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Tour de France: Matej Mohoric wins Stage 19
Libourne (France), July 16 (IANS) Matej Mohoric of Slovenia claimed Stage 19th of the Tour de France, attacking the breakaway group to surge ahead for a solo victory in the prestigious cycle race, on Friday.
Mohoric representing the…
India yet to plan vs unknown Sri Lanka side: Bhuvneshwar (Ld)
Colombo, July 16 Sri Lanka, plagued by suspension of players due to breaching of Covid-19 protocol and injury withdrawals, are an unknown side that the Indian team here hasn't yet planned against ahead of the six limited-overs games this…
McLaren boss Zak Brown tests COVID positive, to miss British GP
Northamptonshire , July 16 McLaren Racing's boss Zak Brown will not be attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday.
The race weekend kicks off…
Spanish court dismisses fraud case against Football star Messi
Madrid, Jul 16 (UNI) The Spanish National Court on Friday dismissed a case against 34-year-old Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, accused of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering.
Judge Maria Tardon said that the "full and thorough…
Novak Djokovic confirms he will play Tokyo Olympics
New Delhi , July 16 Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The 34-year-old player took to Twitter to inform that he had booked his flight for Tokyo and will proudly be…
Ind vs Eng: Visitors to play warm-up game from July 20 against County Select XI in Durham
Chester-le-Street , July 15 Virat Kohli-led Indian side will play a three-day warm-up match, beginning on July 20 against a County Championship XI to prepare for the upcoming Test series against England in August.
The world number…
Euro 2020: Italy’s open-bus parade in Rome was not authorised as per authorities
Rome , July 14 Current Prefect of Rome Matteo Piantedosi has said that Italy's open-bus parade after their Euro 2020 triumph was not authorised.
Italy ended England's dream of winning the Euro 2020 final at the Wembley Stadium on…
England’s white-ball regulars return for Pakistan T20Is after completing self-isolation
London, Jul 14 (UNI) England's white-ball regulars including captain Eoin Morgan on Wednesday returned to the squad for the T20I series against Pakistan after completing their required period of self-isolation following a Covid-19…
Lionel Messi to sign up for 5 more years with Barcelona
Argentine star Lionel Messi is set to sign a new contract with Barcelona to stay for another five years at his boyhood club, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Wednesday as speculation over his future looms large over the footballing…
Yashpal Sharma had credited Dilip Kumar for India selection
New Delhi, July 13 Former India batsman and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Yashpal Sharma, who passed away on Tuesday, had credited late Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar for recommending his name to the Indian cricket board for a…
Ireland register their first ODI victory over South Africa
Dublin , July 14 Skipper Andy Balbirnie's 102-run knock and spirited bowling performance helped Ireland stun South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday.
With this win, Ireland has gained a 1-0 lead in the…
Cricket fraternity mourns demise of 1983 WC hero Yashpal Sharma
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) India's cricket fraternity mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma, who passed away on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest here. He was 66.
Sharma is survived by his wife, two…
Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties to win EURO 2020 title
London, Jul 12 (UNI) Italy won the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship by beating England 3-2 on penalties in final, following the 1-1 draw after 90 minutes and extra time at Wembley Stadium on late Sunday night.
The Azzurri won the…
PM reviews India’s preparation for Tokyo Olympics
New Delhi, Jul9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed preparations for facilitation of India’s contingent at Tokyo Olympics and discussed the logistical details, their vaccination status, the multi-disciplinary support…
Tour de France: Nils Politt wins Stage 12
Nimes (France), July 8 German rider Nils Politt won Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Nimes, warding off three attacks in the process to win his first stage at The Tour de France.
The 27-year-old from Cologne has never won a stage despite…
Yuvraj picks Pant as potential successor to captain Kohli
New Delhi, July 8 Having watched Rishabh Pant in action as skipper of Delhi Capitals, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is mighty impressed. He thinks the young wicket-keeper has a shrewd mind behind his chirpy, carefree attitude and…
Mahmood, Malan star as second-string England thrash Pak in 1st ODI
Cardiff , July 8 Saqib Mahmood's four-wicket haul and Dawid Malan's unbeaten 68-run knock helped second-string England side thrash Pakistan by nine wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Sophia Gardens on Thursday.…
Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu, Praneeth get easier draws, tough road for Chirag-Satwik
Kuala Lumpur: Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Thursday was given a comparatively easier path in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.
Sindhu has been selected in Group J of women's singles and she has been seeded…
Mixed start for Viswanathan Anand after he kicks off Grand Chess Tour with win
Zagreb , July 8 Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest on his return to competitive chess on Wednesday.
Former world champion Anand, who was playing his first over-the-board game in almost…
Wimbledon: Hurkacz stuns Federer, storms into semis
London: Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday stunned 39-year-old Roger Federer to storm into the semifinals of the ongoing Wimbledon 2021.
Hurkacz defeated Federer 6-3, 7-6, 6-0 in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Grand…
