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One assumed at the time that Dombo was part of all these plans and failures as he was BoJo’s right-hand man
The role of social media in the current framework is not quite as simple, but whether they are completely hands-off is debatable
If yoga is Hindu, then karate is Buddhist, kung fu is Confucian and taekwondo also Buddhist
Yogi was permitted to create the impression that he was on a goodwill mission to New Delhi, and not summoned as a boy to be chastised
Cricket
IPL player tells BCCI he was contacted by someone trying to fix matches
The BCCI’s anti-corruption unit has begun an investigation but has not nabbed the person.
Mobile Premier League is new apparel sponsor of Indian cricket team
BCCI has inked the apparel and merchandise deal with MPL, replacing Nike
Quinton de Kock leads the blaze for Mumbai Indians in their 34-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The seasoned South African scored a sizzling 67 off 39 balls.
Hyderabad Sunrisers pull up their socks and open their account with win against Delhi Capitals
With Delhi needing 59 runs from 30 balls, all eyes were on Marcus Stoinis (11) but a well placed yorker from Natarajan ended Delhi’s hopes.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson quits competitive cricket after CSK's exit
The 39-year-old retired from international cricket in 2016 and bid adieu to the Australian Big Bash league last year.
Tennis
Novak Djokovic defaulted from US Open for striking line judge
The world number one apologized for hitting the ball in disgust after losing his serve to go 6-5 down in the first set to Spain's Busta
Kokkinakis battling back to fitness after glandular fever bout
After injuries to his elbows and knees, as well as muscle problems, the 24-year-old’s career received another setback
Osaka beats Azarenka to win second US Open crown
"I wasn't really thinking about winning. I was just thinking about competing," Osaka said
Coco Gauff's dad, Corey, gets USTA developmental coach honour
Meanwhile, Jay Berger was honored as the Team USA Legendary Coach
Football
Training to start in May, but Serie A re-start date not certain: Italian PM
Individual training to begin on May 4 with social distancing rules in force, and team training is set for May 18 onwards
German football plans May return but debate rages
It would also make the Bundesliga the first top-flight European league to begin playing again
Premier League matches could be on free-to-air TV
When the League resumes with matches most likely behind closed doors, it was important for people to watch them somehow
UEFA gives leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans
Any league cancelling its season would need to produce a list of teams that have qualified for European club competitions, also by May 25
Avoid resuming season amid virus threat: FIFA medical chief
Playing football in the absence of a vaccine would create problems in upholding guidelines on social distancing
In Other sports
Bob Baffert sweeps in Arkansas Derby with Charlatan and Nadal
It was the first time since 1960 the race was split and the first time no fans were allowed to watch the races.
Japan holds sumo despite rise in virus infections
The tournament runs through August 2 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the primary sumo arena at the heart of the Japanese capital
Hockey captain Manpreet Singh, four others test COVID-19 positive
The players might have contracted the virus while travelling from their hometowns to Bengaluru, the SAI said in a statement
Vaccine holds the kley to Tokyo Olympics, says Japanese medical association chief
He called for more testing as the current rate was not enough to judge whether infection rates in the country were falling