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
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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Who are CVC Capital Partners? Meet the new owners of Ahmedabad franchise in IPL
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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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: Salman Khan dances with Norwegian dance group Quick Style at an award show in Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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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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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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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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Watch, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni shows off lightning-fast reflexes to stump Shubman Gill
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IPL 2023 Final, GT vs CSK live: Sai Sudharsan’s epic 96 powers Gujarat to 214/4
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ICC WTC final: Jaiswal replaces Gaikwad in India's reserves, Australia include fit Hazlewood
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Team-spirit and momentum: Why volleyball players celebrate nearly each point won with gusto
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra ruled out of FBK Games in Hengelo with injury