Sports Archives - NEPS News https://nepsnews.in/category/sports/ Independent Online News Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:39:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://mljygnapsqg3.i.optimole.com/w:32/h:32/q:mauto/f:best/https://nepsnews.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-09-at-13.03.36-1.jpeg Sports Archives - NEPS News https://nepsnews.in/category/sports/ 32 32 ‘It’s a big vision’: are Gotham FC building a super team for the ages? https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/30/its-a-big-vision-are-gotham-fc-building-a-super-team-for-the-ages/ https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/30/its-a-big-vision-are-gotham-fc-building-a-super-team-for-the-ages/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:39:39 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3987

NJ/NY-based club signed four USWNT players in the off-season and are looking to be a big brand in the US and further afield

Megan Swanick

s the National Women’s Soccer League prepares to launch its 12th season in March, a cascade of evolutions are afoot.

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]]> https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/30/its-a-big-vision-are-gotham-fc-building-a-super-team-for-the-ages/feed/ 0 Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Zheng Qinwen to retain Australian Open title https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/27/aryna-sabalenka-thrashes-zheng-qinwen-to-retain-australian-open-title/ https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/27/aryna-sabalenka-thrashes-zheng-qinwen-to-retain-australian-open-title/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:20:12 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3950
    • Second seed powers to 6-3, 6-2 victory
    • Belarusian dominates for triumph in just over 75 minutes

    •  at Melbourne Park

    From the moment her title defence began two weeks ago, Aryna Sabalenka has been ready. Not only has her shot-making been utterly devastating, but she has shown significant emotional maturity by shrugging off the pressure of defending her first grand slam title after an incredible 12 months, only focusing on the very next point.… Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/27/aryna-sabalenka-thrashes-zheng-qinwen-to-retain-australian-open-title/feed/ 0     Maria Kostyuk speaks up for ‘forgotten’ Ukraine war after Australian Open win https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/21/maria-kostyuk-speaks-up-for-forgotten-ukraine-war-after-australian-open-win/ https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/21/maria-kostyuk-speaks-up-for-forgotten-ukraine-war-after-australian-open-win/#respond Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:47:00 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3889
  • Kostyuk thrashes Russia’s Maria Timofeeva in fourth round
  • ‘I think it just shows how strong Ukrainian people are’

    • Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

    Marta Kostyuk believes that tennis has forgotten the war in Ukraine and she hopes that the success of Ukrainian women at the Australian Open will generate further attention for the issue as she reached the quarter-finals of a grand slam tournament for the first time in her career.… Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/21/maria-kostyuk-speaks-up-for-forgotten-ukraine-war-after-australian-open-win/feed/ 0     Coco Gauff reveals she worked with Andy Roddick on serve before Australian Open https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/15/coco-gauff-reveals-she-worked-with-andy-roddick-on-serve-before-australian-open/ https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/15/coco-gauff-reveals-she-worked-with-andy-roddick-on-serve-before-australian-open/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:38:21 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3861
  • 19-year-old had ‘really good two days’ working with Roddick
  • American beats Anna Karolína Schmiedlová 6-3, 6-0 in first round

    • Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

    Coco Gauff has revealed that she worked with Andy Roddick, the last man from the US to win a singles grand slam title, during the off-season to reconfigure her service motion as she looks to build on last year’s US Open triumph and compete for more major titles.… Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2024/01/15/coco-gauff-reveals-she-worked-with-andy-roddick-on-serve-before-australian-open/feed/ 0     Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal to buy Manchester United 25% minority stake https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/25/sir-jim-ratcliffe-completes-deal-to-buy-manchester-united-25-minority-stake/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/25/sir-jim-ratcliffe-completes-deal-to-buy-manchester-united-25-minority-stake/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:39:17 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3679
  • Ineos billionaire now controls football operations
  • Move throws spotlight on future of Erik ten Hag
    • Jamie Jackson
    @JamieJackson___

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed a deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. The British billionaire has spent just over £1bn to acquire 25% of the club and gain control of football operations.

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/25/sir-jim-ratcliffe-completes-deal-to-buy-manchester-united-25-minority-stake/feed/ 0     ‘In the dark’: Golfers send lawyer’s letter to PGA Tour demanding transparency https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/17/in-the-dark-golfers-send-lawyers-letter-to-pga-tour-demanding-transparency/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/17/in-the-dark-golfers-send-lawyers-letter-to-pga-tour-demanding-transparency/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:36:42 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3613
  • Tour’s talks with Saudi Arabia’s PIF remain in stalemate
  • Letter from American law firm urges full disclosure
    • Ewan Murray
    @mrewanmurray

    Lawyers representing 21 golfers, including the former Masters champion Danny Willett, have written to the PGA Tour to demand “full disclosure” on ongoing negotiations aimed at securing the organisation’s future.

    … Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/17/in-the-dark-golfers-send-lawyers-letter-to-pga-tour-demanding-transparency/feed/ 0     Son Heung-min channels his inner Ange-Anger to traumatise Trippier https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/11/son-heung-min-channels-his-inner-ange-anger-to-traumatise-trippier/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/11/son-heung-min-channels-his-inner-ange-anger-to-traumatise-trippier/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:29:35 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3557

    Tottenham’s talisman broke the game open against an exhausted Newcastle side from an orthodox left-wing position

     at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    @barneyronay

    Son Heung-min was the last player off the pitch at half-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, not because he was busy pumping the badge on his chest, working the crowd or berating the referee behind his hand, but because he was exhausted, forced to spend 30 seconds or so bent double in the Newcastle penalty area with his hands on his knees.

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2023/12/11/son-heung-min-channels-his-inner-ange-anger-to-traumatise-trippier/feed/ 0     Asian Games official in stable condition after being hit by stray hammer throw https://nepsnews.in/2023/10/02/asian-games-official-in-stable-condition-after-being-hit-by-stray-hammer-throw/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/10/02/asian-games-official-in-stable-condition-after-being-hit-by-stray-hammer-throw/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:28:47 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3281
  • Huang Qinhua suffers broken leg and serious bleeding
  • Ali Zankawi’s throw flies out of cage sideways at Games in China

    • Reuters

    An athletics official suffered a broken leg and serious bleeding after being hit by a misthrown hammer in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, but his vital signs are now stable.… Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2023/10/02/asian-games-official-in-stable-condition-after-being-hit-by-stray-hammer-throw/feed/ 0     Smith or Steward? Panache may trump power at full-back if England meet Fiji https://nepsnews.in/2023/09/26/smith-or-steward-panache-may-trump-power-at-full-back-if-england-meet-fiji/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/09/26/smith-or-steward-panache-may-trump-power-at-full-back-if-england-meet-fiji/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:32:59 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3268 Nick Evans

    Fly-half’s display at No 15 against Chile gives Steve Borthwick options depending on who awaits England in the last eight

    Whether Marcus Smith appears at No 15 again in the remainder of England’s World Cup campaign is likely to depend on who their quarter-final opponents are.… Read the rest

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    ]]>     https://nepsnews.in/2023/09/26/smith-or-steward-panache-may-trump-power-at-full-back-if-england-meet-fiji/feed/ 0     ‘Pretty special’: Australia’s Garbin and Austin hailed after netball final win https://nepsnews.in/2023/08/07/pretty-special-australias-garbin-and-austin-hailed-after-netball-final-win/ https://nepsnews.in/2023/08/07/pretty-special-australias-garbin-and-austin-hailed-after-netball-final-win/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:31:31 +0000 https://nepsnews.in/?p=3119
  • Coach and captain praise pair’s contribution against England
  • They came off the bench in 61-45 World Cup final victory

    • Chloe Merrell in Cape Town

    Stacey Marinkovich sang the praises of her shooters Sophie Garbin and Kiera Austin, who came off the bench to drive the Australian Diamonds to a 61-45 Netball World Cup final win over England.… Read the rest

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