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PV Sindhu Low On Confidence, Not A Medal Favourite At Asian Games: Vimal Kumar

Repeated failures in tournaments this season has dented PV Sindhu's confidence and not much should be expected from the ace Indian shuttler at the Asian Games, says former India coach Vimal Kumar. The double Olympic medallist has found the going tough ever since returning from a five-month long lay-off following an ankle injury en-route to the Commonwealth Games gold last August. Desperate to arrest the slide, the 28-year-old sought help of legendary Prakash Padukone and trained under him at his Academy PPBA in Bengaluru last week.

Argentina beat altitude and Bolivia 3-0 in World Cup qualifier despite no Messi

LA PAZ, Bolivia: Argentina expected a struggle in the altitude of La Paz. The World Cup champions’ climb appeared even steeper with Lionel Messi out of the lineup.

Argentina Win Without Messi, Bielsa's Uruguay Fall In Ecuador

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. But Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay suffered a setback, giving up the lead to end with a 2-1 defeat at Ecuador. Messi, who has had a hectic schedule with his club Inter Miami, watched his teammates from the bench but was not listed as a substitute, having complained of tiredness after scoring the winner in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

Draw for FIFA U-17 World Cup holds without Golden Eaglets

• No Nigerian referee on CAF’s 85 listed for AFCON

Despite its critics, pickleball's disruption of the sports landscape should be celebrated

As a longtime sports journalist and keen athlete, there's nothing I love more than unpacking drama and diving deeply into social and political discussion about the sports landscape.

Mike Weir eager for 'hockey'-like atmosphere of Presidents Cup next year in Montreal

Canadian golfing legend Mike Weir is counting the days until he can again hear the roar of a Presidents Cup crowd.

Blue Jays' Manoah ailing and unlikely to pitch at any level for rest of season

Alek Manoah, the opening day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays who later was sent to the minors, is unlikely to pitch again this season, Sportsnet reported Tuesday.

Murali Sreeshankar Pulls Out Of Diamond League Final In USA To Focus On Asian Games

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has pulled out of the prestigious Diamond League Final in USA later this month to focus on the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23. Sreeshankar made the decision after taking into account that he would need a lot of travel if he has to take part in the September 17 DL Final in Eugene, which may have an impact on his body and disrupt training. "Sreeshankar is not taking part in the DL Final in Eugene to focus on the Asian Games. Taking part in the DL Final will involve a lot of travel, jet lag etc," Sreeshankar's father S Murali told PTI.

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PV Sindhu Low On Confidence, Not A Medal Favourite At Asian Games: Vimal Kumar

Argentina beat altitude and Bolivia 3-0 in World Cup qualifier despite no Messi

Argentina Win Without Messi, Bielsa's Uruguay Fall In Ecuador

Draw for FIFA U-17 World Cup holds without Golden Eaglets

Despite its critics, pickleball's disruption of the sports landscape should be celebrated

Mike Weir eager for 'hockey'-like atmosphere of Presidents Cup next year in Montreal

Blue Jays' Manoah ailing and unlikely to pitch at any level for rest of season

Murali Sreeshankar Pulls Out Of Diamond League Final In USA To Focus On Asian Games