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Sindhu and other Indian shuttlers look for better show at Thailand Open
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 03:23 PM IST
The Indian players seemed to struggle with their fitness as none of them could cross the second round at the Yonex Thailand Open, the first event of the Asia leg here.
Groth slams 'selfish' Djokovic after quarantine 'demands'
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 03:27 PM IST
A Spanish tennis website reported that Djokovic wrote to Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley with a list of "demands", asking for reduced isolation periods.
Alisson saves Liverpool in goalless draw with United
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:20 AM IST
It was the third game in the last five between the clubs at Anfield that has ended goalless and will have left many frustrated but United will be happy to remain top of the league.
72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 07:01 AM IST
- That means they won't be allowed to leave their hotel rooms or practice for 14 days, creating a two-speed preparation period for the tournament. Other players in less rigorous quarantine will be allowed to practice for five hours daily.
Barca's Messi sees red as Bilbao claim Super Cup glory
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:45 AM IST
Messi, who returned to the starting lineup after missing the semi-final victory over Real Sociedad through injury, was dismissed after striking Asier Villalibre in the final minute.
Double for Stones as Man City crush Palace to go second
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:18 AM IST
Central defender Stones, closing in on 100 Premier League appearances for City, headed his first league goal for the club after a sublime cross by Kevin de Bruyne in the 26th minute.
Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey
AP
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:22 AM IST
The former Germany midfielder, who is of Turkish descent, hasn’t played for Arsenal since March after falling out of favor with manager Mikel Arteta over concerns about the player’s work rate.
Inter make Serie A title statement as Barella downs Juventus
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:16 AM IST
Former Juve midfielder Arturo Vidal scored his first league goal for Inter when he headed in an inviting Barella cross after 12 minutes.
Bayern go four points clear with scrappy 2-1 win over Freiburg
Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:23 AM IST
The win, however, lifted them to 36 points, four ahead of RB Leipzig who drew 2-2 with VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, and seven clear of Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund in third and fourth places.
Mesut Ozil confirms he is leaving Arsenal for Fenerbahce
AP, Turkey, Istanbul
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 11:45 PM IST
- After 7.5 years at the London club, which he joined from Real Madrid, Ozil is heading to one of the favoured clubs of Turkey’s president.
Bayern go four points clear with scrappy 2-1 win over Freiburg
Reuters, Munich, Germany
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 10:23 PM IST
- Bayern, who conceded a goal for the 11th straight league game and were far from impressive, are now on 36 points.
Ndombele stunner helps Tottenham win at Sheffield United
Reuters, Sheffield, United
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 10:05 PM IST
- Spurs had just seen the commanding lead given to them by Serge Aurier and Harry Kane halved by David McGoldrick's header on the hour when Ndombele struck with an audacious flicked lob.
ISL: NorthEast United return to winning ways, beat Jamshedpur FC 2-1
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 09:08 PM IST
- The win propelled NEUFC to the fifth spot in the standings with 16 points.
UFC: 445 strikes landed in one fight-Holloway is making his hands do the talking
By YASH BHATI
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 02:07 PM IST
- It came to such a stage that the commentators were suggesting for Kattar’s coaches to throw the towel in to save the fighter from further damage.
Leicester go second with 2-0 win over Southampton
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:26 AM IST
Maddison lashed a ferocious shot past Alex McCarthy in the 37th-minute of an even first period and Barnes broke clear to finish coolly as Leicester claimed only their fourth home victory of the season.
Mount delivers again for Lampard as Chelsea ekes out big win
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:27 AM IST
Mount’s 78th-minute goal in a 1-0 victory capped a man-of-the-match performance.
Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 11:35 AM IST
- Health authorities confirmed there'd been three positive tests for COVID-19 returned on Saturday, and another on Sunday. None of the cases have so far involved players.
Australian Open arrivals hit by 3 COVID-19 positive tests
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:30 AM IST
Forty-seven players from the two affected flights — arriving from Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi — are now in a strict 14-day quarantine, unable to leave their hotel rooms or practice. The Australian Open starts Feb. 8.
Messi doubtful as Barça plays Bilbao in Super Cup final
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:31 AM IST
Messi has been training on his own and his readiness is up in the air, Koeman said on Saturday.
PSG scrape past Angers 1-0 to go top as Marseille loses
AP
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:33 AM IST
PSG was without coach Mauricio Pochettino after he tested positive for the coronavirus, and his two assistants took charge.
Australian Open: No Indian among 47 Open players in isolation
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 09:12 PM IST
- None of the Indian players has been impacted, the statements said.
Maupay on target as Brighton sink lacklustre Leeds
Reuters, Leeds, England
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 11:58 PM IST
- It was Brighton who went on to claim their first-ever top-flight victory at Elland Road.
Australian Open arrivals hit by positive COVID tests: Report
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:48 AM IST
The Australian Open is set to start Feb. 8, three weeks later than usual because of COVID-19 quarantining protocols.
PSG coach Pochettino tests positive for virus
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 04:33 AM IST
Pochettino's assistants, Jesus Perez and Miguel D’Agostino, will take charge against Angers, PSG said on Friday.
Union Berlin stun Leverkusen 1-0 to move 4th in Bundesliga
AP
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 05:04 AM IST
The game ended on a sour note, however, with Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri angrily approaching Union midfielder Florian Hübner and pointing his finger in his face.
Lazio eyes Champions League after 3-0 derby win over Roma
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 04:59 AM IST
Luis Alberto scored twice and Ciro Immobile also found the target as Lazio controlled throughout.
Santosh back in India, out of induced coma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 04:37 AM IST
“CS Santosh was transferred by air ambulance from Riyadh to Bengaluru on Thursday without any issues,” Santosh’s team Hero MotoSports said in a statement on Friday after the 43rd Dakar Rally ended.
ISL: Neville secures draw for SC East Bengal with late equaliser against Kerala
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 10:32 PM IST
Jordan Murray put Kerala ahead in the 64th minute before Neville's stoppage-time equaliser (90 5) ensured that SCEB extended their unbeaten run to six games.
Dicka, Ralte shine as Real Kashmir earn first win of I-League season
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 10:38 PM IST
In a cagey match where chances were few and both teams cancelled each other out in the middle of the park, Dicka's 16-minute strike and a late goal by substitute Ralte proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Manchester City's Guardiola looks to set home record straight against Palace
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 09:02 PM IST
Palace have recorded a rare victory and a draw in the last two seasons on their trips to the Etihad Stadium and Guardiola said he was wary of their defensive resilience having held in-form Arsenal to a 0-0 draw on Thursday.