Busted: NCAA bracket filled with tales of transgression

SALT LAKE CITY — The NCAA Selection Committee has spoken, seeding 64 teams for the tournament that starts Thursday. What if the Committee on Infractions had a say, too? Records would still matter — but not the sort compiled during the regular season. Rap sheets, academic fraud, bad […]

After mosque attacks, NZealand banning ‘military-style’ guns

CHRISTCHURCH :  — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an immediate ban Thursday on sales of “military-style” semi-automatic and automatic weapons like the ones used in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 worshippers. The man charged in the attack had purchased his weapons legally using […]

Kohli not shrewd franchise skipper, can’t be compared to Dhoni, Rohit: Gambhir

New Delhi : Virat Kohli is not a “shrewd captain” who could be compared to his national team deputy Rohit Sharma or former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who have won three IPL titles each, feels former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. The former India opener, who led Kolkata Knight Riders […]

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa in Indian men’s boxing team for Asian Championships

New Delhi : Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal will be making his competitive debut in the 52kg category while Shiva Thapa (60kg) will eye a record-breaking fourth successive medal after the duo found a place in the Indian men’s boxing team for the Asian Championships, next month. The Asian […]

Novak says all good with Roger, Rafa despite Kermode ouster

Miami, Mar 21 (AFP) Novak Djokovic played down a reported rift with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, saying he welcomed their views on the controversial ousting of ATP Chairman Chris Kermode. Federer and Nadal ripped top-ranked Djokovic, current president of the ATP Player Council, for failing to contact them […]

Prajnesh beats Clarke for second straight Masters main draw appearance

Miami : India’s number one singles player, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, beat Jay Clarke in straight sets to make the main draw of the Miami Open, his second straight Masters appearance. Prajnesh defeated Great Britain’s Clarke 6-4 6-4 in the second qualifying round of the ATP-1000 tennis tournament in Miami to […]

Youthful talent gives England a bright future, says Henderson

London : Jordan Henderson says England are ready to fulfil the growing expectations around their vibrant young team as the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign starts with the Czech Republic’s visit to Wembley on Friday. Gareth Southgate’s squad are back together for the first time in 2019, with the Czechs […]

James Corden to emcee 2019 Tony Awards

New York : Actor-comedian James Corden has been announced as the host of 73rd Annual Tony Awards. American Theatre Wing, which presents the awards in collaboration with The Broadway League, made the announcement Tuesday. Corden, who hosts “The Late Late Show” on CBS, had previously emceed the 2016 award […]

Lucy Liu developing anthology series on real-life women heroes

Los Angeles : Actor-director Lucy Liu is working on an anthology series which will champion real-life female heroes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “Elementary” star will executive produce and direct the first episode of the series. Titled “Unsung Heroes”, the show is in the works at ABC Studios […]

College admission scandal is ‘sad’, says Julia Roberts

Los Angeles : Julia Roberts has shared her thoughts on the high profile college scandal in the US, saying it is “sad” that parents do not trust their children. Over 50 people, including Hollywood actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, have been charged in relation to the scam in […]

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