Rafael Nadal hopes to save his emotions over his retirement until the end of the Davis Cup competition and says the focus remains on Spain’s upcoming quarter-final tie against the Netherlands. Ahead of the final professional tournament of his career, Nadal and his Spanish teammates spoke to the media in anticipation of the hosts’ clash against the Dutch in Malaga on Tuesday. “I am not here for retiring. I’m here to try to help the team,” Nadal said on Monday. Also Read: Sinner opens up about doping issue after winning trophy “It’s of course going to be my last week on the professional tour, but at the end, we are here in a teams competition. The most important thing here is to stay all focused on what we have to do, that is play tennis and to do it very well. Because the rival is going to be difficult, and the conditions are difficult too. “So then the emotions are going to be for the end,” he added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:47 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | AFPJannik Sinner opened up about his ongoing doping case after beating U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy before his home fans. Sinner tested positive in two separate drug tests in March and a decision to clear him of wrongdoing was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency in September. A final ruling is expected from the Court of Arbitration for Sport early next year. Also Read: Britain knock out defending champs Canada, enter semis Sinner’s explanation was that the performance-enhancer entered his system unintentionally through a massage from his physiotherapist. “I’ve kept on thinking about where we went wrong and what we could have done better,” Sinner said in Italian. “I had days where I wasn’t feeling great; nights when I didn’t sleep well. But when I put my hat on, I don’t think about what’s going on beyond the court,” Sinner added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:45 AM IST | Turin (Italy) | AP | PTIBritain kept alive its hopes of winning the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time by defeating defending champions Canada in the quarter-finals in Malaga. Also Read: Sat-Chi return to action at China Masters Katie Boulter clinched the 2-0 victory with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Leylah Fernandez after Emma Raducanu defeated Rebecca Marino 6-0, 7-5 in the first singles match of the tie. “I think we have got a great team. We’ve always got a great chance,” Boulter said. “I think every single day anything can happen. We’re just going to keep believing, keep trusting it, and just keep enjoying it. I think that’s really important. It’s worked so well for us so far,” she added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | AP | PTIIndia’s premier men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will make a highly-anticipated return to action at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here on Tuesday, following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign. Also Read: Golf: No. 1 Korda claims season’s seventh title The former World No. 1 duo had been sidelined from action post the Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:41 AM IST | Shenzhen (China) | PTIWorld No. 1 Nelly Korda captured her seventh LPGA title of the season and 15th career crown on Sunday, firing a three-under par 67 to win the Annika tournament. Also Read: India look to carry winning run in semis v Japan The American, 26, reeled off five consecutive back-nine birdies to seize victory. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Miami | AFPA confident and unbeaten India will back their strategy of attack and defense at appropriate times when they take on Japan in the semifinal of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here Tuesday. Also Read: Shine on, Shinde! Hosts and defending champions India will undoubtedly enter the semifinal as clear favourites against a side which they trounced 3-0 in their final league game.World No. 9 India have registered five wins from as many games, including 3-0 victory over Olympic silver medallist and World No. 6 China. India’s chief coach Harendra Singh also emphasised on the need to continue in the same vein in the tournament. “We know what are their strengths and weaknesses. For us, this tournament is about working on our strengths and build a formidable style of play for Indian women’s hockey team. It’s a mixture of attacking and defensive,” Harendra said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 07:38 AM IST | Rajgir (Bihar) | PTIU Mumba managed to get over the line against the Bengaluru Bulls in an action-packed contest that ended with a scoreline of 38-37, in Match 62 of PKL 11 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Monday. Ajit Chouhan recorded a Super 10, Manjeet scored nine points, while Amirmohammad Zafardanesh and Sunil Kumar got four points each to help U Mumba outdo the Bengaluru Bulls, despite Pardeep Narwal’s Super 10. It didn’t take too long for the Record Breaker Pardeep Narwal and Chouhan to make their mark, making it a quick start for the two teams. The defenders managed to get themselves in the game soon enough, as the two teams traded blow for blow in the opening exchanges of this contest. Chouhan gave U Mumba a slender lead, eliminating two Bengaluru Bulls players in a Do-or-Die Raid, but Ajinkya Pawar struck right back with a two-point raid of his own. A Super Tackle from Amirmohammad Zafadanesh on Sushil put U Mumba in the lead once more, before Pardeep Narwal inflicted a two-point raid, resulting in an ALL OUT that helped Bengaluru Bulls get their noses in front. It was a high-octane first half that saw plenty of back-and-forth action. Pardeep Narwal was leading the way for the Bengaluru Bulls with eight points in the first half, while Ajit Chouhan also did the same for U Mumba. Also Read: Mumba coach Mazandarani hails Ajit Chouhan as the ‘raider to watch’ in PKL The Season 2 champions ended the half with a slender one-point advantage courtesy of Manjeet, who got himself to five points with some quick raids, closing half with the scoreline at 21-20. There was no separating the two teams as they went toe-to-toe in the second half as well. The defenses were on top in the second half, making it incredibly difficult for the raiders to dictate terms. U Mumba managed to get themselves a two-point lead before that was quickly wiped off by the Bengaluru Bulls. U Mumba once again managed to get a three-point lead courtesy of a Super Raid from Manjeet, who kept growing in confidence as the game progressed. Heading into the final quarter of the game, Pardeep Narwal completed his Super 10 to keep the Bengaluru Bulls in the game, even though they trailed by three points. The lead for U Mumba extended to five points after Ajit Chouhan completed his Super 10, seemingly putting his side in the driver’s seat. Keeping in tune with the theme of this close contest though, Bengaluru Bulls cut the deficit down to one point as Sunny enforced a Super Tackle on Manjeet. The thrilling action continued in the final stages of this game as the Bengaluru Bulls levelled things up with under four minutes to go. They momentarily had a narrow one-point lead as Nitin Rawal completed his High Five, before Sunil Kumar inflicted a Super Tackle on Sushil, putting U Mumba back in front with under two minutes to go. In the end, it was a clutch Super Tackle from Parvesh Bhainswal that put U Mumba in the lead by two points with 29 seconds left on the clock. As it turned out, that was enough for the Season 2 champions to clinch a dramatic victory with the scoreline at 38-37, helping U Mumba jump back to second place in the points table. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 November,2024 10:44 PM IST | Noida | AgenciesThe rich tapestry of Indian sporting traditions was once again on full display during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 in Kolkata, as a heartfelt and unexpected gesture from young chess prodigy Bristy Mukherjee took center stage. As world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen stood ready to present the coveted winner’s trophy, a remarkable incident unfolded that left the Norwegian chess legend visibly moved. Mukherjee, who had just claimed victory in the All India Women’s Rapid Event (Event B) with a flawless 7/7 score, stunned the audience by bowing down and touching Carlsen’s feet before accepting her prize. #tsci2024 #TSCI #tatasteelchessindia #chess #indianchess #kolkata #womeninchess #chessmasters #chessfestival pic.twitter.com/OwkycSsrDc — Tata Steel Chess India (@tschessindia) November 17, 2024 This deeply symbolic act was a reflection of India’s long-standing tradition of showing respect to revered figures, particularly those who have achieved legendary status in their respective fields. Mukherjee, 20, whose triumph in the tournament marked a significant milestone in her career, clearly held Carlsen in the highest regard, and this gesture was an expression of both reverence and gratitude towards one of the greatest players the game of chess has ever known. Carlsen, taken aback by the unexpected homage, was momentarily speechless. His reaction, a wide and genuine smile, spoke volumes about the profound impact the gesture had on him. It was not just a moment of sportsmanship but an exchange of mutual respect between two generations of chess talent. As Mukherjee first shook Carlsen's hand and then lowered herself to touch his feet, the crowd erupted into a wave of applause, acknowledging the young player’s humility and the legendary status of the man standing before her. Also Read: 'Gukesh just doesn’t make mistakes': Indian Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay This was not the first time that Mukherjee had paid such a tribute. Earlier in the event, she had also touched the feet of another chess icon, Viswanathan Anand, when she went up to accept her trophy. Anand, who is not only a former World Chess Champion but also a beloved figure in the Indian chess community, was equally touched by the gesture. The fact that Mukherjee had taken the time to seek the blessings of both Carlsen and Anand underscored the deep respect she holds for the giants of the game. Speaking after the ceremony, Carlsen expressed his delight at being part of the event, which had brought together such a vibrant and passionate chess community. "It was definitely a fun experience to play here in Kolkata," Carlsen said. "It never really fit my schedule in the last few years, but it’s great to be back on Indian soil and play alongside these talented youngsters. I’m happy that I can still compete at a high level." Carlsen's words resonated with the audience, who had gathered in large numbers at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium to witness not only his chess brilliance but also to catch a glimpse of the global icon up close.
18 November,2024 04:30 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentSpanish rider Jorge Martin claimed his first MotoGP World Championship title after finishing third in the season-ending Barcelona GP on Sunday. Also Read: Tyson has no regrets over loss for fighting ‘one last time’ Defending two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia, who started the race 19 points behind Martin, took the chequered flag for the 11th time this season but it was not enough to wrest the title from the Spaniard. “It sounds amazing,” said an emotional Martin after being addressed as a world champion for the first time. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 November,2024 07:45 AM IST | Barcelona | AFPFormer world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said Saturday he has no regrets over losing to Jake Paul in their heavyweight boxing match-up after climbing into the ring “one last time.” The 58-year-old legend dropped a unanimous decision on Friday to 27-year-old Youtube fighter Paul at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, before 72,300 fans and 60 million more households worldwide, according to telecaster Netflix. Also Read: Deepika stars as India enter semis with 3-0 win over Japan “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,” Tyson posted Saturday on X. “I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.” Tyson, who said he nearly died in June over health issues, had left open chances for another ring return in comments shortly after the defeat. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 November,2024 07:43 AM IST | Washington | AFPDefending champions India stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy with an unbeaten record, defeating Japan 3-0 here on Sunday. Continuing her stellar form, star striker Deepika netted a quickfire brace from penalty corners in the final quarter to seal the victory, following vice-captain Navneet Kaur’s opener in the 37th minute. Also Read: ‘We need to improve everything’ With this win, India topped the league stage with maximum 15 points from five matches, ahead of Olympic silver medallists China (12 points). India will take on fourth-placed Japan in the semi-final on Tuesday, while China will play third-placed Malaysia in the other last-four game. Deepika, the tournament’s leading scorer, now boasts 10 goals, including four field goals, five penalty corners, and one penalty stroke, underscoring her dominance. In the day’s other matches, Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0, while China defeated South Korea by an identical margin. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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