ISL 2016 : Cricket Has Outpriced Itself. I Love My Football: John Abraham

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Actor-producer #JohnAbraham has been involved with a couple of carrying activities, together with marathons and soccer, for the past a number of years. He additionally owns an Indian tremendous League soccer team referred to as #NorthEastUnited #FC. However other actors are linked to distinct sports, he wants to focal point best on Indian football. He clarifies that he isn't taking a look at some other sports.

"Cricket, for starters, has outpriced itself. The game has reached a saturation factor [in India]. I am not aware of if any one should go there (purchase a cricket group). #Kabaddi is reasonably enjoyable, but I personally love #Football. Probably i will feel about it (purchasing an additional sports team) if a captivating deal comes up. but, at this time, it's all about #Soccer for me. I additionally are looking to aid improve the north-east states. i love that region," says John.

"I consider, a part of me belongs to the north-east. Love the individuals there. So, this is one purpose I actively wish to do loads of social work there through my soccer crew. It pains me to view the floods in Assam these days. It disturbed me to see the rhinos in Kaziranga [National Park] half-submerged in water, operating on the streets. It hurts me an awful lot to see that," says the actor.

John insists that via his soccer club, he's trying "to do as a whole lot as possible" to guide the individuals of Assam and other areas of north-east India. "I consider the one area that i would like to actively get involved in is #CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).

#BTown's #Soccer frenzy
A few Bollywood stars are linked to a soccer league:
* #RanbirKapoor co-owns the #Mumbai football membership Mumbai #Metropolis #FC
* #AbhishekBachchan co-owns the Chennai soccer crew #Chennaiyin #FC, anyway a kabaddi team (Jaipur)
* The Pune membership #FC #PuneCity is co-owned by  #HrithikRoshan
* #VarunDhawan become the Brand ambassador of the club #FCGoa for the first two seasons
* Reportedly, #ShahRukhKhan is interested in purchasing a Kolkata-based franchise of the football tournament. He already co-owns a cricket group #KolkataKnightRiders.

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Paralympics 2016: Belgian Paralympian Medalist Has Euthanasia Papers Organized?

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Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort, who stunned and saddened the world along with her revelation that she desires to be euthanized, says she's no longer able to die fairly yet.

Vervoort spoke of in Rio on Sunday that she's still considering that euthanasia to break out a lifetime of insufferable actual pain -- only now not now.

A silver medal on Saturday within the 400m wheelchair race at the Rio Paralympics has helped remind her of the first rate issues she's been living for.
however at a press conference the place she showed off the medal and flashed a victory sign, she additionally talked soberly about how she may additionally conclusion all of it.

"I actually have my (euthanasia) papers in my hand, however i'm nevertheless enjoying each little moment. When the moment comes when I actually have extra dangerous days than good days, then I have my euthanasia papers, however the time isn't there yet," she told the shocked journalists.

She established that this could be her remaining competition and that she had signed the forms to be euthanized back in 2008.

Vervoort, 37, suffers a degenerative muscle ailment that motives consistent pain, paralysis in her legs and leaves her barely in a position to sleep. She become simply 14 when the prognosis become made and progressively her lifestyles grew to become torture.

A Paralympic 100m gold medalist and 200m silver medalist in the 2012 London games, her silver in Rio caps a distinguished profession in a activity that she loves. Next comes making an attempt to appreciate her lifestyles off the music, she referred to, however euthanasia will all the time be there as an choice if things get too painful.

"After the Paralympic video games, when I quit, i am going to take pleasure in each little moment in my existence and that i'm going to put extra energy in my family unit and friends, which I couldn't do with appropriate sports as a result of I needed to instruct each day," she stated.

Vervoort described her physical condition as a continuing combat, saying her eyesight became "very bad. I see handiest 20 % and that i have a lot of epileptic attacks. What's next?"

The ability to be legally euthanized, she mentioned, basically gave her the braveness to preserve going provided that she has. sarcastically, this gifted sportswoman has turn into anything of a spokeswoman for the controversial field.

Vervoort said euthanasia ought to no longer be characterized as "homicide."
"It gives a sense of leisure to people," she observed.

"If I hadn't gotten those (euthanasia) papers I feel i'd have already got committed suicide because it's very difficult to live with so tons pain and struggling.

"I know when it's ample for me, I actually have those papers," she added.

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US Open 2016 David Fearnhead Recalls The New Womens Era In Tennis

Sportswriter and broadcaster David Fearnhead, women's Tennis weblog's pal and lengthy-time contributor, shares his speakme facets from US Open 2016.

On the activities radio show I work on, this past Thursday evening, my co-presenter requested me a question:
It's surely just a walkover for Serena?
It become a set-up. He knew that's what many would be thinking, however he additionally knew that I didn't agree:
Karolina Pliskova is a real probability. along with her height and lengthy levers, she's bought a deadly serve. sure, she doesn't motor as well as say Simona Halep, but then who does. Pliskova may smartly derail Serena's run on the 23.

I went on to tell the listeners:
Don't neglect it changed into this stage closing yr that Roberta Vinci led to an enormous upset. Serena may have equalled Steffi Graf's 22, however 23 is still to be finished, and when Serena performs background, she has a tendency to tighten up. Lightening may strike twice.

I also spoke of Caroline Wozniacki's lack of equipment to hurt Kerber:
Kerber might not have this sort of complications in opposition t Wozniacki.
while it is tremendous to see the Dane lower back on the company-conclusion of a Grand Slam, she nonetheless struggles with the same weak spot of a game without any big weapons. If she was hoping to wear Kerber down, then it became a strategy that was doomed to fail.



So who would play within the remaining?
definitely Kerber. I actually have an inkling Serena will choke up again, but it's simply an inkling. i am no longer prepared to put any of my own funds on it.
the important thing ingredient for me was Pliskova, she regarded so calm and composed all match. She become enjoying without fear, she was looking as if this turned into her event and as if in a 12 months of first time Grand Slam champions she would be including her name to that list.



NO issues
Pliskova's title tilt had developed silently without any individual, myself blanketed, in reality taking note of her until the fourth round, when she dispatched Venus Williams in three sets, even though she necessary a tiebreak to do it. Her demolition of Ana Konjuh in below an hour signalled she become going to be a problem to Serena. 

She became absolutely in the variety of her career. even though, I'm certain few estimated that 6-2 opener or the hour-lengthy set that adopted, when Pliskova held her nerve to make her first Grand Slam last. That was the aspect that almost all impressed me, how calm she appeared all through all of it. in the noisiest Grand Slam of them all, she played with freedom, unencumbered via nerves or self-doubt.

The signs had no longer been there within the different majors the place Pliskova become searching a lot extra of a doubles professional with two semifinals in Australia and Wimbledon. This 12 months in singles she's did not get past the 2d circular at both the French and at Wimbledon. The massive in shape mentality wasn't general until it become shown. Now it's there we'll need to see if this become only 1 of those freak tournaments or if she's a true contender who may be again for extra.



Angelique Kerber is not just a contender. She's a proven winner, two Grand Slams in a year, the brand new world no 1. The confidence of already being a Grand Slam champion showed. Even when Pliskova fought again to take the second set, Kerber held her nerve. She didn't panic. She steadied herself, regained her composure and got here again at her.

Kerber is a participant whose success has been built on challenging work. She was born devoid of extremely good peak, she's developed her energy within the fitness center, she's developed her online game on the courtroom and she's developed a fantastic mentality from years on the tour. Are we now in the new era of Kerber? quite possibly, the handiest ladies i will suppose of who can definitely cease her within the majors, if you appear past that surprise Monica Puig outcomes in Rio, is Serena. 

Garbine Muguruza is the viable exception, however she has to prove she will get again to her French Open kind and do it on different surfaces. could women's tennis finally get the real contention it's been expecting? an awful lot of that allows you to rely on how Serena comes returned in 2017.



and i cannot wrap issues up devoid of citing Lucie Safarova and Bethanie Mattek Sands, who are lower back to Grand Slam doubles winning techniques. The champions of each the Australian and the French Opens in 2015, have now added a third title. or not it's chiefly captivating for Safarova, who'd been hospitalised with a bacterial infection in late 2015. 

The title in the US comes just a couple of weeks after she and Czech compatriot Barbora Strycova took bronze in Rio. team Bucie now just want subsequent year's Wimbledon crown to compete the Quartet.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Lauren Steadman Aiming For Para-Triathlon Gold

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British Para-triathlete Lauren Steadman competed at the two old Paralympics as a swimmer. She says she can deal with the power of being a gold medal winner in Rio at her third Paralympics. The 23-year-ancient accomplished medals as a swimmer at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, and is undefeated for more than two years after switching sports.

She will attempt to emulate Andy Lewis, who won the men's event on Saturday.
"There's pressure, however I'm a much better, greater skilled athlete now," she told.

Steadman was born without an appropriate forearm will compete in the #Triathlon. After switching activities in 2013, she won world titles in 2014 and 2015.

"I'm feeling very strong in the intervening time. I've no longer had any injuries and fortunately am all back to ordinary after my bike crash," she noted.

"It become a extremely technical path, with one hundred thirty extra turns than we'll have in Rio and i was just coming into probably the most corners after I went over a cobble so complicated that my prosthesis became knocked off the handlebars with such force I got here off.

Head coach Jonathan Riall believes Steadman has eventually 'discovered her recreation' after two Paralympic cycles as a swimmer. "I don't are expecting her to be overawed, but she is capable she's certainly not been in before - as one of the favored athletes," he told a popular sports channel.

Having already claimed European and World titles, gold in Rio would finished a career 'grand slam' of Honours.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Ankur Dhama Bows Out Despite Finishing 2nd In Heats

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India's Ankur Dhama bowed out of the primary round of the men's 1500 m event despite completing 2nd in his heat on the Paralympic games at Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Deniz Semih of Turkey clocked a time of 4:11.75 to increase from heat 1.

Dhama clocked a time of (4:37:61) in heat 1, a few seconds ahead of Raxon Oscar (4:57:22) of Guatemala. However his timing was not adequate to ensure a spot in the semi-finals. As in line with the guidelines, the winners and three most beneficial losers from the primary round progress to the next round.

Kimani Mushai of Kenya registered his season's most advantageous time of 4:04.50 to win heat 2. Second positioned Santos Odair (4:05.34) of Brazil additionally recorded his most excellent efficiency this season however could not make the cut for the semis. Bill Wilson clocked a private better of 4:13.20 to win heat three and develop into the 2nd Kenyan to boost to the next stage.

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US Open 2016: Stan The Man Beats Novak For US Open Crown

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#Mens #Singles Final

#StanWawrinka is the new #USOpen Champion.
In a grueling marathon final against World No. 1 #NovakDjokovic, he had to bring all his strength, courage, stamina and reserves to upstage the legend in 4 sets 6-7(1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 under the lit Arthur Ashe stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.

After losing the first set to the defending champion in the tie-break, Stan broke Novak to take the second set and level the scores at 1 set a piece. The third set was another marathon until Stan managed to submit the champion into mistakes for a break of serve. 2-1 and everyone was getting ready for a thriller knowing very well about Novak's back-from-the-brink miracles in the past. However, it was not be. Stan was ready and poised to win his third grand slam and he duly subdued Djokovic to win the match in 4 sets.

This win puts Stan Wawrinka amongst the already growing tough club of men's tennis with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray already slugging it out against each other on the tour. Great to see new faces especially when the old ones like Fedex and Rafa are beginning to fade away...

The loss ends a rather poor second half of the year for Novak after a brilliant first one.
Shock early loss at #Wimbledon, Early exit from the #Olympics and now this finals loss at #USOpen. He will have a lot to think about as players look ahead to year end championships and 2017.

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US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber Wins Womens Crown Becomes World No 1

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#Women's #Singles #Final

#Angelique #Kerber is the new US Open Champion and is rising up the ladder in women's tennis by the day. Ready to follow #SteffiGraf footsteps? 

In a hard fought three setter, Kerber downed #Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a grueling game of power and stamina. Both players game their absolute everything but Kerber stole the show. Brilliant tennis all round and this could be a new era in women's tennis with some solid competition brewing up in Kerber for Serena.

Not only did Angelique win the crown, she ensured she will end the year as World No. 1 - another feather in her cap (she won two majors this year - Australian Open and US Open).

Still making waves even after the magnificent #Australian #Open win prior this yr. Serena #Williams seems to be the star on a slide and we are looking at a brand new queen in world tennis. The #German is sensational to be honest. whereas she isn't very comfy on clay, she has made the last 4 at #Wimbledon this year.

(Serena Williams loses in semifinals to Karolina Pliskova)

 

Whats next for Serena? She is simply outstanding but has been missing out on many majors in contemporary times, continually making the semifinals and finals. The American has already received 22 Majors and desires three greater to win an international list 25. 

There's little doubt that a brand new period in women's tennis has began with Kerber reaching the USA Open last and Serena bowing out within the semifinal. and eventually we have considered a metamorphosis in the rankings.

Women's tennis has lacked a true rivalry and that has likely stored the enthusiasts away. However we can also have this race between Kerber and Serena as the new contention that can also reinvent ladies's tennis in all places again. Of course it is a little bit early to say anything but the incontrovertible fact that there is some hope isn't unhealthy, not in any respect.

Men's tennis has dominated the headlines for far too long and what ladies's tennis wants more than the rest is a very good contention. The type that noticed Steffi Graf go toe to toe against #Monica #Seles, The form that gave a new air to the ladies's game. Kerber may be the answer and she can give #Serena greater than a run for her money and that could be the thing that the ladies's game requires.

Well done Angelique .. look forward to your competition with Serena in the coming years. 

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Paralympics 2016 News: Marlyappan Thingualu Gives India First Gold

#India wins their first gold at #Paralympics2016

#India wins their first #Gold at 2016 Summer Paralympics
India's #Marlyappan #Thingualu has won his nation's first gold in these Paralympics #Highjump with a leap of 1.89m. 

After his successful jump, he headed to the edge of the song where he met fellow countryman#VarunSingh #Bhati the #Bronze winner to have fun. Everyone wrapped a flag round themselves. When you consider that India got here into these games with eight medals all -time this is a massive night for India. Good going!

Considering the Summer Olympics yielded only 2 medals for India overall, 2 in one day and in one event is a massive boost for Indian sports. This should inspire not just the para but regular athletes too. More medals expected for India as the games go on...

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