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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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces