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02 Jun 2021

Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid as manager: Details here

Celebrated manager Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton to join former club Real Madrid.

Eight ICC events to take place between 2023 and 2031

As many as 14 teams will feature in the 2027 men's ODI World Cup after the ICC decided to expand the quadrennial tournament in its next cycle of events.

01 Jun 2021

French Open

2021 French Open: Rafael Nadal progresses after beating Alexei Popyrin

World number two and 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal started the 2021 edition with a first-round victory over 21-year-old Alexei Popyrin.

01 Jun 2021

Badminton

Carolina Marin to miss Tokyo Games, will undergo knee surgery

Reigning badminton women's singles gold medalist in Olympics, Carolina Marin, will miss the upcoming Tokyo Games.

01 Jun 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Denmark

Denmark have a presentable 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championships as they aim to mark their authority.

Mithali Raj welcomes Shafali's selection in all three formats

India skipper Mithali Raj has welcomed the selection of teen sensation Shafali Verma in all three formats and said it would be crucial to get back to winning ways on the UK tour after disappointment at home against South Africa.

01 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Here's the complete preview

England and New Zealand are set to take on each other in a two-Test series, starting tomorrow at Lord's.

Cricket South Africa awards: Nortje and Ismail shine big

Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail won the big prizes at the Cricket South Africa awards.

01 Jun 2021

Football

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero on a two-year contract

Barcelona have signed Sergio Aguero on a two-year deal until 2023.

01 Jun 2021

Amit Panghal

Asian Championships: Gold for Sanjeet; Panghal, Thapa endure close defeats

Sanjeet (91kg) fetched the lone gold among Indian men boxers with a stunning triumph over Kazakhstan's Olympic-medalist Vassiliy Levit even as defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg) and Shiva Thapa (64kg) settled for silver medals in the Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on Monday.

01 Jun 2021

French Open

Naomi Osaka withdraws from 2021 French Open: Details here

Women's singles world number two Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2021 French Open after controversy erupted over her refusal to speak to the media at the tournament.

31 May 2021

French Open

French Open: Roger Federer humbles Denis Istomin in first round

Swiss maestro Roger Federer claimed an emphatic win in the opening round of Roland Garros 2021.

31 May 2021

French Open

Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Bublik, claims maiden French Open match-win

World number two Daniil Medvedev eased past Alexander Bublik to claim his first victory in the 2021 Roland Garros.

31 May 2021

Football

Copa America 2021: After Colombia, Argentina removed as host

The 2021 edition of Copa America is without a host nation less than two weeks before it kicks off.

31 May 2021

Indian Hockey Team

We are better prepared for Olympics 2021: Raghunath

Veteran Indian drag-flicker VR Raghunath thinks that the current team is better prepared for the Olympics to be held in Tokyo in July this year than the side which finished eighth in the previous edition in Rio de Janeiro 2016.

Absence of foreign stars won't affect schedule of IPL: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the 2021 Indian Premier League will resume even if the foreign players remain unavailable.

England vs New Zealand: Records which Trent Boult can break

New Zealand and England are set to lock horns in the first Test of two-match series, starting June 2 at Lord's.

PSL 2021: Several players return home, await travel permission

In a major move, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to send nearly 13 Pakistan Super League-bound players and officials to their respective homes, expecting "more delays" in travel formalities.

31 May 2021

Mary Kom

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom

Defending champion Pooja Rani (75kg) was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the Asian Championships while three others, including six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg), signed off with silver medals in Dubai on Sunday.

31 May 2021

Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital in stable condition

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh was on Sunday discharged from a private hospital where he was getting treatment for COVID-19 infection even as he continues to be on oxygen support.

Nick Hockley appointed full-time CEO of Cricket Australia

Nick Hockley has been appointed the full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket Australia.

30 May 2021

French Open

French Open: Pablo Andujar stuns Dominic Thiem in first round

World number 68 Pablo Andujar has claimed his first victory in the 2021 Roland Garros.

30 May 2021

Motor Sports

Italian GP: Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier dies after crash

Switzerland's Jason Dupasquier, a 19-year-old Swiss Moto3 rider, has died after being involved in a serious crash during Saturday's qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix.

30 May 2021

French Open

2021 French Open: Osaka progresses, Kerber's poor run continues

Women's singles world number two Naomi Osaka progressed to the second round of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

30 May 2021

England Cricket Team

England to continue with player-rotation policy, opines James Anderson

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has admitted that England will continue with the player-rotation policy in the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

30 May 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of World Cup finalists Croatia

FIFA World Cup 2018 finalists Croatia will be hoping to make their presence felt in the upcoming European Championships.

BCCI urges CWI to reschedule the start of CPL

In a major move, the BCCI has urged Cricket West Indies to reschedule the start of Caribbean Premier League 2021.

30 May 2021

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Unwanted records scripted by Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola saw his side face defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea in Porto.

England vs New Zealand: Key battles to watch out for

England and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the two-match Test series, starting June 2.

30 May 2021

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Key stats which defined Chelsea's season

Chelsea were crowned UEFA Champions League winners after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the final.

India tour of UK: Records which Ravindra Jadeja can break

India are set to reach the UK on June 3 for taking part in the ICC World Test Championship final and England Test series.

30 May 2021

UEFA Champions League

Chelsea beat Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League

Chelsea won their second UEFA Champions League trophy and a first since 2012-13 after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the final.

30 May 2021

UEFA Champions League

UCL final: Kai Havertz puts Chelsea ahead against Manchester City

Kai Havertz scored his maiden Champions League goal to give Chelsea a stunning 1-0 lead going into half-time against Manchester City.

29 May 2021

UEFA Champions League

UCL final, Manchester City vs Chelsea: Here's the team news

Premier League champions Manchester City take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 finale in Portugal.

29 May 2021

French Open

Belgrade Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Molcan, wins 83rd career title

World number one Novak Djokovic has secured the 83rd title of his career by defeating Alex Molcan in the Belgrade Open final.

WTC final: Team India to reach UK on June 3

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the logistics for India's arrival in the United Kingdom (UK) as the World Test Championship final has been exempted from the government's Health Protection Regulations.

England vs NZ: Decoding Joe Root's performance against Trent Boult

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

India tour of UK: Records which Jasprit Bumrah can break

India are set to tour the UK to compete in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, and the England Test series.

29 May 2021

Qatar

Stimac thanks Qatar for allowing players to train in Doha

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has thanked the Qatar government and Qatar Football Association for allowing his players to train there ahead of the World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers.

29 May 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Italy

Recently, Italy national football team manager Roberto Mancini named a 33-man preliminary squad ahead of the upcoming European Championships in June.