London [UK], June 6 (ANI): Formula 1 team McLaren on Sunday announced that Mansour Ojjeh, a shareholder and significant figure in the team since 1984, has passed away aged 68. A minute’s silence will be held ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Ojjeh and former FIA President Max Mosley, who passed away last month. […]
Paris [France], June 6 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic was honoured and pleased by the comparisons between him and Mercedes Formula One championship driver Lewis Hamilton. This comparison was made by ITV4 commentator Jim Courier as the Serbian ace demolished Ricardas Berankis 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 in straight sets at ongoing Roland Garros. With this […]
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Indian captain Virat Kohli and former cricketer Wasim Jaffer led the way in wishing Indian Test vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane on his 33rd birthday on Sunday. Virat Kohli wished Rahane a lot of peace and hoped that for many more memorable partnerships with him. “Happy birthday Jinks, Lots of peace, […]
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Boxer Simranjeet and shooter Saurabh Chaudhary are among the five Olympic-bound athletes who are yet to be given their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Around 120 athletes and 27 para-athletes have received their first dose of the vaccine while 58 athletes and four para-athletes have got their second […]
London [UK], June 6 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur’s right-back Matt Doherty has accepted that the players must take responsibility for the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho. On April 19 this year, Mourinho was sacked as the manager of Spurs after the side failed to put up consistent performances. Tottenham lost the Carabao Cup final against Manchester […]
Melbourne [Australia], June 6 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said that Joe Root’s captaincy lacks imagination which might haunt England during the Ashes slated to be played later this year. The first Men’s Ashes Test will begin at Brisbane’s Gabba from December 8-12 ahead of a day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval from […]
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Euro 2020 is set to kick off on June 12 and former France striker Louis Saha believes that France will be in good stead in the upcoming tournament as they have some key players in good form including maverick N’Golo Kante. The 42-year-old also picked England, Poland, France, and […]
Birmingham [UK], June 6 (ANI): Two-time defending champion Mo Farah suffered a crushing defeat and failed to achieve a qualifying time at the European Athletics 10,000m Cup in Birmingham. As a result, Farah’s hope for an Olympic gold medal and his chance to represent Britain in the quadrennial event hangs in balance. It was the […]
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday spoke to Milkha Singh’s son Jeev Milkha Singh to enquire about the condition of the legendary athlete. Amarinder Singh also wished Milkha Singh a speedy recovery and said that everyone is praying for the track legend’s well-being. “Spoke to @JeevMilkhaSingh son […]
Paris [France], June 6 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Sunday stormed into the fourth round of the ongoing French Open. Federer defeated German lefty Dominik Koepfer in a gruelling 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 7-5 battle to reach the last 16 of the tournament. The 39-year-old began well, as he served smartly. But his 59th-ranked […]
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain is back in action playing the Dhaka Premier Division match on Saturday after just serving 18 months of the five-year ban. Notably, no official statement from the BCB on the reduction of his ban has come to the fore till now, as reported by […]
London [UK], June 6 (ANI): New Zealand pacer Tim Southee said England skipper Joe Root’s wicket was a “dream start” for the Kiwis on day four of the opening Test but visitors were wary of the “counterpunch” they could possible get from the hosts. Southee picked six wickets to put England on back foot but […]
