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The man who helped clinch India’s first Olympic gold

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Balbir Singh pictured (l) in London in 1948 with Indian High Commissioner Krishna Menon and in Melbourne in 1956, leading the team to another gold Indian sport is mourning the loss of one of its greatest heroes - hockey player Balbir Singh - who helped the newly independent country win its ever gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics.Singh died at the age of 95 in the northern city of Chandigarh after a prolonged pulmonary illness, his family said.In an illustrious career, Singh won two more Olympic gold medals. Even after retirement he coached…
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Odion Ighalo: On loan Man Utd striker set for China return

Ighalo has scored four goals in eight games for Manchester UnitedStriker Odion Ighalo looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May, with Manchester United struggling to agree an extension with Shanghai Shenhua.The Nigerian, 30, was signed on a short-term loan deal in January as cover for striker Marcus Rashford, who had been ruled out by a back injury.However, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic means Ighalo's loan will end before the Premier League's intended June return date, by which time Rashford is also expected to be fit.United have already decided not to sign Ighalo…
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Havertz ruins Monchengladbach’s cardboard display

Havertz scores from the penalty spot in front of Monchengladbach's cardboard cut-out fansThere were plenty of plastered on smiles in the stands at Borussia Park, but little for Borussia Monchengladbach's players to celebrate as a Kai Havertz double helped Bayer Leverkusen to victory.Played behind closed doors as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Monchengladbach had 13,000 cardboard cut-outs of supporters in place for their first home game back after the resumption of the Bundesliga.Even some Leverkusen fans got in on the spirit, with some spending the 19 euros required to have representations of themselves set up in the away…
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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning take on $10m golf challenge

Mickelson beat Woods to claim the £7m in their head-to-head match in 2018Rivals Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be joined by NFL greats Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as they take on a $10m (£8.2m) golfing rematch on Sunday.The event will raise money for Covid-19 relief efforts in the United States.It follows Rory McIlroy's £4m skins event last week involving Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff also in aid of charity.Mickelson beat Woods to claim the $9m prize when they met in a matchplay duel in Las Vegas in 2018.The pair have previously had a strained relationship, but…
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Watch: 2006 FA Cup Final Rewind

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive Reporting Neil JohnstonAll times stated are UK110 minsPost updateLiverpool 3-3 West HamRex FeaturesCopyright: Rex FeaturesI'm exhausted just watching this!Players from both sides are dropping like flies. This exhilarating final is taking a toll on those who have provided the entertainment. Cramp is taking over.108 minsPost updateLiverpool 3-3 West HamLiverpool are like the walking wounded.After Cisse, Gerrard, Finnan and Carragher, Mohamed Sissoko is now struggling with cramp.105 minsKICK-OFFLiverpool 3-3 West HamDjibril Cisse, who has already changed…
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Bundesliga: Dortmund beat Wolfsburg to keep pressure on Bayern

Guerreiro has eight goals in 22 appearances for Dortmund this seasonBorussia Dortmund kept up the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich ahead of Tuesday's clash between the two with a hard-fought victory at Wolfsburg.The visitors were largely the better side throughout, controlling possession and probing for openings against an opponent set up to defend and hit on the break.It was from such a patient move that Raphael Guerreiro gave them the lead with his eighth goal of the season, slotted in from close range after Erling Braut Haaland had failed to convert.Jadon Sancho, who has been struggling with a groin…
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Mario Gotze: World Cup winner to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer

Mario Gotze has only made five league starts for Borussia Dortmund this seasonMario Gotze will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, sporting director Michael Zorc says.The forward, 27, has made 201 appearances over two spells with the Bundesliga club, but he has only started five league games this season.Gotze has won five Bundesliga titles and scored the winner for Germany in the 2014 World Cup final. "We will part ways with Mario this summer. It was a mutual and respectful decision. He's a great man," said Zorc.The decision comes just days after Dortmund manager Lucien Favre said the attacking midfielder does…
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Liverpool: Manager Jurgen Klopp says return to training like ‘first day at school’

Players must adhere to social-distancing rules in trainingLiverpool's return to non-contact training "felt like the first day at school", says manager Jurgen Klopp.The Premier League leaders worked in small groups at their Melwood training ground on Wednesday for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown.The top flight hopes to resume in June, with 92 fixtures left to play, having been suspended since 13 March."I woke up even earlier than usual and then I realised it was my first day," Klopp told Liverpool's website."It felt like the first day at school - for me, it was 46 years ago, but it…
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Pulev warns Joshua he will not step aside

Joshua was due to fight Pulev in 2017 before the Bulgarian withdrew with injuryKubrat Pulev says he will not step away from his shot at the world heavyweight belts and warned Anthony Joshua "you either fight or vacate the title".The Bulgarian is mandatory challenger for Joshua's IBF title but their planned bout on 20 June was postponed.It led to talk of Pulev being paid to step aside so Joshua could face Tyson Fury for all four heavyweight belts."I can't understand why we are still postponing instead of fixing a date and venue and getting to work?" said Pulev."Enough is enough.…
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