Francesco Bagnaia produced a commanding performance to win Saturday’s sprint at the Barcelona MotoGP, ensuring that the battle for the world championship title would go to the last race of the season. Championship leader Jorge Martin finished third behind Bagnaia’s Ducati-Lenovo teammate Enea Bastianini and will take a reduced 19-point lead into Sunday’s grand prix. “Job done for today, but tomorrow we need to repeat what we did,” Bagnaia told TNT. “I just tried to be smooth in the first sector. As soon as I was leading I knew my pace was good enough to open a gap. That was the objective for today. I didn’t need to push too much to open the gap. Jorge did a fantastic job so it’s fantastic that it’s like this. But let’s see tomorrow.” 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
17 November,2024 08:40 AM IST | Barcelona | AFPThe boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Paying homage to one of the biggest names in boxing history didn’t do much for the fans that filled the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys on Friday night. Also Read: Rapper Drake loses Rs 2.9 crore bet after Jake Paul wins against Mike Tyson in boxing fight Paul won a unanimous decision over Tyson as the hits didn’t match the hype in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion in his first sanctioned pro fight in almost 20 years. The fight wasn’t close on the judge’s cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73. 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
17 November,2024 08:38 AM IST | Arlington (USA) | AP | PTIDefending champions India stunned Olympic silver medallist China 2-0 to seal a semi-final spot at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Saturday. India scored two field goals through Sangita Kumari (32nd miniute) and skipper Salima Tete (37th) before tournament’s highest scorer Deepika (60th) converted a penalty corner in the final minute. Also Read: India eye more goals vs Thailand The win against world No. 6 China was India’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament. The hosts are now on top of the standings with eight points from four games. China have dropped to the second place with six points from four matches. India will square off their round robin campaign against Japan on Sunday. The top four teams from the six team continental tournament will qualify for the semi-finals. 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
17 November,2024 08:37 AM IST | Rajgir (Bihar) | PTIWorld No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women’s Blitz champion Kateryna Lagno occupied the top spot while India’s R Praggnanandhaa took second place at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz here on Saturday. Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible 9. The Norwegian maestro had a dominant start, but his momentum was halted in round eight by Arjun Erigaisi, who defeated him in spectacular fashion in just 20 moves. 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
17 November,2024 08:36 AM IST | Kolkata | PTICarlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semi-final spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. Alcaraz’s 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion—who has been sick this week—was eliminated from the elite, eight-man tournament. In Saturday’s semi-finals, Zverev will meet Taylor Fritz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner will play Casper Ruud. Ruud advanced by beating Andrey Rublev 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. 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
17 November,2024 08:31 AM IST | Turin | AP | PTIPoland’s Iga Swiatek beat home favorite Paula Badosa of Spain to knock out the host of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in the opening round on Friday, while Britain eliminated Germany. The World No. 2 Swiatek sealed Poland’s spot in the quarter-finals against the Czech Republic after she beat No. 12 Badosa 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-1 on the indoor hard-court. Badosa scrapped to get back in the match by winning the second-set tiebreaker. But Swiatek roared back with a dominant third set and a break advantage of 8-3. 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
17 November,2024 08:31 AM IST | Malaga (Spain) | AP | PTIThe much anticipated Mike Tyson and Jake Paul controversy fight ended in a one-sided defeat for the legendary 58-year-old Tyson. Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas. In the mega eight-round bout, Mike Tyson was rarely seen landing any punches at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Jake Paul won by big margins on all three cards, 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. Jake Paul aged 27 used his speed and movement to dominate the legendary Mike Tyson. Paul's speed had the former undisputed heavyweight champion in trouble after landing a flurry of punches in the third round. Yet the younger fighter was unable to land the knockout blow he had promised to deliver during Thursday's ill-tempered weigh-in, where Tyson slapped him across the face. Tyson, however, looked every bit of his 58 years, managing to land only a handful of meaningful punches during the fight. Also Read: IND vs SA 4th T20I: Know all the records achieved by Team India Final statistics showed Tyson connected with just 18 of 97 punches thrown while Paul threw some 278 punches and landed 78 of them. In the final 10 seconds of the eighth round, Jake Paul bowed in front of Mike Tyson in order to pay respect towards him. The bout between Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes was a professional six-round super middleweight fight at 165 lbs. Neeraj secured victory with a unanimous decision by a 60-54 margin in the six-round, non-title fight. The first round was a one-way traffic, with Goyat overwhelming Nunes with his explosiveness. He connected with a counter left hook and effortlessly slipped in punches to impose his dominance. In the last round, Neeraj Goyat was clearly on the winning side and the only way for Nunes to turn the tides was to pull off a knockout. The star Indian boxer did not allow the Brazilian to take any step ahead of him. Goyat himself went for the finishing blow. With a combination of punches in bulk, Goyat tried to knock Nunes out before the bell but failed to pull it off in time. (With Agencies Inputs)
16 November,2024 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's Neeraj Goyat defeated Brazil's Whindersson Nunes in the super-middleweight bout in the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix event at the AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. The bout between Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes was a professional six-round super middleweight fight at 165 lbs. Neeraj secured victory with a unanimous decision by a 60-54 margin in the six-round, non-title fight. From the very first round of the bout, Neeraj Goyat showcased his dominance over the Brazilian star. The first round was a one-way traffic, with Goyat overwhelming Nunes with his explosiveness. He connected with a counter left hook and effortlessly slipped in punches to impose his dominance. Also Read: IND vs SA 4th T20I: Know all the records achieved by Team India In the second round, Goyat continued to overwhelm Nunes with a multi-punch combo on Nunes's head. The aggression came at a cost, with Goyat seemingly running out of gas and leaving his mount open. He tried to overcome the weariness by making Nunes back up against the ropes and then unleashing a flurry to end the second round. In the next round, Goyat saw through Nunes's approach and dodged his punches without breaking a sweat. He landed a big body shot, forcing the Brazilian to seek reprieve in the corner. The intensity from Goyat didn't drop as he connected with a 1-2 punch combination and then varied the pace of the barrage of blows he landed on Nunes. The Brazilian retaliated with a quick jab but in reply, Goyat landed multiple punches to Nunes's head, marking the end of the fourth round. In the penultimate round, Goyat tried to bait Nunes by inviting him to engage in an attack. The 33-year-old was successful in his approach and unleashed a flurry to push Nunes back onto the ropes. Nunes caught Goyat with an uppercut, but the Indian fired back with an uppercut of his own. India's boxer took control towards the end with a barrage of attacking manoeuvres to conclude the fifth round. In the last round, Neeraj Goyat was clearly on the winning side and the only way for Nunes to turn the tides was to pull off a knockout. The star Indian boxer did not allow the Brazilian to take any step ahead of him. Goyat himself went for the finishing blow. With a combination of punches in bulk, Goyat tried to knock Nunes out before the bell but failed to pull it off in time. (With ANI Inputs)
16 November,2024 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJannik Sinner capped a perfect group stage at the ATP Finals with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Thursday which eliminated his Russian rival. Also Read: Carlsen wins Open section, Pragg finishes runner-up World No. 1 Sinner had already qualified for the semi-finals thanks to Alex De Minaur winning the opening set in his defeat to Taylor Fritz earlier in the day. And he only needed a set to ensure top spot in the Ilie Nastase Group and deny Medvedev a place in the last four of the season-ending event in Turin. Sinner was in no mood to disappoint his passionate home supporters and put in the latest in an increasingly long line of impressive performances to head into the semis with a perfect three wins from three. 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
16 November,2024 07:17 AM IST | Turin (Italy) | AFPWorld No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India’s R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium here on Friday. Carlsen, the overnight leader, defeated Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the seventh round. With an impressive total of 7.5 points out of 9. Also Read: "Will take some time to assess": BCCI sources on KL Rahul's elbow injury Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but the Indian’s superior tie-break score earned him the runner-up position, while So took the third spot. 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
16 November,2024 07:15 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIThe upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has generated massive buzz among sports fans worldwide. Tensions escalated ahead of the match when Tyson slapped Paul during a pre-fight stare-down, sending shockwaves across social media. Despite the early odds favoring the legendary Tyson, some are speculating that Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, could pull off a surprise victory. In a bold move to capitalize on the hype, Indian boxing champion Neeraj Goyat has placed a high-stakes bet, putting his multimillion-dollar home on the line, wagering that Tyson will win. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Most Valuable Promotions (@mostvaluablepromotions) Goyat, who is India's top boxer and the WBC Asia titleholder, recently had a one-on-one conversation with Paul, where he challenged the 27-year-old to defeat Tyson. In an unexpected turn, Paul accepted the bet and shook hands with Goyat, sealing the deal. The fight pits two fighters from vastly different generations against each other, with Tyson, 58, being nearly twice the age of Paul, 27. Despite the age gap, Tyson remains confident of his victory. During the pre-fight weigh-in, Tyson—who tipped the scales at 228.4 pounds—showed little interest in engaging in lengthy discussion, stating, “Talking’s over,” before swiftly leaving the stage, wearing only a pair of Versace briefs. Also Read: Tyson vs Paul: Key matchups, start time, and how to stream the event in India The weigh-in saw Tyson deliver a sharp slap to Paul’s cheek, a moment that left the audience stunned and prompted security to intervene before things could escalate further. Paul, who weighed in at 227.2 pounds, appeared unfazed by the slap and brushed it off with a snarky comment. "I didn’t even feel it – he’s angry," Paul said, mocking Tyson’s reaction. Labeling Tyson as an “angry little elf,” Paul added, "Cute slap, buddy," before making an expletive-laden pledge to knock Tyson out in the ring. The 27-year-old then roared theatrically into a microphone, dramatically declaring, “He must die.” With both fighters primed for a dramatic showdown, the stage is set for what could be an unforgettable night in boxing, as Tyson looks to prove that age is just a number, while Paul aims to further cement his legitimacy in the sport. (With inputs from AFP)
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