Fight world crushes Paulie Malignaggi after stunning loss to Artem Lobov at Bare Knuckle FC 6

Artem Lobov, a former UFC fighter, and Paulie Malignaggi, hyped up their Bare Knuckle FC 6 fight with a number of fiery press conferences and threats of severe bodily harm, which led to Saturday night’s event to being highly anticipated by lots of different fight fans.

In the end, the fight was a dud that ended with a big upset, as Lobov beat Malignaggi via unanimous decision.

Even more incredibly, there was no post-fight brawl between the two camps, which became heated rivals thanks to Conor McGregor, who famously trashed Malignaggi after sparring with him while training for his fight with Floyd Mayweather. Lobov and McGregor are good friends and somehow this fight became a real thing that happened.

Saturday night’s event in Florida might not have ended the way many tuning in would have hoped, but fans, media and other fighters were still in impressed with what Lobov pulled off:

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India vs Pakistan Highlights, World Cup 2019: India Crush Pakistan To Make It 7 In A Row

Rohit Sharma's century and fifties from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli helped India beat Pakistan by 89 runs (DLS method) in Manchester on Sunday. Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav and Vijay Shankar picked up two wickets apiece to ensure India finish on the right side of the results. 

With this, India add one more win to their unbeaten track record against their arch-rivals in World Cup. Pakistan's chase got off to a sluggish start as they were reduced to 38 for one in 10 overs in reply to India's 336 for five -- a total that featured Rohit Sharma's 140 and captain Virat Kohli's 77. 

Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman added over 100 runs for the second wicket and kept Pakistan in the hunt. But they fell in quick succession and after that no Pakistani batsmen create impact in the game which resulted in their side losing the match by huge margin.

 Earlier, India paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar limped off four balls into the fifth over with a hamstring injury that a team spokesman said had ruled him out of the rest of the match. But World Cup debutant Vijay Shankar, brought on to complete the over, struck first ball when he had Imam-ul-Haq lbw for seven to leave Pakistan 13 for one. In the first innings, Kohli became the quickest player to 11,000 one-day international runs, getting there in 222nd innings as compared to compatriot Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 276 innings. Pakistan left-arm quick Mohammad Amir was his side's only threat with three for 47 despite two early warnings for running on the pitch.

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More Than 3 Lakh People Evacuated As Cyclone Vayu Set To Hit Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that authorities have evacuated about 3.1 lakh people living in the low-lying areas and the NDRF has positioned 52 teams for rescue and relief operations. The latest weather report said that Cyclone Vayu, which turned into a "very severe cyclonic storm", has changed its course slightly and would now hit Gujarat coast anywhere between Veraval in the south and Dwarka in the west.

"Gujarat has evacuated about 3 lakh people and Diu has evacuated over 10,000 people from low-lying areas to safer places...(the) MHA is in continuous touch with state govts/UT and central agencies. The NDRF has pre-positioned 52 teams equipped with boats, tree-cutters, telecom equipments etc," Amit Shah tweeted. The home minister said cyclone Vayu is expected to cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Union Territory Diu and he "prays for the safety of the people".

A total of "36 NDRF team have been deployed, 11 more teams are ready," Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat Revenue Department Pankaj Kumar told news agency ANI. He said nine SDRF teams, 14 companies of SRP and 300 marine commandos have also been deployed.

"Nine helicopters have been placed at strategic points, and 10,000 tourists have also been shifted," he added.


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Yuvraj Singh – A timeline of one of India’s finest players

NEW DELHI: A remarkable cricketing career came to an end when Yuvraj Singh brought the curtain down on his international career on Monday.

There were many ups and downs during his international career which spanned 17 years. Yuvraj took 148 international wickets and scored 11,778 runs in 404 matches in which he represented India.

Here is a look at the timeline of Yuvraj’s career right from the very beginning to the point where he called it a day.

1997 - Makes his first class debut in for Punjab against Orissa during the 1997/98 season, was dismissed for a duck in his first innings.

2000- Yuvraj does well for India at the 2000 U-19 World Cup, which India went on to win in Sri Lanka. Yuvraj was named the player of the tournament for his all-round performance.

2000- The Chandigarh born left-hander is selected for India and makes his debut against Kenya. In his first knock, goes on to score 84 against Australia in Nairobi.

2002 -Helps India beat England in the final of the Natwest series. Chasing 326 in the final at Lord’s, Yuvraj came to crease with India struggling and went on make 69 as India won by two wickets.

2003 - Was crucial part of the India team that went on to reach the final of the 2003 cricket World Cup. He made his Test debut later that year against New Zealand in Mohali.

2003 - Becomes only the second Indian after great Sachin Tendulkar to play for Yorkshire in English County circuit.

2004 - Yuvraj scores his first Test century (129) against Pakistan in Lahore in a losing cause. India went on to win the next Test and the series 2-1.

2007 - Yuvraj is made the vice-captain of the India team for the inaugural World T20 in South Africa. He clobbered Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over at Kingsmead, Durban, making fastest ever fifty in any format of the game (12 balls). Plays a superb innings against Australia (70) in the semis.

2008 – Named captain of the Kings XI Punjab as the IPL begins for the very first time. Yuvraj went on to play for six different franchises

2011 - Player of the tournament as India go on to lift the 2011 cricket World Cup held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Yuvraj scored more than 300 runs and took 15 wickets in the quadrennial event. Won four man-of-the-match awards during the course of the tournament.

2011/12 - Diagnosed with cancer and receives treatment in USA. In March 2012 he is discharged after completing treatment. Picked for India after for 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

2017 - Plays his last game for India against West Indies in Antigua.

2019 - Plays his last first class game for Punjab scoring an aggregate of 13 runs in the match.


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ICC World Cup 2019: India Beat Australia in ICC Crick World cup

LONDON: India opener Shikhar Dhawan could not field after sustaining a thumb injury while batting during India's World Cup game against Australia on Sunday.

Dhawan was hit on his left thumb by a delivery from Nathan Coulter-Nile and needed medical attention. hysiotherapist Patrick Farhart would check on him during breaks as he continued manfully, getting to 117
off 109 balls.

With his finger taped, as a precautionary measure, he didn't take field during the Australian innings.


It was Ravindra Jadeja who took field instead.


Dhawan's good run in ICC tournaments continued as his stylish hundred formed the cornerstone of a
fantastic batting display that powered India to a commanding 352 for five.



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Tradition Meets tech: PM Modi goes Digital to offer Pooja at Guruvayur Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Thrissur, Kerala and offered prayers at Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. Many are terming PM Modi's visit to the temple as a blend of technology and tradition as he made a digital transaction to pay for the rituals.

According to sources, PM Modi paid an amount of Rs 39,421 for Saturday's ceremonies in advance.

PM Modi has been urging the entire nation to use digital payments solutions and ditch cash transactions as it is hassle-free and leaves no scope for black money transactions.

Since demonetisation, there has been a gradual increase in the number of digital transactions in the country and almost all business and non-profits use digital payments. Now, even temples and other religious places accept pooja donations and charity via digital payments.

This is a positive development for millions of temple-goers who are required to stand in serpentine queues, often missing their chance to offer pooja. Introducing digital payment solutions to book pooja slots has made the entire process significantly convenient.

Netizens were quick to highlight the fact that the PM had paid the amount for the pooja using digital payments at the 5000-year-old Guruvayur temple.

PM Modi offered prayers at the famed Sri Krishna Temple after landing near Guruvayur at around 9:50 am. He reached Guruvayur in a special helicopter from Kochi Naval Airport.

After an hour-long 'darshan' at the temple, the prime minister addressed a party meeting Abhinandan Sabha being organised by the BJP Kerala State committee.

This will be his first public meeting after assuming the PM's post for a second term.

Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to leave for visits Maldives today where he will be will jointly inaugurating two defence-related projects - a coastal surveillance radar system and composite training centre for Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).

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