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June 21, 2024 11:17 AM

T20 WC: Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs via DLS method in rain-hit Super 8 match

David Warner's 34-ball fifty and Pat Cummins' hat-trick headline Australia's breezy 28-run victory over Bangladesh via DLS method in the rain-curtailed clash in Super 8 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thur...

June 20, 2024 5:27 PM

Former India quick David Johnson dies at 52

Former India cricketer David Johnson passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday. Johnson was a former right-arm fast bowler who played in two Test matches for Team India in 1996, where he managed to take three wickets. Board of Control for Cricket i...

June 20, 2024 11:24 AM

Andy Murray doubtful for Wimbledon, reflects on mid-match retirement struggles in Queen’s Club Championships

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at the Queen's Club Championships against Jordan Thompson after five games due to severe back issues. This injury raises concerns about his participation in Wimbledon 2024...

June 20, 2024 10:17 AM

Germany cruise into Euro knockout stage with 2-0 win over Hungary

Ilkay Gundogan set up a goal for Jamal Musiala and then scored himself to give Germany a comfortable 2-0 win over Hungary in Group A on Wednesday that made the host nation the first side to qualify for the knockout stage at Euro 2024. With two win...

June 20, 2024 9:50 AM

Euro 2024: Scotland dig deep to stay alive with Switzerland draw

Scotland kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time by holding Switzerland to a gripping 1-1 draw at Euro 2024 on Wednesday (June 19) thanks to an early goal from Scott McTominay. Out to rescue th...

June 19, 2024 12:55 PM

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra bags gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

Neeraj Chopra, India's celebrated javelin thrower, reaffirmed his dominance by securing the gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet in Turku, Finland. Chopra, who holds the Indian men's national record with a personal best throw of 8...

June 19, 2024 12:08 PM

Soccer-New Asian champions to earn $12 mln in prize money in club competition revamp

The winners of the new Asian Champions League Elite will pocket a minimum of $12 million, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday in a major boost to club football in the region. The competition, which kicks off with a preliminary round i...

June 19, 2024 10:11 AM

Williamson quits captaincy, declines New Zealand Cricket central contract

Batter Kane Williamson has stepped down as the skipper of New Zealand white-ball teams and has also declined a central contract from the board. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) released a statement on Wednesday, confirming that the veteran batter opted out...

June 18, 2024 3:11 PM

Man City begin Premier League title defence at Chelsea

Manchester City begin their fifth straight title defence with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Aug. 18, the Premier League said on Tuesday. Chelsea's newly appointed manager, Enzo Maresca, will face a familiar side as he prev...

June 18, 2024 10:55 AM

Soccer-France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on Monday but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose. It was by no means...

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