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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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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: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final