French Open: Djokovic rallies from the brink to beat Cerundolo in fourth-round classic

French Open: Djokovic rallies from the brink to beat Cerundolo in fourth-round classic

Paris, June 4 - Defending champion Novak Djokovic endured a session with the physiotherapist and many ups and downs to win his second five-set thriller at the French Open on Monday, beating Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina to reach the quarterfinals.

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T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje’s 4-7 sets up South Africa’s tricky six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje’s 4-7 sets up South Africa’s tricky six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

New York, June 4 - Tearaway pacer Anrich Nortje picked career-best figures of 4-7 to lead a dominant and disciplined bowling performance from South Africa and set up their six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Group D match of 2024 Men’s T20

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T20 World Cup: Dravid confirms he is in his final assignment as India head coach

T20 World Cup: Dravid confirms he is in his final assignment as India head coach

New York, June 3 - Rahul Dravid has confirmed that the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup will be his final assignment as India's head coach and has not reapplied for the role.

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T20 World Cup: South Africa begin campaign with tricky six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup: South Africa begin campaign with tricky six-wicket win over Sri Lanka

New York, June 3 - South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a low-scoring Group D match of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

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Real Madrid officially announce signing of Kylian Mbappe in five-year deal

Real Madrid officially announce signing of Kylian Mbappe in five-year deal

Madrid, June 3 - Spanish giant Real Madrid have officially announced the arrival of star player Kylian Mbappe on a five-year contract with the club that is valid till 2029 through a statement posted on their official website.

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‘Huge thing’: Sanju Samson opens up on T20 World Cup selection

‘Huge thing’: Sanju Samson opens up on T20 World Cup selection

New York, June 3 - India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up on his T20 World Cup selection and said it was "huge" and one of the best things to ever happen in his cricket career. Samson, who made his T20I debut in

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Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup matches, Paris Olympics and Paralympics

Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup matches, Paris Olympics and Paralympics

New Delhi, June 3 - The national broadcaster Doordarshan will telecast the T20 World Cup being organised in the West Indies and USA on the DD Free Dish platform, Prasar Bharati announced on Monday.

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Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup matches, Paris Olympics and Paralympics

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T20 World Cup: ICC announces highest prize money of USD 2.45 million for tournament winners

T20 World Cup: ICC announces highest prize money of USD 2.45 million for tournament winners

New York, June 3 - The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will see the winners of the 20-team tournament earn at least 2.45 million USD, the highest prize money in the history of the competition, said the International Cricket

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Head coach Chaoba Devi rallies Indian women’s team ahead of Uzbekistan friendly

Head coach Chaoba Devi rallies Indian women’s team ahead of Uzbekistan friendly

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), June 3 - The Indian senior women’s football team encountered a defeat in the first of the two friendlies against Uzbekistan, but they don't feel defeated yet.

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T20 World Cup: Ireland coach Malan believes his team can get the better of India in opening game

T20 World Cup: Ireland coach Malan believes his team can get the better of India in opening game

New York, June 3 - Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan said his team has the belief that it can get the better of a star-studded Indian team in their Men’s T20 World Cup opening Group A game on June 5 at the Nassau

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T20 World Cup: Namibia captain Erasmus hopes to continue form after Super-Over win against Oman

T20 World Cup: Namibia captain Erasmus hopes to continue form after Super-Over win against Oman

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 3 - Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus wants to continue their form in the T20 World Cup after registering a thrilling Super-Over win against Oman in their tournament opener on Monday.

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World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a top event for elite athletes to start in 2026

World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a top event for elite athletes to start in 2026

Monaco, June 3 - World Athletics, the global governing body for track and field competitions, on Monday, announced the launch of a top-level, compact biennial competition for elite athletes offering the largest-ever total prize pot of US$10 million and deciding the ultimate champion.

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Real Madrid block Mbappe from joining France’s Paris Olympics squad, confirms coach Thierry Henry

Real Madrid block Mbappe from joining France’s Paris Olympics squad, confirms coach Thierry Henry

New Delhi, June 3 - Real Madrid have blocked Kylian Mbappe from joining Thierry Henry's France team for the 2024 Olympic Games despite repeated requests from French President Emmanuel Macron to Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez.

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Kedar Jadhav announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Kedar Jadhav announces retirement from all forms of cricket

New Delhi, June 3 - India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav on Monday announced retirement from all forms of cricket.

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Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann criticises “racist survey” ahead of Euro 2024

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann criticises “racist survey” ahead of Euro 2024

New Delhi, June 3 - A recent survey by the German public broadcaster has fueled a lot of criticism in the country as it suggested that 21% of respondents agreed that they wanted to see more white players on the national football team.

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T20 World Cup: Police snipers deployed in New York stadium ahead of SL v SA match

T20 World Cup: Police snipers deployed in New York stadium ahead of SL v SA match

New York, June 3 - The security has been beefed up at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the T20 World Cup 2024. The police have positioned snipers at covert locations around the venue that will host Sri Lanka and

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Coming from Gilgit-Baltistan, Riazat Ali Shah eager to leave a mark for Uganda at the T20 World Cup

Coming from Gilgit-Baltistan, Riazat Ali Shah eager to leave a mark for Uganda at the T20 World Cup

New Delhi, June 3 - With its mesmerizing mountain peaks and countless glaciers, the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan has gained a reputation for its natural beauty.

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‘Completely unexpected’: Markram recalls getting SA captaincy early in career

‘Completely unexpected’: Markram recalls getting SA captaincy early in career

New Delhi, June 3 - Aiden Markram is all set to lead South Africa team that is "definitely hungry" to get that first T20 World Cup trophy.

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T20 World Cup: Ian Bishop calls for change in Pakistan’s batting approach

T20 World Cup: Ian Bishop calls for change in Pakistan’s batting approach

New Delhi, June 3 - As the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon, former West Indies legend Ian Bishop emphasised the need for Pakistan’s seasoned openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan "to shift another gear up in the way they approach their

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