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01 Jul 2021
FootballManchester United set to sign Sancho: Decoding his crunch stats
Manchester United are set to spend a whopping £73m deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
01 Jul 2021
ArcheryIndian archer Jyothi recommended for Khel Ratna award
Three-time World Cup silver medalist Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honor, by the Archery Association of India (AAI).
01 Jul 2021
FootballFormer Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo appointed by Tottenham Hotspur
Former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been appointed by Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract.
01 Jul 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)Most Australian players to be available for remaining IPL matches
The majority of Australian players are set to turn up for the remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
01 Jul 2021
FootballLionel Messi becomes free agent after his Barcelona contract expires
Argentine star Lionel Messi has become a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired on Wednesday.
01 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon, Andy Murray wins in five sets: Records broken
Andy Murray worked hard to beat Oscar Otte in the second round of the 2021 Wimbledon.
01 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!England Women beat India Women in second ODI: Records broken
A comprehensive five-wicket victory over India Women gave host England Women a deserved ODI series win with one game to spare.
30 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Sabalenka downs Boulter; win for Azarenka
Women's singles number two seed Aryna Sabalenka was made to work hard for her win against Katie Boulter in a three-set affair at the 2021 Wimbledon.
30 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Djokovic eases past Anderson, proceeds to third round
World number one Novak Djokovic eased past South Africa's Kevin Anderson in the second round of 2021 Wimbledon.
30 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!ICC Test Rankings: Kane Williamson reclaims top spot; Rahane advances
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after leading his side to the World Test Championship title.
30 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!England-India series set to kick-off second World Test Championship
The five-match Test series between England and India, starting August 4, will kick-off the second cycle of the World Test Championship.
30 Jun 2021
FootballAIFF to recommend Sunil Chhetri for Khel Ratna award
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is set to be recommended by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
30 Jun 2021
Rohan BopannaTokyo Games: Bopanna, Sharan miss cut for men's doubles event
In a setback to India's medal chances in the tennis event of Tokyo Olympics, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan have missed the cut for men's doubles, which rules out India's presence in the mixed team competition, its best chance for a podium finish.
30 Jun 2021
SwimmingSrihari Nataraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics after FINA approves QT
Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth on Wednesday after FINA, sports world governing body, approved his "A" standard qualification time in men's 100m backstroke time trial at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome.
30 Jun 2021
FootballUEFA Euro 2020, quarter-finals: All that you need to know
The quarter-finals of the European Championships will be starting on Friday as eight teams progressed after a crunch round of 16 stages.
30 Jun 2021
England Cricket TeamEngland beat Sri Lanka in first ODI: Records broken
After hammering Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20Is, the England cricket team won the first ODI by five wickets.
30 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!3rd T20I, SA beat WI by one run: Records broken
A terrific spell by Tabraiz Shamsi helped South Africa beat West Indies in the third T20I at the National Cricket Stadium.
30 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev overcomes Jan-Lennard Struff in hard-fought match
Daniil Medvedev defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in a hard-fought encounter between the two.
30 Jun 2021
FootballEuro 2020: England defeat Germany 2-0, qualify for quarter-finals
The heroics of Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane helped England defeat Germany in the last 16 fixture of the 2020 European Championship.
29 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Mannarino retires through injury; Roger Federer advances
Swiss ace Roger Federer is off to a winning start in the 2021 Wimbledon on the Centre Court.
29 Jun 2021
TennisWimbledon 2021: Alexander Zverev steamrolls Tallon Griekspoor
Alexander Zverev kick-started his Wimbledon 2021 campaign with an impressive win over Tallon Griekspoor.
29 Jun 2021
International Cricket Council (ICC)UAE, Oman to host the T20 World Cup: Details here
In a massive development, the upcoming edition of the men's T20 World Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.
29 Jun 2021
England Cricket TeamEngland vs Pakistan: 19,000 spectators allowed for Edgbaston ODI
In a major development, the third ODI between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston will be held in the presence of about 19,000 spectators.
29 Jun 2021
PatialaOlympic-bound shot-putter Tajinder Toor's impressive form continues
Olympic-bound shot-putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor continued his impressive form as he produced yet another big throw while winning gold on the fourth and penultimate day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala on Monday.
29 Jun 2021
Virat KohliKohli and I share a special relationship: Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson recently led his New Zealand side to an impressive victory as they claimed the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.
29 Jun 2021
FootballEuro 2020, Switzerland beat France in penalty shoot-out: Records broken
World champions France were beaten by Switzerland after their round of 16 match headed to a penalty shoot-out at the European Championships.
29 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Andy Murray beats Nikoloz Basilashvili
Andy Murray marked his return to Wimbledon after four years with a hard-fought four-set win over 24th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili.
29 Jun 2021
FootballEuro 2020, Spain beat Croatia in eight-goal thriller: Records broken
Spain won an entertaining eight-goal thriller against Croatia in their round of 16 encounter at the European Championships.
28 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Frances Tiafoe claims shock victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas
French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round for the third time in straight sets against Frances Tiafoe.
28 Jun 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic humbles Jack Draper despite dropping set
World number one Novak Djokovic has opened his 2021 Wimbledon campaign with a resounding win.
28 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!ENG vs SL: Mendis, Dickwella, Gunathilaka suspended for breaching bio-bubble
Sri Lanka cricketers Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella have been suspended for breaching the bio-bubble in the UK.
28 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Need to work on rotating the strike: Mithali Raj
After slumping to a heavy defeat in the first ODI against England, Indian captain Mithali Raj attributed the loss to the lack of strike rotation.
28 Jun 2021
Saurabh ChaudharyRahi Sarnobat clinches gold at ISSF World Cup
Olympic-bound Rahi Sarnobat displayed sensational form to clinch the women's 25m pistol gold medal at the ISSF shooting World Cup in Osijek in Croatia on Monday but teen sensation Manu Bhaker ended seventh in the same event.
28 Jun 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Decoding the lean patch of Cheteshwar Pujara since January 2019
The Indian top-order failed to deliver in the recently concluded World Test Championship final against New Zealand.
28 Jun 2021
BCCIICC T20 World Cup to be shifted to UAE: BCCI
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India later this year is being shifted to the UAE.
28 Jun 2021
AthleticsSydney McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles world record: Details here
Star athlete Sydney McLaughlin has set a world record in the women's 400m hurdles at the US Olympic trials.
28 Jun 2021
ArcheryDeepika wins WC gold; regains top spot in world rankings
Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari on Monday regained the number one position in global rankings following her hat-trick of gold medals at the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris.
28 Jun 2021
England Cricket TeamEngland vs Sri Lanka: Match referee tests positive for COVID-19
In a major development, the match referee who was officiating in the three-match T20I series between England and Sri Lanka, has tested positive for COVID-19.
28 Jun 2021
England Cricket TeamTime to think beyond Jhulan in fast bowling department: Mithali
Captain Mithali Raj on Sunday said the time has come for the Indian Women's team to think beyond long-serving and over-worked Jhulan Goswami by grooming young pace bowlers for the future.
28 Jun 2021
SwimmingSrihari Nataraj breaches Olympic 'A' cut, awaits FINA's confirmation
Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj on Sunday breached the A standard time for the Tokyo Games by clocking 53.77s in the men's 100m backstroke at the Sette Colli Trophy but his participation in the Olympics will be confirmed only if FINA approves the timing.
