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By Surbhi Sharma 6,6,6,6,6 — In what could be considered one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history, Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh smashed five sixes in the final over to secure a victory against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on April 9. "It's not gonna be in a winning cause I am sure," the commentator said when Singh hit the first of his five sixes as KKR still needed 22 runs off 4 balls. Little did he know, that Singh's heroic performance would seal an unbelievable win for KKR in the next four deliveries. Soon after, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Gujarat Titans by three wickets...
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By Surbhi Sharma With a barrage of boundaries, two fifers in a day, and a thrilling third match, the Women's Premiere League (WPL) fever is slowly catching on. The second day of WPL, on March 5, witnessed its first-ever five-wicket haul as Delhi Capital's Tara Norris dismantled Royal Challengers Bangalore's middle order, helping the team claim victory by a huge margin of 60 runs. Norris, a twenty-four-year-old American seamer, ripped apart RCB's batting line-up in her debut WPL match by consistently taking wickets and not giving RCB any scope to cope. Ellyse Perry (31) and Disha Kasat (9) were...
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By The Conversation Hugh McLeod, University of Birmingham“Jesus Christ was a sportsman.” Or so claimed a preacher at one of the regular sporting services that were held throughout the first half of the 20th century in Protestant churches all over Britain. Invitations were sent out to local organisations, and sportsmen and women would attend these services en masse. Churches would be decorated with club paraphernalia and cups won by local teams. Sporting celebrities – perhaps a Test cricketer or First Division footballer – would read the lessons, and the vicar or priest would preach on the valu...
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By The Conversation Wendy Tzou , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field during a Monday night football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2, 2023. Medical staff gave Hamlin CPR and shocked him with a defibrillator, restarting his heart's normal rhythm. News outlets immediately began speculating that Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordis – a potentially lethal stoppage of the heart caused by a strong impact to a person's chest. The next day, the Bills announced that Hamlin had indeed experienced "cardi...
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By The Conversation Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images José Paulo Florenzano , Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo As arguably the greatest soccer player of all time is laid to rest, Prof José Paulo Florenzano of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo considers Pelé's incredible legacy off the field. This article was originally written in Portuguese. Pelé occupies a central, albeit problematic, place in the construction and affirmation of Brazil's national identity. His role in helping forge the identity of modern Brazil has roots in helping the country win the World...
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By The Conversation After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha. The tournament featured a highly competitive group stage, increased global representation in the knockout rounds, dramatic upsets and outstanding individual performances — highlighted by Argentina's great Lionel Messi and emerging superstar Kylian Mbappé of France. From the moment FIFA a...
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By The Conversation Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu , University of Texas at Tyler History was made by Morocco, the first African and first Arab team to advance to a semi-final at the men's football World Cup. The Atlas Lions, endowed with impeccable organisation and defensive will, creative midfield passing, speedy offence and the rousing racket of its fans, broke the elusive World Cup glass ceiling against Portugal to face France in the final four in Qatar. The sound of the Moroccan fans has become a lifeblood coursing through the first World Cup to be staged in the Arab world. As magical as Mor...
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By Sourit Sanyal Norwegian chess master, 31-year-old Magnus Carlsen, withdrew from the high-stakes Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, United States on September 4, hours after his loss to Hans Niemann, a 19-year-old American newcomer. This was followed by allegations of cheating against the American teenager, triggering a scandal. As the drama over the accusations against Neimann unfolds, we take a look at what the cheating scandal is all about and the allegations faced by Niemann. Magnus Carlsen's Withdrawing From Sinquefield CupSoon after his defeat in the third round against Niemann, Magnus Carl...
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