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BCCI Bought Neeraj Chopra's Javelin During 2021 E-Auction: Report

It was BCCI, which had made a winning bid of Rs 1.5 crore for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's javelin when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collection of mementos was e-auctioned last year, a Cricket Board official told PTI on Friday. Chopra had presented one of his javelins to Modi when Prime Minister hosted Indian athletes after the Tokyo Games. The javelin was part of many items that were presented during the e-auction, the proceeds of which went to 'Namami Gange Programme'.

Bolton Wanderers learn Declan John injury timeframe ahead of Charlton Athletic clash

Declan John will only be out of action for up to a fortnight after picking up a calf injury for Bolton Wanderers.

Remembering Dave Wottle's thrilling victory at the Munich Olympics, a race that still inspires and entertains 50 years on

By George Ramsay, CNNUpdated 0844 GMT (1644 HKT) September 2, 2022(CNN)The race may have happened half a century ago, but Dave Wottle can still feel every emo

Commonwealth champion McColgan withdraws from London Marathon

Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon due to a medical issue, organisers said in a statement.

Cleveland Cavaliers acquire NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from Utah Jazz in blockbuster trade, according to reports

By Jacob Lev and Issy Ronald, CNN

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt makes Charlton Athletic assessment as transfer admission made

Ian Evatt believes the clash against Charlton Athletic presents a tactical challenge for his Bolton Wanderers side and hopes transfer deadline day did not distract too much from the preparations for this important encounter.

Chelsea sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marcos Alonso leaves club by mutual consent

Chelsea have completed the signing of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona. Aubameyang, who only joined Barca from Arsenal in January, has penned a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Ad «The experienced forward joins the Blues on a two-year contract and becomes the sixth senior signing of the summer window to bolster our men’s squad following a seven-month stay at Camp Nou,» read a statement on the club's website.

Sights and sounds from the return of the Backyard Brawl

PITTSBURGH — Finally, blessedly, the Backyard Brawl returned to college football on Thursday night. Fans saw a game to tell their grandkids about, but were also reminded of the emotion, hatred and yes — profanity-laced chants — that go hand-in-hand with this lost rivalry.

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BCCI Bought Neeraj Chopra's Javelin During 2021 E-Auction: Report

Bolton Wanderers learn Declan John injury timeframe ahead of Charlton Athletic clash

Remembering Dave Wottle's thrilling victory at the Munich Olympics, a race that still inspires and entertains 50 years on

Commonwealth champion McColgan withdraws from London Marathon

Cleveland Cavaliers acquire NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from Utah Jazz in blockbuster trade, according to reports

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt makes Charlton Athletic assessment as transfer admission made

Chelsea sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marcos Alonso leaves club by mutual consent

Sights and sounds from the return of the Backyard Brawl