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New Delhi: The ongoing India vs England Test series has been marred by repeated issues with the Dukes cricket ball, prompting widespread frustration among players and calls for reform. The ball, once revered for its durability and ability to aid bowlers with consistent movement, has come under fire for going out of shape and losing hardness far too early in the innings. Throughout the first three Tests, the ball has been changed multiple times, sometimes just 10 overs into an innings—far sooner than the standard 80-over mark for a new ball. This has caused significant interruptions and dissatisfaction among players…

Team Goemkarponn Raia: St Anthony SC Assolda booked their place in the semifinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament after a dramatic 7-6 victory via tiebreaker against Navelim Sporting Club at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The closely-fought quarterfinal clash saw both sides creating early chances. Jayson Coutinho of Navelim missed a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the 6th minute. Minutes later, a swift counter-attack by Cajetan Fernandes of St Anthony SC Assolda almost found the mark but his shot narrowly missed the target in the 10th minute. It was Roland Pereira of Navelim Sporting who finally broke…

New Delhi: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s remarkable run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam came to an end in the semifinals, following a 0-2 loss to Levon Aronian, the Armenian-born American veteran, in Las Vegas. Arjun made history as the first Indian to reach the semifinals of the prestigious event, delivering a series of strong performances throughout the tournament. His campaign included a thrilling win over Magnus Carlsen in the playoff for a top-four spot and an impressive quarterfinal victory over Hikaru Nakamura. However, his dream of reaching the final was cut short by the experienced Aronian, who appears to be…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: FC Goa has officially announced that Spanish tactician Manolo Márquez will continue as Head Coach for the 2025-26 season, extending his successful tenure into a third consecutive year. This extension marks a strong endorsement of Márquez’s leadership and the club’s focus on continuity, ambition, and growth. “I’m very satisfied to continue with FC Goa,” said Márquez. “The previous two seasons were fulfilling, both professionally and personally. The club operates at a level of organisation that is rare in Indian football. It was always clear to me—if I were to stay in India, it had to be with…

Team Goemkarponn VADDEM: A minor landslide was reported on early Saturday morning behind the residence of the Gosavi family at Vaddem, near Goa Shipyard, triggering panic among the residents of the landslide-prone area. Though no injuries were reported, mud and debris slid dangerously close to the rear of the house, prompting emergency response from fire officials and local authorities. Vasco MLA Krishna Daji Salkar rushed to the site soon after receiving news of the incident and personally assessed the situation. Fire and emergency services were also deployed promptly to ensure the safety of the residents and to assess the damage.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Public Works Department (PWD), Goa, has issued a notification regarding a temporary traffic diversion on National Highway 66 to facilitate the ongoing construction of a temporary and permanent toll plaza near Km. 476.500 under the Annual Plan 2024-25. According to the notification signed by Executive Engineer Jude A. D. Carvalho of Works Division-VII (NH), PWD Panaji, traffic will be diverted onto extended lanes for a short stretch of 400 meters between Patradevi and the Zuari Bridge from July 21 to August 15, 2025. The diversion has been necessitated to ensure hindrance-free and speedy completion of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major breakthrough, North Goa Police have apprehended two members of the notorious Irani gang in connection with a series of gold chain snatching incidents reported across the state. The arrested individuals, Abbas Zaidi and Sharif Shah — both hailing from Maharashtra — were caught during a focused operation by law enforcement. Police have linked the duo to at least four separate cases of chain snatching in different locations in Goa. The arrests are part of an intensified crackdown on interstate criminal gangs suspected of operating in the region. Investigators have launched a wider probe to…