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07 Jun 2020

UEFA Champions League

All that you need to know about Champions League mini-tournament

Portugal could hold the UEFA Champions League mini-tournament as UEFA bids to complete their flagship tournament in August, according to reports in Germany.

Sachin Tendulkar fifth on Wasim Akram's list of best batsmen

Bowling legend Wasim Akram named his top five batsmen that he either bowled to or played along side.

07 Jun 2020

Football

Who is Bundesliga's youngest scorer Florian Wirtz?

On Saturday, Bayern Munich overcame Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in gameweek 30 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.

06 Jun 2020

BCCI

Players will commence fitness drills at home grounds: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun stated that players will have to begin with running and other fitness drills at respective home grounds amid the nationwide lockdown.

'I am not short-tempered', Kagiso Rabada highlights the misconception

South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels his passion for the game is often taken as aggression by the critics.

06 Jun 2020

Football

Bundesliga, Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen: List of records broken

Bayern Munich continued their supreme form to down Bayer Leverkusen in gameweek 30 of the Bundesliga 2019-20 season.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why West Indies could retain T20 WC title

West Indies are never bereft of talent when it comes to the shortest format.

England plan to host Pakistan, Australia after WI series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is hoping to stage the upcoming season as planned, once the West Indies Test series is held successfully.

06 Jun 2020

BCCI

BCCI hasn't laid-off anyone during pandemic

The BCCI hasn't taken any step regarding pay cuts as far players and staff are concerned amid the coronavirus pandemic.

06 Jun 2020

Chelsea FC

Top 5 Portuguese players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, Portuguese players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

06 Jun 2020

NBA

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million towards racial equality

NBA legend Michael Jordan announced a donation of $100 million towards groups who have been fighting for racial equality and social justice.

06 Jun 2020

Chelsea FC

Chelsea want to sign Leicester's Ben Chilwell this summer

Premier League outfit Chelsea have identified Leicester's Ben Chilwell as the club's number one left-back target this summer.

06 Jun 2020

Football

Solskjaer impressed with Manchester United's return to training

Manchester United are set to face Tottenham when the Premier League 2019-20 season resumes this month.

06 Jun 2020

Tennis

Novak Djokovic feels hygiene restrictions at US Open are extreme

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has described the strict hygiene restrictions under which the US Open 2020 is likely to be played as extreme.

Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: A look at his monumental records

Ajinkya Rahane has been the core of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he burst on to international circuit.

05 Jun 2020

India

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Statistical comparison (T20Is)

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are arguably the greatest white-ball batsmen among active cricketers.

'Was disappointed with BCB's treatment', says Mashrafe Mortaza

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza stated he was disappointed after the Bangladesh Cricket Board insisted him to retire.

05 Jun 2020

Football

Top 5 Argentine players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, Argentine players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

05 Jun 2020

Real Madrid

Can Real Madrid stop Barcelona in La Liga 2019-20?

La Liga 2019-20 season is set to return on June 11 after a three-month hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ICC shouldn't stage T20 WC without spectators: Wasim Akram

Bowling legend Wasim Akram believes the International Cricket Council (ICC) shouldn't conduct the impending T20 World Cup sans spectators.

05 Jun 2020

Tennis

Ashleigh Barty needs more information before committing to US Open

World number one Ashleigh Barty said she needs to be sure, before making a decision to play when tennis resumes.

05 Jun 2020

Football

Premier league 2019-20: Five substitutions to be allowed this season

The club managers will now be able to make up to five substitutions for the remainder of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

05 Jun 2020

Football

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs: Details here

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited bids for new clubs who would take part in the I-League from 2020-21.

05 Jun 2020

Football

Bundesliga, gameweek 30: All that you need to know

Gameweek 30 of the Bundesliga is set to be held this weekend.

05 Jun 2020

Chelsea FC

Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign forward Timo Werner

Premier League side Chelsea are set to add more gloss in their forward line by agreeing a deal in principle to sign Timo Werner.

Aaron Finch responds to Michael Clarke's 'sucking up' comment

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch shed light on Michael Clarke's comments on the 2018 India series, which ignited a huge controversy.

04 Jun 2020

Real Madrid

Gareth Bale isn't keen on leaving Real Madrid, says agent

Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale does not want to come back to the Premier League and is likely to finish his career the Bernabeu, his agent Jonathan Barnett has said.

Lanning feels Australia will be ready for 2021 World Cup

Australia women's cricket team skipper Meg Lanning has said that despite the uncertainty surrounding next year's ICC World Cup, her team will be ready for the event.

04 Jun 2020

Real Madrid

Top 5 Belgian players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, Belgian players have made their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

BCB turns down request from players to train in stadium

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned down a request from leading cricketers in the country to resume personal training at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

04 Jun 2020

NBA

NBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams

The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.

04 Jun 2020

Football

EPL: One positive case in fifth round of COVID-19 testing

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have received the only positive case for coronavirus from the fifth round of Premier League testing results.

Happy Birthday, Ben Stokes: A look at his amazing records

Over decades in cricket, several crop of all-rounders went on to dominate the show and be a step above the rest.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How will 'no saliva' rule impact different cricket balls?

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended restricting the use of saliva to shine the ball.

03 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Michael Vaughan disappointed with Liam Plunkett's snub

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan lashed out at the England team management for not communicating in a proper manner with Liam Plunkett.

West Indies announce squad for England tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) named a 14-man Test squad for the proposed tour of England.

03 Jun 2020

Chelsea FC

Top 5 English players in Premier League history

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been many home grown talent that went on to make their presence felt in England's top-tier football competition.

03 Jun 2020

Formula 1

2020 Formula 1 season: All that you need to know

The 2020 Formula 1 season is set to start in Austria on July 5.

03 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies: Joe Root may miss series opener

England skipper Joe Root could miss the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl next month.

03 Jun 2020

Liverpool FC

Premier League records Liverpool can set this season

The Premier League 2019-20 season was suspended back in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.