Ex-Man City footballer Joey Barton contacted by police over social media comments
Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has been contacted by police over comments posted on social media, a force confirmed tonight.
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Archery World Cup: Recurve Men's Team In Final; Priyansh, Jyothi Make Compound Semis
The Indian trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav set up a gold medal clash with Olympic champions Korea after storming into the men's team recurve final of the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Thursday. It came a day after India were assured of at least two medals in the compound competition after both the men's and women's teams made the finals. The Indian recurve team, which qualified behind reigning world and Olympic champions South Korea, sailed past Italy 5-1 (55-54, 55-55, 56-55) in the last-four stage.
Popp the hero as 10-man Marinos advance to Asian Champions League final
Yokohama F Marinos will face Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the Asian Champions League final after Harry Kewell's 10-man side defeated Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties as a 3-2 win for the Japanese outfit on Wednesday secured a 3-3 aggregate draw.
Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik Inch Closer To Paris Olympics Qualification
Looking as dominant as ever, Vinesh Phogat made full use of an easy draw to demolish her opponents, placing herself one win away from securing a Paris Olympics quota, while Anshu Malik and U23 world champion Reetika too made it to the semifinals at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek Saturday. Vinesh, as is her wont, looked for that one opportunity to subdue her Korean rival and grabbed it after measuring Miran Cheon for about 30 seconds in her opening bout.
Vinesh Phogat Secures Women's 50kg Paris Olympics Quota For India
Looking as dominant as ever, Vinesh Phogat on Saturday locked Paris Olympics quota in women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday. It is India's second quota place for the Paris Games as Antim Panghal had earned a quota in the 53kg category with her bronze medal winning show at the World Championships last year.
Vinesh Phogat, Reetika, Anshu Malik Secure Paris Olympics Quotas For India
Making a strong comeback to international arena after leading a prolonged protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in women's 50kg category with a strong show at the Asian Olympic Qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday. Also punching their tickets to Paris Olympics were Anshu Malik (57kg) and U23 world champion Reetika (76kg), who also reached the final of the tournament with solid performances.
Micah Richards rinses Celtic star as role in Rabbi Matondo stoppage time stunner has him 'screaming'
Rabbi Matondo's last gasp Rangers equaliser had Micah Richards screaming at his screen for Yang to defend properly.
Ruthless Leona Maguire tees up matchplay final showdown with World No. 1 Nelly Korda
Leona Maguire dispatched Sei-Young Kim to set up a final showdown with World No. 1 Nelly Korda in the T-Mobile World Matchplay in Las Vegas on Sunday.