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Klopp feels Liverpool can use Burnley defeat to turn things around

24 Jan 2021 12:02 PM IST

Liverpool [UK], January 24 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels that defeat against Burnley can give them the much-needed push to turn things around, saying that “sometimes you need a really low point to then change things properly”. In the Premier League clash, Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at the

BCCI keen to get fans back to stands for T20Is against England

24 Jan 2021 11:27 AM IST

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): In what comes as a huge positive for cricket fanatics in the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen to get fans back to the stadium for the T20I series between India and England which gets underway at the

It was a good, solid performance: Smith pleased with Aston Villa’s win over Newcastle

24 Jan 2021 10:22 AM IST

Birmingham [UK], January 24 (ANI): Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith is really pleased with the team’s win over Newcastle and said the team displayed a “solid performance” in the match. First-half goals from Ollie Watkins and Bertrand Traore earned Aston Villa a 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier

ISL 7: We were better than Kerala, one point not enough, says Ferrando

24 Jan 2021 09:34 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 24 (ANI): After being restricted to a draw, FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando said one point is no enough for them, adding that his side was better than Kerala Blasters FC. Kerala Blasters FC held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super

ISL 7: We were close to winning three points, says Vicuna after draw against FC Goa

24 Jan 2021 08:54 AM IST

Goa [India], January 24 (ANI): After witnessing a draw against FC Goa, Kerala Blasters FC head coach Kibu Vicuna said he is satisfied with a point that they earned despite admitting that his side was close to winning three points from the game. Kerala Blasters FC held FC Goa to

Former Ireland cricketer Roy Torrens dies at 72

24 Jan 2021 08:38 AM IST

Dublin [Ireland], January 24 (ANI): Former Ireland player Roy Torrens has passed away at the age of 72, Cricket Ireland said on Saturday. “The Board and staff of Cricket Ireland are very saddened to learn of the passing of a great figure within the Irish cricket family – Roy Torrens,”

Had a dream to win it again: Arteta after Arsenal get knocked out of FA Cup

24 Jan 2021 08:19 AM IST

Southampton [UK], January 24 (ANI): After losing to Southampton in the FA Cup, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that he is disappointed as they had a dream of winning the tournament again. Arsenal’s defence of the FA Cup is over after Gabriel’s first-half own goal was enough to give Southampton

Really want to play my best cricket: Faf du Plessis ahead of Test series against Pakistan

24 Jan 2021 08:03 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], January 24 (ANI): South Africa’s Faf du Plessis said he really wants to play his “best cricket” as the team prepares for the Test series against Pakistan. The 36-year-old is in line to play his 68th Test but first in Pakistan when the two-Test series starts on Tuesday

ISL 7: 10-man Goa hold on for a point against Kerala

23 Jan 2021 22:42 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 23 (ANI): 10-man FC Goa managed to fend off a tough press by Kerala Blasters to settle for a point with a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Saturday.The Gaurs took the lead through a 25th-minute strike from Jorge Ortiz

Bangladesh focusing on winning ‘as much as possible’: BCB chief

23 Jan 2021 21:45 PM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 23 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said that hosts are unlikely to make any changes for the third ODI against West Indies despite having an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Those results have given Bangladesh a head start in the ICC World Cup

FA Cup: Title holders Arsenal knocked out after losing to Southampton

23 Jan 2021 21:18 PM IST

Southampton [UK], January 23 (ANI): FA Cup titleholders Arsenal were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing to Southampton in the fourth round here at St Mary’s Stadium.Southampton defeated Arsenal 1-0 after Gabriel registered an own goal for the Gunners and this proved to be the deciding factor

National Wrestling C’ship: Pankaj, Ravinder win gold on opening day

23 Jan 2021 21:01 PM IST

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 23 (ANI): Pankaj and Ravinder from Services bagged gold medal in the 57 kg and 61kg respectively in the 65th Men Senior Freestyle National Wrestling Championship here at Noida Stadium on Saturday.In the 57kg category, Aman from Haryana clinched the silver medal while Shubham and