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The story till thenBy the mid-1990s, Indian badminton had administered itself into irrelevance, causing the mostly non-confrontational but suitably incensed Prakash Padukone to lead a players rebellion in 1997. It was to mark the sports year zero. There was change at the top of officialdom, and a push to have the athletes take centre stage again - in this case, it was national champion Pullela Gopichand who did. A quiet but extremely driven battler through competition and past injury, Gopi moved from Hyderabad to Bangalore to learn under Padukones tutelage and set out to test himself against the worlds best. In 2000 he led the Indians in their first appearance in the Thomas Cup eight-team finals in 12 years, won two events in Europe, and by January 2001 had shot up the world rankings from No. 38 to No. 6.The moment The 2001 All England tenth seed was a 27-year-old who had had three operations in four years on his left knee. What could he possibly do? In the round of 16 at Birminghams National Arena, Gopichand beat Sydney Olympics gold medallist Ji Xinpeng in straight sets. Considered one of the outliers of world badminton, respected, but without heavyweight silverware, Gopichand entered the last eight at the All England for the first time. What more could happen?In the semi-final he played a dominant game, toppling world No. 1 and top seed Peter Gade in straight sets. This was a time when badminton had its old scoring system, where points could only be won on serves. In the final, against Chen Hong of China, Gopichand came back from a deficit in the first game and held on to his lead in the second. When a floating drop from Chen landed wide, Gopichand threw his arms in the air. The final lasted less than an hour but it had taken more two than decades in coming.The reaction I know that my biggest disappointments have come from sport. But I also know that the only happiness I get in my life is also through my sport. This is where I belong. Ive seen my life without badminton and its not very nice. - Pullela GopichandExpert view It is a fantastic achievement, a great day for Indian badminton. Gopichand has proved that Indians can be world beaters. He can only go higher from here. - Prakash Padukone, Indias first All England badminton championThe story since Gopichand went on to become his sports most stubborn revolutionary. At the height of his success, he refused an endorsement contract from a cola giant, since he believed aerated drinks were harmful. He set up his academy in Hyderabad in 2008, which, in less than a decade, has gone on to produce a stream of Indian badminton players who belong on the world stage - starting with Saina Nehwal, the sports biggest and most successful new millennium star, world championship medallist PV Sindhu, and a clutch of top ten male players. It has led to a revolution in the sport in terms of participating numbers, relevance and reach. Gopichand must today be recognised as the man who started the Indian badminton renaissance. He gave Indian badminton its wings again - first as a player, then as coach and mentor.Recommended reading Pullela Gopichand: The World Beneath His Feet by Sanjay Sharma, Shachi S Sharma Orlando Magic Pro Shop .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Elfrid Payton Jersey . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. https://www.cheapmagiconline.com/478i-mike-miller-jersey-magic.html .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. Victor Oladipo Jersey .Y. - Detroit goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has earned NHL first star of the week honours after winning in his first three appearances of the season. Mohamed Bamba Jersey . Ferrer, trying to win his fourth title on Mexican soil, will next play South Africas Kevin Anderson, who eliminated American Sam Querrey,7-6 (2), 6-4. Also Wednesday, Gilles Simon (6) of France beat Donald Young of the United States 6-4, 6-3, Ukraines Alexandr Dolgopolov downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 and Croatias Ivo Karlovic defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 7-6 (4), 6-2. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The play was 29 Lead, and it will go down in history as how Ohio State beat Michigan in one of the greatest games ever played by the Big Tens most storied rivals.Thats pretty much all Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer wanted to talk about. Everything else about the second-ranked Buckeyes 30-27 victory over the third-ranked Wolverines on Saturday was almost too overwhelming for Meyer to sort out so soon after what he called an instant classic.Curtis Samuel swept in for a 15-yard touchdown on 29 Lead left after Ohio State barely converted a fourth-and-1 in the second overtime. The biggest crowd ever to watch a game in the Horseshoe then began spilling onto the field in a scarlet-covered celebration that included a stirring sing-a-long to Sweet Caroline.I remember that Neil Diamond song, Meyer said about the crazy scene, but he couldnt recall much else. Weird life, man.Very much so because it was not quite clear what else Ohio State (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) has won.It wont be the Big Ten. No. 8 Penn State beat Michigan State 45-12 in State College, Pennsylvania, to clinch the East Division and a spot in the conference title game next week against No. 5 Wisconsin. Still, the Buckeyes added to a resume that already impressed the College Football Playoff selection committee.Of course, beating That team up North, as Michigan is called around here, is enough reason to party -- and can be hard to put into perspective.I didnt do a lot of thinking, honestly, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett said after the Buckeyes beat Michigan for a fifth straight time. I just looked around and, man, that just happened.The 113th meeting of Ohio State and Michigan became the first to go to overtime. It was filled with drama, thrills and controversy. Michigan went away feeling dejected and cheated.Facing fourth-and-1 from the 16 in the second overtime and trailing by three, Meyer decided not to try a potential game-tying field goal with Tyler Durbin, who had already missed two short ones in regulation.Barrett kept it on fourth down and slammed into the back of his blocker, A.J. Alexander, right at the line to gain. The first-down call stood on video review.That was not a first down, said Michigans Jim Harbaugh. And then, as if channeling his former coach, Bo Schembechler, Harbaugh added: Im bitterly disappointed with the officiating today.On the next play, Samuel, who had made a swerving, change-of-direction run to set up the fourth-and-1, raced through a lane and skipped into the eend zone for the win.ddddddddddddeen a part of some crazy football games here, Barrett said. That one was No. 1.Harbaugh drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty earlier in the game after an offside on Michigan (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP). He also was angry about a pass interference on Michigan during Ohio States tying drive late and a non-call on a would-be pass interference against the Buckeyes in OT.The loss likely eliminated Michigan from the playoff race. The Wolverines could end up in the Rose Bowl, but the biggest prizes are still eluding them in their second year under Harbaugh, who dropped to 0-2 against Meyer and the Buckeyes. Michigan has not won the Big Ten since 2004.A crowd of 110,045 watched what might just be the second act of a new Ten Year War between Michigan and Ohio State, with Meyer and Harbaugh playing the roles of Woody Hayes and Schembechler . If thats the case, there is much to look forward to for college football fans.THE TAKEAWAYMichigan: Quarterback Wilton Speight returned after missing last weeks game with a left shoulder injury. In many ways, he was Michigans best offensive player, going 23 for 35 for 219 yards and two touchdown passes. He also made three critical turnovers, one interception Malik Hooker returned for a touchdown in the first half and another pick by Jerome Baker that set up Ohio States second touchdown to make it 17-14 with 1:06 left in the third quarter.Its a bummer, you know, knowing I let the defense down, Speight said.Ohio State: Barrett will not go down as Ohio States greatest player, but no one will ever doubt his ability to come up big when the Buckeyes needed him most. He struggled throwing until the fourth quarter and finished 15 for 32 for 132 yards. He was sacked eight times. He also ran for 125 desperately needed yards against a Michigan defense that took almost everything else away.POLL IMPLICATIONSMichigan: A slight drop for the Wolverines, but still a critical one in the playoff rankings.Ohio State: The Buckeyes looked locked in to No. 2.UP NEXTMichigan: The Wolverines will likely go to a New Years Six bowl. The question is whether its Rose or Orange. Maybe Cotton?Ohio State: Maybe a playoff game on New Years Eve? Maybe in the Rose Bowl if the Buckeyes get squeezed out of the playoff? Stay tuned.--More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 . ' ' '