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From Struggling To Stand Still To Paralympic Medal: Rubina Francis' Story

As a child, Rubina Francis dreamed of emulating her idol, Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang but winning a medal at the biggest stage was an audacious target considering that even standing steady on her feet was a huge challenge at that time. The 25-year-old from Jabalpur was born with talipes -- commonly known as club foot -- and that prevented her from staying steady while shooting at the target. To add to her woes, she wasn't able to shoot perfectly while sitting. "We tried making her sit and shoot but that would not be perfect," her coach JP Nautiyal told PTI in an exclusive chat.

Rohit Sharma To Join LSG? South Africa Great Gives Big Verdict, Weighs In On KL Rahul Situation

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes addressed the speculation building around India captain Rohit Sharma joining the franchise for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. As the mega auction for the IPL 2025 season inches closer, uncertainty over Rohit's future continues to loom around him. In recent times speculations over Rohit potentially moving away from Mumbai Indians continue to grow rapidly. Rhodes, who has closely monitored the seasoned batter's progress during their time together with the five-time IPL champions, the former South African cricketer had nothing but praise for the dynamic opener.

"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery

Jonnie Peacock's mother Linda was once told to say goodbye to her son but 26 years later he is arguably still the poster boy for Paralympic sprinting and a contender to regain his 100 metres crown in Paris. It has been quite a journey to becoming the vibrant, charismatic and humorous 31-year-old who spoke of being no longer "the hunted but the hunter" this week and questioned whether his rivals had the nerve to handle the pressure in a packed stadium.

NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau Killed In Accident, Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Drunk Driving

Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed Thursday night while bicycling in the US state of New Jersey, police said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, died after being struck by a vehicle in Oldmans Township, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Trenton. The 43-year-old driver of the car that hit the brothers was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.

'Energised' Erling Haaland Hits Another Hat-Trick To Send Manchester City Top

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a second consecutive hat-trick in a 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday. The Norwegian put Ipswich to the sword last weekend and followed up with another treble to take his tally to 70 goals in 69 Premier League games since joining City from Borussia Dortmund. City have started the defence of their title in ominous fashion for those looking to depose Pep Guardiola's men after winning the league for four consecutive seasons.

Chelsea Confirm Deal To Sign Jadon Sancho From Manchester United

Chelsea confirmed Jadon Sancho has joined their wealth of attacking options on Saturday with an initial loan deal from Manchester United to be made permanent next season. The Blues made their move for the England international in the final hours before Friday's transfer deadline. United have cut their losses on the 24-year-old, who has failed to live up to his price tag ever since a 73 million pounds ($96 million) move from Borussia Dortmund in 2021.

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries as Sri Lanka were left with a mammoth chase to win the second Test at Lord's on Saturday. Root's 103, the star batsman's second hundred of the match after he made 143 in the first innings, took England to a second-innings total of 251 all out on the third day. That left Sri Lanka needing 483 to level this three-Test series at 1-1 following England's five-wicket win at Old Trafford last week. Root was last man out after edging ahead of retired England opener Alastair Cook's mark of 33 Test centuries.

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, August 31: Sheetal Devi Among Other Stars In Action

India's schedule at Paris Paralympics 2024, August 31: After a memorable Friday at the ongoing Para Games, India would hope to continue the run on Saturday as well. Indian archer Sheetal Devi will be in action among the other stars from the nation on the day. The armless archer finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance to directly make a round of 16 entry on Thursday, raising the country's hopes for another podium finish. (Paris Paralympics 2024 medals tally)

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From Struggling To Stand Still To Paralympic Medal: Rubina Francis' Story

Rohit Sharma To Join LSG? South Africa Great Gives Big Verdict, Weighs In On KL Rahul Situation

"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery

NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau Killed In Accident, Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Drunk Driving

'Energised' Erling Haaland Hits Another Hat-Trick To Send Manchester City Top

Chelsea Confirm Deal To Sign Jadon Sancho From Manchester United

Record-Breaker Joe Root Leaves Sri Lanka With Huge Task In Second Test

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, August 31: Sheetal Devi Among Other Stars In Action