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Manu Bhaker Creates History as India's First Dual Medalist at Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker, the 22-year-old shooting prodigy, may not have returned from the Paris Olympics 2024 with a third medal, but she etched her name in history as India's first dual medal winner at a single edition of the Games. After securing two bronze medals in the 10m air

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Snoop Dogg and Cookie Monster Surprise Martha Stewart at Paris Olympics

Martha Stewart's 83rd birthday celebration at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games took an unexpected turn when she was surprised by two unlikely guests: Snoop Dogg and Cookie Monster. The pair hijacked Martha's interview with Hollywood Access, bringing with them a whimsical cone-shaped cake made of multi-coloured

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India to Continue Using Top-Order Batsmen as Part-Time Bowlers

India's bowling coach, Sairaj Bahutule, has revealed the team's strategy of utilizing top-order batsmen as part-time bowlers. This approach, he believes, can provide a "surprise element" against opponents. In the first ODI against Sri Lanka, opener Shubman Gill was given the opportunity to bowl,

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Kumar Sangakkara Open to England Limited-Overs Coaching Role

Kumar Sangakkara, the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer, has expressed interest in the vacant England limited-overs coaching position but has not yet received a formal approach. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is seeking a new white-ball coach after sacking Matthew Mott following disappointing performances in the 2023 50-over World

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Joginder Sharma Reunites with Dhoni, Recalling 2007 T20 World Cup Heroics

Joginder Sharma, the unsung hero of India's triumphant 2007 T20 World Cup campaign, recently reunited with the legendary former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, rekindling memories of one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. In that unforgettable match, Dhoni entrusted Joginder with the daunting task

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US Shatters World Record in Mixed 4x400m Relay at Paris Olympics

The United States shattered the world record in the heats of the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics on Friday, setting a blistering pace that sent shockwaves through the competition. The quartet of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon, and Kaylyn Brown clocked an astonishing 3min 07.41sec, obliterating

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Neutral Athlete Ivan Litvinovich Wins Gold at Paris Olympics

Ivan Litvinovich, a Belarusian athlete competing as a neutral at the Paris Olympics, has become the first to win gold in this capacity. However, his victory will not be reflected in the official medals table. Litvinovich, 23, successfully defended his title in the men's trampoline final, with China&

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Kobe Bryant's Locker Fetches Record-Breaking $2.9 Million at Auction

Kobe Bryant's Locker Sells for Record-Breaking $2.9 Million at Sotheby's Auction The legendary locker used by Kobe Bryant throughout his illustrious NBA career has been sold for an astonishing $2.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The price tag for

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Leon Marchand Makes History with Four Golds in Paris

Leon Marchand's "perfect week" culminated in a historic triumph at the Paris Olympics, as he became the first male swimmer since Michael Phelps in 2008 to win four individual gold medals at a single Games. The 22-year-old Frenchman capped off his remarkable performance with an emphatic

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Wellalage's All-Round Brilliance Ties ODI Series Opener

Dunith Wellalage, a rising star in Sri Lankan cricket, showcased his exceptional all-round abilities in the first ODI against India at Khettarama. Batting at number seven, the 21-year-old played a crucial innings of 67 not out off 65 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka to a respectable total of 230 for 8.

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Simone Biles Reclaims Olympic All-Around Gymnastics Title in Paris

American gymnastics legend Simone Biles has once again etched her name in the annals of Olympic history, reclaiming the all-around title at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Friday. The 27-year-old, who previously won gold in the same event at the Rio Olympics in 2016, became the first woman to regain

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Pant, Ishant to Grace Delhi Premier League Debut

Delhi Premier League to Feature International Stars Pant and Ishant New Delhi is set to host its inaugural T20 league, the Delhi Premier League (DPL), starting August 17. The league will feature six men's teams and four women's teams, with international stars Rishabh Pant and Ishant

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India's Olympic Medal Hopes Alive with Bhaker, Sen's Progress

India's Olympic campaign continued with a mixed bag of results on Day 7 in Paris. Manu Bhaker maintained her medal hopes by qualifying for the women's 25m pistol final, while Lakshya Sen advanced to the men's singles semi-final in badminton. In shooting, Bhaker'

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Denis Shapovalov Defaulted from DC Open After Altercation with Fan

Denis Shapovalov's Mubadala Citi DC Open campaign came to an abrupt end on Friday night when he was defaulted from his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton. The incident occurred in the second-set tiebreaker, with Shapovalov trailing by a set and 6-3. After hitting a backhand into the net,

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Gender Controversy Erupts at Paris Olympics as Boxer's Eligibility Questioned

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's eligibility for the Paris Olympics has sparked a heated debate about gender in sports. The controversy erupted after her Italian opponent, Angela Carini, withdrew from their bout moments after it began. Khelif's eligibility has been questioned since she was disqualified from the

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Krejcikova Embraces Olympic Spirit as Czech Supporter

Barbora Krejcikova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, may have fallen short of her Olympic dreams in singles and doubles at the Paris Games, but her Olympic experience extended far beyond her own performances. Krejcikova embraced her role as a passionate supporter, cheering on her fellow Czech athletes from the sidelines. She

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India's ODI Run-Chase Ends in Dramatic Tie Against Sri Lanka

India's thrilling run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday ended in a dramatic tie, with the visitors needing just one run to win with two wickets in hand. Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka (3 for 30) emerged as

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Olympic Tennis Finals Set: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zheng, Vekic to Battle for Gold

The Olympic tennis tournaments are set to culminate in thrilling gold medal matches, with Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz vying for the men's singles title, Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic battling for the women's singles gold, and exciting doubles finals in both categories. Men's

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Worcestershire Rapids Crush Derbyshire with Eight-Wicket Victory

Worcestershire Rapids secured their third victory in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph over Derbyshire at the County Ground. The visitors' success was built on a dominant batting performance led by Gareth Roderick's unbeaten 152 and Jake Libby's 71 not out.

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Somerset Crush Lancashire with Aldridge's Six-Wicket Haul and Thomas's Maiden Century

Somerset's dominance in Group A of the Royal London Cup continued as they secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Lancashire at Taunton. The hosts' triumph was orchestrated by a career-best bowling performance from Kasey Aldridge and a maiden List A century from George Thomas. Lancashire's

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Dindigul Dragons Crush Tiruppur Tamizhans in TNPL Qualifier 2

Dindigul Dragons emerged victorious in the Qualifier 2 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, defeating iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by a commanding nine wickets at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. The triumph propelled the Dragons into the final, where they will face the winner of Qualifier 1. Left-arm spinner P. Vignesh

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Lebrun Brothers: French Table Tennis's Rising Stars

In the heart of Paris, the Lebrun brothers, Felix and Alexis, are making history in French table tennis. Their journey began at a tender age, with Felix's unwavering desire to join his father in the sport. Growing up in a family of paddlers, the brothers were exposed to

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Noah Lyles: The American Sprinter Aiming to Surpass Usain Bolt

Noah Lyles, the American sprinter, has emerged as a rising star in the world of athletics. His outspoken nature and unwavering belief in his abilities have made him a captivating figure. Lyles's rise to prominence began at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he captured three

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IOC Defends Decision to Allow Boxers with Gender Controversy to Compete in Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sparked controversy by allowing Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei's Lin Yu-ting to compete in the Paris Olympics despite their disqualification from last year's World Championships due to unspecified gender tests. The decision has raised concerns about fairness and

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Joe Root Emerges as Potential Challenger to Sachin Tendulkar's Test Legacy

The inaugural Test match, played in Melbourne on March 15, 1877, marked a pivotal moment in cricket history. Australian opener Charles Bannerman etched his name into the annals of the sport by scoring the first-ever run in the game's longest format. His innings of 165, before retiring hurt,