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England close in on Ashes-levelling win after Broad double

8:29 pm September 15, 2019

London: England closed in on a series-levelling victory in the fifth Test at the Oval on Sunday as Australia slipped to 68-3 at lunch on the fourth day. Joe Root’s side set the tourists an unlikely 399 to win in London after adding just 16 runs to their overnight total. Paceman Broad pounded in, roared […]

No. 13 Penn State uses late stand to hold off Pitt 17-10

3:50 am September 15, 2019

University Park, Pennsylvania: The 126-year rivalry between No. 13 Penn State and Pittsburgh is going on indefinite hiatus for the second time in a generation. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi gave both sides something to chew on until they meet again, no matter how long the break lasts. Down a touchdown with the ball at the […]

British Indian cricketer Monty Panesar eyes world of politics

11:14 am September 14, 2019

London: Former England off-spinner Monty Panesar, who recently turned author with his book ‘The Full Monty’, has spoken of plans to take on the world of politics, possibly as a future Mayor of London. The 37-year-old spinner, who had handed over copies of his book to the Indian cricket team during their UK tour for […]

India finish 2019 as number one shooting nation in worl

Anjum, Annu Raj win titles in National Shooting Trials

9:02 pm September 12, 2019

New Delhi: World Championship silver medallist Anjum Moudgil won the women’s 50m rifle prone title in the National Shooting Trials (T6) here on Thursday. Tarun Yadav won the men’s 50m rifle prone event while Annu Raj Singh clinched the women’s 25m pistol (sport pistol) gold at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. Anjum, who finished […]

DDCA renames Feroz Shah Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

8:32 pm September 12, 2019

New Delhi: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday renamed the Feroz Shah Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium in memory of the late politician-cum-sports-administrator. In a glittering function, Home Minister Amit Shah digitally inaugurated the renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in presence of late finance minister’s family. DDCA also unveiled a new pavilion […]