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Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra pumps up 'Wakanda Forever' fever
Neeraj Chopra journey from humble beginnings to achieving the coveted Olympic gold medal and becoming the reigning champion has truly been inspiring and extraordinary in equal measures. Marvel Studios released a new promotional video asset featuring Chopra on Friday on their social media handles.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores on return as Manchester United qualify for Europa League knockout stage
In a match dominated by the Manchester United, headed goals from Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford in each half were added to by a late Cristiano Ronaldo strike to settle the victory. The result, our fourth win of the group stage, means there will be a showdown at Real Sociedad next week to decide who takes top spot and avoids having to play off against a third-placed side from the Champions League.
Akanksha Vyavahare creates Weightlifting National records in 40kg category at Khelo India tournament
The weightlifter, also a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, has created the NRs in all 3 scores - Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total. Akanksha bettered her existing Snatch national record, by lifting 60kg. She recorded 71kg in the Clean & Jerk, and on the process, registering a total lift of 131kg. She competed in the 40kg Youth Girls' category.
T20 World Cup: Group 1 clash between Afghanistan, Ireland abandoned due to persistent rain
Both teams will now receive a point each. Friday's match takes the tally of games being abandoned due to rain this week to three. In Afghanistan's case, it is their second straight no-result after the washout against New Zealand at the same venue on Wednesday.
T20 World Cup: West Indies were tactically quite poor; didn't nail the power-plays, says Daren Sammy
Before the start of the tournament in Australia, Sammy had written in his column for the ICC that one could expect something special from a young West Indies side led by Nicholas Pooran. But the side were a pale shadow of their illustrious past self, losing to Scotland and Ireland in Hobart to make an early exit from the showpiece event.
Stan Wawrinka staves off Nakashima in Basel thriller
Wawrinka appeared set for a straightforward victory in his first tour-level meeting with Nakashima when he served for the match at 5-4 in the second set. American Nakashima had other ideas, raising his level with some high-octane baseline hitting to force a decider, but Wawrinka kept his cool to convert the only break point of the third set and clinch an engrossing two-hour, 12-minute win.
Pakistan PM responds to Zimbabwe President's Mr. Bean jibe: 'we have real cricketing spirit'
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa, posted on Twitter, "What a win for Zimbabwe! Congratulations to the Chevrons. Next time, send the real Mr Bean." The tweet of Zimbabwe's president was widely shared on social media.
Champions League: Barcelona crash out after humiliating defeat against Bayern Munich
The 3-0 loss at home left coach Xavi's side with just four points from five games in Group C, six points behind second-placed Inter, ensuring they will drop into the Europa League. It is the second season in a row in which five-time winners Barcelona have failed to make the Champions League last-16 having previously done it for 17 successive seasons.
Freiburg secure late draw to reach UEFA Europa League last 32
Freiburg started dominant on home soil, but it was the visitors that broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Youssef El-Arabi tapped home Pep Biel's blocked shot. Olympiacos should have doubled their advantage, but Giorgos Masouras rounded Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken and hit the side netting instead of the empty goal in the 23rd minute, reports Xinhua.
On-loan Arsenal player Pablo Mari gets stabbed in Italy, confirms manager Mikel Arteta
Mari was among five people taken to hospital, with one of them - a man aged 30- dying later. A sixth victim did not need hospital treatment. According to a report in Sky Sports, Mari, who is understood to be conscious and not in a serious condition, was among six people attacked at a shopping centre in the Italian city.
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