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Sports - 2021-02-22

We need to be alert from the start against Lazio: Bayern's Flick

Bayern have won six titles in the past nine months but have stumbled in their last two league matches with a 3-3 draw against visiting Arminia Bielefeld and a 2-1 defeat on Saturday by Eintracht Frankfurt.
"We know what has happened in the past days," Flick said on the two matches last week. "Against Lazio I want us to be there as a team from the start.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 07:59pm

Medvedev cracks top three as Karatsev soars 72 places

Karatsev rose from 114th to 42nd after knocking out three seeds before his dream run was ended by Djokovic in the last four.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 07:41pm

India's Ishant Sharma says 100 Tests just a number

Sharma is set to become India's second quick bowler -- after the legendary Kapil Dev -- to play a century of Test matches.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 07:33pm

Sri Lanka's new bowling coach quits ahead of tour

The sudden exit of Vaas came as fast bowler Lahiru Kumara tested positive for coronavirus on Monday and dropped out of the team.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 07:27pm

Osaka climbs to second after Australian Open triumph

Osaka trades places with Simona Halep, the Romanian dropping down to third after losing to Serena Williams in the quarter-finals.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

China's Wang cruises into Adelaide second round

The 18-year-old Gadecki was no match for former world number 12 Wang, who won 6-4, 6-3 in 81 minutes.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:27pm

Gwadar to host match between Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators after PSL

The development was revealed by singer-cum presenter Fakhr-e-Alam, who recently organised an exhibition match at the venue.
The actor is now hopeful that Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan will give green-signal for this epic game.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

Cricket

Decisive battle for India and England at world's biggest stadium

India just need to win the series to get through, while England have to win by 3-1. A tied series would let Australia through.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:18pm

New Zealand beat Australia by 53 runs in first T20

Australia suffered a horror show early in their innings, as seamers Tim Southee and Trent Boult tore through the top order.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 02:48pm

New Zealand set Australia target of 185 in first T20

Jhye Richardson was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking two for 31, while Daniel Sams ended with figures of two for 40.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 01:06pm

World number one Barty uncertain of schedule as Osaka closes in

"I've only played her a couple times. We haven't played a lot," Barty said, adding she had not watched Saturday's final between Osaka and American Jennifer Brady.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:20am

Australia to bowl in first New Zealand T20

Australia have dominated their previous nine T20 meetings with New Zealand, winning seven and losing one, with one match ending tied.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:09am

Tiger isn't sure he back will be ready for a Masters return

"I don't know what the plan is," Woods admitted. "The plan right now is to get through tomorrow and start progressing."

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:07am

Atletico show Chelsea virtue of stability under Simeone

"If they gave me four-and-a half years and they are not happy, they will sack me anyway."

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:05am

Solskjaer not giving up hope of catching Man City

More good footwork from Rashford then drew Joe Willock into an ill-advised challenge inside the box and the on-loan Arsenal midfielder conceded a penalty.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:02am

Beyond the Big Three: Djokovic sets sights on Williams, Court

"I think about winning more Slams and breaking records, of course.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:39am

Nets end road trip with win over Clippers, Ingram powers Pelicans

Williamson then executed a three-point play to give the Pelicans a 108-106 lead with six seconds left. Tatum scored on a short shot with 0.2 left to send the game into the extra session.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:37am

Timberwolves sack head coach Ryan Saunders

Karl-Anthony Towns contracted the coronavirus and suffered a wrist injury, resulting in him playing just 11 games so far this season.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:35am

World Cup options on show in New Zealand-Australia T20 series

CHRISTCHURCH, (New Zealand): New Zealand and Australia go into a five-match Twenty20 series in Christchurch on ...