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18 May 2020

NBA

Michael Jordan's first-ever Air Jordan fetch $560,000 at the auction

The sneakers worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched $560,000 in an online auction, said the auction house, Sotheby's.

Rahul Dravid advises athletes to use this lockdown break wisely

Batting legend Rahul Dravid believes the nationwide lockdown has given a breathing space to athletes.

18 May 2020

BCCI

No training camps for contracted players: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put on hold the plans to commence skill-based training camps for the centrally contracted players.

17 May 2020

Football

Bundesliga, Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin: List of records broken

The Bundesliga season went on to resume behind closed doors on Saturday.

India did not plan well for 2019 WC: Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the Indian squad lacked experience in the 2019 World Cup.

17 May 2020

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Harbhajan, Gambhir slam Afridi over controversial remarks on PM Modi

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's recent remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were deemed outrageous in India.

17 May 2020

Indian Cricket Team

When MS Dhoni missed a chance to stump Sabbir Rahman

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman described the incident from 2019 World Cup, when Indian legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed a chance to stump him.

Top five innings in Indian Premier League finals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) offers some ground-breaking action in every season.

Mike Hesson hopeful of IPL taking place this year

Mike Hesson, Royal Challengers Bangalore's director of cricket operations, is still hopeful of the Indian Premier League (IPL) taking place this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.

17 May 2020

Liverpool FC

League Cup: Here are the best finals of all-time

The League Cup is also known as the EFL Cup or the Carabao Cup is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football.

Australia set for action as competitive cricket returns

Competitive cricket is all set to resume in Australia for the first time since coronavirus pandemic caused disruption.

17 May 2020

Liverpool FC

Transfer analysis: Top 5 defenders being chased this summer

The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.

17 May 2020

Football

Serie A restart: Italian PM wants 'more guarantees'

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he needs "more guarantees" before the green light can finally be given for the resumption of Serie A after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

17 May 2020

England Cricket Team

Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan to tour England in bio-secure environment

Pakistan are all set to tour England in July for playing three Tests and as many T20 Internationals.

17 May 2020

Football

Bundesliga: No action against Hertha Berlin players for goal celebrations

The Bundesliga season resumed on Saturday and we had six matches being played behind closed doors.

16 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Stokes the greatest all-rounder in modern day cricket?

International cricket has seen several eras wherein the sumptuous crop of all-rounders made merry.

16 May 2020

Football

Bundesliga, Dortmund beat Schalke: Here are the records broken

The Bundesliga season went on to resume behind closed doors on Saturday.

Chris Gayle stands by his remarks on Ramnaresh Sarwan

West Indian opener Chris Gayle was not sanctioned for his severe remarks on former batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.

Top four fast bowling pairs in history of Test cricket

Fast bowling is a meticulous, yet pervasive art in the longest format of the game.

16 May 2020

Liverpool FC

FA Cup: Here are the best finals of all-time

The FA Cup is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football.

16 May 2020

BCCI

Team India open to tour Sri Lanka: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed the board is open for India's upcoming Sri Lanka tour.

16 May 2020

Real Madrid

Transfer analysis: Top 5 mid-fielders being chased this summer

The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.

16 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Smith nowhere close to Kohli: Kevin Pietersen

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen voiced his opinion on the 'Kohli vs Smith' debate.

16 May 2020

Tennis

#CoronavirusOutbreak: ATP and WTA Tours face further suspension

Tennis has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and it looks like the 2020 season could be wiped out.

16 May 2020

Football

Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony has been postponed: Details here

FIFA's The Best awards ceremony, scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, world football's governing body confirmed.

Coronavirus outbreak: Wankhede Stadium to be used as quarantine centre

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients in the city.

16 May 2020

Chelsea FC

Premier League resumption: Frank Lampard defends players over reservations

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has defended Premier League players over reservations they may have regarding a possible return to training, besides demanding improved communication.

15 May 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: All you need to know about Yo-Yo test

The advent of fitness culture has undoubtedly raised the bar of Indian cricket as compared to previous decades.

Lucky to have started my journey under Dhoni: du Plessis

Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis feels lucky to have commenced his journey in the sport with Chennai Super Kings.

15 May 2020

England Cricket Team

Ashley Giles announces player guidelines for England cricket

Director of England cricket, Ashley Giles, announced that a pool of 30 players are being prepared for resumption of cricket.

15 May 2020

Football

Transfer analysis: Top 5 forwards being chased this summer

The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.

15 May 2020

Tennis

#CoronavirusOutbreak: USTA drafting alternative venue plans for US Open

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is pressing ahead with preparations to stage the US Open 2020 in New York this year but is "aggressively" drafting alternative plans for the tournament.

India unlikely to play five Tests against Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly feels adding another Test in India's upcoming tour Down Under will not be possible.

15 May 2020

Chelsea FC

EPL: Out of contract players whose deals should be extended

There are several Premier League players who can walk out of their respective clubs on July 1, once their contracts expire on June 30.

15 May 2020

French Open

I believe I can win the most Slams: Novak Djokovic

A defiant Novak Djokovic has clear goals as far his tennis career is concerned.

Kyle Jamieson handed central contract by New Zealand Cricket

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced central contracts list for the season 2020-21.

15 May 2020

Football

Bundesliga preview: Everything that you need to know

The 2019-20 Bundesliga season returns this weekend behind closed doors with nine games to be played.

15 May 2020

BCCI

Coronavirus outbreak: BCCI eyes isolation camp for players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to introduce an isolation camp for players in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

15 May 2020

UEFA Champions League

Harry Kane ready for Premier League resumption: Details here

Tottenham striker Harry Kane had said he has fully recovered from a hamstring injury and will be ready to go whenever the Premier League season resumes.

Here's how I freed myself while being locked-down: Unmukt Chand

It has been quite a while since Prime Minister Narendra Modi first imposed the nationwide lockdown.