UEFA GEARING UP FOR EXPANSION OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL GROUP-STAGE ROUNDS
UEFA is working on plans for an expansion of the Champions League, with the aim to transform the competition from 2024. It has a proposal for four extra group-stage rounds in addition to backup slots for elite clubs that fail to qualify for the league through domestic competitions.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: SERENA WILLIAMS PULLS BACK FROM SEMI-FINAL IN TUNEUP EVENT
Serena Williams announced that she would not play the semifinal match against top-ranked Ash Barty in an Australian Open tuneup tournament. She cited a right shoulder injury as the reason for her decision. Williams was playing her first tournament since the withdrawal from the second-round match of the French Open due to an Achilles tendon injury last October.
ENGLAND EXPECTING TO PILE UP A MASSIVE TOTAL OF 600-700 IN THE FIRST INNINGS IN CHENNAI: JOE ROOT
After having scored a commendable 263 for three on Day 1 of the first innings in Chennai, England is all set to pile up a massive total of 600-700 on Day 2. Joe Root, the England skipper made the statement during a virtual interaction with media after scoring a memorable century in his 100th Test.
IPL 2021 AUCTION: SREESANTH AND SHAKIB AMONG 1097 REGISTERED PLAYERS; STARC, ROOT OUT THIS SEASON
As the much-awaited IPL auction draws closer, India’s S Sreesanth and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan registered for the league, while Australian speedstar Mitchell Starc and England Test captain Joe Root opted out. Another big name that enrolled for the auction is Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar. The auction is to be held on February 18.
WIMBLEDON ORGANISERS LOOKING AHEAD TO REDUCED-CAPACITY CROWD THIS YEAR
Wimbledon organisers are looking ahead to having a reduced-capacity crowd at this year’s tournament, the All England Club stated in a recent announcement. Earlier, they announced that the tournament would go ahead this year with or without fans. It is considering three options, full capacity, reduced capacity, or no fans.
SACHIN TENDULKAR FACES FLAK FOR JOINING #FARMERSPROTEST SOCIAL MEDIA WAR
As Sachin Tendulkar’s tweeted in favor of the Indian government by condemning the comments of “international personalities” like Rihanna, some fans did not take the action in good spirit. The cricketer is facing flak from fans for taking a pro-government stance on the farm bills issue.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: NEGATIVE TESTS FOR PLAYERS & OFFICIALS AS PREPARATIONS GET ON TRACK
Organisers at the Australian Open revealed that there are no new coronavirus cases after all players and officials tested negative, getting preparations back on track after a COVID scare. Things were disrupted when a worker at one of the designated hotels was found infected with the virus.
INDIAN WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM DRAWS THE MATCH AT 1-1 WITH WORLD NO. 2 ARGENTINA
Once again, the Indian women’s hockey team showed their mettle by putting up a spirited show against the formidable world no 2 Argentina. They ended the tour on a high note by scoring a draw 1-1 against the rivals.
PLAN FOR NEW FORMULA 1 TRACK IN RIO ABANDONED OVER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Plans for a new Formula 1 circuit in Rio de Janeiro have been abandoned due to environmental concerns. The project was to be constructed on a former army base but was criticised by environmentalists as it needed a patch of native forest to be cleared.
GOLF- FRENCH OPEN TO BE BACK AFTER COVID-19 POSTPONEMENT
The French Open, Continental Europe’s oldest national Open, will be back to the European Tour calendar once again after its postponement in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be held from 6-9 May at Le Golf National.
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