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Apr 18, 2024
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Rafael Nadal Comeback Ends In Barcelona Open second Round

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, back on court this week after three months on the sidelines, battled well but eventually crumbled against the hard-working world number 11 from Australia. Nadal, 37, who missed virtually all of the 2023 season, is hoping to compete at the French Open in May where he is the record 14-time champion.

Apr 18, 2024
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Real Madrid Lynchpin Antonio Rudiger Decisive Against Manchester City

Antonio Rudiger put Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, not only by scoring the winning penalty against Manchester City on Wednesday but also by keeping Erling Haaland quiet across the tie. The German defender's two strong displays against City's Norwegian hitman helped Madrid hold their own across 210 minutes of thrilling quarter-final action, ending in a 4-4 aggregate draw before the shoot-out. After Luka Modric missed for Madrid and their goalkeeper Andriy Lunin denied Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic, Rudiger completed the 4-3 penalty triumph over the reigning champions.

Apr 18, 2024
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India's T20 World Cup Squad: One Big Star To Miss Out, 'Close Call' Over Wicketkeeper's Slot - Report

The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month. With the ICC making it mandatory to announce the provisional 15-member squad by May 1 cut-off date, Ajit Agarkar and his colleagues have some straightforward choices to make if every member of the team is fit.

Apr 18, 2024
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Sports YouTuber Angry Rantman, 27, Dies After Multiple Organ Failure; ISL Clubs Pay Tribute

YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, who was more popular by the name of Angry Rantman, died at the age of 27 on Wednesday. The social media influencer, who became popular for his unique commentary style on football, cricket and other sports, was admitted to the Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bengaluru, due to some serious health complications, according to reports. Saha underwent open heart surgery. But after that he suffered multiple organ failure and was kept on a life support system. After a couple of days, his condition worsened according to several social media accounts.

Apr 18, 2024
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"That's How You Win": Harbhajan Singh's Swipe At Riyan Parag After Jos Buttler's Rescue Act

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash belonged to Sanju Samson's side, thanks to a scintillating performance by Jos Buttler who scored an unbeaten ton to take his team home. Though the Royals emerged triumphant in the end, it wasn't all smooth for them in the middle, with Buttler finding it tough to orchestrate a partnership in the middle. The England star did find partners in the form of Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell for brief periods but had to do most of the job himself.

Apr 18, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

How Virat Kohli's Discipline, Never Give Up Attitude Inspired UPSC Third Place Holder

Star India batter Virat Kohli is one of the most popular athletes in the world, with more than 800 million followers across social media platforms. Apart from his unmatched batting skills, Kohli's fitness ethics also make him one of the most inspirational athletes in the world. In a viral video, Donuru Ananya Reddy, who secured third rank in UPSC CSE 2023 exams, has labelled Virat Kohli as an inspiration. "Virat Kohli, he is my favourite player and I think there's a kind of inspiration and never give up kind of attitude he has. The discipline and his work is a major takeaway from Virat Kohli, that's why he is inspiring," Ananya can be heard as saying in the viral video.