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At French Open, Sabalenka of Belarus refuses to answer questions about war in Ukraine

Youri Tielemans announces departure from Leicester after relegation from Premier League

Watch: Jose Mourinho gives away his runners up medal to fan, lashes out at referee after Europa League final

Sevilla wins Europa League at Jose Mourinho’s expense as Montiel clinches another penalty shootout

Mikael Ymer fined about $40K after default for hitting umpire stand with racket

Andriy Shevchenko to raise money for Ukrainian school through London charity game

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola named LMA, Premier League Manager of the Year

We could face sort of similarities at Oval to what we had in India: Smith on potential spin threat ahead of WTC final

Novak Djokovic draws criticism from Kosovo tennis federation for comments at French Open

Global Olympics body steps in: Very disturbing, protect athletes

Top seed Swiatek enjoys winning start to French Open title defence

Luciano Spalletti confirms he’s leaving Serie A champion Napoli and taking year off

Racist abuse of players is getting worse, says Sloane Stephens

Rain halts Chennai Super Kings’ chase against Gujarat Titans in IPL final, pitch inspection at 11.30 PM

We can talk about not playing warm-up game ahead of WTC final only in hindsight: Alex Carey

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk booed at French Open after no handshake with Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka because of war

Shami’s message to the world: Test match bowling works in T20 too

Delhi Police detain wrestlers, clear Jantar Mantar

ICC chairman Greg Barclay, CEO Allardice to meet Najam Sethi in Lahore to discuss WC impasse

India play out 1-1 draw against Pakistan in Men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey

Watch: Bayern Munich vs Cologne match halted after sprinklers turn on mid-game

Wrestlers won’t be allowed to protest during the inauguration of new Parliament building: Delhi Police

The Silence of the Lambs: How Dortmund succumbed to the serial winners Bayern Munich

Roma’s top four hopes over after late loss to Fiorentina

‘Pressurised’ wrestlers to go ahead with ‘peaceful’ march to new Parliament

For CSK, Dhoni is a habit, he isn’t retiring any time soon

Australia skipper Meg Lanning ruled out of Ashes women’s cricket series in England

‘Could’ve had 5,00,000 people in stadium today if we could fit them’: On cusp of title, Dortmund prepare for a celebration

IPL 2023, Qualifier 2 emotional rollercoaster: Shubman Gill’s trademark slice on the legside; unflinching Saha; Mohit, the rediscovered gem and a high-on-adrenaline Tilak Varma

Gems of strokes from Shubman Gill’s 129 off 60: Slice, flick, swat and more

Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green injuries hurt Mumbai Indians chase; Keeper’s absence raises questions over WTC appearance

Wish it was possible to carry it everywhere: Shubman Gill on Ahmedabad pitch after blitzkrieg knock against Mumbai Indians

4 people accused of hanging Vinicius Junior effigy released from custody

Defending champion Casper Ruud ousted by Nicolas Jarry in Geneva Open quarterfinals

Manchester United secure Champions League return with 4-1 rout of Chelsea

WATCH: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah win 211 shot rally to seal quarterfinals spot in Malaysia Masters

Now we are sure that Malli is in safe hands: MS Dhoni meets Matheesha Pathirana’s family

UP has become ‘sangam’ of sportspersons: PM Modi after inaugurating Khelo India University Games

‘I have only learnt…’: Akash Madhwal reveals the lesson learnt from tennis ball cricket

‘What a spell’: Jasprit Bumrah praises Akash Madhwal, Anil Kumble says ‘welcome to the 5/5 club’

Real Madrid players wear Vinícius Júnior’s jersey before Spanish league game

IPL 2023: Akash Madhwal’s five-star show helps Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2023, Eliminator emotional rollercoaster: Madhwal’s magic spell of 3.3-0-5-5 negates Naveen ul Haq’s heroics as Mumbai Indians eliminate Lucknow Super Giants

Watch: LSG’s Naveen-ul-Haq celebrates in KL Rahul’s style in Eliminator vs Mumbai Indians

Diego Maradona’s social media account filled with strange messages after hack

‘I tell Pathirana we’ll get nine crore in Sri Lankan currency if we win: Deepak Chahar’s unique motivation booster

When Roger Federer was asked by a fan: ‘Can I have a picture with you Mr Nadal?’

I have 8-9 months to decide, the mini auction is in December: MS Dhoni on IPL future

Wrestlers protest completes a month; Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia lead candlelight march

GT vs CSK tip-off XI: Hardik Pandya to bowl, Dhoni to bat up the order but unlikely changes in Playing XI

IPL 2023, Qualifier 1: Harbhajan picks CSK as favourite, Sehwag feels Rashid will be the trump card for GT

Newcastle United qualifies for Champions League for first time in 20 years

Manchester United likely to sign Neymar from PSG

‘Let’s practice more, ruk jao’: How visualisation, insatiable appetite for improvement power Shubman Gill’s ambition

Chris Gayle hails KKR’s ‘best performer’ Rinku Singh, bats for him getting higher paycheque in IPL 2024

MI vs SRH tip-off XI: Kumar Kartikeya comes back, Umran Malik to get a game and Mayank Markande returns

IPL 2023: Protégé Shubman Gill dethrones idol Virat Kohli

Martina Navratilova says she’s doing okay after being diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Lot of people think that my T20 cricket is declining, I don’t think so: Virat Kohli after scoring century vs GT

MI vs SRH tip-off XI: Kumar Kartikeya comes back, Umran Malik to get a game and Mayank Markande returns

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich defeat to RB Leipzig hands Borussia Dortmund chance to claim title; Hertha Berlin relegated

Arsenal defeat hands Man City title, keeps Forest safe

Ashes 2023: England considering using captain Ben Stokes as an opener against Australia

Plea moved for court-monitored probe of wrestlers’ allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Simona Halep faces 2nd doping charge over biological passport; had failed drug test at US Open

We came up against Virat at his best but can’t explain six home defeats: Brian Lara

Dope offender Dipa Karmakar’s return to training camp as per WADA rules, says gymnastics federation

IPL 2023, PBKS vs RR emotional rollercoaster: Trent Boult strikes early, Liam Livingstone’s swing & Royals depend on Titans

Juventus to stand new trial over alleged salary wrongdoing, undue links with other teams

‘The real King, take a bow’: Mohammad Amir heaps praise on his ‘favourite batsman’ Virat Kohli

Newcastle rout Brighton 4-1, one win away from the Champions League

Virat Kohli is not a power-hitter but his timing is just incredible: Harshal Patel

AS Roma to play Sevilla in Europa League final as Mourinho gets chance for 6th European trophy

Jump’s loss is hurdles gain

Virat Kohli mauls SRH with sixth IPL hundred, draws level with Chris Gayle

Watch: Man United legend Patrice Evra clashes with ManCity staff post victory over Real Madrid

While You Were Asleep: Man City rout Madrid 4-0 to advance to CL final, Iga Swiatek retires from Italian Open, Kyrgios set to miss French Open

The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It’s the San Antonio Spurs

Brentford’s Ivan Toney handed eight-month ban for breaching betting rules

No cricket but India-Pakistan play football, hockey, bridge

I could never captain like MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis

Are Marcelo Bielsa’s training methods too intense or are they plain genius?

‘Never been friends, never been close to Roger Federer’: Novak Djokovic says friendship isn’t possible between rivals

While You Were Asleep: Inter beat Milan 1-0 to reach CL final, Ronaldo keeps Al-Nassr hopes alive, Luton advance to Championship playoff final

PBKS vs DC Live Streaming, IPL 2023: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

After a big scoop, Nishant dreams about Paris Olympics

IPL 2023 play-off scenarios: Mumbai one win away from playoff spot, loss will jeopardize LSG chances

Juggling studies and chess, rising chess star Vantika Agarwal sets sights on Grandmaster title

While You Were Asleep: Liverpool stay in hunt for Champions League spot, Empoli seal top-flight in Serie A, Marcelo Bielsa to coach Uruguay

Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Panel asked us for audio, video proof… member said Bhushan Sharan Singh like father figure’

IPL 2023, GT vs SRH emotional rollercoaster: There was a big gulf in class as Titans sealed their playoff spot, showing Sunrisers the exit door

After year-long ticket checker stint, Rajesh Ramesh’s athletics comeback finds momentum at Federation Cup

Watch: Steve Smith grabs a one-handed screamer in County Championship

Erling Haaland celebrates record with new boots but they need an update after he scores again

Watch: Early end to Barcelona’s title celebrations after Espanyol fans invade pitch

WATCH: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar asks MS Dhoni autograph his shirt after CSK’s last IPL 2023 game

KKR stay alive after spinners, Rinku Singh & Nitish Rana breach MS Dhoni’s Chepauk den

Chance for young guns at Ranchi Federation Cup athletics meet

RR vs RCB tip-off XI: Focus on Impact Players, battle of Orange Cap between Faf and Yashasvi

Pulingome, the Kerala village that raised Indian shuttler Treesa Jolly

David Warner blames batters’ lack of application as DC are knocked out of play-off contention

IPL 2023, DC vs PBKS Emotional Rollercoaster: Prabhsimran Singh hits heroic innings, Harpreet Brar spins Delhi around & David Warner hits quickfire 50 in vain

The Rajinification of Thala Dhoni

‘He isn’t knocking at Team India’s door, he’s breaking it’: Shastri and Harbhajan laud Yashasvi Jaiswal’s consistency

Already discussed possible changes in World C’ship… could be more formats: Viswanathan Anand

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav’s six off Mohammad Shami has Sachin Tendulkar in disbelief

Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan need to back domestic performances with IPL success: Punjab batting coach Wasim Jaffer

How Yashasvi Jaiswal made a comeback: 500 throwdowns a day, facing 150 kmph deliveries on cement wickets after a chat with Suryakumar

Sexual harassment panels: NHRC notice to sports bodies, ministry

Atanu Das, Mehuli Ghosh re-included In TOPS; young shooter Tilottama Sen also in development group

Rhythm’s progression: From being fascinated by her father’s service revolver to winning 10m air pistol bronze at World Cup

IPL 2023, KKR vs RR Emotional Rollercoaster: Hetmyer photo-bombs, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hundredsque 97 & Nitish Rana’s howler over

‘If India wants a neutral venue for Asia Cup, we want the same for the World Cup’

Inter Milan beat AC Milan 2-0 in Champions League semifinal ‘Euroderby’

‘He knows he’s not gonna bat for a long time’: Stephen Flemimg reveals MS Dhoni’s focus areas in IPL 2023

KKR vs RR: With Cyclone Mocha on the horizon and a chance to enter top 4, KKR host Rajasthan at home

Wrestlers’ protest: Minor complainant records statement before magistrate

We threw wickets away: DC captain David Warner reflects on loss to CSK

Training at KKR Academy paying off: Rinku Singh

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals have to win 4 matches on the trot to stay in qualification race

‘Shot selection is not the greatest’: Ravi Shastri pinpoints Rohit Sharma’s batting loopholes

Watch: Rainbow, rockets from Vinicius and Kevin De Bruyne help Man City and Real Madrid set up spectacular encore

MI vs RCB: Anuj Rawat and Shahbaz Ahmed haven’t performed when given a chance, says Sanjay Bangar

Most teams in this IPL are taking risks and it is coming off: Rohit Sharma

WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz fanboying over meeting Lionel Messi at Laureus World Sports Awards

Lionel Messi, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce win top Laureus global sports awards

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo pushes away a member of Al-Khaleej staff who tried to take a selfie with him

Wrestlers’ advisory committee meets Sports Authority of India chief, no resolution yet

Breaking moves: Kurukshetra teenager is crowned India’s B-boying champion

IPL 2023: Russell’s muscle, Rinku and Rana help KKR win last-ball thriller

IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS Emotional Rollercoaster: Arshdeep’s full tosses in vain, Varun keeps it simple & Andre Russell’s game changing sixes

WATCH: Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar reunite at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the MI-RCB game

‘From there my mindset changed’: Babar Azam picks his favourite ODI innings

Watch: Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli shake hands, put rift speculations to rest after DC beat RCB

Arsenal win 2-0 at Newcastle to stay in title hunt

IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal becomes the joint highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, shares the milestone with Dwayne Bravo

Starting troubles continue to hamper Kolkata Knight Riders

Watch: Fired-up Mohammed Siraj’s heated exchange with Phil Salt, David Warner intervenes

Naples, the city of Blood Miracle and Maradona, erupts at Napoli’s Serie A triumph after 33 years

Watch: Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli shake hands, put rift speculations to rest after DC beat RCB

‘Talk to people the way you want to be talked to with’- Naveen ul Haq in new Instagram post, Gautam Gambhir also jumps in

The Backroom Boys behind Satwik-Reddy’s Olympic dream

Real Madrid overcomes Osasuna to win Copa del Rey

DC vs RCB: There is a sense of freedom and clarity in the batting group says Phil Salt

Countering Siraj was the key, we’re looking like a good team now: David Warner

Why do Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir get away with boorish behaviour all the time?

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates 20th birthday with return to Madrid final

On pretext of checking breath, Brij Bhushan touched breast, stomach: 2 wrestlers to police

‘I’m lucky people have faith in me’: Neeraj Chopra says after starting season with win at Doha Diamond League

Karun Nair replaces injured KL Rahul at Lucknow Super Giants

Unassuming Devon Conway has evolved into CSK’s X-factor with the bat

My heartbeat was touching 200 in the last over: Varun Chakravarthy after heroics vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2023 emotional rollercoaster: Varun Chakravarthy, an around the stumps hero, Venkatesh Iyer’s travails and Shardul Thakur’s Midas touch

Earthquake bamboo bars and weighted jackets: Inside weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s backbreaking workout routine

‘Are they brainless, do they not practice in the nets?’: Wasim Akram laments modern day bowlers’ inability to produce variations

Probing allegations against Brij Bhushan, in January, Govt had flagged the need for federations to comply with PoSH guidelines

Olympic gold medallist Tori Bowie found dead aged 32

Not just wrestling, half of national sports federations don’t have sexual harassment panel mandated by law

Late-night chaos at Jantar Mantar as protesting wrestlers claim police manhandled them

IPL 2023, PBKS vs MI emotional rollercoaster: Tilak Varma the finisher, Matthew Short loves short stuff and unlucky Jofra Archer

Veronika Kudermetova defeats Jessica Pegula to reach Madrid Open semifinals

Ishant Sharma’s dreamy knuckleball and its evolution from Langeveldt to Zaheer Khan

‘If we want to have any chance to win the league, we had to win today’: Mikel Arteta after 3-1 win over Chelsea

It just wasn’t cricket: What Kohli, Gambhir & Naveen played on field

‘I think the best thing would be to sit them both down and put an end to it’: Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir spat

IPL 2023, GT vs DC Emotional Rollercoaster: Sharma denies Tewatia another heist, perfect knuckle ball, Shami has DC on the mat

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Naveen-ul-Haq fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

IPL 2023: History repeats itself as Kohli clashes with Gambhir, his team

Chile’s president Boric speaks out against violence in stadiums

It takes a lot of hardwork to reach here, I can’t afford to lose it: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Hussamuddin off to winning start at Men’s World Boxing Championships

At 15 years old, just imagine it: Xavi hails youngest Barca debutant Lamine Yamal, calls him ‘similar’ to Lionel Messi