rearrangement of fixtures, Manchester United face the onerous task of playing three league games in five days. United were originally scheduled to take on Leicester City on May 12, but in a bid to accommodate the rearranged tie against Liverpool
Nadal snuffs out Alcaraz's challenge in Madrid Open
Spain's Rafael Nadal spoiled Carlos Alcaraz's 18th birthday bash as he moved into the third round of Madrid Open with a 6-1, 6-2 victory on Wednesday. The generational second-round clash was more than just a showcase of the present and future of Spanish tennis. Both players are coached by Spanish greats and former World No. 1s, with Juan Carlos Ferrero in Alcaraz's box and Carlos Moya in Nadal's.
IPL postponement: BCCI's caravan model, laxity come under fire
The BCCI which was adamant in hosting the IPL in India this time and not the UAE "since it is an Indian tournament and belongs to India" is split as a body over the issue.
2 held for breaching bio-bubble to bet during IPL tie at Delhi stadium
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of the BCCI, as well as the DDCA, are investigating how the individuals managed to get accreditation to enter the premises. During the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), a Delhi Police sub-inspector spotted Krishan Garg and Manish Kansal, and after not getting satisfactory answers to their questions lodged an FIR against the two individuals.
BCCI to move Aus players to SL, Maldives: Cricket Australia
"What the BCCI is working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India where they will wait until it's possible to return to Australia," Hockley told reporters in a press conference in Sydney. "The BCCI has been working on a range of options. That's now narrowed down to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The BCCI is committed not only to the first move but also to putting on a charter to bring them back to Australia," he further said.
Madrid Open: Thiem eases past qualifier Giron
Austrian third seed Dominic Thiem needed less than an hour to brush past American qualifier Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-3, while Matteo Berrettini won against his fellow Italian Fabio Fognini 6-3, 6-4. Meanwhile, world number seven Andrey Rublev had to work hard on his Madrid Open debut on Tuesday before booking a place in the third round with a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 win over Tommy Paul, Xinhua reports.
City reach maiden Champions League final with 4-1 win over PSG
Mahrez's goals either side of half-time secured a 2-0 victory after his free kick last week earned City a 2-1 win in Paris against last season's beaten finalists, DPA reports. Angel Di Maria was later sent off for lashing out at birthday boy Fernandinho to end any slim chance PSG had of a comeback.
Was unedifying to watch IPL when people were dying: Hussain
"It has been unedifying at times watching this tournament when people are dying just up the road from there (the venues). I won't criticise the players, but it had to be called off," former England captain Nasser Hussain wrote in the Daily Mail. The IPL was called off on Tuesday after several players and members of staff in teams returned positive Covid-19 results in Ahmedabad and New Delhi.
Very sensible to postpone IPL: Vaughan
"Seems a very sensible decision to postpone the IPL .. Now cases have started to appear inside the bubble they had no other option.. Hope everyone stays safe in India and all the overseas players can find a way back to there families .. #IPL2021," Former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted on Tuesday.
Chelsea bring fans to board meetings following Super League debacle
The Blues were one of 12 teams to join the proposed breakaway league last month, only to then change their decision within 48 hours as the plans began to crumble, reports DPA. The club has taken a step towards rebuilding fan trust by ensuring the supporters have a presence at future board meetings, though they will not have voting rights.
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