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French Open: Novak Djokovic facing career crisis point

French Open: Novak Djokovic facing career crisis point

 Novak Djokovic is facing the gravest crisis of his career after a shock French Open defeat to Italian journeyman Marco Cecchinato left him contemplating missing Wimbledon to rebuild his game and

Jun 06, 2018, 10:50 AM IST
Argentina friendly with Israel to be scrapped

Argentina friendly with Israel to be scrapped

 Argentina's upcoming friendly with Israel in Jerusalem has been cancelled following protests by Palestinian football authorities.

Jun 06, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
Sex-worker scandal jolts Mexico World Cup squad

Sex-worker scandal jolts Mexico World Cup squad

Mexican officials said the players involved will not be sanctioned because they attended the party in their free time.

Jun 06, 2018, 10:27 AM IST
Iran announce World Cup squad without Belgium-based striker

Iran announce World Cup squad without Belgium-based striker

Iran has announced its final 23-man line-up for the 2018 World Cup as it arrives in Russia with arguably its most accomplished squad ever and the wind in its sails after an unbeaten run through

Jun 06, 2018, 09:38 AM IST
 Andy Murray 'closer' to return, targets Wimbledon title.

Andy Murray 'closer' to return, targets Wimbledon title.

Andy Murray says he "getting closer" to playing again following a frustratingly long injury lay-off and hopes to be fit enough to target a third Wimbledon title.

Jun 05, 2018, 18:29 PM IST
Sri Lanka aiming to capitalise on rare West indies tour

Sri Lanka aiming to capitalise on rare West indies tour

West Indies and Sri Lanka commence one of the most infrequent of international cricket assignments when the first match of a three-Test series begins tomorrow at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

Jun 05, 2018, 12:11 PM IST
Microsoft says buying GitHub for $7.5  billion

Microsoft says buying GitHub for $7.5 billion

Created in 2008, GitHub allows developers to cooperatively manage software and has more than 28 million users around the world.

Jun 05, 2018, 12:08 PM IST
Morocco drop defender and add attacker for World Cup

Morocco drop defender and add attacker for World Cup

 Coach Herve Renard made one switch to his provisional squad today when he brought Malaga striker Youssef En-Nesyri into Morocco's final World Cup 23.

Jun 04, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
Injured Nicklas Bendtner misses out as Denmark name World Cup 23

Injured Nicklas Bendtner misses out as Denmark name World Cup 23

 Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner, injured in a Norwegian league game, did not make the country's final 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.

Jun 04, 2018, 18:00 PM IST
Pakistan announce squad for Scotland T20s

Pakistan announce squad for Scotland T20s

 Pakistan, the world's top-ranked Twenty20 side, announced a 15-member squad Monday for their two matches against Scotland later this month.

Jun 04, 2018, 16:00 PM IST
At least seven dead in Kabul suicide blast near clerics' gathering

At least seven dead in Kabul suicide blast near clerics' gathering

The blast in the western part of the city, near universities and a police academy, is the latest demonstration of the militants' chilling ability to carry out attacks in the heart of Kabul.

Jun 04, 2018, 15:46 PM IST
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva joins West Indies tour after funeral

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva joins West Indies tour after funeral

Sri Lanka allrounder Dhananjaya de Silva rejoined the national team touring the West Indies after attending his father's funeral, officials said Monday.

Jun 04, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to meet Kim Jong Un in North Korea: KCNA

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to meet Kim Jong Un in North Korea: KCNA

Pyongyang and Damascus have maintained warm ties for decades and reportedly shared a military relationship for some years.

Jun 03, 2018, 23:45 PM IST
Kagiso Rabada wins South Africa's top player prize

Kagiso Rabada wins South Africa's top player prize

 Kagiso Rabada, the world's number one Test bowler, was named South Africa's Cricketer of the Year.

Jun 03, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Tim Cahill, Daniel Arzani in Australia's final World Cup squad

Tim Cahill, Daniel Arzani in Australia's final World Cup squad

Today Tim Cahill will play in his fourth World Cup and teenager Daniel Arzani made the final cut as Australia's coach Bert van Marwijk finalised his 23-man squad today.

Jun 03, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
Thousands at funeral for Gaza volunteer killed on Israel border

Thousands at funeral for Gaza volunteer killed on Israel border

Razan al-Najjar, 21, a volunteer with the Gaza health ministry, was fatally shot in the chest near Khan Yunis on Friday.

Jun 02, 2018, 23:51 PM IST
FRENCH OPEN: Rafael Nadal swats aside Gasquet to march on at Roland Garros

FRENCH OPEN: Rafael Nadal swats aside Gasquet to march on at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal continued his bid for an 11th French Open title on Saturday by brushing aside home favourite Richard Gasquet to claim a 16th consecutive win over his childhood friend and reach the

Jun 02, 2018, 20:47 PM IST
French Open: Garbine Muguruza eases into last 16 as Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams edge closer to reunion

French Open: Garbine Muguruza eases into last 16 as Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams edge closer to reunion

Former champion Garbine Muguruza reached the French Open last 16 on Saturday with a comfortable 6-0, 6-2 win over Australia's Sam Stosur as Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova stood one win away

Jun 02, 2018, 17:36 PM IST
Rain delay frustrates England in second Test against Pakistan

Rain delay frustrates England in second Test against Pakistan

 Rain delayed the scheduled of the second day's play in the second Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Saturday.

Jun 02, 2018, 16:40 PM IST
World Cup friendly: Ousmane Dembele gem caps France win over Italy

World Cup friendly: Ousmane Dembele gem caps France win over Italy

 Ousmane Dembele scored a terrific goal in an impressive display for France as the World Cup contenders defeated Italy 3-1 in a friendly.

Jun 02, 2018, 11:35 AM IST