10 months agoArsenal striker Lacazette opens door to MLS move
TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say Arsenal striker Lacazette opens door to MLS moveby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveArsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is open to a move to MLS.Lacazette has bagged seven goals so far this campaign and appears happy in north London.There is no suggestion he wants to leave nor is there that the club are considering offloading the clinical finisher.But after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday, Lacazette hinted at a future destination once his Gunners contract is up.Compatriot Chris Mavinga, who has played with Lacazette through the France youth set-up, was watching from the stands.Midway through the game, the Toronto defender tweeted a picture of his view, saying: “Scouting day at emirates stadium .. next challenge trying to bring @LacazetteAlex in @torontofc @mls.”Lacazette then replied to his friend, posting two shrug emojis and a smirking emoji, saying: “Ahaha maybe in the future.” 
Jim Harbaugh MichiganMichigan’s satellite camp tour continued today in Los Angeles, and you know what the means. Jim Harbaugh had to show off another jersey ( or in his case shirsey) of a popular local player. Today, he chose Kobe Bryant. Tomorrow, Harbaugh and company will be in Hawaii, at St. Louis High School in Honolulu. Based off this picture he tweeted today, it looks like he’ll be wearing a Marcus Mariota Titans jersey for the occasion.Last minute shopping in L.A. All set for tomorrow, Thx Larry pic.twitter.com/cuw5nZvwCn— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) June 25, 2016Mariota is a Honolulu native and St. Louis High alum, so the shirt makes perfect sense.The Honolulu camp is the second-to-last one on Michigan’s schedule. The final one will be in American Samoa on June 30.
Sebastian Rode has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from fellow Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.Rode has struggled to make an impact since joining Dortmund from Bayern Munich in 2016.The midfielder last appeared in the Bundesliga in May 2017 and will spend the rest of the campaign on loan with Eintracht, where he played between 2010 and 2014. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘There is no creativity’ – Can Solskjaer get Man Utd scoring freely again? ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? “We thank Sebastian Rode for his commitment to this day and wish him much health and match practice for his time at Eintracht,” said BVB sporting director Michael Zorc.Rode has been out of action with a groin injury, but the 28-year-old declared he is ready to make an impact on his Eintracht return.”I am very happy to be able to attack fully again,” he told Eintracht’s website. “I have the time in harmony and above all the team is in very good shape and they have a lot to plan for the next six months and of course I want to do my part.”Dortmund are six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga going into the mid-season break, with Eintracht in sixth spot, and sporting director Fredi Bobic feels Rode’s arrival will be a boost.”We are confident that the quality of the squad will be further enhanced with Sebastian, an absolute team player, who has gained a lot of experience at Bayern and Dortmund in the past four years and will now benefit us,” said Bobic.”Sebastian is a very good fit in our team and we’ve been looking at him over the past few weeks and months to find he has completely overcome his injury, and we believe this solution is a win for all parties.”Sebastian Rode has shown his potential in the past, if he stays injury free, he will be able to help us, he wanted to join us and did his bit to make it happen.”Eintracht will return to Bundesliga play when the league resumes in mid-January with a home date against Freiburg.
Jesse Lingard has been billed as “the English version of Andres Iniesta” by Rene Meulensteen, with the Manchester United midfielder considered to share many attributes with a Barcelona legend.A 26-year-old academy graduate has not always enjoyed such lofty billing at Old Trafford.Several loan spells were taken in before he was finally given his United break by Louis van Gaal in 2015-16. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘There is no creativity’ – Can Solskjaer get Man Utd scoring freely again? ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Lingard has not looked back from that point, taking in over 150 appearances and recording 29 goals – including a number of vital efforts in Wembley showpieces.He is now considered to be a key man at club level and with the England national side, with Meulensteen of the opinion that his creative qualities were always going to flourish at some stage.Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant told 888sport: “Sir Alex always had a clear picture of what a good player looked like and they had to have quick feet, quick brain, and a big heart.“That is basically everything that Jesse had but he was very slight for his age. I worked with him from the age of eight or nine and taking him abroad for tournaments and he was always having to fight battles because he was of a tiny build.“But all things level themselves out and eventually those three things make a difference – quick feet, a quick brain, and a big heart. And he has done every so well.“The fans always need to associate themselves with players who have come through the ranks.“While I was there and Sir Alex was there it was so important to keep bringing young players through.“The difference with Jesse is that he was always the English version of Iniesta. He can play in the pockets, he’s very mobile and very agile.“He can beat a man and he’s good in combination play. The last few seasons he started to score important goals as well.”
The emergence of Lingard has helped to bolster the creativity ranks at Old Trafford, but United do still find themselves short in other areas.Additions at centre-half have been pursued for some time and Meulensteen concedes that reinforcements are required to help complement the impressive development of Victor Lindelof.The Dutchman said: “Stability is a big thing, especially in the back four. Most of the successful teams are able to play with a solid and stable back line, including the goalkeeper.“It’s normal with a club like Manchester United that it takes some time for a player to settle in but you can see now that Victor has settled.“He’s played a string of games so he’s starting to find his feet and learning what is required to play at this level.“He’s done well but the defence is still an area which people are looking at critically. Antonio Valencia is getting on and Ashley Young is a bit older now but still doing a great job.“There is a need for a really good centre-back alongside Lindelof who can lead from the back and stabilise everything.“If you look at the firepower and the pace United have up front along with the variety of abilities they can scare any defence in the Premier League and across Europe.“In midfield they are strong. You have Paul Pogba to the fore and getting better. Nemanja Matic is very strong with a lot of experience.“But you could maybe do with another creative player there, a passer that can unlock defences from deep.”Read the full 888sport interview with Rene Meulensteen, including his thoughts on why Pogba is thriving on the responsibility Solskjaer has placed on his shoulders. Check out Goal’s Premier League 2019-20 fantasy football podcast for game tips, debate and rivalries.
Stoke City winger James McClean has hit out at the English Football Association, labelling them “a bunch of cowards” for their apparent failure to deal with the racism he receives.McClean, an Irishman, has received anti-Irish abuse during his career in England but feels that it is not treated the same way as other incidents of racism by the authorities.Earlier this year, the 30-year-old shared a birthday card on social media that he received containing racist abuse due to his stance of not wearing a poppy, with there having been seemingly little action taken. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘There is no creativity’ – Can Solskjaer get Man Utd scoring freely again? ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? He points to what he perceives as contrasting recognition that Sterling has earned for the way he has tackled the racism he’s received and called the football authorities in England “hypocrites” and “cowards” as a result.”The only reason I highlighted it [the birthday card abuse that he shared on Instagram] and the only reason I put it up was to prove a point and I think proved it right. It’s that Kick It Out and the FA are a bunch of hypocrites, a bunch of cowards,” McClean said, as quoted by the Irish Examiner.”Look at the Sterling case, previously. He’s been lauded as this kind of hero for speaking out. Getting awards and this and that. What he got is nothing compared to what I’ve got for the past seven or eight years.”And there hasn’t been a peep, a single word or contact. I got a token gesture from Kick It Out after people highlighted it and went after them. Nothing will ever be done. I’m a white Irishman, to put it bluntly. That’s not high on the agenda in England.”It’s just a fact of proving a point that they are a bunch of hypocrites and a bunch of cowards.”They [the FA] never contacted me for starters. Do you watch Sky Sports News? Have you ever seen a story about me being discriminated against? There wasn’t a peep about the birthday card. So, just be consistent.”McClean was given a written warning by the FA after his goal celebration in a game for West Brom in 2015 where he appeared to taunt Sunderland supporters. On that decision, he added: “The same thing happened this year, with the Middlesbrough game where I clearly got abused.”People were trying to come on the pitch and I called them uneducated cavemen, which they were. I’m getting a warning from the FA. It’s only when I fire back at the FA publicly that they kind of back off and just give me a warning rather than taking any action.”But sure, that’s what it is.” Asked if he thought Sterling would be reprimanded if he called supporters “uneducated cavemen”, McClean continued: “No, he’d probably have got another award.”
The No. 2 recruit in the country is ready to announce his decision. Kayvon Thibodeaux has set a commitment date.Thibodeaux, a five-star defensive end from Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian, will announce his commitment this Saturday, December 15. He’ll do so on ESPN at halftime of the New Mexico Bowl between Utah State and North Texas.Thibodeaux will choose from Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Oregon.ESPN’s Tom Luginbill broke the news regarding Thibodeaux’s announcement.Breaking News: No. 1 high school football recruit @KayvonT8 will announce his college decision live on @ESPN during halftime of the @NMBowl on Saturday, Dec. 15 @ESPNCFB pic.twitter.com/4GokwLxJuH— Tom Luginbill (@TomLuginbill) December 13, 2018Thibodeaux officially visited Alabama and Florida State in September and Oregon in October. He took an OV to Florida last month.The 247Sports Crystal Ball isn’t foolproof, but right now, Alabama is trending for Thibodeaux. Oregon still has more total predictions, but the most recent picks have all been for the Tide.The New Mexico Bowl kicks off at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, so expect Thibodeaux to announced between 3:30 and 4 p.m. ET.
TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 15: Greg Schiano, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, watches the action during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on December 15, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. San Francisco won the game 33-14. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano might not be out of work for very long.The former NFL head coach could be heading back to the league.ESPN’s Mike Reiss believes that the New England Patriots could be the landing spot for Schiano.The former Buckeyes’ assistant coach shares a close relationship with Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick.New England’s current defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, is reportedly a candidate for the Miami Dolphins’ head coaching job.And @MikeReiss says Greg Schiano would be a perfect fit on Bill Belichick’s coaching staff, especially if the Miami Dolphins follow through with their hope to make Brian Flores their next head coach. https://t.co/RNiFDdvTBR— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2019From ESPN.com:When Ohio State announced last week that Greg Schiano wouldn’t be returning as defensive coordinator in 2019 and that he would be pursuing opportunities in the NFL, the first thought that came to mind was that he would be a perfect fit on Belichick’s coaching staff, especially if the Miami Dolphins follow through with their hope to make Brian Flores their next head coach. The connection between Schiano and Belichick is well-documented.One other notable point as it relates to Flores’ potential departure: While it was clearly Flores’ defense on game day in terms of making calls, my understanding is that Belichick was notably involved during the week of preparation, in terms of his presence in some full-unit defensive meetings. That would likely continue, and perhaps even expand, regardless of who fills the void created by Flores’ departure.The Patriots, meanwhile, are set to kick off against the Chargers shortly after 1 p.m. E.T.The game is on CBS.
TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 24: A general view of Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers on October 24, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)One of the top quarterbacks in the 2020 class is back on the market. Carson Beck has backed off his pledge to Alabama.The Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin four-star signal caller committed to Alabama in June but continued to hear from a number of major programs, including Florida, Miami, Georgia Tech and Ohio State.Beck visited Florida over the weekend and was also reportedly set to check out Miami as well.Beck revealed he was reopening his recruitment during an interview on Jacksonville’s 1010XL radio-92.5FM on Monday night.Mandarin High’s @carsonbeck01 tells the Sports Den on 1010XL-92.5FM he is de-committing from Alabama and open up his recruiting process— Dan Hicken (@DanHicken) February 5, 2019Beck is the 38th-ranked junior in the state of Florida, per 247Sports’ Composite Rankings. He’s also the No. 10 Pro-Style quarterback in the 2020 cycle.As a junior in 2018, Beck completed 209-of-356 passing attempts for 3,546 yards, 39 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. He was named Mr. Football in Florida as well after leading his team to a state title.Even with Beck out of the picture, Alabama still has the No. 1 2020 recruiting class in the country as of now. The Tide will have to find a new quarterback commitment though.
MADISON, WI – OCTOBER 15: Head Coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks onto the field before the start of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)FOX has officially announced its plans for a new college football pregame show, aimed to compete with ESPN’s highly successful College GameDay.The show, which will feature former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, will include a number of notable 21st century college football stars.FOX Sports PR officially announced the news today.“This fall, college football’s biggest stars are on FOX,” they tweeted. “FOX Sports unveils the lineup for its new college football pregame show featuring Urban Meyer, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn and host Rob Stone.”This fall, college football’s biggest stars are on FOX 🌟FOX Sports unveils the lineup for its new college football pregame show featuring Urban Meyer, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn and host Rob Stone.📰: https://t.co/E5kjoEpGTZ pic.twitter.com/BfPlAHNdDT— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) March 11, 2019From the announcement:Today, FOX Sports announces plans for its new college football pregame show, featuring some of the biggest names to have played or coached the sport in the last 15 years. Host Rob Stone sits alongside a panel of analysts comprised of three-time national championship coach Urban Meyer, USC legends Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart and record-setting Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. The one-hour show airs each Saturday during the college football season on the FOX broadcast network beginning Week 1. Today’s announcement was made by Mark Silverman, President, FOX Sports National Networks.“With a head coach that won three national titles in 10 years, two of the most successful college quarterbacks in recent memory and one of the sport’s most electric running backs, our new college football pregame show has the game covered from all angles,” Silverman said. “Not only will this all-star cast resonate with viewers because of their recent on-field accomplishments, but this group is going to have a lot of fun discussing the games each week.”Meyer and Bush are new additions to FOX Sports, while Quinn spent the last five seasons calling games for the network. Stone and Leinart have contributed to FOX Sports’ college football coverage since 2013.ESPN’s College GameDay is one of the most-successful live pregame shows in sports history, so FOX has some serious work to do in order to compete with it.However, FOX has acquired the television rights to some major games – including Ohio State-Michigan – and it’s possible this combination of names and game lead-ins could spark viewership.
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs walks the field prior to facing the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)There probably wouldn’t be a college football season without a little bit of off-field drama. Unfortunately, the Georgia Bulldogs have recently been connected to a sizable chunk of it.Speaking at Tuesday practice per DawgNation, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart expressed his disappointment at seeing so many of his players get arrested in the few months since the 2018 season ended. From February to March, four Georgia players have been arrested in incidents across the southeast.“Obviously, I’m extremely disappointed,” Smart said on Tuesday, after the Bulldogs’ fourth spring practice. “There’s a standard of behavior that’s expected of student athletes at the University of Georgia.”Sophomore linebacker Latavius Brini was arrested charged with misdemeanor simple battery. Linebacker Jaden Hunter was arrested for car violations and driving with a suspended license.But defensive back Tyrique Stevenson and wide receiver Tyler Simmons were allegedly involved in a skirmish at a bar in Athens.Smart expressed his concern regarding his players’ decision-making and made it clear he expects them to be “law-abiding citizens.”“My concerns are the decisions that are made to put yourself in that situation,” Smart said. “When you go downtown you’ve got to behave. You’ve got to act the right way and be law-abiding citizens. That’s the expectations we have for our players, and to be honest with you, most of our guys do that.All four players are continuing to practice with the team.[DawgNation]
“Like this approach. In an era where many Head Coaches are worried about the reaction of the other high profile QB’s (and their Dads) Manny owns and announces it from the rooftops!! Love this approach,” he tweeted.Like this approach. In an era where many Head Coaches are worried about the reaction of the other high profile QB’s (and their Dads) Manny owns and announces it from the rooftops!! Love this approach. https://t.co/Isjv1E8pSa— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) August 13, 2019Miami is set to open the 2019 college football season on a major stage, taking on Florida in “Week 0” on Saturday, Aug. 24.Martell, meanwhile, reportedly skipped practice on Monday, leading to speculation about his future with the program. 
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23: GameDay host Kirk Herbstreit is seen during ESPN’s College GameDay show at Times Square on September 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has weighed in on Miami’s starting quarterback decision, as the Hurricanes named Jarren Williams QB1 on Monday.Williams beat out former Ohio State quarterback Tate Martell, who transferred to Miami after Justin Fields transferred to the Buckeyes.Many expected Martell, a former top recruit, to win the job, so the decision sent shockwaves throughout the college football world.Herbstreit is a fan of Miami’s decision, though – or, at least, a fan of the way head coach Manny Diaz handled things.
“This morning my Uncle Dick Woodard went to be with the Lord at 93 years old. He played for the Redskins & Giants and was one of the oldest living NFL players. Played a big role in my love for the game from a very young age. We will miss you Uncle Dick!” Cousins said on the post.This morning my Uncle Dick Woodard went to be with the Lord at 93 years old. He played for the Redskins & Giants and was one of the oldest living NFL players. Played a big role in my love for the game from a very young age. We will miss you Uncle Dick! pic.twitter.com/lDWRwZSkWW— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) August 24, 2019The New York Giants selected Woodard in the 21st round of the 1948 NFL draft.He played for the Giants for two season before playing for the Washington Redskins for one season. The former Hawkeyes star then finished his four-year NFL career with the team he started it with – New York. 
(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)A former Iowa Hawkeyes college football player passed away this week.Former Hawkeye, Dick Woodard, has died at the age of 93. The former offensive lineman played for Iowa when the team was in the Big Nine – earning All-Big Nine honors.He went on to play in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons before making his way to the NFL.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was the great-nephew of Woodard, confirmed his passing with a statement on Twitter.
MS Dhoni offers prayers at Ranchi’s Deori temple ahead of Australia ODIsMS Dhoni visited Ranchi’s iconic Deori temple to seek blessings ahead of India’s limited-overs series in Australia and New Zealand.advertisement India Today Web Desk RanchiJanuary 6, 2019UPDATED: January 6, 2019 18:01 IST MS Dhoni has only a handful of ODIs left to prove his doubters wrong before the 2019 ICC World Cup (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSMS Dhoni visited Ranchi’s iconic Deori temple to seek blessings ahead of limited-overs series Down UnderDhoni will play ODI series in Australia and ODI and T20 series in New Zealand2018 was Dhoni’s worst year in international cricket as he managed to score only 275 runs in 20 ODIsMS Dhoni will be back in action in international cricket after a gap of more than two months when India take on Australia in a three-match one day international series from January 12. Before flying to Australia, MS Dhoni visited Ranchi’s iconic Deori temple to seek blessings ahead of an important series.MS Dhoni, who was excluded from India’s Twenty20 squads for series against the West Indies and Australia last year, has also been recalled to the side for a T20 series in New Zealand. Dhoni will also be part of the ODI side in New Zealand where India will play five matches.Dhoni’s form in 2018 had been a cause of concern for the team management given he remains an important part of the Indian team setup for the ICC World Cup in England and Wales later this year.2018 was Dhoni’s worst year in international cricket since he sensationally announced his arrival in 2005. In 20 matches last year, Dhoni managed to score only 275 runs with a highest score of 42 not out.Dhoni has only a handful of ODIs left to prove his doubters wrong before India decide on their core group for the 2019 ICC World Cup.Dhoni retired from Test cricket in December 2014 and stepped down as India’s shorter formats captain in January 2017. Under his leadership, India won the World Twenty20 in 2007, World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.Also Read | MS Dhoni is Bittu Bhaiya in advertisement with Hardik Pandya: Fans can’t keep calmAlso Read | MS Dhoni deserves a World Cup farewell: Sunil Gavaskar to India TodayadvertisementFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byJepher Nickels Tags :Follow MS Dhoni
Sneha Saha New DelhiMarch 25, 2019UPDATED: March 26, 2019 09:21 IST HIGHLIGHTSVivo V15 was launched in India last week for a price of Rs 23,990. The V15 is the toned down version of the V15 Pro.The Vivo V15 will go on sale on April 1 on both online and offline stores.Vivo V15 was launched in India last week for a price of Rs 23,990. The V15 is the toned down version of the V15 Pro which went official in the country last month for Rs 28,990. Starting today the V15 can be pre-booked in India. The Vivo V15 will go on sale on April 1 on both online and offline stores including Vivo India E-Store, Amazon.in, Flipkart, PayTm Mall, Tata CLiQ and all offline channels.As far as the design is concerned the Vivo V15 looks exactly the same as the Pro version. Specs wise too, both the V15 and V15 Pro have some things in common, while there are several differences too. The V15 comes with pop-up selfie camera, sports gradient finish design, slim bezels, tripe AI based rear cameras, Android 9 Pie, and 4000mAh battery. In India the Vivo V15 comes in three colour variants including Royal Blue, Frozen Black and Glamour Red.To get more details about the V15, read our quick review by clicking here. Let’s take a quick look at everything that the Vivo V15 offers to the consumers. The Vivo V15 comes packed with Ultra FullView Display that measures 16.59cm (6.53). The screen comes paired with screen resolution of 1080×2340 and aspect ratio of 19.5:9. For the display the V15 uses 2.5D glass, Fifth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass protection. On the hardware front the V15 is powered by MediaTek P70 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie based on Funtouch OS 9.advertisementOn the camera front, the Vivo V15 includes three AI based cameras – primary 12MP sensor, secondary 8-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. On the front the Vivo V15 comes with a 32-megapixel sensor for clicking selfies. It’s a pop-up camera on the front. The Vivo V15 is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with Vivo’s Dual-Engine Fast Charging support.Notably, the Vivo V15 is right now the cheapest pop-up selfie camera phone available in the country. The Vivo V15 comes with fingerprint sensor on the rear panel and not in-display sensor like the V15 Pro. Sadly the phone doesn’t support face unlock support like V15 Pro, but that is justifiable considering the price difference between the two.On buying the V15 customers will have access to array of offers: –Upto 10,000 exchange buyback offer with Bajaj Finserve EMI being Instacash as buyback partner with additional vivo benefits– 5 per cent SBI cashback on Credit/Debit card regular transactions and credit card EMI transaction–Exclusive Zero Down Payment for 8 months with IDFC First–Lowest EMI option of Rs 1599 exclusive with HDB on 15|3 scheme and 5% additional cashback–Benefits worth Rs 10,000 – Jio Vivo cricket offer and upto 3.3 TB Jio 4G Data–Exchange offer of Rs 2,000 Extra on your old smartphone–Loyalty benefit of Rs 1,000 over above exchange value– Up to 15 months No Cost EMI option– One Time Screen ReplacementALSO READ | Vivo V15 quick review: Almost bezel-less screen, good looks and a pop-up selfie camera made affordableALSO READ | Vivo V15 launched: Key specs, features, India price, and everything else you must knowGet real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted bySneha Saha Tags :Follow vivoFollow V15Follow android Vivo V15 pre-booking starts today: Pre-order details, India price, specs and all you must knowThe V15 comes with pop-up selfie camera, sports gradient finish design, slim bezels, tripe AI based rear cameras, Android 9 Pie, and 4000mAh battery.advertisement
Press Trust of India BengaluruApril 22, 2019UPDATED: April 22, 2019 13:25 IST Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Chennai Super Kings by 1 run (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSMS Dhoni scored a career-best unbeaten 84 but CSK lost to RCB by 1 runDhoni refused 3 singles in the 19th over even though he was batting with BravoCSK coach Stephen Fleming though said he will never question Dhoni’s plansMahendra Singh Dhoni’s refusal to take three singles in the penultimate over with big-hitting Dwayne Bravo at the other end raised a few eyebrows but Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming says he will “never question” his skipper’s game-plan at the death.With 36 runs needed in the last two overs, Dhoni refused three singles in the 19th over bowled by Navdeep Saini getting just 10 off it including a six off a no-ball.In the last over, 26 runs were needed and Dhoni nearly pulled it off with a 24 off the first first five balls before Parthiv Patel ran Shardul Thakur out to win the match for RCB by one run.”He is so calculative that I would never question the last part of an innings with MS Dhoni. Yes, Bravo’s got power but if MS has a feeling that he’s going to win it this way, I’m going to back him every time,” Fleming said at the media conference.”He’s done this so many times and look, tonight he got us so close to the game so I’ll never question that,” he added.When asked why Dhoni refused those singles, Fleming said the veteran always believes in calculating the difference between runs and balls to check how many sixes he needs to hit.”I think the reason was Dhoni felt he was best equipped to hit those sixes. The way he calculates the last few overs based on his power.”He would have looked at it saying ‘I need four-five sixes’ to win the game. And as it panned out, it was pretty close,” said Fleming.advertisementAlso Read | MS Dhoni magic leaves cricket fraternity in awe: Cricket needs Dhoni to write its scriptsAlso Read | We need to bat well at the top: MS Dhoni after 1-run lossAlso Read | Never expected MS Dhoni to miss that last ball: Parthiv PatelFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Tags :Follow IPL 2019Follow MS DhoniFollow Stephen FlemingFollow RCB vs CSKFollow Chennai Super KingsFollow Royal Challengers Bangalore Will never question MS Dhoni’s final-over calculations: CSK coach Stephen FlemingChennai Super Kings lost by just 1-run against Royal Challengers Bangalore after MS Dhoni refused three singles in the penultimate over, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said he will “never question” Dhoni’s gameplan.advertisement
graphs IPL 2019: Rohit Sharma only 5-time IPL champion after Mumbai Indians win 4th titleIPL 2019 Final: Rohit Sharma maintained his 100 per cent record in IPL finals as he led Mumbai Indians to their record-breaking fourth title on Sunday. MI beat Chennai Super Kings by 1 run in Sunday’s final in Hyderabad. No data available! view more view less scorecard
advertisement commentary Akshay Ramesh HyderabadMay 13, 2019UPDATED: May 13, 2019 12:46 IST Rohit Sharma won his fifth IPL title and has never lost a final (IANS Photo)HIGHLIGHTSRohit Sharma has never lost an IPL final, winning 5 out of 5Rohit has been on the winning side 9 out of 10 times in T20 tournament finalsRohit Sharma, with 5 IPL titles, has 1 more than Harbhajan Singh and Ambati RayuduRohit Sharma became the most successful captain in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) after leading Mumbai Indians to their record 4th title on Sunday.Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 1 run in a nerve-wracking last-ball thriller at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.Rohit Sharma failed with the bat but Mumbai Indians managed to post 149 for 5, thanks to Kieron Pollard’s 25-ball 41 on his 32nd birthday.Shane Watson hammered 80 from just 59 balls but his efforts ended in vain as Chennai Super Kings failed to get 9 in the last over bowled by Lasith Malinga. The Sri Lanka veteran had conceded 42 runs in his 1st 3 overs but gave away only 7 runs in the thrilling last over.With Mumbai Indians win on Sunday, Rohit Sharma became the only player to win 5 IPL titles. Harbhajan Singh and Ambati Rayudu are 2nd on the list with 4th titles each.*Saves in the folder – *#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #IPL2019Final #MIvCSK @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/Jkneg4sWuDMumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 12, 2019Rohit Sharma is arguably the Super King of T20 tournaments as he was won 9 out of 10 finals in his career. Rohit has won the World T20 in 2007 with India, the Champions League 2013 with Mumbai Indians, the Asia Cup in 2006 with India and the Nidahas Trophy in 2018.When it comes to IPL, Rohit won his first title with Deccan Chargers in 2009. In 2013, Rohit won his first title as captain when he led Mumbai Indians to their first title.Rohit repeated the feat in 2015, 2017 and 2019 and maintained a perfect record in the IPL final.advertisementRohit Sharma was brilliant with his bowling changes and fielding moves as Mumbai Indians held their nerves in the IPL 2019 final despite being extremely sloppy on the field.Ambati Rayudu had a phenomenal season with the bat in IPL 2018 as he lit up Chennai Super Kings’ return to the IPL. Rayudu smashed 602 runs, including a hundred and 3 fifties, in 16 matches in the last season.However, Rayudu struggled with the bat, managing just 282 runs at a paltry average of 23.50. Rayudu has 3 IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and 1 with Chennai Super Kings.On the other hand, Harbhajan Singh who had spent 10 successful years with Mumbai Indians before moving to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2019 has four titles — 3 with MI and 1 with CSK.Also Read | Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings in last-ball thriller to win 4th titleAlso Read | IPL 2019 awards: Who won what after Mumbai Indians clinch 4th titleFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Tags :Follow IPL 2019Follow IPL 2019 finalFollow MI vs CSKFollow Rohit SharmaFollow MIFollow Mumbai Indians
Next Associated Press JohannesburgJune 2, 2019UPDATED: June 2, 2019 09:02 IST Neymar has been reportedly accused of rape, although his father says that it’s a set-up against his son (Photo: Reuters)HIGHLIGHTSBrazilian football star Neymar has been accused of raping a womanA complaint has been registered against Neymar, though no details haven’t been found yetNeymar’s father has denied any wrongdoing by the playerA Brazilian police document says an unidentified woman has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in Paris last month. The player’s father calls the incident “a setup” against his son.The document obtained by The Associated Press on Saturday says the incident took place May 15 at 8:20 p.m. in a hotel. The woman went to police on Friday in Sao Paulo.Sao Paulo state’s Public Security Secretariat, which oversees police, confirmed in a statement that the complaint was registered, but did not offer details.Neymar’s representatives have not replied to a request for comment, but his father and agent Neymar da Silva Santos denied any wrongdoing by the player in a television interview.Santos said Neymar had consensual sexual relations with the accuser and was blackmailed by her lawyer after they broke up.”This is a tough moment. If we can’t show the truth quickly it will be a snowball. If we have to show Neymar’s WhatsApp messages and the conversations with this lady, we will,” Santos told TV Band.Neymar’s father said he has evidence that his son was blackmailed, including pictures and witnesses, but did not show either in the interview. He also said his son is already preparing his defense for a legal case if needed.The Paris police and the city’s prosecutors’ office said through spokesmen that they were unaware of any complaint.The woman says she and the Brazil star met in France after exchanging Instagram messages.She told police a representative of the Paris Saint-Germain player named Gallo allegedly bought her tickets to Paris and booked her a hotel room. She said Neymar arrived apparently drunk at the hotel.advertisementThe woman described to police that they “touched each other, but in a given moment Neymar became aggressive and, with violence, had sexual intercourse against the victim’s will.”The text also says the woman left Paris two days later and said she did not file her complaint in Paris because she was shaken.The police document says the woman will go through medical exams as part of an investigation.Neymar is in Brazil preparing for the Copa America starting next week. He arrived at the Granja Comary training ground outside Rio de Janeiro 10 days after the alleged incident.Brazil players had a day off Saturday. Neymar left the training ground with other teammates in his helicopter earlier in the day.On Sunday, an event named after the player is expected to take place in Rio, but his presence is not assured.The 27-year-old Brazilian has had problems on and off the pitch. One week before the accusation of rape became known, he lost Brazil’s national team’s captaincy for the Copa America to veteran Dani Alves. Coach Tite did not lay out the reasons for the move, but he was under pressure to punish Neymar for his disciplinary problems at Paris Saint-Germain.After PSG lost the French Cup final to tiny Rennes on April 27, Neymar had altercation with a fan and publicly criticized teammates he didn’t name for not listening to him enough.That was one of his first matches since January, when he once more picked up a fifth metatarsal injury in his right-foot. That was the same problem that affected his performances in the last World Cup, a tournament he prefers to forget because of an image disaster caused by his constant diving.Brazil’s fitness coaches say he will be in better shape once the South American tournament begins.This week Neymar skipped two Brazil training sessions in Copa America preparations because of pains in his left knee. Brazil’s soccer confederation said Friday he was fully recovered.Fan love for the player has also been stained because of politics after his showing of support to far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has made a series of racist, misogynistic and anti-gay statements.As Neymar prepared for his return after the injury, Brazilian media reported his father had met Bolsonaro and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes to discuss the player’s tax problems, which didn’t help him with fans that will pressure him more than ever to win a Copa America on home soil later this month.Also Read | Champions League glory impossible without Klopp, says HendersonAlso Read | Champions League Final: Liverpool win 6th title after Salah, Origi heroicsAlso SeeFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byAnita Jat Tags :Follow NeymarFollow BrazilFollow Rape Neymar faces rape accusations, father says player set upA woman has accused Brazilian football star Neymar of raping her in Paris. However, Neymar’s father has denied any wrongdoing by the player in a interview.advertisement
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Nokia 9 PureView now in India: Price, specs, India launch detailsHMD Global has launched the Nokia 9 PureView in India with a price tag of Rs 49,999. The flagship smartphone touts a penta-camera setup, premium glass design and a Snapdragon 845 chipset, among other things.advertisement Sanket Vijayasarathy New DelhiJuly 10, 2019UPDATED: July 11, 2019 09:04 IST HIGHLIGHTSNokia 9 PureView price in India has been set at Rs 49,999.Nokia9 PureView will go on sale starting July 10 on Nokia.com/phones and Flipkart.The flagship smartphone touts a penta camera setup and Snapdragon 845 chipset.Nokia 9 PureView is finally in India. HMD Global quietly launched its 2019 flagship smartphone in the country on Wednesday and it comes around five months after its debut at MWC 2019 in February. The Nokia 9 PureView has been highly anticipated as it is the world’s first smartphone with a five camera setup. The smartphone also touts a premium glass design, stock Android Pie software and 2K pOLED display, among other things. The Nokia 9 PureView now gets an official India price along with availability details.The Nokia 9 PureView has been launched in India with at a recommended best buy price of Rs 49,999. This is similar to the pricing of the Nokia 8 Sirocco last year. The Nokia 9 PureView will be available in Midnight Blue colour from July 10 on Nokia.com/phones and Flipkart. Starting July 17, the Nokia 9 PureView will also go on sale across top mobile retail outlets in India.HMD Global has also announced some attractive offers on purchasing the Nokia 9 PureView. Firstly, the company is offering an “exclusive premium concierge experience” for the first 30 days of buying the Nokia 9 PureView through the Nokia Mobile Care. This will offer users a top-tier customer service team and access to trainers for expert tips and tricks to use the Nokia 9 PureView.Additionally, Consumers will receive a 10 per cent cashback on purchasing Nokia 9 PureView using HDFC Bank Credit cards and Debit cards on both EMI and regular transactions done through Pinelabs terminals in offline stores. Consumers will also receive Nokia 705 Earbuds worth Rs 9,999 free as a limited period offer and Rs 5,000 gift card on purchasing the smartphone on Nokia.com/phones.advertisementNokia 9 PureView specificationsThe USP of the Nokia 9 PureView is its penta camera setup with Zeiss optics. All five cameras on the back offer 12MP f/1.8 sensors that shoot simultaneously to offer a single high-resolution image with 10x more light. The raw images captured will offer at least 60MP of imaging data which can then be edited according to your preference using the preloaded Adobe Lightroom app or Google Photos. You will also get a new Google Photos app that includes a depth editor to adjust background blur after capturing a photo. The Nokie 9 PureView also comes with an updated Pro Camera UI to offer more control while taking pictures. The Nokia 9 PureView is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset which HMD says is utilised completely during imaging workloads. The flagship sports a 5.99-inch 2K pOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and symmetrical bezels on the top and bottom. HMD is using a PureDisplay technology which brings HDR10 support. The smartphone also supports Qi wireless charging and an in-display fingerprint sensor.The Nokia 9 PureView gets a 6000 series aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. The Android One device runs on stock Android 9 Pie and houses a 3,320mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.ALSO READ | Nokia 6.1 price in India now starts at Rs 6,999, 4GB RAM variant available for Rs 9,999ALSO READ | Nokia 2.2 review: Affordable Android One option with a great batteryGet real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted bySanket Vijayasarathy Tags :Follow Nokia 9 PureViewFollow nokiaFollow HMD Global
Will develop ‘best’ Pakistan cricket team before next World Cup: Imran KhanPakistan have won five games out of the eight matches with one game being a washout in World Cup 2019. They suffered heavy defeats at the hands India, Australia and the West Indies, which spoiled their net run rate.advertisement Indo-Asian News Service WashingtonJuly 22, 2019UPDATED: July 22, 2019 16:34 IST Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSPakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World CupSarfaraz Ahmed’s men finished fifth in the points table — at equal points (11) with New ZealandPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is currently on a three-day visit to the USImran Khan, former Pakistan skipper and current Prime Minister, has said that he is working on a plan to develop “best cricket team of the world” following the dismal performance of the Men in Green in the recently concluded World Cup in England and Wales.Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup. Sarfaraz Ahmed’s men finished fifth in the points table — at equal points (11) with New Zealand after the round-robin stage. However, the Black Caps qualified as the fourth team for the semifinals owing to better net run rate.”After the World Cup, I have decided that I will improve this Pakistan team. I am going to reform Pakistan cricket,” said Imran while addressing a gathering of Pakistani-Americans at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC on Sunday.”There have been a lot of disappointments. Hopefully, in the next World Cup, you will see a very professional, best Pakistan team. Remember my words,” he added.He, however, did not divulge the details about his plans for reforming Pakistan cricket.The Pakistan Prime Minister is currently on a three-day visit to the US.Also Read | Navdeep Saini, fast and furious, set to make his mark on the big stageAlso Read | Didn’t want to feel the pain and regret of losing another final: Jos ButtlerAlso See:For sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted bySaurabh Kumar Tags :Follow Pakistan cricket teamFollow Imran KhanFollow World Cup 2019