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More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
Before City -- now embroiled in the biggest financial scandal to hit football's cash-rich Premier League -- moved to the area it was "very deprived" with high rates of unemployment, he said. Since the club's takeover by deep-pocketed Abu Dhabi investors in 2008, long-neglected districts between the stadium and the city centre have become symbols of the northern city's rebirth.
Delhi traffic advisory issued for Oct 7 BJP event marking PM Modi's 25 years in public life: Check routes to avoid and parking restrictions
Traffic restrictions will be implemented on key roads in Delhi from 5 am to 1 pm on Wednesday. The restrictions are due to a BJP programme marking Prime Minister Modi's 25 years in public life. Traffic will be regulated or diverted on several major routes, including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg. Commuters are advised to avoid these roads wherever possible to minimize disruptions.
Asian Games India schedule: Check full list of events, date, venue and other key details
Asian Games: Indian athletes face new challenges in 2026, with the Asian Games as a key event. The 2025 season saw mixed results across various sports for the nation. Archery and boxing showed promise, while athletics experienced disappointment. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games offer a chance to build momentum for future competitions. This multi-sport event is crucial for athletes heading towards the Olympics.
Traffic curbs likely in central Delhi for IPL match on April 8, says Delhi Police
Central Delhi traffic will face disruptions on April 8. An Indian Premier League match at Arun Jaitley Stadium will cause congestion. Diversions and restrictions are expected. Commuters should avoid certain roads. Parking near the stadium will be limited. Free parking and shuttle services are arranged at designated locations. App-based taxi points are also set up.
Delhi traffic alert: Restrictions in place for 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ celebration today. Check diversions, closed roads, and no parking zones
Traffic restrictions and diversions will affect several key routes in central Delhi on Friday due to celebrations marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'. Approximately 11,000 invitees are expected at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, leading to regulated or diverted traffic on roads around ITO and Rajghat between 5 am and 2 pm.
Cricket in 1900: Eiffel Tower workers, a bicycle velodrome and 22 Englishmen
Cricket made its only appearance in the Olympics in 1900, during the games in Paris. The French team, comprised of workers building the Eiffel Tower, played against Great Britain in a two-day match with a final score of 366 runs. The match was held in a cycling track with short boundaries, and only a few spectators watched. The British team won the gold medal, while the French team received silver. Cricket will make a comeback in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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South Africa vs Scotland: See Rugby World Cup match’s kick-off date, time, team updates, how to watch on TV, live stream and more
South Africa faces Scotland in the Rugby World Cup match on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 4.45 pm BST in Marseille's Stade Velodrome. In the UK, watch it live on ITV1, with streaming available on the ITVX website and app.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Schedule, fixtures, results, kick-off time, how to watch, venues, team records, head coach, key players
Host France will have to tame three-time champions New Zealand in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup 2023. Have the Les Bleus any chance to win this time? Who will lift the trophy? Know everything here.

UCI Cycling World Championships 2023: Scotland welcomes global cyclists for historic event. See full race schedule, where to watch and more
As Scotland hosts the UCI Cycling World Championships 2023, the global cycling elite has gathered in the country for the mega event.

Kerala to host Track Asia Cup 2022
Track Asia cup is also the selection of Asian countries for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Cycling giants such as China, Japan, Korea, Kazakhstan among others will be the star attraction of this event. Apart from these countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will compete with India.

Cyclists and spectators hurt in horror crash at Commonwealth Games
The Olympic omnium champion, competing in the men's scratch qualifiers at the London venue, received treatment for more than 40 minutes before being taken away by ambulance.

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut
The university will also house facilities for shooting, squash, gymnastics, weightlifting, archery, canoeing and kayaking, among other facilities. The varsity will have the capacity of training 1,080 sportspersons including 540 female and 540 male ones. The Prime Minister earlier saw exhibits and also tried his hands on a few fitness gadgets.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut
The university will have the capacity to train 1,080 sportspersons including 540 female and 540 male sportspersons.

France urges vaccine uptake, bans New Year's concerts
To curb the spread of the virus during the holidays, the government banned public concerts and fireworks displays at New Year's celebrations and called on people to avoid large gatherings and limit the number of family members congregating at Christmas.

No goals as PSG's Lionel Messi plays in his 1st ''Classique''
Lionel Messi's first 'Classique', a hotly contested game between Paris Saint-Germain & Marseille ended in a goalless draw, reducing PSG's lead over the 2nd-placed Lens in the Ligue 1.

Sardar Patel stadium in Motera renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium
The Sardar Patel stadium in Motera near Ahmedabad was on Wednesday renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. The stadium, popularly known as the Motera Stadium was recently re-opened after extensive renovation which increased seating capacity to a record 1,10,000.
Soccer-Nice's hopes of ending second wrecked at Marseille
SOCCER-FRANCE/:Soccer-Nice's hopes of ending second wrecked at Marseille

India can host World Cups, World Championships: Global Cycling Chief Brian Cookson
Cycling has been one of the sports hit by doping scandal in the recent past but Cookson said that his sport has learnt from the mistakes and has done its best.
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Monaco beat OM to storm into Ligue 1 lead
SOCCER-FRANCE/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Soccer-Monaco beat OM to storm into Ligue 1 lead
105-year-old Frenchman cycles into history with hour-long ride
FRANCE-CYCLING-CENTENARIAN:105-year-old Frenchman cycles into history with hour-long ride
Cycling: Golden girl Kenny puzzled by omnium changes
CYCLING-KENNY:Cycling: Golden girl Kenny puzzled by omnium changes
INTERVIEW-Cycling-Golden girl Kenny puzzled by omnium changes
CYCLING-KENNY/ (INTERVIEW):INTERVIEW-Cycling-Golden girl Kenny puzzled by omnium changes

Here's a Rs 6,000-crore plan to revive Yamuna river by Delhi
The plan has an in-principle approval from the Centre, have had a couple of consultations, Centre has agreed to finance the Yamuna river front development.

IOC praises Tokyo 2020 plans amid main stadium concerns
IOC Vice President John Coates tried to calm concerns over the rising cost of Tokyo's new National Stadium while praising preparations for the 2020 Games.

Delhi government orders ACB probe into another CWG project
Delhi government today asked its Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to probe alleged irregularities worth Rs 184 crore in the construction of the Ring Road bypass.
Sports Authority of India sanctions Rs 16 crore for sports infrastructure in Kerala
Sports Authority of India has sanctioned Rs 16.26 cr for infrastructure development of its centres across Kerala as part of plans to provide world class facilities to sportspersons.
Shunglu report on delays, corruption in CWG sent to sports ministry for action
The sports ministry will seek comments from concerned agencies -- including Delhi govt -- involved in renovation and construction of Games' venues.

Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium still being given finishing touches
Velodrome inside the stadium may be ready for the event but cable work is on full swing in corridors and ground is littered with rubble.
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