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10 Feb 2021

Serena Williams

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams progress

Men's world number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open 2021 in Melbourne.

IPL 2021: RCB appoint Sanjay Bangar as batting consultant

The Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed Sanjay Bangar as a batting consultant for the Indian Premier League 2021 season.

10 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli

India vs England: Decoding Kohli's performance in Tests since 2019

Team India skipper Virat Kohli managed 11 and 72 in the recently concluded first Test against England.

10 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Root enters top three, Kohli slips

England captain Joe Root has entered the top three in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

Decoding numbers of James Anderson in Test cricket

Pace spearhead James Anderson gave an ideal exhibition of reverse swing in England's latest Test victory against India at the Chepauk Stadium.

What should be India's starting XI for the second Test?

The Indian cricket team was beaten by a 227-run margin in the first Test against England in Chennai.

Tendulkar, Lara to feature in Road Safety World Series T20

Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara will be back in action as the Road Safety World Series T20 gets underway in Raipur from March 2 to 21.

10 Feb 2021

Real Madrid

La Liga, Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0: Records broken

Real Madrid closed the gap on La Liga leaders Atletico after beating Getafe 2-0.

10 Feb 2021

Football

FA Cup: Manchester United beat West Ham to reach quarter-finals

An extra-time goal by substitute Scott McTominay powered Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over West Ham United in the FA Cup fifth round.

10 Feb 2021

Football

Juventus reach Coppa Italia final after 2-1 win on aggregate

Italian league champions Juventus reached the final of the Coppa Italia after a 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan.

09 Feb 2021

Tennis

Australian Open 2021: Key details of the first round

Day 2 of the Australian Open kept pace with Monday as several top performances were witnessed in the first round.

09 Feb 2021

England Cricket Team

ICC World Test Championship: Table, points and qualification scenarios

England were terrific in the just concluded first Test match against India, winning by 227 runs.

ICC announces BYJU'S as global partner until 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Indian education and learning company BYJU'S as its global partner from 2021 to 2023.

09 Feb 2021

Drones

Aviation Ministry, DGCA grant permission to BCCI to use drones

Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Ministry have given conditional permissions to the Board of Control for Cricket in India for aerial filming of cricket matches this year.

England script history in Chennai Test: Key learnings

England overcame India in the first of four-match Test series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

England outclass India, win the series opener: Match report

Skipper Virat Kohli's 24th Test fifty went in vain as India lost the first Test by 227 runs.

England beat India in first Test: Records broken

England overcame India on Day 5 of the first Test match in Chennai to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.

09 Feb 2021

Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton signs new Mercedes contract: Details here

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new one-year contract with Mercedes for the 2021 season.

India vs England: James Anderson's heroics see visitors on top

The Indian cricket team is on the verge of losing the first Test against England in Chennai.

09 Feb 2021

Football

Bayern Munich progress to the FIFA Club World Cup final

Champions League holders Bayern Munich progressed to the FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Al Ahly in Qatar.

Face masks, social distancing mandatory in second India-England Test

The spectators will have to wear face masks and maintain social distancing at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium for the second Test between India and England, starting February 13.

Glenn McGrath turns 51: A look at his monumental feats

Australian maestro Glenn McGrath is one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

08 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test, Pakistan beat South Africa: Records broken

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 95 runs to win the second Test match on Monday.

08 Feb 2021

Sports

India vs England: England set India 420-run target; key takeaways

England are in complete control of the first Test as they gave India a target of 420 runs.

Rishabh Pant voted ICC Player of the Month (January 2021)

Indian wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, on Monday, was voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2021.

08 Feb 2021

Football

Zlatan records 500th club goal as AC Milan beat Crotone

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic completed 500 career club goals as AC Milan beat Crotone 4-0 in the latest Serie A fixture on Sunday.

08 Feb 2021

Sports

India vs England: Ishant Sharma completes 300 Test wickets

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma has become only the third Indian fast bowler after Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan to take 300 wickets in Test cricket.

India vs England: India bowled-out for 337, Sundar hits 85*

The Indian innings ended on 337 in the first session on Day 4 of the ongoing Chennai Test.

08 Feb 2021

Football

Spurs end winless run, beat West Brom 2-0: Records broken

Striker Harry Kane scored on his return from injury to help Tottenham seal a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

08 Feb 2021

Chelsea FC

Jorginho's penalty helps Chelsea beat Sheffield United 2-1: Records broken

A timely penalty strike by Jorginho handed Chelsea a 2-1 victory over bottom-placed side Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday.

08 Feb 2021

NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9, win second Super Bowl

Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their second Super Bowl as they defeated reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Sunday night.

08 Feb 2021

Liverpool FC

Four-star Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield: Records broken

Premier League leaders Manchester City thrashed champions Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield to maintain their ascendancy at the top.

India vs England: Pant falls short of another Test ton

Indian wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant fell short of slamming his third Test ton in the final session on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against England.

India vs England: Interesting stats from Day 3

Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishbah Pant led India's recovery after they lost four quick wickets on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test.

India vs England, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day 3

The England cricket team is on top against India in the ongoing first Test match.

West Indies stun Bangladesh in 1st Test: Records broken

A second-string West Indies outfit earned a memorable three-wicket win in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

07 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli

India vs England: Dom Bess dismisses Kohli and Rahane

After getting rid of the Indian openers before lunch, England exerted pressure over the hosts in second session as well.

Vijay Hazare Trophy to take place from February 20-March 14

India's domestic One-Day competition, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, will take place from February 20 to March 14.

07 Feb 2021

Liverpool FC

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Head-to-head, stats and form guide

Liverpool and Manchester City face each other in a crunch Premier League encounter later tonight.

07 Feb 2021

Football

Serie A, Juventus 2-0 Roma: Records scripted by Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal as Juventus beat AS Roma 2-0 in gameweek 21 of the Serie A 2020-21 season.