Sports
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International Olympic Committee says sanctions against Russia and Belarus athletes ‘non negotiable’
The debate had intensified since the IOC said last week it was examining a “pathway” for Russians to compete in Paris, probably as neutral athletes.
AFP
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Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Charith Asalanka, bowlers help clinch ODI series for hosts
Dasun Shanaka dedicated Sri Lanka’s series win over Australia to the country’s people as the island nation suffers its worst-ever economic crisis.
AFP
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International Olympic Committee calls for ban on Russians from world sport
The IOC urged sports federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
AFP
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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Opinion: ‘The New York Times’ and its undeserved Pulitzer
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Nuh is BJP’s Hindutva lab in Haryana – but Muslims are angry at Congress' poor campaign
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Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to be full house as Melbourne eases pandemic restrictions
Although authorities have warned that unvaccinated players are unlikely to get visas, throwing Novak Djokovic’s participation into serious doubt.
AFP
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Former US Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide hours after being charged with abuse of athletes
John Geddert coached the US women’s gymnastics team to gold at the 2012 London Olympics.
AFP
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In a big year for sports, organisers and athletes face vaccine dilemma
Sports bodies are wrestling with the issue of vaccinating participants for Covid-19 at international events.
AFP
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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My first sponsor: Viswanathan Anand leads sports fraternity’s tribute to singer SP Balasubrahmanyam
Balasubrahmanyam, who had sung over 40,000 songs, was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Scroll Staff
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Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor arrested in Corsica for alleged indecent exposure
McGregor held the UFC title for featherweights from 2015 to 2016 and lightweights from 2016 to 2018.
AFP
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Watch: This American football pundit has a regressive take on athlete depression, gets slammed
Skip Bayless, a pundit who has built a reputation of being controversial with his comments, has hit a new low.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Two of the nicest guys in sport: Twitter celebrates Roger Federer and Kane Williamson’s birthday
Federer, a 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion, turned 39 while Williamson, New Zealand’s cricket captain celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: What social distancing? Mass brawl erupts in Taiwan baseball league
The match between Rakuten Monkeys and Fubon Guardians on Sunday erupted in a bench-clearing brawl.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: Sports can come back but without fans, says American health expert Anthony Fauci
Fauci, who is helping coordinate the US response to the pandemic, says reliable antibody testing and fast results are crucial to the return of sports.
AFP
The Field
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: With new coach, captain at helm, Indian women’s team look towards new era