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Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripath, Deepti Sharma, Anjali Sarvani, Saima Thakor meet more than 6,000 students in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 31 (ANI): The UP Warriorz, one of the more dynamic women's cricket teams in the country, is among those who are championing inclusivity and encouraging more women to take up sport. With that in mind, the UP Warriorz (UPW) touched down in the picturesque city of Lucknow, along with actors Ali Fazal and Shweta Tripathi Sharma. The team's vice-captain Deepti Sharma and teammates Saima

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Lynx look to rebound from lopsided loss in clash vs. Sky

(Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Minnesota Lynx won their first six games coming out of the Olympic break before enduring a lopsided defeat. The Lynx will look to get back on track Sunday afternoon when they host the Chicago Sky in Minneapolis. Minnesota (23-9) dropped a 94-76 decision to the Dallas Wings on Friday. The Lynx were outrebounded 11-5 on the offensive boards and allowed the W

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NorthEast United win maiden Durand Cup title with a brilliant comeback victory

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 31 (ANI): NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) completed a brilliant comeback victory after being two goals down to overcome defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) on penalties and clinched the 133rd Durand Cup in a thrilling final played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. This is the Highlanders maiden Durand Cup title and their first ever silverware in Indian football. Th

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Jonty Rhodes opens up on "mixed emotions" on Suryakumar's title winning catch during IND-SA T20 WC final

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the game-changing moment in the ICC T20 World Cup was the catch that was taken by Suryakumar Yadav on the final ball of the last over in the match. Suryakumar Yadav received the Fielder Medal of the Match of the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 after he made a stunning catch on the long-off to remove David Miller from the crease

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US Open: Bopanna-Ebden march into pre-quarterfinals

Paris [France], August 31 (ANI): The Indian-Australia pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to the pre-quarters of the ongoing US Open with a win over the Spanish-Argentina pair of Roberto Carballes Baena and Federico Coria. The Indo-Australian pair registered win in straight sets by 6-2, 6-4 within 60 minutes at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Bopanna along with Ebden, who secured the Paris 2

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Tragedy fuels Kumar LR's rise as Hubli Tigers' bowling star

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 31 (ANI): Kumar LR is amongst the leading contenders for the Purple Cap at the ongoing Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. While he has played a crucial role in leading the Hubli Tigers to the semifinals, his journey has been stricken with adversity. Life took a devastating turn in 2022 when he lost both his parents within a few months--his mother to blood cancer and his father to a stroke shor

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Jonty Rhodes praises Ravichandran Ashwin's strategic mindset on field

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Jonty Rhodes, the legendary South African fielder, offered high praise for India's all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, highlighting his exceptional understanding of the game. Rhodes, a cricketing icon in his own right, spoke candidly to ANI about Ashwin's cricketing intellect. "He's a real thinker of the game, you know. And I think maybe that's what he loves," Rhodes remarked, emphasizing

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"Your focus and accuracy...": Tendulkar, Bhaker hail Paralympics bronze medalist Rubina Francis

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker congratulated para-shooter Rubina Francis for her bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. Francis finished third and bagged a bronze medal in the P2 - Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1 final on Saturday. Legendary batter Tendulkar said that Rubina's "focus and accuracy" has brought immense pride to

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'Rohit to join LSG? Future of KL Rahul': Jonty Rhodes addresses rumours around franchise

By Parv AnandNew Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes addressed the speculation building around India captain Rohit Sharma joining the franchise for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. As the mega auction for the IPL 2025 season inches closer, uncertainty over Rohit's future continues to loom around him. In recent times speculations over Rohit potentially mov

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Yankees RHP Ian Hamilton scratched from rehab outing

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Instead of getting ready to add Ian Hamilton to the major league roster, the Yankees are facing some uncertainty in the bullpen after the right-hander was scratched Friday night from what was expected to be his last rehab outing. Hamilton reportedly experienced back spasms and did not appear in Friday night's game at Double-A Somerset. The 29-year-old reliever has been working

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China wins twin gold in para table tennis as France finishes with bronze in men's doubles

China continued its unrivalled supremacy in para table tennis on Friday night, taking away both of the first two gold medals in the womens doubles. The doubles format, which returned to the Paralympics this year for the first time since 1976, has so far proved disappointing for the French contenders, with fan-favourites Fabien Lamirault and Julien Michaud taking home the bronze after being beaten 3-1 by South Korea in the

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"Not big fan of Impact Player rule, but ready to embrace change": LSG fielding coach Jonty Rhodes

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes gave his take on the ongoing deliberations around the continuation of the Impact Player rule in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. In IPL 2024, the Impact Player rule was a hot topic of discussion among the fan base and cricketers regarding its implementation and consequences. Since the rule made its way into the cash-ri

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Google and Tamil Nadu government collaborate to build AI-enabled ecosystem in the state

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Google has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu. The collaboration aims to build a robust AI-enabled ecosystem in the state, focusing on key areas like start-up enablement, skilling, and the industrial ecosystem, particularly for MSMEs, to create impactful and scalable AI solutions. The MoU was exchanged at Google's Mountain View office, with Chie

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Revs lend homegrown M Noel Buck to Southampton

(Photo credit: Mark Smith-USA TODAY Sports) The New England Revolution are lending homegrown midfielder Noel Buck to Southampton FC of the English Premier League, the team announced Saturday. The loan, which includes a purchase option, is until the end of January 2025. "Noel is an extremely talented young player who is very deserving of this opportunity to join Southampton and test himself in a new environment," said Cu

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Canes sign F Seth Jarvis to 8-year, $63.2M deal

(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) Seth Jarvis is staying with the Carolina Hurricanes, signing an eight-year, $63.2 million contract on Saturday that includes $29.24 million in signing bonuses. "Seth is a cornerstone player for our franchise," general manager Eric Tulsky said Saturday. "He took another huge step last season, playing in all situations and displaying the skill and competitive drive that will

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Johnny Gaudreau's widow: 'You were perfect'

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY Network) The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau paid tribute to him in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, calling him her "forever" and praising him as the "best dad" to their young children. Meredith Gaudreau also shared family photos of her late husband celebrating his 31st birthday earlier this month with her, daughter Noa and son Johnny

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Notre Dame-Texas AM: Preview, Props, Prediction

(Photo credit: MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK) Notre Dame is coming off a 10-win season and has lofty goals in the first season of the expanded College Football Playoff format. The Fighting Irish have gone 19-7 since Marcus Freeman succeeded Brian Kelly as head coach, and will open its 2024 schedule in College Station, Texas on Saturday. That's where the Fighting Irish will clash with Texas AM, whic

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Report: Georgia's Trevor Etienne out for opener

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Running back Trevor Etienne won't play Saturday for Georgia, a punishment for his arrest on DUI and other driving charges in March, ESPN reported. The No. 1 Bulldogs will face No. 14 Clemson in Atlanta. Etienne, a January transfer from Florida, agreed to a plea deal in July. The DUI charge was dropped, and he entered a no contest plea to reckless driving and pleaded guilty to