1st December 2017 | Daily Sports Digest
#1. Playmaker David Silva extends Manchester City contract
David Silva has been integral to Manchester City’s success since joining in 2010.
#2. India vs Sri Lanka: Rangana Herath is a big loss, says Dinesh Chandimal
Rangana Herath was ruled out of the third Test between India and Sri Lanka due to a back injury and leg-break bowler Jeffrey Vandersay replaced him in the squad.
#3. India enter quarterfinals of WSF World men’s team squash Championship
Mahesh Mangaonkar edged out seventh seed Germany 2–1 and moved to the quarterfinal of the WSF World men’s team squash championship in Marseille, France.
#3. India enter quarterfinals of WSF World men’s team squash Championship
Mahesh Mangaonkar edged out seventh seed Germany 2–1 and moved to the quarterfinal of the WSF World men’s team squash championship in Marseille, France.
#4. MS Dhoni back from Kashmir, bumps into another Indian sports star at airport
MS Dhoni and Yogeshwar Dutt met at the IGI Airport in New Delhi as the former India captain was returning from Kashmir.
#5. Matthew Hayden wishes Mohammad Kaif on his birthday, says sorry for terrifying him at bat pad
Mohammad Kaif played a total of 125 ODIs for India where he took 55 catches and scored 3377 runs.
#6. Where is the conflict of interest? asks Akhil Kumar on his selection as boxing national observer
Akhil was among the 12 current and former athletes, who were made national observers in March this year to ensure better monitoring of Olympic sports.
#7. UFC 218: Max Holloway aims to beat Jose Aldo again to build legacy
Max Holloway beat Jose Aldo in his native Brazil in June, earning the featherweight title, and he wishes to do the same in the rematch.
#8. Paul Clement eager to strengthen Swansea City attack in January
Swansea City are currently placed at 19th position in the Premier League table with just seven goals in 14 games.
#9. Ashes 2017: James Anderson is biggest sledger, says Australia skipper Steve Smith
Steve Smith described England’s James Anderson as ‘one of the biggest sledgers in the game’ on Friday on the eve of the second Test.
#10. Mary Kom resigns as national observer for Indian boxing
Mary Kom was among 12 national observers appointed by the then Sports Minister Vijay Goel in March.
#11. LeBron James, Kevin Love lead Cleveland Cavaliers’ past Atlanta Hawks for 10th win in a row
James had 24 points and 12 assists, and Kevin Love had 25 points and 16 rebounds to help Cleveland hold off Atlanta to extend the #NBA’s longest active winning streak.
#12. This is how Maria Sharapova responded when a fan proposed to her during match; watch video
Maria Sharapova, who has been surrounded by controversies in recent months, still enjoys a huge fan following all over the world.
#13. Croatia want to avoid Serbia in World Cup draw, says coach Zlatko Dalic
Croatia are keen to avoid being in the same group with neighbours and bitter Balkan rivals Serbia.
#14. WADA provisionally suspends Bucharest anti-doping lab
The suspension prohibits the Bucharest lab from carrying out any anti-doping activities.
#15. Bizarre episodes surround FIFA trial in Brooklyn
The trial of South American soccer officials charged in the FIFA bribery scandal is not only about corruption.
#16. Dana White unsure how long Conor McGregor can stay idle with belt
Conor McGregor has not fought in UFC since his knockout victory against Eddie Alvarez on November 4, 2016.
#17. Cedric Bakambu brace helps Villarreal advance in Copa del Rey
Cedric Bakambu has scored five goals in his last three games and is the team’s leading scorer in the Spanish league with nine goals.
#18. Peru captain Paolo Guerrero appears before FIFA tribunal over doping test
Peru have qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, but Guerrero could face a ban if found guilty.
#19. Antonio Conte charged with misconduct following dismissal
Antonio Conte was sent to the stands by referee Neil Swarbrick in the 43rd minute of Chelsea’s 1–0 win against Swansea City.
#20. Novak Djokovic adds Radek Stepanek to coaching team
Radek Stepanek, 39, twice helped the Czech Republic win the Davis Cup before announcing his retirement this month.
#21. After Rio blow, gold at World Championships for Mirabai Chanu
Mirabai Chanu becomes second Indian after Karnam Malleswari to win a Championship medal; says can finally go home.
#22. Lakshya Sen takes aim, fires opening salvo at Tata Open International Series
Lakshya Sen beat Yee Han Chong 21–23, 21–10, 21–18 in the opening round of the Tata Open International Series.
#23. Everton hire Sam Allardyce as manager on 18-month deal
Sam Allardyce signed an 18-month contract and takes over an Everton side that has had a dreadful start to the season
#24. Supreme Court might decide Future Tours Programme, cricketer’s pay hike
In case BCCI drags its feet on fresh proposal, CoA can seek Supreme Court’s approval.
#25. Steve Smith was the difference between England and Australia, says James Anderson
James Anderson said that dismissing Steve Smith early would be crucial for England in Adelaide.
#26. Vladimir Putin welcomes football world to Kremlin for FIFA 2018 World Cup draw
FIFA is on the final countdown to the first World Cup in Russia as it continues to assess the extent the 2014 squad was embroiled in the country’s state-sponsored doping scheme.
#27. Winning Gold has made missing sister’s wedding worth it, says Mirabai Chanu
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the second Indian after Karnam Malleswari when she bagged the yellow metal at the marquee event in Anaheim, USA.
#28. Chinese players should be afraid of Indians, says Kidambi Srikanth
Kidambi Srikanth has won four Super Series titles in 2017 and is regarded one of the hottest talents in the badminton world.
#29. Sourav Ganguly compelled selectors to include Anil Kumble in Indian team for 2003–04 Australia tour
Sourav Ganguly said that the selectors wanted to pick a left-hand spinner for the 2003–04 Australia tour.
#30. Athletics Federation of India says it hasn’t granted permission to Pune International Marathon
The organisers of the marathon expressed surprise over the last-minute letter from the Athletics Federation of India and said the event will take place as per the schedule.
