Sports News Highlights, March 16: On This Day In 2012 - Tendulkar Scored 100th Century; Norris Wins Rain-Hit Australian GP

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Lando Norris has criticized Drive to Survive for distorting reality, particularly in how it framed his rivalry with Max Verstappen. He pointed out that the show misleadingly used out-of-context footage to suggest Verstappen was upset about his Miami win. "I’m not a fan of the fake stuff," Norris said, calling for a more accurate portrayal of the sport.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan.

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Virat Kohli has ruled out a return to T20 internationals for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make its first appearance at the Games since 1900. While the tournament is confirmed to be in the T20 format, qualification details remain undecided.

Kohli, who retired from T20Is after leading India to World Cup glory in 2024, will continue playing in the IPL.

Speaking at a Royal Challengers Bengaluru event, the 36-year-old called the Olympics a "great opportunity" for younger players but dismissed any comeback, though he jokingly added that if India were playing for gold, he might return for just one game to grab a medal.

The F1 2025 season opener at the Australian Grand Prix unfolds today at the Albert park Circuit. McLaren's Lando Norris leads from pole. Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut, while the second row features fierce rivals Max Verstappen and George Russell.

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France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey has set a new record for the most tries in a single Six Nations campaign, crossing for his eighth try of the tournament.

The 21-year-old winger, who scored in every match, surpassed the previous record of seven set by Ireland라이브 바카라 Jacob Stockdale in 2018. His milestone moment came in France라이브 바카라 win over Scotland, where he latched onto a sharp pass from Romain Ntamack to race away and score.

With this feat, Bielle-Biarrey also matches the all-time record for most tries in a single championship, joining England라이브 바카라 Cyril Lowe (1914) and Scotland라이브 바카라 Ian Smith (1925), who both achieved eight tries in the old Five Nations era.

Just three laps into the Australian Grand Prix, and two drivers are already out. Jack Doohan lost control of his Alpine while heading in a straight line towards Turn Six, bringing an early end to his home race.

Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz suffered a "power surge" approaching the final corner under the safety car, causing his Williams to snap into a half-spin and crash into the barriers. A dramatic start in Melbourne.

We're right back where we started, Lando Norris leads the pack, with Oscar Piastri in second and Max Verstappen sitting in third. The Dutchman is already in discussion with his engineer, strategizing on tyre management in case the weather takes a turn.

Britain's Jack Draper secured the biggest win of his career with a dramatic 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final.

The 23-year-old showcased resilience, bouncing back from a second-set meltdown to hold his nerve in a tense decider. A VAR-style review played a crucial role in Draper라이브 바카라 triumph, aiding him in a career-defining moment. With this victory, the British number one is set to break into the world라이브 바카라 top 10 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his rise on the ATP Tour.

Lando Norris leads the charge, but Max Verstappen is breathing down his neck, keeping the pressure on. Meanwhile, George Russell has joined the battle, pushing his Mercedes right up behind the Red Bull in a thrilling fight for position.

Further back, Alex Albon is holding strong in fourth, a fantastic result for Williams if he can keep it together. Meanwhile, Ferrari라이브 바카라 intra-team battle is heating up—Charles Leclerc gets the better of Lewis Hamilton on the restart, snatching ninth place from the seven-time world champion.

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal headline a 30-member Indian contingent named on Saturday for the Senior Asian Championships, set to take place in Amman, Jordan, from March 25-30.

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Rory McIlroy fell four shots off the pace after a tough back nine in challenging, blustery conditions during the third round of The Players Championship.

The 2019 champion started strong but carded a one-over 73, leaving him trailing behind surprise leader JJ Spaun, who sits at 12 under, one shot ahead of veteran Bud Cauley.

McIlroy had positioned himself well at 10 under through the front nine on Sawgrass’ famed Stadium Course, but his momentum unraveled on the back nine. Bogeys at the 12th, 13th, and 17th holes, coupled with a missed birdie opportunity on the par-five 16th, saw him slip down the leaderboard heading into the final round.

Real Madrid has declared they will no longer play matches without at least 72 hours of rest between games, a stance confirmed by coach Carlo Ancelotti after their 2-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

The decision comes after a grueling Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday, which lasted 120 minutes plus a penalty shootout, leaving them with just 69 hours before their league match. Madrid had requested La Liga to push the Villarreal game to Sunday, but the appeal was denied.

“This is the last time we will play within 72 hours,” Ancelotti asserted, emphasizing the need for proper recovery. The club also announced plans to consult FIFA regarding fixture scheduling.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has dismissed the gender controversy involving two boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics as a Russian-driven fake news campaign.

Speaking on Saturday, Bach insisted the issue had little basis in reality and was part of a broader pattern of misinformation targeting the IOC before and after the Games.

With the IOC overseeing the boxing competition in Paris after stripping the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year over governance and financial concerns, tensions escalated.

The IBA, led by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to the Kremlin, accused the IOC of allowing Algeria라이브 바카라 Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei to compete despite having been banned by the IBA a year earlier due to a chromosome test. Bach, set to step down in June after 12 years at the helm, reiterated that the IOC had encountered and resisted multiple such campaigns throughout its tenure.

India Masters, led by Sachin Tendulkar, will take on Brian Lara라이브 바카라 West Indies Masters in the International Masters League 2025 final at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunday.

India defeated Australia by 94 runs in the first semi-final, while West Indies won a thrilling match against Sri Lanka by six runs in the second semi-final.

On This Day in 2012: Tendulkar라이브 바카라 100th International Century

On this day in 2012, Sachin Tendulkar reached his 100th international century during the Asia Cup, a landmark that solidified his legacy as cricket라이브 바카라 greatest-ever batter and all-time leading scorer.

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