News 15 Aug 2018, 13:10 IST SHARE By Poonam MehraNew Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) A medal is not the only thing on accomplished Indian boxer Vikas Krishan's mind heading into the Asian Games, where a podium finish would ensure his name in the history books for an unparalleled feat.A gold-medallist in 2010, a bronze-winner in 2014, Vikas is aiming to become India's first boxer with three back-to-back Asian Games medals. The mega-event starts August 18 in the twin Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.Should he achieve the feat in Jakarta, the 26-year-old will surpass, at least in medal count, a certain legend who went by the name of Hawa Singh and Vijender Singh, who now plies his trade in the professional circuit after being a trailblazer in the amateur arena.Hawa Singh had notched up successive heavyweight gold medals at the 1966 and 1970 Asian Games, a feat unmatched in the history of Indian boxing.Middleweight star Vijender, on the other hand, had claimed a bronze in the 2006 … [Read more...] about Asiad history-chasing Vikas feels no pressure
Premier League rumours: Newcastle man set for Serie A switch
Newcastle United and their Premier League rivals continue to be the subject of plenty of transfer speculation. And reports today suggest that a Newcastle United flop could be set for a switch overseas, with a Serie A side interested in a deal.NEWS: Rolando Aarons nearing exit after Championship offerElsewhere, there are updates on a host of other clubs from around the Premier League with outgoings very much on the agenda.Here's the rumours doing the rounds today:Newcastle United defender Achraf Lazaar could be set for a move to Serie A side Genoa. Reports from Italy suggest that the top tier side are keen to sign the full-back as a replacement for Diego Laxalt, who looks set to join AC Milan. Lazaar has been deemed surplus to requirements at St James's Park, and wasn't handed a squad number by Rafa Benitez this season (Gianluca Di Marzio)READ: Newcastle 'miss out' on £18m manBarcelona director Ariedo Braida says that the club will not bid for Paul Pogba this summer - but they will … [Read more...] about Premier League rumours: Newcastle man set for Serie A switch
Rangers to complete Kyle Lafferty signing from Hearts in next 48 hours
Kyle Lafferty is set to return to Rangers within the next 48 hours the club hope. The Ibrox side have reopened talks with Hearts over the transfer of the Northern Irishman according to the Daily Record.Rangers have had their first two offers rejected by the Jambos with the Gorgie club valuing the player at £750,000.A £200,000 initial bid was followed by a cash-plus-player deal which involved out of favour left-back Lee Wallace.The 30-year-old scored the only goal of the game on Saturday as Hearts beat Celtic 1-0 to sit top of the Ladbrokes Premiership as the only side to have won their opening two league games.After the match he said: “Getting teams like Rangers interested in you, it’s something you have to look at and you know you’re doing something right. Hearing teams like Rangers interested in you, you intend to give that little bit extra.“But it’s up to the two clubs. I owe Hearts and the club the respect to continue giving 110 per cent. If … [Read more...] about Rangers to complete Kyle Lafferty signing from Hearts in next 48 hours
Championship rumours: Liverpool man REJECTS Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough and their Championship rivals continue to be busy in the transfer window - with plenty of rumours doing the rounds. Loan deals and the signing of free agents can still be completed, but reports today suggest that Middlesbrough have been thwarted in their attempts to sign a Liverpool man on loan.Elsewhere, there are updates from a host of clubs around the Championship as transfer activity rages on.Here's the rumours doing the rounds today:Middlesbrough have been turned down by Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic, according to reports. Tony Pulis supposedly identified the Serbian as a top target after an impressive season on loan at Cardiff last year, but the 22-year-old rejected the chance to move to the Riverside Stadium (Evening Standard)Striker Adam Le Fondre is set to sign for Sydney FC after Bolton Wanderers announced his exit yesterday evening (Bolton News)Leeds United boss Marco Bielsa has confirmed that the club would 'look at the opportunity of getting another … [Read more...] about Championship rumours: Liverpool man REJECTS Middlesbrough
Updates on M25 traffic chaos near Heathrow after three-vehicle crash
Motorists are facing travel chaos on the M25 anticlockwise this morning after a crash between two cars and a lorry near Heathrow Airport. Three lanes are closed due to the crash on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction15 M4 J4B to J14 Horton Road (Heathrow Terminal 4). There is congestion now tailing back to J16 (M40 interchange), while traffic is also being affected on the M4 as a result of congestion in the area. Lanes one and two (of five) which are they dedicated lanes to come off at J14 are closed. A spokesman for Highways England said: "Three lanes (of 5) are closed on the M25 anti-clockwise between J15 and J14 due to a multi-vehicle collision. Delays are building on approach." We'll be bringing you all the latest updates in our blog below. 08:46 Where did the crash take place? 08:38 Lanes reopened The three lanes closed after the collision have now been reopened, Highways England says. Lanes one, two and three (of five) were closed after the accident, which … [Read more...] about Updates on M25 traffic chaos near Heathrow after three-vehicle crash
Kyle Lafferty set to join Rangers within 48 hours: report
Kyle Lafferty set to join Rangers within 48 hours: report BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Rangers are hopeful that Kyle Lafferty could be back at Ibrox by the end of this week, according to reports. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers/kyle-lafferty-set-to-join-rangers-within-48-hours-report-37217991.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37210423.ece/fab19/AUTOCROP/h342/SOCCER%20He%2019.jpg Email Rangers are hopeful that Kyle Lafferty could be back at Ibrox by the end of this week, according to reports. The Glasgow club have so far had two bids rejected by Hearts but, having returned to the negotiating table, are optimistic that a deal could soon be thrashed out for the 30-year-old Northern Ireland striker, according to the Daily Record. Rangers offered £200k for the Hearts ace last month but both that and a second bid, which included former captain Lee Wallace, have been rejected as Hearts hold out for the £750,000 valuation. … [Read more...] about Kyle Lafferty set to join Rangers within 48 hours: report
FPT betting on M&A to go global
Local tech giant FPT Group is betting on mergers and acquisitions as the fulcrum to reach its ambitious $1 billion revenue target from global markets. The strategic agreement between FPT and its Slovakian partner was witnessed by Prime Ministers Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Robert Fico At the gala ceremony to honour exemplary mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam in the past decade from 2009 to 2018 as part of the recent Vietnam M&A Forum 2018 hosted by VIR under the patronage of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, FPT was called to the stage in three award categories. First, it was named among the 10 companies with the best M&A strategies in the past decade. Second, it carved out a spot among Vietnam’s top 10 M&A deals during 2017-2018 in the acquisitions category. And third, it was honoured among Top 3 M&A deals during 2017-2018 in information disclosure. Of the awards, the tech giant left the deepest impression with its most recent deal in … [Read more...] about FPT betting on M&A to go global
Saffron Walden Town 3 Wroxham 2: Yachtsmen lose FA Cup tie after extra-time
PUBLISHED: 08:55 15 August 2018 CHRIS WISE Wroxham bowed out of the FA Cup after a 3-2 extra-time defeat at Saffron Walden in their extra preliminary round replay. The Yachtsmen started well, creating a number of good chances in the opening 10 minutes before Walden worked their way into the game.But it was Wroxham who went into the break with the advantage, Chris Skipper powering home a header from a Simon Lappin corner to open the scoring.There was then a rush of penalties, with three being converted to take the score to 2-2. The hosts twice hit back to equalise through Charlie Portway from 12 yards after Lappin had scored from the spot to make it 2-1 to Wroxham. The game went into extra-time and Harley Black was sent off for serious foul play before Portway completed his hat-trick to settle it.Kirkley and Pakefield and FC Clacton must wait to play their tie at FC Holland after it was postponed, with the match referee deciding the pitch was unplayable. The … [Read more...] about Saffron Walden Town 3 Wroxham 2: Yachtsmen lose FA Cup tie after extra-time
Wolves stacked at QB
Justice Hansen Blake Anderson saw "good plays on both sides of the ball" in Arkansas State's first scrimmage last weekend. Quarterbacks Justice Hansen and Logan Bonner both threw for more than 110 yards while the Red Wolves' defense came up with 11 sacks in a 100-play practice. "For the first time for the players to be out there without the coaches right next to them, it was a good effort," said Anderson, who is starting his fifth year as the Red Wolves' coach. "You want both sides to be competitive. You want to see constant competition." Both quarterbacks were impressive. Hansen, the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year, completed 11 of 16 passes for 113 yards. Bonner, a redshirt sophomore, was 15 of 16 for 123 yards, including an 8-yard TD pass to junior receiver Omar Bayless. "I was pleased with both," Anderson said of his quarterbacks. "We're in a fortunate position to have two really good quarterbacks. Hansen is coming off a great year, and Bonner could start … [Read more...] about Wolves stacked at QB
Wonderful tributes honor Broyles’ legacy
From Gov. Asa Hutchinson declaring it Frank Broyles Day in Arkansas to the amazing film the University of Arkansas did on Broyles, Tuesday was great. David Bazzel and Roger Scott had hall of fame coaches calling 103.7-FM, The Buzz to share memories of working for Broyles. ADVERTISEMENT More headlines TV stations honored Broyles with video. It reminded yours truly of some of the personal interactions with Broyles, mostly on a trip to Japan and Hong Kong with the basketball team in 1984. It was like a big family trip. All the coaches brought their wives and kids, if they were still living at home. Broyles was -- let's see, what's the right word -- frugal. From the time we landed in Japan, he would tell his wife Barbara all the shopping would be done on the last leg, in Hong Kong, where things were much cheaper. He knew she would be buying for all six of their children and any grandchild. Most days on that trip started with a tennis match between the teams of Broyles and … [Read more...] about Wonderful tributes honor Broyles’ legacy