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Earlier, before the start of Asia Cup, the selection committee surprised one and all by including two wicket-keepers in the 15-man squad. Though the dilemma was cleared in the very first match as Dinesh Karthik played as a middle-order batsman and regular wicket-keeper MS Dhoni kept the wickets. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni’s run in Asia Cup tournament has given rise to some questions. He started with a duck in the first match against Hong Kong and got few more opportunities later, which he failed to convert....

So it gives me no pleasure at all to report that “LB2” is a stinker. Invoking the memory of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (ill-advisedly, as it turns out), the film sends Elle off to the Capitol in a new pink suit and a newfound froth of political fervor over animal rights. (Her search for her pet Chihuahua Bruiser’s biological parents–huh?–had led her to a cosmetics factory where Bruiser’s mom was being cruelly used as a guinea pig....

The Standard Bank Proteas all-rounder carved out an unbeaten 22 off 10 balls as the visiting bowlers melted away in the face of one of the game’s finest finishers – the hosts chasing down a 161-run target with a ball to spare. It should not have been that way though after some tight overs leading up to the death left the log-leaders needing 29 from the final two overs....

It changed hands at the top of the Super League after Match Day 4 as Kedah overtook Pahang, the same team they beat on Saturday night. Perak’s good start suffered their first stumbling beat as a resurgent PKNS FC continued their improvement. Plenty of action as four other matches also took place and Goal recaps it all here. Reigning champions, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) huffed and puffed but just couldn’t break down Selangor....

Hayes spoke on the NBA enforcing silence on its players and management for fear of offending the Chinese government and in turn, losing their lucrative connections in that market. He then drew parallels between the NBA deflecting political confrontation and what “Republican members of Congress do every day when confronted with the bile, bigotry, and rank corruption, and abuse of power of the man who is the head of their party....

Florida is getting over its worst wave of the pandemic, where as many as 27,779 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Sunshine State in one day. On September 6 it recorded 10,162 new cases. Some 305 of its active cases are the Mu variant, according to data from the Outbreak.info website. However, the Delta variant remains by far the dominant strain and Mu only accounts for 0.2 percent of the total cases in the U....

The Spaniard beat Serena Williams in the final 12 months ago and began her title defence with a 6-2 6-4 win over Francesca Schiavone. Despite her status as reigning champion, though, Muguruza believes she will have to grow into the event again, rather than reflecting on her 2016 triumph. “No, [playing as a defending champion does not affect confidence],” she told a news conference. “I think I know I played good here before....

Early contract reports are notoriously sketchy. A clearer picture emerged over the weekend. It was good news, and pretty-much-the-same news, for Wilkerson and his defensive brethren: The gap is closing. But the gap is still there, and it’s still enormous. For the part of the NFL world that really does flinch at how much more of a slice of the salary-cap pie quarterbacks gets, reports of the deals last week for Wilkerson and Von Miller were refreshing....

The supporter of the radical conspiracy theory was one of the most recognizable figures during what lawmakers say was an attempted coup by Donald Trump supporters and far-right extremists. Several images of him with his horned hat and face paint went viral. The QAnon Shaman, also known as Q Shaman or 33-year-old Jake Angeli of Phoenix, Arizona, had been a fixture at a number of pro-Trump rallies and protests across 2020, especially in his home state....

Delgado, who played the Fix-It Shop owner in the popular children’s TV show, passed away at his home in New York City on Thursday, surrounded by his family, his wife told TMZ. Delgado joined the cast of Sesame Street in 1971 and remained on the show until 2016. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December 2020. Sesame Workshop—the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street—said in a statement following Delgado’s death: “A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations....

MultiVersus is similar to other games in the genre, featuring characters from a variety of recognizable properties meeting in different arenas and settings to battle it out. But Warner Bros. has added a brand new original character to its roster – an adorable reindeer-dog hybrid called Reindog. RELATED: MultiVersus Needs Space Jam 2’s LeBron James Introducing WB’s Brand New Character Along with more recognizable faces from various Warner Bros. properties from DC heroes to Game of Thrones characters, there was one character that stood out....

Developer Player First Games has been aggressively releasing new characters for MultiVersus since the game’s launch. These characters have originated from across the Warner Bros. multiverse. Rick and Morty have joined the roster post-launch, as has The Rock’s take on Black Adam. Both Gizmo and Stripe of Gremlins are now in MultiVersus. Even Lebron James, coming off his starring role in Space Jam: A New Legacy, is a part of the roster, showing that everyone is welcome in the fighting game....

With the signing of this native trio, Mumbai City have further strengthened their side by bringing in players who will complement the current squad. The 24-year-old winger Jackichand played for Salgaocar FC in the 2015-16 I-League season. He was also key to Royal Wahingdoh’s promotion in the 2014 I-League, and their finishing in third place in 2015. Having been credited with seven appearances for the national team, Jackichand was also selected as the ‘Indian I-League Player of the Year 2014-15’....

In a press conference ahead of their match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday, he said: “Yes, Finch is ruled out of the IPL 2015. We are thinking about the replacement. There are some names coming up. Nothing has been finalised yet." “We needed to look at a few more options. We will check that and accordingly decide. But it has to be done quickly,” the skipper added....

The Portuguese manager has come in for criticism this season as his Spurs side have struggled for consistency across multiple competitions. They are, however, through to the Carabao Cup final, still in the hunt for a top-four finish, and can all upon the services of a proven winner in the dugout. What has been said? Quizzed in a virtual ‘Game on with Mourinho’ event organised by Spurs sponsors AIA as to how he deals with critics, the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss said: “I don’t think anybody is going to discuss rocket science with the guys from NASA, with everybody around the world....

The United boss was angry with his side’s performance in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against the Seagulls, despite a 2-0 win at Old Trafford seeing the hosts into the last four. Shaw was involved in the move that saw Nemanja Matic set up Romelu Lukaku for the opener, the Serbia international then heading in an Ashley Young cross to wrap up victory. Young replaced Shaw at the half-time break and Mourinho – who was heavily criticised following the midweek Champions League loss to Sevilla – did not hold back in his assessment of the former Southampton full-back....

The Red Devils turned to the Portuguese after seeing David Moyes and Louis van Gaal struggle to fill the void created by Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Mourinho was acquired on the back of a proven track record of delivering success across Europe. He landed three trophies in his debut campaign, but anyone in charge of United is expected to challenge for the Premier League title and questions have been asked of the Red Devils this season and the ability of their manager to claim that crown while favouring a cautious approach....

Dolberg in no hurry to leave Ajax The emotion Mourinho demonstrated celebrating after the second leg against Celta Vigo in the semi-finals – whether genuine or put-on – characterised a man desperate to convince that this trophy meant something. It has not always been like that – for Manchester United nor for Mourinho. It was a competition Patrice Evra was “embarrassed” to be in. It was a competition – famously – that Mourinho declared he did not want to win with Chelsea....

A Carlos Soler strike and a Phil Jones own goal condemned the Red Devils to a loss at Mestalla, with a Marcus Rashford header proving mere consolation. United had already secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, but a victory would have seen them finish top of Group H given Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys. Mourinho made eight changes to the team that beat Fulham 4-1 last Saturday, with Paul Pogba restored to the starting line-up and the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Andreas Pereira and Fred given the chance to impress ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool....

The 20-year-old forward impressed for the Three Lions over the international break as he started, and scored, against both Spain and Switzerland. That led to questions over whether Mourinho was making the most of Rashford’s abilities as he has struggled to hold down a regular place in the United side where he faces stiff competition from Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial. Rashford will definitely be missing when Mourinho’s men travel to Watford on Saturday, though, as he begins a three-match ban after being sent-off against Burnley before the international break....