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Government proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

The sports ministry's move, a day before a crucial hearing of the top court, can be seen as an attempt to salvage the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, scheduled to be held in October. The world body had on August 15 imposed a ban on All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to "third party interference" and said that the women's age-group showpiece "cannot currently be held in India as planned". The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA, including ending the tenure of the SC-appointed CoA as well as not allowing individual members in the electoral college.

I have stopped following the herd now, I try to lead them: Avinash Sable

One chat with the Beed runner assures that his silver in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games was no fluke. As one listens to him speak, he comes across as a solid prospect for the 2024 Paris Olympics. An army runner, Sable reckons he is a changed man post his experience at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bundesliga: Frankfurt remain winless after draw with Cologne

Eintracht Frankfurt's winless start to the season continued as the Europa League holders drew 1-1 at home to Cologne on Sunday. Frankfurt, who will play in the Champions League this season for the first time since losing the 1960 European Cup final to Real Madrid, now have two points from their opening three Bundesliga games.

Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Achinta Sheuli to skip Asian Championship; to have S&C camp in US for World Meet

Chanu will be accompanied by 2022 Commonwealth Games medallists Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Achinta Sheuli, Sanket Sargar, Bindyarani Devi, Gurdeep Singh and former 2018 CWG champion R V Rahul and Asian Championship gold medallist Jhilli Dalabehra to St. Louis, USA for a three-and-half-week-long camp. "We will be in USA for 23-24 days.

NZ A Series: Priyank Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Ajinkya Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

While the national selection committee chaired by Chetan Sharma will be meeting on Monday to announce the red and white ball 'A' teams for the New Zealand series, it is learnt that former India captain Ajinkya Rahane's comeback to competitive cricket will happen in Duleep Trophy. Rahane sustained a groin injury during last IPL and had undergone intense rehabilitation with his international career at cross roads after being overlooked in the Test squad. "Rahane hasn't played any cricket of late and hence straightaway the selectors won't put him in India A with lot of performers waiting.

Premier League: Edouard Mendy howler sends Chelsea crashing to Leeds defeat

Mendy's costly mistake was the catalyst for Chelsea's shocking implosion at Elland Road as Brenden Aaronson netted after catching the goalkeeper taking too long in possession. Rodrigo's fourth goal in three games this season doubled Leeds' advantage before half-time. Jack Harrison completed Leeds' first win over Chelsea since 2002 and their biggest against their old rivals since 1995.

'Bumrah, Harshal not playing Asia Cup is relief to other teams': Irfan Pathan fires back at Waqar Younis

Irfan Pathan said on Sunday that pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel not playing in Asia Cup 2022 will be a matter of relief for other teams. The star pacer of India Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel were not available for selection in Asia Cup 2022 owing to injuries. They are currently undergoing rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru. "It is a relief for other teams that Bumrah and Harshal aren't playing this Asia cup!," tweeted Pathan.

CSA T20 League: Faf du Plessis' experience will be invaluable, says CSK-owned franchise

Faf du Plessis and said that the former CSK star will play a pivotal role as one of its marquee players in the inaugural edition of the CSA T20 league. Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise. Du Plessis, however, played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last edition of the IPL.

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Government proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

I have stopped following the herd now, I try to lead them: Avinash Sable

Bundesliga: Frankfurt remain winless after draw with Cologne

Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Achinta Sheuli to skip Asian Championship; to have S&C camp in US for World Meet

NZ A Series: Priyank Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Ajinkya Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

Premier League: Edouard Mendy howler sends Chelsea crashing to Leeds defeat

'Bumrah, Harshal not playing Asia Cup is relief to other teams': Irfan Pathan fires back at Waqar Younis

CSA T20 League: Faf du Plessis' experience will be invaluable, says CSK-owned franchise