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19 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England vs New Zealand, Tests: Records James Anderson can script

England are set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's.

BCCI to discuss upcoming cricket season in Special General Meeting

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a Special General Meeting (SGM) to discuss the upcoming cricket season.

19 May 2021

Chelsea FC

Frank Lampard becomes fifth Premier League Hall of Fame inductee

Former Chelsea stalwart Frank Lampard has become the fifth Premier League Hall of Fame inductee for his outstanding service in England's top-flight competition.

19 May 2021

Boxing

Indian men's squad for Asian Boxing Championship announced

Most of India's Olympic-bound male boxers, including world silver medalist and defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg), made the cut for the Asian Championships in Dubai.

Windies name 18-man provisional squad for three successive T20I campaigns

Cricket West Indies has named an 18-man provisional squad for the side's three back-to-back T20I campaigns against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan.

CPL: Darren Sammy steps down as St Lucia Zouks captain

West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has stepped down as the captain of Caribbean Premier League franchise St Lucia Zouks.

AIBA announces $400,000 prize fund for Asian Boxing Championships

In an unprecedented move, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Tuesday announced a prize fund of $400,000 for the upcoming Asian Championships in Dubai, which will also feature India's top pugilists.

19 May 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding world champions France's squad

The French national football team has been announced for the upcoming European Championships in June.

19 May 2021

Tennis

Geneva Open 2021: Pablo Andujar upsets top-seed Roger Federer

World number 75 Pablo Andujar upset Roger Federer on the Swiss star's return to ATP tour at the Geneva Open.

Ashes 2021/22 schedule announced: Australia to begin title-defense in Brisbane

Cricket Australia has announced the schedule for the Ashes 2021/22.

19 May 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League, Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: List of records broken

Chelsea moved to third in the Premier League table after edging past Leicester City in a 2-1 affair at the Stamford Bridge.

19 May 2021

Football

Premier League, Fulham hold Manchester United 1-1: Records broken

A spirited Fulham side came back to draw 1-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in gameweek 37 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

18 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England include Bracey and Robinson in 15-man squad versus NZ

England have announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, starting June 2 at Lord's.

18 May 2021

India

Lack of action will make picking team difficult: Anirudh Thapa

Indian midfielder Anirudh Thapa on Tuesday said that Head Coach Igor Stimac will find it difficult to pick the team for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Qatar as there has been very little football in the last two months.

World Test Championship final: Williamson excited about playing against India

New Zealand are set to face Team India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, starting June 18 in Southampton.

18 May 2021

Mirabai Chanu

I learned a lot from the Rio Olympics: Mirabai Chanu

India's world record holder weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has learned her lessons from the Rio meltdown five years ago and is now confident of doing well at the Tokyo Olympics.

18 May 2021

Belgium Football Team

Euro 2020: Decoding Belgium's squad

The Belgium national football team has been announced for the upcoming European Championships in June.

SS Das appointed India Women batting coach for England tour

Former cricketer Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed the batting coach of the Indian women's cricket team for the tour of England.

18 May 2021

Football

Harry Kane tells Tottenham he wants to leave this summer

Tottenham ace Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave this summer.

18 May 2021

French Open

Geneva Open: Federer to face Andujar in clay-court comeback

Roger Federer will be marking a return to tennis since March 2021, when he lost in the quarter-finals of the Doha Open.

18 May 2021

Delhi Police

Rs. 1 lakh reward announced for information on Sushil Kumar

The Delhi Police on Monday announced a reward of Rs. 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two-time Olympic medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of a wrestler in Delhi.

17 May 2021

Rohit Sharma

Records which Rohit Sharma can break on the UK tour

After playing in the truncated IPL 2021, the Indians are set to embark on the grueling UK tour that comprises the ICC World Test Championship finale and England Test series.

Ball-tampering incident: CA invites Bancroft to share any new information

Cricket Australia (CA) has clarified that it will consider any further information pertaining to the 2018 ball-tampering incident.

17 May 2021

Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane denies claims of his resignation

In a major development, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has fended off the speculations of his exit.

17 May 2021

Croatia

Bhaker to write BA exams while shooting in European Championship

Inside her hotel room in the Croatian capital Zagreb, India's Olympic medal hope Manu Bhaker is juggling shooting-related activities and studies.

17 May 2021

NBA

Stephen Curry scripts history, secures his second NBA scoring title

Legend Stephen Curry secured his second NBA scoring title with 46 points in the Golden State Warriors' 113-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

West Indies vs Australia: Cricket Australia announces preliminary squad

Cricket Australia has announced a preliminary 23-man squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies.

17 May 2021

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer to miss NZ Tests due to elbow injury

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

17 May 2021

Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli is the best batsman', opines Tim Paine

Indian captain Virat Kohli might not be at his best at the moment, but he has certainly left a lasting impression on his counterpart Tim Paine.

17 May 2021

Real Madrid

La Liga, Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0: Records broken

Gameweek 37 of La Liga 2020-21 saw the race for the title kept its pace after Real Madrid sealed a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.

17 May 2021

Liverpool FC

Premier League: Alisson scores to help Liverpool beat West Brom

Liverpool goal-keeper Alisson scored a sensational header from a corner in injury-time to help his side beat West Brom 2-1 in the Premier League.

16 May 2021

Tennis

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic, wins 10th Italian Open title

Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday in Rome.

16 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Kane Williamson vs Virat Kohli: Statistical comparison (Test captaincy)

New Zealand and India will square off in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 18.

16 May 2021

Tennis

Italian Open: Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Pliskova to win title

Iga Swiatek brushed aside Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in straight sets to win the Italian Open title on Sunday.

16 May 2021

Real Madrid

Zidane to leave Real Madrid: Here are his likely replacements

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is set to leave the club at the end of the ongoing season.

16 May 2021

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer complains of sore elbow ahead of NZ series

The availability of England fast bowler Jofra Archer in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand hangs in balance after his long-standing elbow injury has resurfaced.

16 May 2021

Football

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out of Euro 2020 with knee injury

Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of the upcoming European Championship because of a knee injury.

16 May 2021

Football

Lewandowski matches Muller's record with 40th Bundesliga goal this season

Robert Lewandowski has equaled a 49-year-old record of Gerd Muller in the Bundesliga.

16 May 2021

Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane set to leave Real Madrid: Details here

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is set to leave the club at the end of the season.

16 May 2021

Virat Kohli

Records which Virat Kohli can break on the UK tour

After beating England at home, Team India is set to embark on the gruelling UK tour.