Djokovic glides past Rune to enter 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal

Djokovic glides past Rune to enter 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal

London, July 9 - Novak Djokovic brushed past Holger Rune of Denmark to reach his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the latest chapter of the pair's rivalry.

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Cricketer R. Ashwin thrilled on owning team, American Gambits, in Global Chess League

Cricketer R. Ashwin thrilled on owning team, American Gambits, in Global Chess League

New Delhi, July 8 - India's top international off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Monday thrilled to introduce a chess team, as co-owner of American Gambits, which will make its debut in the second season of the Global Chess League which will be played

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Odisha CM announces cash incentive of Rs 15 lakhs for sports stars Kishore Jena, Amit Rohidas

Odisha CM announces cash incentive of Rs 15 lakhs for sports stars Kishore Jena, Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar, July 8 - Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an incentive of Rs 15 lakhs each for the two young sports stars of Odisha- ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and Indian field hockey player Amit Rohidas-qualified for the Paris Olympic

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Wimbledon 2024: Lorenzo Musetti reaches first major quarterfinal, De Minaur also advances to last eight

Wimbledon 2024: Lorenzo Musetti reaches first major quarterfinal, De Minaur also advances to last eight

London, July 8 - Lorenzo Musetti of Italy overcame French lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets to storm into his maiden quarterfinal of a major and was joined by top Australian Alex De Minaur, who too advanced to the last-eight stage

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Paris Games: Adani Group launches #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics, a morale-boosting campaign for Indian athletes

Paris Games: Adani Group launches #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics, a morale-boosting campaign for Indian athletes

Ahmedabad, July 8 - With the Indian contingent in the last leg of its preparations for the 2024 Olympics, its principal sponsor, the Adani Group, has pledged its whole-hearted support to the champions of the nation through a campaign with the theme #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics.

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Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Smith to make debut at Lord’s in James Anderson’s final Test

Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Smith to make debut at Lord’s in James Anderson’s final Test

London, July 8 - Surrey duo of fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will make their Test debuts in England’s first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s on July 10, which is the final match for retiring veteran fast-bowler James

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Paris Olympics: IOA elevates Gagan Narang as Chef-de-Mission to replace Mary Kom

Paris Olympics: IOA elevates Gagan Narang as Chef-de-Mission to replace Mary Kom

New Delhi, July 8 - London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang has been elevated as the Chef-de-Mission (CDM) of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26. Initially tasked with overseeing India's operations at the shooting

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There will never be another like James Anderson, says Moeen Ali ahead of veteran pacer’s retirement

There will never be another like James Anderson, says Moeen Ali ahead of veteran pacer’s retirement

London, July 8 - England all-rounder Moeen Ali said this week at the Lord’s is all about celebrating the career of veteran fast-bowler James Anderson ahead of his last Test against the West Indies on July 10, adding that the cricketing world will

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Restrict Test cricket to six or seven teams; spread the game through T20s, says Ravi Shastri

Restrict Test cricket to six or seven teams; spread the game through T20s, says Ravi Shastri

New Delhi, July 8 - Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri said Test cricket should be restricted to games between six or seven nations, while the responsibility of spreading the game worldwide should happen through the T20 format.

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‘Cup is home guys, we all did it’: Kuldeep thanks fans for their support

‘Cup is home guys, we all did it’: Kuldeep thanks fans for their support

New Delhi, July 8 - India spinner Kuldeep Yadav penned a special message to his fans on their consistent support during the T20 World Cup title win with Team India.

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Anderson eager to contribute in last Test after making peace with reality of retirement

Anderson eager to contribute in last Test after making peace with reality of retirement

London, July 8 - Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he is eager to make contributions in his last Test for England, starting on July 10 against the West Indies at Lord’s, after making peace with the realisation of retiring from international cricket.

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India will achieve greatest medal haul ever: Gautam Adani wishes athletes for Paris Olympics

India will achieve greatest medal haul ever: Gautam Adani wishes athletes for Paris Olympics

New Delhi, July 8 - Gautam Adani, the Chairman of Adani Group, on Monday wished the athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics, saying that this year India will achieve the "greatest medal haul ever".

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Indian men’s hockey contingent departs with the 2024 Paris Olympics in sight

Indian men’s hockey contingent departs with the 2024 Paris Olympics in sight

Bengaluru, July 8 - The Indian men’s hockey team left for Switzerland on Monday, and following three days designed to instill mental toughness, the team will move to the Netherlands to play practice matches.

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India’s T20 World Cup-winning players to get Rs 5 crore each, coaching staff Rs 2.5 cr: Report

India’s T20 World Cup-winning players to get Rs 5 crore each, coaching staff Rs 2.5 cr: Report

New Delhi, July 8 - A day after India won the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup with a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final at the Kensington Oval, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said the team would be rewarded with a

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Have been living a dream, filled me with happiness and gratitude: Bumrah

Have been living a dream, filled me with happiness and gratitude: Bumrah

New Delhi, July 8 - Ace fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he has been living a dream ever since India won 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup on June 29, adding that the aftermath of the triumph has filled him with gratitude and happiness.

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Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim head coach ahead of India series

Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim head coach ahead of India series

Colombo, July 8 - Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim head coach of the men's national team ahead of the home limited-overs series against India, scheduled later this month.

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Wishes pour in as ‘unstoppable Dada’ Sourav Ganguly turns 52

Wishes pour in as ‘unstoppable Dada’ Sourav Ganguly turns 52

New Delhi, July 8 - Former captain Sourav Ganguly, famously known as 'Dada of Indian cricket' is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Monday.

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Paris Olympics: Recent success gives me confidence to aim for gold: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain

Paris Olympics: Recent success gives me confidence to aim for gold: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain

New Delhi, July 6 - Bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games, woman boxer Lovlina Borgohain has expressed "confidence" in winning a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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1st T20I: Abhishek, Jurel, Parag handed debuts as India elect to field first against Zimbabwe

1st T20I: Abhishek, Jurel, Parag handed debuts as India elect to field first against Zimbabwe

Harare, July 6 - Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag have been handed India T20I debuts as captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

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Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

Olympics-bound Kishore Jena, and Avinash Sable to feature in Paris Diamond League meet

New Delhi, July 6 - The eighth meet of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League is set to take place on Sunday at the Charlety Stadium in Paris, France.

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