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The upcoming AGM will elect a new set of office bearers for the country’s apex sports body. Batra has filed three sets of nomination papers with a proposer and seconder each. IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta was one of the proposers of Batra while treasurer Anil Khanna was one of the seconders. Khanna was earlier considered as one of the possible candidates for the top job. Interestingly, Batra has also filed another three sets of nomination papers for the post of senior vice-president....

There have been occasions when batsmen have been able to convert the double hundreds in triple hundreds. On 30 occasions, batsmen have crossed the 300 run mark in a Test inning. Karun Nair from India and Azhar Ali from Pakistan are the latest players to join the club. Nair scored 303* against England in Chennai in 2016 and Azhar Ali scored 302* against West Indies in Dubai in 2016....

No, Virginia Tech losing to Tennessee 45-24 in Saturday night’s Battle at Bristol wasn’t exactly what he had in mind when he helped schedule the game a few years ago. But the now-retired Hokies coach is the reason the biggest college football game ever attendance-wise could be billed as such an intriguing matchup. PHOTOS: Epic scenes from Battle at Bristol Even such a legendary coach at one point couldn’t imagine the possibility....

“Say, Homer, do you like football?” “Do I ever?” “Do you like nachos?” “Yes, Mr. Ford” If Ford would’ve asked teed-up a third question, we like to think it would’ve been, “Do you like defense?” In that respect, the top-10 showdown between No. 4 Michigan and No. 8 Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium on Saturday would have been perfect for Ford and Simpson. The Wolverines rank 11th in the FBS in total defense (269....

The Infinite Warfare trailer was met with immediate backlash when it was uploaded to YouTube. This ill-feeling hasn’t subsided much since, with the clip now having amassed almost 1.5 million dislikes in response to about 300,000 likes — seemingly a clear statement from a vocal portion of the game’s fanbase. On the other hand, the trailer for Battlefield 1 has sped past 1 million likes in just a few days, and has only garnered about 20,000 dislikes — which is equal to a little more than one percent of the dislikes given to the Infinite Warfare trailer....

Jurgen Klopp in his pre game interview said ‘The Camp Nou is just a stadium’ and it did not go down well with people in Barcelona and now the club have given a classy response through a post on twitter. The Spanish Champions warned the Reds that Camp Nou is not just an ordinary stadium but a fortress for the Blaugrana. In case you didn’t know.. Jurgen Klopp in his whole managerial career has never come across FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi and this would be the very first time his side would take on the Catalans in a tie which has a lot at stake....

Ara mentioned the Spaniard in their tweet, asking him whether he’d dare to wear a white shirt - something that has been adopted by the Blaugrana’s eternal rivals, Real Madrid. In case you didn’t know… After coming through the ranks of FC Barcelona, the Spaniard joined Manchester United in 2004 only to see himself return to the Catalan club four years later in 2008. Since then, the 32-year-old has been a key figure at the Camp Nou....

The Gunners were in the market for a midfielder last summer and were interested in signing the Barcelona defensive midfielder. The Catalans have signed many players from Arsenal while Wenger has also gone on to lure many players to the Emirates. In case you didn’t know… After making just 11 appearances since coming through the ranks with the Catalans, Samper was sent on loan to Granada last summer when Luis Enrique adjudged him surplus to requirements....

The Argentine forward may be the highest scorer in the history of one of world football’s most prestigious fixtures, but he is currently suffering something of a drought. Ramos the hero as Barca miss chance Messi has netted 21 times against Real over the course of a goal-laden career that has seen him collect records aplenty. He has, however, now gone six meetings without finding the target. Barcelona were among the goals at Camp Nou on Saturday, in a 1-1 draw with their fiercest rivals, but Luis Suarez was the man to break the deadlock....

It begins with a home match against Alaves, a side that was comfortably entrenched in mid-table last time around. Barca, meanwhile, have started the new season on a positive note, coming from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 in last weekend’s Spanish Super Cup. The tone has been set for the months ahead, they hope. TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US) the game will be shown live on television on beIN Sports....

The former Valencia coach has taken over the Canary Islanders after Manolo Marquez, who took over in the summer having previously managed the B team, quit after six games. Las Palmas beat Malaga and Athletic Club earlier this month but have lost two in a row coming into their trip to Camp Nou. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on Sky Sports Football and by stream via Sky Go....

The winning goal by Cadiz was scored three minutes after the halftime break when ex-Arsenal forward Lucas Perez bundled home a rebound near the goal line after Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen stopped back-to-back efforts on the Barca goal. Barcelona, which played a punchless first half, poured on the pressure for the remainder of the second half, but Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma came up big every time he was called into action....

The 17-year-old Spaniard has been one of the few bright spots in Barcelona’s year so far and will look to build on his excellent start to life at the Camp Nou this season. Ronald Koeman’s time at the helm has already been a subject of controversy in recent weeks but the Dutchman seems to place his trust in Ansu Fati ahead of a hectic schedule. The Barcelona youngster burst on to the scene last year and his promising performances have earned him a place in the club’s first team....

They are yet to score in the league this season having suffered two defeats in their two opening games. Coventry City, meanwhile, recorded their first win of the season at home to QPR as the were on the right side of a five-goal flurry, coming out 3-2 victors. Barnsley haven’t played particularly poorly in their two league games but Coventry will seek to recreate that winning feeling once more and confine them to a third straight loss....

In a tightly contested game, it took extra innings to separate the two sides. After a back-and-forth battle, the teams remained deadlocked. Mel Rojas Jr. stepped up to play the role of the hero late in the game. Rojas Jr., who has bounced around the minors, will be remembered for years to come after a crucial walk-off in the bottom of the 10th. Baseball fans took to Twitter to discuss the magical walk-off that sealed the Dominican Winter League title....

Griffey, a 13-time All-Star who was the most iconic player of his generation, was elected in a landslide with a record 99.3 percent of the votes cast. The longtime Mariners outfielder will be the first No. 1 overall MLB Draft pick to enter Cooperstown. Piazza received 83 percent of the vote. MORE: Full breakdown of voting results Among those missing the Cooperstown cut were Jeff Bagwell (71.6 percent), Tim Raines (69....

The alleged incident occurred on June 12 during a Mid America Youth Basketball (MAYB) tournament in Wichita, Kansas, with a live-stream of the match appearing to show the unnamed coach choking the referee after his team lost a close game. The footage, which was also shared on Twitter by Derek Bevan, who was coaching a team in the game following the incident, showed the coach run onto the floor and confront the referee, as several other people including some of the players managed to pull him away from the official....

Basketball impersonator social media sensation Brandon Armstrong (@bdotdot5) took his time, putting out his ode to J.R. Smith, one of the most unique talents and personalities in the NBA. The result is a classic clip that captures all of Smith zany antics, including his shoddy shot selection, silly celebrations, and annoying pranks pulled on the opposition. MORE: NBA offseason grades for all 30 teams | Meet Brandon Armstrong Check out some of Armstong’s other work....

It seems that one professional Basketball player only caught the breaking news when in a high-octane stream of Call of Duty: Warzone, resulting in a fascinating onscreen clip where the sports personality discovered that the season would be put on hold. RELATED: BAFTA Game Awards Switching to Digital-Only Event Because of Coronavirus The streamer in question is none other than Devin Booker, a popular member of the Phoenix Suns, who, while playing on a Twitch stream, was informed of the unfortunate news....