*Rio de Janeiro*: Indian powerlifter Farman Basha missed out on a bronze medal, finishing fourth in the men's 49 kilogram category here at the Rio Paralympic Games.At the start, the 42-year-old successfully lifted 140kg, but he missed on his second and third attempts at lifting 150kg and 155kg, respectively, on Thursday.
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*Manchester*: Italy full-back Matteo Darmian is expected to leave English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United football club as his relationship with head coach Jose Mourinho is at a 'complete breakdown, according to a Tuttosport report.
The Italian joined United in 2015 from Torino, and soon became a regular member of the first team.
He started 15 games at right-back under Louis van Gaal in the EPL last season, and only eight players featured for more league minutes.
But he has fallen down the pecking order since the appointment of Mourinho as manager at Old Trafford.
According to the report, his relationship with the new boss has suffered a ‘complete breakdown'. Mourinho has entrusted Antonio Valencia with the role of right-back this season, with the Ecuadorean having previously spent most of his time on the fringes of the squad.
It is believed that the manager's decision to demote Darmian has angered the Italian, who could now look to move.
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Usain Bolt may have done well to convince his girlfriend to stand by him despite his widely reported international flings, but the Jamaican Spring King isn't engaged just yet, contrary to reports.
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A picture showing Bolt and girlfriend Kasi Bennett with the message "she said yes" has been doing the rounds of the Internet lately.*The above photographs were posted by Usain Bolt on social media while holidaying in Bora Bora with girlfriend Kasi Bennett*
However, while the photograph of Bolt (30) and Bennett (24) holidaying in Bora Bora has been posted by the sprinter, the caption — "she said yes"— has been added by an online troll, says Bolt's agent Ricky Simms.
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"Usain did not propose to Kasi", says Simms. After Rio Olympics last month, he was alleged to have spent a night with Brazilian beauty Jady Duarte (20) after celebrating his 30th birthday on August 21 at a Rio nightclub. Images of the couple in bed accompanied the report.*Bolt's manager Ricky Simms*
In the next week, the sprint legend was photographed by British tabloids reportedly having a fun time with numerous girls at some of London's famous night clubs.
*Also Read: Usain Bolt's girlfriend slams his Rio cheating episode by liking meme*
A photo posted by Usain St.Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) onSep 7, 2016 at 2:45am PDT
*USAIN BOLT REACTS:*
The Jamaican sprinter, who is currently holidaying in Bora Bora with Bennett, took to Instagram to post the above picture with the caption: If you believe what you read, then you don't know us. @Kasi.b
Meanwhile, Kasi Bennett too shrugged off rumours of their break-up with the following Instagram post.
All that matters â¡ï¸
A photo posted by Kasi J. Bennett (@kasi.b) onSep 7, 2016 at 2:47am PDT
Ooh La La! Check out these sizzling photos of Usain Bolt's girlfriend Kasi Bennett on her *Instagram account*
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*New York:* German Angelique Kerber will become the new women's singles World No.1 replacing long-standing incumbent American Serena Williams when updated rankings are released on Monday, September 12.
"Congratulations to Angelique on this remarkable accomplishment of becoming the WTA World No.1," said Women's Tennis Association (WTA) CEO Steve Simon according to wtatennis.com on Thursday.
"It is extremely difficult to reach the pinnacle of our sport, and Angelique has demonstrated amazing work ethic in the past year. Her outstanding results reflect this, and she truly deserves to be the new WTA World No.1."
The 28-year-old becomes only the second German woman to achieve this historic milestone since computer rankings were introduced in 1975, and the first since Steffi Graf spent the last of her record 377 weeks at No.1 in March 1997.
She is also the oldest player to make her debut at No.1, a record previously held by Jennifer Capriati, who was 25 years, 200 days when she reached No.1 in October 2001.
Kerber's rise to No.1 brings to an end the reign of Serena Williams, whose sixth stint in the top spot began more than three years ago, on February 18, 2013.
At 186 consecutive weeks, the American's most recent stay at No.1 ties the Open Era record for most consecutive weeks at No.1 held by Graf. This is the 88th time the No.1 ranking has changed hands over the past four decades.
This accomplishment is the latest in what has been a breakout year for the German, who began the season by defeating Serena Williams to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and followed up by advancing to the Wimbledon final, capturing a silver medal in singles at the Rio Olympicsand reaching the final at the ongoing US Open.
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*Greater Noida:* Left-handed opening batsman Gautam Gambhir seems to have changed his batting stance. During the first two Duleep Trophy games, Gambhir who is leading the India Blue, took guard with a very visibly open-chested stance. Unlike the old stance where his right shoulder would face towards the bowler, now even the left one was visible.
*IPL experiment*
He first started batting like this during the last edition of the IPL – a change he has brought into his game after discussions with Australia's former batsman Justin Langer. Many former players who have followed Gambhir's career have pointed out that the new stance negates the away going deliveries that have troubled him. There have also been issues with balls pitching full and coming in as his front foot used to go a too far across, leading him to get either lbw or bowled.
The new stance in the IPL yielded results as Gambhir finished with 505 runs at an average of over 38 with five half-centuries. But in the first session on the first day of the first Duleep Trophy game on a green track, it looked like he was struggling initially. In fact, it was Gambhir's Delhi teammate and Red's left-arm seamer Pradeep Sangwan who exposed the chink when he appealed for lbw.
Sangwan's new ball partner Nathu Singh also troubled the opener inducing a mistimed pull shot but the catch was dropped. Former India pacer Vivek Razdan who was commentating when that happened, pointed out that Gambhir being a compulsive puller is likely to struggle with the stance as this one restricts his movement with him not covering the line of the deliveries aimed at his body and are rising.
*Razdan's view*
Razdan would also point out that on pitches where the seam bowlers get lateral movement, Gambhir could have issues reaching the pitch of ball, leaving a gap between his front foot and bat which could also result in him playing a lot more in the air rather than along the ground.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed it received 57 applicants for the post of Team India coach before Anil Kumble got the job a few months ago. The figure would be far more when they receive applications for selectors' posts, an initiative which was announced yesterday by BCCI president Anurag Thakur.
"We picked the National coach by inviting applications and conducting interviews. The process was transparent and I think the Board did a professional job in giving the responsibility to Anil Kumble," Thakur told The Hindu newspaper yesterday.
The latest move was welcomed by former India captain Chandu Borde, who was chairman of national selectors from 1984 to 1986 and then from 1999 to 2002.
"This initiative will negate favouritism while knowledgeable individuals will pick the selectors. Earlier, one could become a national selector even by playing a handful of first-class matches and favouritism was prevalent in some cases. Here, only the deserving will become selectors," Borde told mid-day from Pune.
Thakur insisted that this move of picking the selectors was not caused by the Lodha Committee recommendations. "Our review petition is pending with the Supreme Court, but I insist that this move is not because of anyone but the Board," he was quoted as saying.
Balwinder Singh Sandhu, the 1983 World Cupper, who applied for the coach's job, said he would throw his hat in the ring.
"I will certainly be keen on applying. I've watched cricket for so many years, have coached Ranji Trophy teams and have an eye for talent. I will never back any player with no potential. I don't compromise with anything where cricket is concerned. This system of selecting the selectors is a fine one. Now, there will be no give-and-take politicking which used to take place earlier and you don't need your association's backing for the job. Like the coaches' interviews, this is a very fair way to go about things," said Sandhu.
Milind Rege, Mumbai's chairman of senior selectors, ought to have been given a go as national selector considering his credentials and experience, but somehow was never picked. He led Mumbai when the star players were away in Australia during the 1977-78 season and has been a junior and senior selector for a good part of the last 32 years.
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After much speculation, Indian stylish cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his Bollywood actress fiance are all set to tie the knot later this year.
Yuvi got engaged to Hazel on 12th November last year and ever since, their fans have been eager to know details about the couple's big day.
The Indian all-rounder has finally let out details about the high-profile wedding to TOI.
Yuvraj's mother had stated that the couple would be hitched before he turns 35. Yuvi later on went on to confirm the news stating that his wedding to Hazel Keech would take place in the first week of December. Reported by Mid-Day 13 hours ago.