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It was the second consecutive retirement by Wozniacki which handed the American a 7-6(5) win on Pietrangeli Court at the Foro Italico. The two met for the first time at the French Open last year where the American put together a great fight but let the match get away from her. Things have slightly changed this season with the Dane dealing with her rheumatoid arthritis and suffering a back injury that took her out of the Madrid Open....

The Azzurri need three points to consolidate second place in Group G behind Spain and stay safely clear of third-placed Albania as they look to make it to the finals in Russia next year. Giampiero Ventura’s side were outclassed by the 2010 world champions, inspired by Real Madrid midfielder Isco, as they lost 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Tuesday’s challenge against Israel at the Mapei Stadium in northern Italy has now become all the more important as the four-time world champions look to regain confidence with a two-legged play-off now looking increasingly likely if they are to reach the World Cup....

North Macedonia, who have never previously participated at the World Cup, produced a spirited display and prevailed despite Italy having 34 attempts. Aleksandar Trajkovski scored with a fine finish in the 92nd minute for North Macedonia, who will take on Portugal in the playoff final. Italy tried their utmost to break the deadlock but their play was too laboured at times as they lacked incisiveness. This is the second time in succession that Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup and it surely means that some players, such as veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini, will not take part in the tournament again....

As many as 12 undergraduate students with Physical Education as their Major at the Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) attended USA Center for Excellence in Cricket education program early this week. All Participants who attended practical field sessions will be awarded Level 1 Cricket Coaching certificates by the American Cricket Federation. Indianapolis based Jatin Patel, founder USA Center for Excellence in Cricket & Pioneer in Cricket Coaching Education conducted the cricket education clinics this year in two sessions on different days....

The White House posted a farewell video message from the president on Tuesday. “To serve as your president has been an honor beyond description,” he said in a video lasting nearly 20 minutes. “Thank you for this extraordinary privilege. “I took on the tough battles, the hardest fights, the most difficult choices, because that’s what you elected me to do. “The movement that we started is only just beginning,” he said, adding: “There’s never been anything like it....

Kerala Blasters are in a state of concern after failing to register a win following their opening night triumph against ATK. Their latest outing saw them getting defeated by Bengaluru FC 1-0, away from home. Blasters head coach Eelco Schattorie was quick to motivate his side ahead of their crucial fixture. He repeated that the team is working hard and they put up a good show against BFC. Though the team has resolved a few of their injury concerns, there are still names waiting to be back on the pitch....

Given the quality of players on both sides, here’s who you should pick for your fantasy team! Goalkeeper Rehenesh: Rehenesh produced a superb performance against FC Goa, repeatedly pulling off save after save and helping NorthEast United secure their first win at home. With ATK struggling for goals, Rehenesh has a good chance of keeping a clean sheet. Defenders Goncalves: The Portuguese defender has done well so far for NorthEast United, helping them keep two clean sheets so far and leading by example....

Jeje is believed to have been offered record-breaking terms for an Indian footballer, the reasons for which are obvious. The former ISL and I-League champion has been on a goalscoring spree for the Indian national team, who have been unbeaten so far in the third qualifying round for 2019’s AFC Asian Cup, winning both their group matches. His 18 goals for the Blue Tigers make him the second highest goal-getter in the side behind captain Sunil Chhetri, hence Chennaiyin have been quick to secure the Mizo striker’s services for the upcoming season and beyond....

George D’Souza is known for his defensive strength, free-kick taking abilities and for coming up with timely assists. Sporting Clube de Goa led the points table with 44 points from 20 games when the Goa Pro League got suspended midway due to the COVID-19 outbreak in India. A host of ISL clubs were interested in D’Souza’s signature, including FC Goa. But the Gaurs settled for Salgaocar’s Sanson Pereira in the end....

Islam is different. The prophet Muhammad–himself a trader–preached merchant honor, the only regulation that the borderless Levantine market knew. In Muslim liturgy, the deals cut in the souk become a metaphor for the contract between God and the faithful. And the business model Muhammad prescribed, according to Muslim scholars and economists, is very much in the laissez-faire tradition later embraced by the West. Prices were to be set by God alone–anticipating by more than a millennium Adam Smith’s reference to the “invisible hand” of market-based pricing....

Nielsen had a solid game, with three assists in a 6-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum. The incident occurred at 13:42 of the third period. Nielsen was assessed a minor penalty for slashing. He got his money's worth, delivering a two-handed slash after Hanzal cross-checked him into the boards. The result? Hanzal teammate Mikkel Boedker rushed to defend his man and tackle Nielsen from behind....

Health experts and the watchdog report have long warned that the gathering of ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrating Lag BaOmer could “endanger the public,” due to overcrowded conditions, large fires and hot weather, the Associated Press reported. On Friday, that warning came to pass when at least 45 were killed as people began to leave the festival at 1 a.m. in a narrow, tunnel-like passage. According to witnesses, people began to fall on a slippery ramp, causing others to trip, spark panic, and result in a deadly stampede, AP reported....

In case you didn’t know… The 2018 ISSF World Championships are currently taking place in Changwon, South Korea. This tournament will also serve as the first qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The heart of the matter A few weeks ago, Saurabh Chaudhary was a young shooter quickly climbing the ranks, unbeknownst to many. Today, the youngster added another Gold medal to his collection, as he broke the Junior World Record in Men’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF World Championships....

Here’s a look at how the events unfolded in the junior section. » 10m Air Pistol Men Junior Asian Games Gold medalist Saurabh Chaudhary from India smashed his own world record to clinch Gold in the Junior 10m Air Pistol event for men. Arjun Singh of India claimed the Bronze. Gold - Saurabh Chaudhary (IND) 245.5 (WRJ), Silver - Hojin Lim (KOR) 243.1, Bronze - Arjun Singh Cheema (IND) 218....

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, the World Number 49 spilled all his thoughts, aspirations and hopes for the upcoming XXI Commonwealth Games that will ensue from the 4th of April at Gold Coast, Australia. After his impressive performance in the Seamaster 2018 ITTF World Tour Qatar Open where he soared into the Round of 16, Gnanasekaran’s surge was considerably dampened at the ITTF Challenge Series Polish Open where he went down fighting to Chile’s Felipe Olivares (11-7, 5-11, 5-11, 8-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-9) in the opening round....

The following spring, as a workman and his teenage assistant were building my porch, the young apprentice kept asking when they would be done because he, too, was . . . ““saving’’ himself. Aside from saving their energy for channel-surfing, telephone tag and videogames, I’m convinced that teens’ energies are used to skillfully manipulate us, the parents. Others routinely criticize bad teens – the juvenile delinquents, the criminals and the all-round troublemakers....

With Churchill Brothers (26 points), Mohun Bagan (24) and East Bengal (23) snapping at the heels of leaders Dempo (27) we are headed for a photo finish. In earlier seasons the title has been often decided on the final day, either on points or goal difference (as in 2007-08 when Dempo pipped Churchill Brothers to the post). For a change both the Kolkata majors are in the hunt, compared to previous seasons when either or both started poorly and put themselves out of contention at an early stage or sometimes even flirted with relegation....

But if Turkey has its way, Qandil won’t be bandit country for much longer. While Washington has been promising to clean up Qandil for years, it has done nothing. So Ankara has taken matters into its own hands, send- ing nearly 100,000 Turkish troops to the border area. Already, according to Turkish military sources not authorized to speak on the record, 11 Turkish battalions have been deployed on the Cudi, Kato, Gabar, Kupeli and Namaz mountains, surrounding Qandil in a ring of steel....

Bond funds have done better than stocks, so far this year. They’re up 1.6 percent, in a period when Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index looks flat and Nasdaq is down 5 percent. Over the 65 ten-year periods since 1926 (starting each January), bonds have beaten stocks only 12 times, reports Ibbotson Associates of Chicago. Half of those decades encompassed the 1929 crash and Great Depression. Five periods fell between 1964 and 1979 –years of war, stagflation and Jimmy Carter’s cardigan....

After an opening 68 in what he described as benign conditions, the four-time major champion moved to within a shot of the lead at one stage on Friday following a birdie at the 11th hole. However, McIlroy bogeyed the 13th after finding a bunker with his approach to the green and worse was to come at the next hole, starting with a poorly judged wedge shot that spun back off the green....