The Day in Sports: 12th February

1. Wrestling removed from the Olympics

Wrestling has been removed from the list of sports for the 2020 Olympic Games by the IOC. The International wrestling body, FILA, will now have to apply for its inclusion again later this May.

2. Esther Vergeer announces her retirement

Dutch wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer wipes a tear on February 12, 2013 at a press conference in Rotterdam as she announced her retirement after an astonishing unbroken run of 470 wins spanning more than 10 years.

3. New York Cosmos all set for return

Legendary US football club, New York Cosmos, where Brazilian legend Pele plied his trade, are set to return to action on 3rd August in the second division of the MLS.

4. Lebron James sets new record

Lebron James sets new record of scoring 30+ points in six consecutive games as he led the Miami Heat to a 117-104 win over the Portland Trailblazers.

5. Parvez Rassol’s incredible 7 wickets for just 45 runs

Parvez Rassol took 7 wickets for just 45 runs to skittle out Australia for 241 in the first practice match for the Aussies against Board President’s XI.

6. Ross Taylor exchanged for Ashish Nehra

IPL side Delhi Daredevils have exchanged New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor for home town bowler Ashish Nehra from the Pune Warriors.

7. Juventus beat Scottish Giants 0-3

Juventus have got the upper hand in the Champions League by beating the Scottish side, Celtic. The match ended 0-3.

8. PSG beat Valencia in their Champions League clash

Goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi in the 10th minute and Javier Pastore in the 43rd minute have given Paris Saint Germain the win over the Spanish side, Valencia. However, Valencia did get a consolation in the dying minutes of the game thanks to Adil Rami.

9. Bad start for Tour de France Champion Bradley Wiggins

Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins endured a frustrating start to his Tour of Oman challenge on Monday as he came in last over a minute behind stage winner Marcel Kittel.

You can check out the rest of the ‘Day in Sports’ series here.

And you can also have a look at the Sportskeeda calendar.