Motivation comes from what cannot be measured
Suresh MenonLongevity is an important element in bestowing that title on a sportsman
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Suresh MenonNo Indian team in nearly nine decades of Tests has faced such odds and triumphed
There are times when technique is less important than courage
Suresh MenonThe last time India batted as long and with as much character to draw a Test was in 1979. Sunil Gavaskar made 221
Cricket
India vs England | Root hits ton in 100th Test as visitors end Day 1 on 263/3
S. Dinakar Root's unbeaten knock was studded with 14 boundaries and a six
Cricket
1,097 players register for IPL auction, most from West Indies
PTI Twenty seven players will represent the associate nations and 863 uncapped cricketers, including 743 Indians and 68 overseas.
Football
Indian Super League | BFC holds Chennaiyin FC
Sports Bureau Laszlo’s men miss plenty of chances- 6hrs
Football
Premier League | Chelsea into the top-six
AFP Chelsea climbed into the Premier League top-six as Thomas Tuchel earned the first major victory of his short time in charge of the Blues with a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Thursday.Jorginho’s penalty midway through the first-half was scant reward for Chelsea’s dominance on another damaging night for Spurs boss Jose Mourinho against his former club. “We are super happy about the result. It was a tough game against a strong opponent, but we did very well and controlled the game well,” said Tuchel, who- 6hrs
Hockey
Indian women's hockey team loses 2-3 to World no.2 Argentina
PTI Goals from Sharmilaand Gurjit Kaur had given India the lead after the hosts had scored in the 25th minute
Hockey
We should be mentally prepared for several challenges on way to Olympics: Manpreet
PTI With only 200 days to go for the Olympics, Manpreet and Rani, believe the players in respective core groups will have to give their 100% to be able to achieve their goals
Tennis
Australian Open | Serena, Osaka drawn in same half
AP Djokovic may find a few hurdles in his way
Tennis
ATP Cup | Germany dethrones Serbia
Reuters Zverev does it in doubles after losing to Djokovic; Spain also makes last four
Tennis
Australian Open | Sakteth’s priority is to return to the circuit
Kamesh Srinivasan With increased prize money for the early rounds as against the 33% cut for the champions, it is the best time to play a Grand Slam for most tennis players.Davis Cupper Saketh Myneni, who won the Asian Games mixed gold with Sania Mirza in Incheon 2014, last had played in the main draw of a Grand Slam in 2016. His priority is to first return to the circuit.“I wanted to play the Challengers, but it was tough to get in. So, I am looking at a bunch of ITF events, announced recently in India, as a
Races
Anjeze wins Stayers Trial Stakes
S. Attaollahi-trained Anjeze (Akshay K up) won the Stayers Trial Stakes, the chief event of the races held here on Friday (Feb. 5). The winner is owned by Sarainaga Racing Pvt. Ltd.1. GADAG PLATE (1,400m), rated 00 to 20: AEROSPEED (Naveen K) 1, Proudwish (B. Dharshan) 2, Gazebo Talk (Arvind K) 3 and Antheia (J.H. Arul) 4. 1-1/2, 1-3/4 and 4. 1m, 30.71s. ₹176 (w), 38, 77 and 14 (p), SHP: 193, THP: 58, FP: 5,078, Q: 3,817, Trinella: 35,400, Exacta: 31,571 (carried over). Favourite: Gazebo Talk.
Races
In-form Salazaar can repeat in Stayers Trial Stakes
Salazaar, who maintains form, may score an encore in the Stayers Trial Stakes (2,400m), the chief event of the races to be held here on Friday (Feb. 5). False rails (width about 9m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position.1. GADAG PLATE (1,400m), rated 00 to 20, 2-00 pm: 1. Bahurupah (12) L.A. Rozario 60, 2. Antheia (11) J.H. Arul 58.5, 3. Roc Girl (8) Chethan G 58, 4. Aerospeed (2) Naveen K 57, 5. Challenging Star (1) Likith Appu 57, 6. Gazebo Talk (5) Arvind K 57, 7. Special Stone
Races
Chashni claims Madras Gold Vase
Chashni (S. Shareef up) won the Madras Gold Vase, the feature event of the races held here on Thursday (Feb. 4). The winner is owned by Mrs. Namrata Rakesh and trained by Rakesh.1. ALMA MATER PLATE (1,200m), rated 20 to 45: FUN STORM (Nakhat Singh) 1, Pacific (H. Rahul) 2, Full Of Surprise (K. Mukesh Kumar) 3 and Rwanda (Azfar Syeed) 4. 3-1/4, 2-3/4, 3/4. 1m, 13.99s. Owner: Mr. S. Naveen Chandra. Trainer: N. Rupa.2. STAR SUPREME PLATE (Div. II), (1,200m), 6-y-o & over, rated 40 to 65: LORD
Other Sports
Rakesh Rao GM Vidit Gujrathi will open his campaign against USA’s Sam Shankland in the Opera Euro online rapid chess tournament on Saturday.Magnus Carlsen heads the elite 16-player field that includes his arch-rival Hikaru Nakamura, Ding Liren, Ian Nepominchtchi and Anish Giri. After three days of round robin league — five rounds per day — the top eight placed players will advance to the knockout phase of the $100,000 prize-money event. First-round pairings: Sam Shankland (USA) vs Vidit Gujrathi; Wesley So
Other Sports
NBA | James on fire as Lakers bury Nuggets
AFP Depleted Portland Trail Blazers upset Philadelphia 76ers
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