Barca bounce back from CL exit
Barcelona: Barcelona's Champions League recovery has begun and Getafe's hopes of qualifying for the tournament could be over after they were beaten 2-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday. Arturo Vidal's finish and a Djene Dakonam own-goal saw Barca bounce back from their capitulation against Liverpool, even if their fans had not forgotten judging by the swathes of empty seats and scattering of whistles before kick-off. "It has been a difficult game for all of us," said Sergio Busquets. "We are trying to heal a wound that isn't small." Getafe might have hoped for their opponents to suffer a longer European hangover but instead they drop out of the top four, with one match left to play, after Valencia eased to a 3-1 victory over Alaves. "We lost but I'm proud," said Getafe coach Jose Bordalas. "We have to win our last game and then we'll see."
Plunkett clear of ball-tampering
Bristol: England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has been cleared by the International Cricket Council following allegations he may have tampered with the ball during the second ODI against Pakistan. A short sequence from Saturday's match led to a debate on Twitter, with some on social media suggesting the 34-year-old had been involved in an act of foul play as a result of a three-second clip showing Plunkett rubbing his fingers along the surface of the ball. "The ICC has confirmed that the match officials are comfortable there was no attempt by Liam Plunkett to change the condition of the ball or any evidence of this on the over-by-over examinations of the ball throughout Saturday's ODI clash in Southampton," said a statement issued by the global governing body on Sunday.
Anderson suffers knee injury
London: England spearhead James Anderson could be in for a "painful few days" according to Lancashire coach Glen Chapple after suffering a knee injury while on county duty. Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, was hit on the inside of his knee by a drive from James Fuller during Lancashire's four-wicket defeat by champions Hampshire in a One-Day Cup semi-final on Sunday. The 36-year-old Anderson left the field at Southampton and will now require further medical assessment on Monday. "It is a nasty blow in a painful area," said Chapple. "We don't know but we think that it will be a nasty bruise that will settle down in the next few days. "The physio will see him in the morning and he walked off there."
District Basketball C'ship to commence at DPS Rajnagar Extn
Ghaziabad: District Basketball Association, which is under the UPBA (Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association) is coming up with U-19 (Boys & Girls) District Basketball Championship 2019-20 from 14th May along with DPS Rajnagar Extension. The seven days event will be hosted at DPS Rajnagar Extension, Ghaziabad. The tournament will have league matches and the qualifying teams will be participating in the finals. Ms Pallavi Upadhyaya, Principal, DPS Rajnagar Extension said, "It is an immense pleasure for DPS Rajnagar Extension to collaborate with the District Basketball Association Ghaziabad for the sporting event. As we are witnessing that children now-a-days are getting devoid of outdoor games and activities which is making them physically and mentally idle. Therefore, outdoor games are very necessary for the growth of a child and to keep them healthy. This tournament is an effort to bring back the enthusiasm for outdoor games and activities."