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The former U-19 World Cup member has been in near-invincible touch in the 50-over format since making his return on the tour of the Caribbean last year. He is the leading run-scorer in Team India’s home season, having scored two fifties and a hundred across the four matches that have been played so far. His most recent outing, which broke a set of records, saw him score 208 runs off 149 deliveries while others seemed to struggle on the surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad....

Liverpool chase £50 million-rated Keita The Brazil international has long been linked with a transfer to Barca, such was his impact under Jurgen Klopp in the 2016-17 Premier League campaign. Coutinho enjoyed his best season at Liverpool since arriving from Inter in January 2013, scoring 13 Premier League goals and registering seven assists. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract, believed to run until 2022, but has continually been linked with a switch to Camp Nou and has once again moved to rule out a move....

City have conceded six goals in their last two outings, going down 3-0 at Anfield in the first leg before throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 versus arch rivals Manchester United on Saturday, a match in which they would have clinched the Premier League title with a win. Nicolas Otamendi and Vincent Kompany were the centre-back pairing on both occasions, and Guardiola is considering an alternative defensive duo....

I have been around fashion for all of my life. My mother started a small company cutting and sewing clothing for different Italian brands, so growing up in Italy I spent a lot of time as a child in her company and observed the employees’ skills and their ability to create beautiful embroidery by hand. My father had a separate company that produced fashion accessories, which he then sold wholesale to factories that produced clothing....

HAIDER: I do not enjoy it. I’m accustomed to the situation. In the last 20 years I’ve often been attacked. Sometimes I helped them. I’ve made mistakes, I gave political opponents the possibility to attack me. During the Balkan wars, Austria took 95,000 refugees from Bosnia, 25,000 from Kosovo–the largest burden of all countries in Europe… The Balkan refugees are not integrated–they’re concentrated in Vienna, they form a type of ghetto, a real immigrant ghetto....

The former Arsenal man-turned-pundit has raised his concerns in light of the Reds boss consistently taking off Robertson so far this season. Writing in his Daily Star weekly column (via Liverpool Echo), Merson was concerned about what the future held for the former Hull City defender, saying: Robertson has been a key part of how Liverpool have played since German manager Klopp took over at Anfield. The Scotsman signed for £8 million from Hull and has proven to be one of the best bargain signings in the history of the club....

I recognized that I was gay around the age of 12. We moved around a lot because my father worked for the railroads and I was living in New Mexico. One of my friends invited me over for a sleepover. There was no central heating, so as we went to bed we ended up hugging close together. I just knew right then that I wanted to be with other guys....

In a viral Reddit post initially published on the platform’s r/antiwork forum, the employee said their boss exclaimed “You’re so skinny!” to them, and described the satisfaction they felt after explaining why. In just five hours, the post has received nearly 50,000 votes and more than 2,000 comments. Following the comment about their weight, Redditor u/Unusual-Risk said they informed their boss their physique is a result of not eating enough food....

An extra-time goal from Rolando against Red Bull Salzburg saw Marseille book a spot in the decider 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 loss on Thursday. But the clash in Salzburg was just the latest to be marred by controversy in European football this week, with Rolando’s goal coming from a corner incorrectly awarded to Marseille. Garcia would welcome the introduction of the VAR in the Europa League, saying it could eliminate mistakes....

WHEN THE JURY’S VERDICT–guilty of murder in the second degree–was announced in Cambridge, Mass., it was hard to tell who was most horrified. The defendant, Louise Woodward, slumped and wailed, ““I didn’t do anything . . . I’m only 19!’’ Her four lawyers tried to comfort her, but they looked almost as miserable as they realized that their high-stakes legal gamble had just failed–and their client faced life in prison....

That decision led to a Game 7 loss, sending the Sixers home despite being the favorites. However, Shaquille O’Neal sees it as just an excuse. The Hall of Famer said Simmons ought to have gone for the dunk, regardless of who was guarding him. On “The Big Podcast,” O’Neal said: (From 5:08) The whole situation resulted in Simmons wanting off the team. He eventually got his wish during the trade deadline and was sent to the Brooklyn Nets....

The Englishman came on as a substitute in United’s 2-2 draw against Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. The Red Devils threw away a two-goal lead in the final 25 mins of the game as Villa fought back to take a point. Sancho, meanwhile, has not enjoyed a good start to his Manchester United career. The youngster was signed last summer after a year-long wait after Borussia Dortmund refused to lower their price tag in 2020....

The former Chile boss replaced Unai Emery at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan ahead of the current campaign, but before his first season is out he has already been touted as a potential candidate for a number of jobs. Gestifute deny Ronaldo rape allegations Luis Enrique’s impending departure from Barcelona led many to suggest Sampaoli was in the frame to move to Camp Nou, while the uncertainty surrounding Arsene Wenger’s future at Arsenal prompted similar talk of a switch to the Premier League....

Lukaku had a league-low seven touches of the ball all match, including one from kick-off. The Belgia has scored only ten times in 28 games across competitions since arriving from Inter Milan in the summer. Parlour was quoted as saying about Lukaku, as per talkSPORT: Parlour added that the Blues need to provide more support for Lukaku, suggesting the full-backs to send good deliveries into the box to get the best out of the striker....

Find the transcript of the brief interaction below: Watch the exchange below: As soon as he answered the question, Conor McGregor turned his attention to a vintage car parked nearby and changed the subject. Clearly, the former UFC double champion doesn’t want to offer any more attention to the Paul brothers than they’re already getting. After the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight, Conor McGregor got the world’s attention as he tweeted a single word, seemingly in response to the fight....

However, renowned global Esports personality, Isaac “Azael” Cummings Bentley, made it look like one of the easiest things to pull off in his 13-year career. In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Esports’ Sayantan Chowdhury, Riot Games’ caster and former World of Warcraft pro, Azael, opened up about the current LCS scene and shared his inspiring story of becoming a successful Esports professional. The following is an excerpt of the conversation....

Mahomes starred in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, throwing three touchdowns and rushing for a sensational 27-yard score to help the Chiefs clinch a 35-24 victory. Kansas City will now face either the San Francisco 49ers or the Green Bay Packers in their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years and tight end Kelce was in the mood to celebrate. The 30-year-old interrupted Mahomes’ post-game interview with broadcaster CBS to boisterously praise the reigning NFL MVP....

Sterling joined City for a reported 49 million pounds (around $60M) ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, but was criticized during a modest debut season at the Etihad Stadium, completing 90 minutes in the Premier League on just eight occasions and contributing six goals. How Man City & Barcelona will line up This term the former Liverpool winger has been rejuvenated, supplying two assists and four goals in his 10 top-flight outings....

When GodNixon talked about his interest in gaming, he shared a story about his initial success on YouTube as he registered over 100K subscribers. Here’s what the BGMI creator said: He further added: Upon listening to GodNixon’s story, BGMI star Dynamo also said there must have been a strong passion to keep working hard. Both creators continued sharing their stories during the podcast. Luv “GodNixon” shared why he chose to create BGMI content instead of streaming game After PUBG Mobile (or Battlegrounds Mobile India) gained fame in South Asia, both titles brought a streaming culture to YouTube gamers....

Cats may be the furry animal friends we turn to for comfort and companionship in our everyday lives, but behind it all, as a species, they have retained the same hunter/gatherer skills that helped their ancestors fend for themselves in the wild. A 2013 study by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, which examined the predatory habits of cats, concluded that domestic cats are responsible for the deaths of as many as 20....