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Messi can only leave Barcelona if release clause is paid, says LaLiga

01 Sep 2020 02:15 AM IST

Spanish football league LaLiga has said Lionel Messi cannot leave Barcelona on a free transfer by stating his release clause that will have to be paid if he is to severe ties with the club. The saga took another step forward on Saturday with the news that he would not

‘Sports Ministry must vacate Dhyan Chand Stadium’

01 Sep 2020 02:13 AM IST

A hockey lover and a sports journalist, Rakesh Thapliyal, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to urge the Sports Ministry to vacate its office from the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. In 1995, the Central government declared the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand on 29 August as

Serena Williams eyes 24th Grand Slam singles title

01 Sep 2020 02:11 AM IST

Serena Williams, standing on the precipice of creating a history, has so far reached four major finals since her quest for 24 began—losing in the Wimbledon and US Open championships in both 2018 and 2019. Williams after conquering her first Grand Slam Singles title in 1990 is still considered amongst

Age is just a number for Pak’s Hafeez and Malik

01 Sep 2020 02:09 AM IST

Critics may be out in the open baying for the ‘wicket’ of Mohammad Hafeez (40) and Shoaib Malik (39), citing their ‘old’ age, but their recent T20 performances tell a different story.

Anderson looking forward to challenge King Kohli next year

31 Aug 2020 02:11 AM IST

England fast bowler James Anderson is looking forward to take on Virat Kohli when his side travels to India next year. “It’s always tough bowling at batsmen of that quality. It will be a tough battle but that’s something I do enjoy. You want to get the best players out,”

Feel blessed to be working alongside Ponting: Shreyas

31 Aug 2020 02:10 AM IST

Shreyas Iyer will be captaining Delhi Capitals’ side that has a number of seniors from the Indian team. Apart from Shikhar Dhawan, who joined DC last season, India’s Test vice captain Ajinkya Rahane and ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will also be a part of the team in the upcoming season

DU sportspersons who made their alma mater proud

31 Aug 2020 02:09 AM IST

The University of Delhi, better known as DU, has had the privilege of being the alma mater to a large number of distinguished men and women who have made their marks in different walks of life. These include teachers to freedom fighters, scientists to politicians, linguists and poets to lawyers,

Wicketkeepers steal the show in Eng-Pak series

31 Aug 2020 02:08 AM IST

It is rare for a wicketkeeper to get ‘Man of the Match’ or ‘Man of the Series’ award in cricket. It was, therefore, nice to see the wicketkeepers of England and Pakistan getting the best player awards in the Test series recently. I would like to congratulate Mohammad Rizwan of

India is world’s best team now, says Abbas

31 Aug 2020 02:05 AM IST

Nicknamed ‘Asian Bradman’, former Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas’s name has just been inducted in ICC’s Hall of Fame. In an interview with The Daily Guardian, he talks about his illustrious career, relationship with Sunil Gavaskar and future of India-Pakistan cricket.

Djokovic to open campaign against Dzumhur in US Open

29 Aug 2020 03:54 AM IST

The men’s and women’s singles draws for the upcoming US Open has been released, with top seeds Novak Djokovic and Karolina Pliskova leading the respective brackets. Djokovic faces Damir Dzumhur in the opening round while Pliskova will lock horns Anhelina Kalinina. Djokovic has been drawn on the top line of

Always believed in Tottenham Hotspur, says Mourinho

29 Aug 2020 03:53 AM IST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has said he always believed in the club’s vision when he came on board and was aware of its rich history. “My opinion changed for the better, but the idea that I had was already good. With so many years in England, I knew the

12 members of CSK test positive for Covid-19

29 Aug 2020 03:52 AM IST

A big question mark has suddenly sprung up against the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after 12 members of the Chennai Super Kings, including players/coaching/ support staff, tested positive for coronavirus, just 22 days before the start of lucrative league, sources told IANS on Friday. According to