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Harvey Weinstein hit with new accusations of sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein hit with new accusations of sexual assault

Three actresses have filed a new lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein alleging sexual assault and urged other victims of the disgraced Hollywood producer to come forward and join their complaint.

Jun 02, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
Morocco into 2026 World Cup vote despite stadium, infrastructure fears

Morocco into 2026 World Cup vote despite stadium, infrastructure fears

Morocco's bid for the 2026 World Cup was cleared to advance to a runoff vote against a bid from North America despite a FIFA evaluation report which classified the African bid's stadia,

Jun 02, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
World Cup friendly: Neymar fitness in the spotlight as Brazil face Croatia

World Cup friendly: Neymar fitness in the spotlight as Brazil face Croatia

Brazil will keep a close eye on the fitness of star striker Neymar when the World Cup contenders face Croatia in a friendly at Anfield on Sunday.

Jun 02, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
World Cup: Raheem Sterling sorry for late arrival at England camp

World Cup: Raheem Sterling sorry for late arrival at England camp

Gareth Southgate has revealed Raheem Sterling has apologised to his England team-mates after reporting late for their World Cup training camp.

Jun 02, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
Chelsea's Roman Abramovich has received Israeli citizenship: Israeli ambassador

Chelsea's Roman Abramovich has received Israeli citizenship: Israeli ambassador

 Chelsea football club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich has received Israeli citizenship and is now living there, Israel's ambassador to Russia Gary Koren confirmed today.

Jun 02, 2018, 10:06 AM IST
French Open: Novak Djokovic into last 16 for 43rd time

French Open: Novak Djokovic into last 16 for 43rd time

 Former champion Novak Djokovic claimed a hardfought 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over a grieving Roberto Bautista Agut today to book his spot in the French Open fourth round.

Jun 02, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
French open: I want to make my daughter proud of me, says Serena Williams

French open: I want to make my daughter proud of me, says Serena Williams

 Serena Williams said she wants to make her daughter proud after fighting back to reach the French Open third round.

Jun 01, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
FIFA lifts suspension on Guatemala City

FIFA lifts suspension on Guatemala City

FIFA lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala 18 months ago over its failure to comply with anti-corruption rules.

Jun 01, 2018, 11:19 AM IST
West Indies too strong for World XI in charity match

West Indies too strong for World XI in charity match

 Evin Lewis's quickfire fifty and economical bowling from spinner Samuel Badree saw the West Indies to an emphatic 72-run victory over the World XI in the Hurricane Relief Twenty20 Challenge at Lord'

Jun 01, 2018, 11:16 AM IST
Ronnie Baker dominates Christian Coleman again to win 100m in Rome

Ronnie Baker dominates Christian Coleman again to win 100m in Rome

  Ronnie Baker sprinted to a second men's 100m triumph in less than a week, winning the Rome Diamond League meet as US rival Christian Coleman faded to fourth.

Jun 01, 2018, 11:08 AM IST
Headingley Test: Pakistan's Mohammad Amir aims for win of a lifetime against England

Headingley Test: Pakistan's Mohammad Amir aims for win of a lifetime against England

 Mohammad Amir has had some of the greatest and undoubtedly the worst days of his career in England -- sometimes during the very same match.

May 31, 2018, 12:11 PM IST
Adam Voges replaces Justin Langer as Western Australia coach

Adam Voges replaces Justin Langer as Western Australia coach

Former Test batsman Adam Voges has replaced Justin Langer as the new head coach of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, officials said Thursday.

May 31, 2018, 10:09 AM IST
Young people do like cricket, insists ICC chief David Richardson

Young people do like cricket, insists ICC chief David Richardson

  England's top cricket administrator may feel young people no longer care about cricket, but the man running the sport's global governing body is adamant youth interest is rising worldwide.

May 31, 2018, 09:46 AM IST
Bangladesh recall Abul Hasan for Afghanistan T20s

Bangladesh recall Abul Hasan for Afghanistan T20s

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled medium pacer Abul Hasan to replace the injured Mustafizur Rahman for next month's Twenty20 series against Afghanistan in India.

May 31, 2018, 09:35 AM IST
Lionel Messi warms up for World Cup with hat-trick against Haiti

Lionel Messi warms up for World Cup with hat-trick against Haiti

Lionel Messi warmed up for next month's FIFA World Cup with a hat-trick as he inspired Argentina to a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Haiti in a pre-tournament friendly here.

May 31, 2018, 09:12 AM IST
Eoin Morgan named in England ODI squads after finger fracture

Eoin Morgan named in England ODI squads after finger fracture

England captain Eoin Morgan has been included in the one-day international squad for matches against Scotland and Australia despite suffering a fractured finger.

May 31, 2018, 09:06 AM IST
Cricket corruption 'goes right to the top', says Sri Lanka legend Arjuna Ranatunga

Cricket corruption 'goes right to the top', says Sri Lanka legend Arjuna Ranatunga

World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday said corruption "goes right to the top" in Sri Lanka and accused the International Cricket Council of undermining the game by failing to

May 31, 2018, 08:59 AM IST
Mohamed Salah out "not more" than three weeks, still has World Cup hopes

Mohamed Salah out "not more" than three weeks, still has World Cup hopes

Mohamed Salah could still play a role for Egypt at the World Cup after the Egyptian Football Association announced Wednesday that the injured Liverpool striker would be out for "not more" than three

May 31, 2018, 08:47 AM IST
French Open 2018: Serena Williams back in business as Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova survive scares

French Open 2018: Serena Williams back in business as Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova survive scares

Rafael Nadal on Tuesday racked up his 80th win in Paris by seeing off Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9).

May 30, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
Brazil president insists end to truck strike close

Brazil president insists end to truck strike close

One of the many demands put forth has been to reduce diesel prices across the country.

May 29, 2018, 10:25 AM IST