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05 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes Isner in four sets

Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame America's John Isner to reach the fourth round of the 2021 French Open.

04 Jun 2021

UEFA Champions League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel signs contract extension until 2024

Champions League winners Chelsea have handed manager Thomas Tuchel a two-year contract extension.

04 Jun 2021

Serena Williams

2021 French Open: Serena Williams advances to the fourth round

Veteran women's singles tennis star Serena Williams reached the fourth round of the 2021 French Open at the Roland Garros on Friday.

04 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Daniil Medvedev humbles Opelka, proceeds to last 16

World number two Daniil Medvedev breezed past Reilly Opelka to book a spot in the 2021 French Open last 16.`

04 Jun 2021

Athletics

Olympic champion Brianna McNeal banned for five years: Details here

Olympic 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been handed a five-year ban from athletics for breaking anti-doping rules.

04 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Zverev eases past Djere, advances to last 16

World number six Alexander Zverev claimed a straight-set victory over Serbia's Laslo Djere in the third round of the 2021 French Open.

Indian women's hockey team already on Tokyo time

The members of the Indian women's hockey team have been training for the Tokyo Olympics in such a manner that their biological clock is already set to the Tokyo time, says senior mid-fielder Namita Toppo.

04 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova knocks out third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka

Women's world number three Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the 2021 French Open.

04 Jun 2021

NBA

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers eliminated in first round of playoffs

An incredible effort from Devin Booker helped the Phoenix Suns eliminate NBA defending champions Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of playoffs.

04 Jun 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Wales

The Wales national football team will be keen to mark its influence in the upcoming European Championships.

Ben Stokes turns 30: A look at his major feats

Arguably the greatest all-rounder in modern-day cricket, Ben Stokes, celebrates his 30th birthday.

04 Jun 2021

Football

England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out of Euro 2020

The England football team has suffered a blow ahead of the upcoming European Championships.

04 Jun 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

England, WI tours: Pakistan announce limited-overs and Test squads

Pakistan are set to tour England and West Indies, starting next month.

04 Jun 2021

Chandigarh

Milkha Singh hospitalized again after oxygen levels go down

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who recently contracted the COVID-19 infection and was discharged after recovering, was on Thursday admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of PGIMER in Chandigarh due to dipping levels of oxygen.

04 Jun 2021

Football

India lose 0-1 to Qatar in WC qualifying round match

A 10-man India defended creditably well as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Asian champions Qatar in their World Cup qualifying round match in Doha on Thursday.

04 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Rafael Nadal destroys Gasquet, advances to third round

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal earned a vigorous victory over Richard Gasquet in the second round of 2021 French Open.

03 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

1st Test: England fightback after Conway powers New Zealand

Devon Conway's sparkling 200 on debut was the talking point of Day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

03 Jun 2021

French Open

2021 French Open: Roger Federer overcomes Marin Cilic

Swiss maestro Roger Federer battled past Marin Cilic in the second round of the 2021 French Open on Thursday.

03 Jun 2021

French Open

2021 French Open: Novak Djokovic breezes past Pablo Cuevas

World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas in the second round of the 2021 French Open.

PSL 2021 set to resume on June 9 in UAE

The sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to resume on June 9, with the final slated for June 24.

03 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

Devon Conway smashes double-century on Test debut: Records broken

New Zealand batsman Devon Conway stole the show on debut in the first Test against England at Lord's.

03 Jun 2021

Badminton

I'm working to acquire new technique, skills for Olympics: Sindhu

India's top badminton star PV Sindhu says that she is working to acquire new skills and techniques to surprise her rivals, who are at the same level with distinct playing styles, at the Tokyo Olympics.

03 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open: Ashleigh Barty retires through injury, Magda Linette advances

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty has been knocked out of the French Open after retiring with hip injury in her second-round tie against Poland's Magda Linette.

03 Jun 2021

Brazil

Copa America 2021: Maracana stadium to host the final

The iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro is set to host the final of Copa America 2021 on July 10.

03 Jun 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of Finland

The Finland national football team will be keen to build on the team spirit in order to showcase its mettle in the upcoming European Championships.

BBL: Sydney Thunder appoint Trevor Bayliss as head coach

Trevor Bayliss was appointed as Sydney Thunder's head coach on Thursday.

Ollie Robinson apologizes for his comments as old tweets resurface

Ollie Robinson was the pick of England's bowlers on Day 1 of the opening Test against New Zealand.

03 Jun 2021

Olympics

10,000 volunteers quit ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics suffered yet another blow as around 10,000 of the 80,000 planned volunteers have quit, the organizers revealed.

02 Jun 2021

Serena Williams

2021 French Open: Serena Williams advances after beating Mihaela Buzarnescu

Veteran Serena Williams dished survived a scare to beat Mihaela Buzarnescu in three sets in the second round of the 2021 French Open on Wednesday.

02 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

Conway hits century to keep NZ on top against England

New Zealand gained a significant advantage on Day 1 of the first Test match against hosts England at Lord's.

02 Jun 2021

French Open

French Open 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes Martinez in straight sets

World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas has claimed a straight-set victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez in the second round of 2021 French Open.

02 Jun 2021

Football

India faces an uphill task against Qatar in WC Qualifiers

Their preparation was far from ideal but India would take inspiration from the draw against Asian Champions Qatar in 2019 when they face same opponents in the second-leg match of the joint World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers, in Doha on Thursday.

02 Jun 2021

Mental Health

Cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy stresses on importance of mental health assistance

Completely devastated after losing her mother and sister to COVID-19 recently, Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy says she is slowly learning to tune herself out of that grief. She stressed the importance of mental health assistance in situations of crisis.

02 Jun 2021

French Open

2021 French Open: Alexander Zverev beats Russia's Roman Safiullin

World number six Alexander Zverev has secured a straight-set victory over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the 2021 French Open.

Sri Lanka's Chameera and Perera gain in ICC ODI Rankings

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and captain Kusal Perera have gained big in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Kiwis elect to bat

England and New Zealand are facing each other in the first Test of two-match series at the iconic Lord's.

Steve Smith turns 32: Decoding his major career achievements

Australian batting legend Steve Smith turned 32 on Wednesday.

England vs NZ, 1st Test: A look at the debutants

England and New Zealand are locking horns in the first Test at Lord's.

02 Jun 2021

Football

Euro 2020: Decoding the squad of England

England manager Gareth Southgate has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championships after having earlier presented a 33-man provisional squad.

T20 WC 2021: BCCI retains hosting rights regardless of venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that a final decision on the venue for the T20 World Cup will be taken later this month.