Paris [France], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): All the men’s Big Three moved on at the French Open on Thursday as top seed Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal both claimed straight-set wins while Swiss great Roger Federer dropped one set but went through Marrin Cilic’s test to advance. Third seed Nadal delivered a clinical performance […]
Doha [Qatar], June 4 (ANI): A dominant Qatar beat 10-man India 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round 2 qualification at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Qatar led 1-0 at half-time, Abdel Aziz Hatim making the difference between the two sides, slotting in […]
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Swimming legend Michael Phelps has shown support for tennis star Osaka Naomi after she withdrew from the ongoing French Open citing her mental health. Phelps, a mental health campaigner since his second retirement from the pool, told CNN: “She’s showing her vulnerability and she’s doing it her own way. […]
Barcelona [Spain], June 4 (ANI): FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has confirmed that Ronald Koeman will continue as the first-team coach for the 2021-2022 season. Laporta spoke just before the appearance of spokesperson, Maria Elena Fort, to explain the agreements of the Board of Directors, as reported by fcbarcelona.com. “After this period of reflection, vice-president […]
London [UK], June 3 (ANI): Devon Conway’s double ton and tight bowling from the pacers helped New Zealand gain an upper hand against England on Day Two of the ongoing first Test here at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. At stumps on Day Two, England’s score read 111/2 and the hosts are still trailing […]
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 3 (ANI): Track legend Milkha Singh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago, was on Thursday admitted to the ICU in COVID hospital of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. “He was admitted to the ICU due to dipping levels of oxygen. He has been […]
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 3 (ANI): The six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners on Thursday once again reiterated their support and backing for the tournament and the Pakistan Cricket Board while expressing their delight with the resumption of the tournament on June 9. The team owners expressed their happiness following the online session in […]
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday said that his preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics is going well and he is looking to play in one-two international competitions ahead of the Games to be in good shape. “I am preparing well for the Olympics, the process started last year. […]
Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on Thursday both progressed to the third round of the ongoing French Open. Djokovic defeated Argentine’s Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at Court Suzanne Lenglen while Federer outclassed Croatia’s Marin Cilic 6-2, 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 at Court Philippe-Chatrier. In his match, Djokovic won the first […]
By Nitin Srivastava New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) ethics officer Justice DK Jain on Thursday said that he has found Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) President Rupa Gurunath guilty of conflict of interest. Apart from being the President of TNCA, Gurunath also holds the post of […]
Southampton [UK], June 3 (ANI): After landing in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday, both the Indian men’s and women’s teams set base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. After landing in Southampton, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Wriddhiman Saha posted pictures of themselves at the Hilton Hotel, which is present in the premises of the […]
Milan [Italy], June 3 (ANI): Inter Milan on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Simone Inzaghi as its head coach. “The Italian manager has signed a two-year deal with the Nerazzurri. #WelcomeSimone,” the club said in an official statement. In the youngest age group team with the local club in San Nicolo, Simone finished the season […]