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Indian Hammer Thrower Rachna Kumari Banned For 12 Years For Doping

Top Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was on Tuesday banned for 12 years for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation's Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), essentially ending her career. The 30-year-old Kumari's dope sample, taken out-of-competition by the AIU last year, was found to contain steroids Stanozolol, Metandienone and Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT), Clenbuterol. "The AIU has banned Kumari (K.M.) Rachna (India) for 12 years from 24 November, 2023 for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol, Metandienone, DHCMT, Clenbuterol). DQ results from 24 September 2023," the AIU said in a tweet.

Sainz still hopes to fight for a title with Ferrari

Carlos Sainz said he still hoped to fight for a title in his final season at Ferrari, before seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton takes his seat, but would also remain a team player.

Ratcliffe's stake in Manchester United approved by Premier League

LONDON: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United was ratified by the Premier League on Tuesday (Feb 13) after he passed the organisation's owners' and directors' test. The US$1.25 billion deal, in which the INEOS chairman will also invest US$300 million into club infrastructure and take charge of the club's soccer operations, was struck in December. "Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of 25 per cent of Manchester United FC, and further investment of US$300 million in the club, has been approved by the Premier League Board following the completion of the OADT," a statement read. "The Board agreed to the change of the club's ownership structure last week, and this has now been officially ratified by an Independent Oversight Panel.

Leclerc hopes new Ferrari F1 car will be easier to drive

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sounded positive on Tuesday at the launch of a 2024 car they expected to be easier to drive and develop through the longest of Formula One seasons.

India's Kuldeep says fit-again Jadeja available for third England test

India's Ravindra Jadeja is making steady progress in training after a hamstring injury and the experienced all-rounder would be available for this week's third test against England in Rajkot, spinner Kuldeep Yadav said on Tuesday.

England confident Ahmed's visa issues will be fixed before next India test

England's Rehan Ahmed ran into visa issues on the team's return to India from Abu Dhabi for the third test of their five-match series after the leg-spinner was briefly stopped at Rajkot airport due to a "paperwork discrepancy."

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

:All-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued to bolster his reputation with three for 33 as New Zealand reduced a weakened but battling South Africa side to 220 for six on the first day of the second test at Seddon Park on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola Hails Erling Haaland's 'Special Mentality' To Seek Out Goals

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland's strong mentality is the key to the Norwegian's scoring prowess despite trying to take pressure off the 23-year-old's shoulders. Haaland scored his first goals since November in a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday after spending two months on the sidelines due to a foot injury. His return allied to Kevin De Bruyne's recent comeback from a five-month absence with a hamstring injury comes at the perfect time for City ahead of their Champions League last 16, first leg away to FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.

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Indian Hammer Thrower Rachna Kumari Banned For 12 Years For Doping

Sainz still hopes to fight for a title with Ferrari

Ratcliffe's stake in Manchester United approved by Premier League

Leclerc hopes new Ferrari F1 car will be easier to drive

India's Kuldeep says fit-again Jadeja available for third England test

England confident Ahmed's visa issues will be fixed before next India test

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

Pep Guardiola Hails Erling Haaland's 'Special Mentality' To Seek Out Goals