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Krejcikova banishes nightmare season with dream Wimbledon win

The Czech turns her injury-plagued year into joy and disbelief after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the women’s final

Barbora Krejcikova kisses the winner’s trophy in London on Saturday. (AFP)

Tennis News

Published on Jul 13, 2024 10:59 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final

The 28-year-old becomes the first woman to reach the final at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year since Serena in 2016

Jasmine Paolini celebrates after beating Donna Vekic in the women’s semi-final of the Wimbledon. (AP)

Tennis News

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 12:11 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Medvedev outlasts Sinner to set up semi-final vs Alcaraz

The 28-year-old produced an inspired performance to win 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 in exactly four hours

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner. (REUTERS)

Tennis News

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:04 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Dutch dream of Spain final after surviving Turkey test

Netherlands’ 2-1 win, after Turkey teenager Arda Guler’s another brilliant show, sets them up for the England semi-final

Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) shoots past Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu during the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin. (AFP)

Football

Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:42 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Turkey rise with Mert Gunok’s save for the ages

A brilliant 2-1 win over Austria was capped by the goalie’s sensational late block that will live on way beyond the tournament

Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Gunok saves the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 against Austria in Leipzig. (AFP)

Football

Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:16 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Misfiring Ronaldo sinks in tears as Portugal ride on Costa heroics

The ageing stalwart was a pale replica of the show-stopper he used to be as the team overcome fighting Slovenia

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by Ruben Dias during their team’s win over Slovenia at the Euro 2024 last-16 stage. (AFP)

Football

Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:52 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Yamal and Williams, the Spanish symphony artists

The young wingers ran circles around Georgia defenders to complete a 4-1 comeback win and enter the quarters

Spain’s Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal. (REUTERS)

Football

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 08:52 PM IST

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Wimbledon 2024: Can Swiatek master the grass?

Iga Swiatek faces tough competition at Wimbledon despite her dominance, with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka among the contenders in a wide-open field.

Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a volley on the practice court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ahead of Wimbledon. (AP)

Tennis News

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:52 PM IST

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T20 World Cup final: The key battles India must win

For the Proteas, it’s been a memorable month as they have reached the final of an ICC event for the first time ever

India will take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday

Cricket

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 03:32 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

T20 World Cup 2024: The key moments in India’s run to the final

This will be the third successive time that Rohit Sharma and Co will be competing in the summit clash of an ICC event

Cricket

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:07 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Dull draw against Serbia seals Denmark progress

In the round of 16, it will be the Group C to have two teams – Denmark and Slovenia – that haven’t won a single match in the tournament yet

Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (C) tries to get past Serbian defenders during their Euro 2024 match on Tuesday. (AFP)

Football

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:16 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate

The masked Frenchman, back in the side, had many other attempts but Poland’s defence held firm in Group D

Football

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

Football

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:19 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Hungary rise from a sickening injury to achieve a special win

Once a European footballing power that has fallen, Hungary's battling 1-0 win over Scotland helped them finish third in Group A.

Hungary's forward #23 Kevin Csoboth (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal(AFP)

Sports

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:19 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Euro 2024: Georgia hold Czech Republic in a physical battle

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejci in action with Georgia's Otar Kakabadze(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:25 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

West Indies lording over USA sets up exciting South Africa showdown

The co-hosts ramped up their net run rate as well, leaving Super Eight Group 2 a three-team race

Cricket

Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:44 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Inspired Serbia snatch a last-gasp draw against Slovenia

Luka Jovic’s 95th minute header ensured the Eagles remained in contention for a round of 16 berth

Serbia's Luka Jovic celebrates after scoring his side first goal during a Group C match between Slovenia and Serbia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 20, 2024 09:38 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

UEFA Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe injury adds to France’s woes after slow start

The 1-0 Group D win over Austria thanks to an own goal saw the tournament favourites look far from assured.

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe receives medical treatment (AFP)

Football

Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:40 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Smriti Mandhana ton, Asha's 4-for in India's dominant win over South Africa

The opener's 117 steered the hosts to a solid total before Asha Sobhana's 4/21 sealed a 143-run win in the first ODI in Bengaluru

Cricket

Published on Jun 16, 2024 09:01 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

T20 World Cup: Shakib and Hossain seal Bangladesh's win over Netherlands

Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain play starring roles as Bangladesh seal a 25-run victory in their Group D clash.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan celebrates with teammates(AFP)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 04:34 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Euro a tougher competition than the World Cup: Patrice Evra

The former France and Manchester United defender believes familiarity among teams makes it as tough as Champions League to win.

Football

Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:38 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: France favourites but must stay patient, says Patrice Evra

The former French defender picks hosts Germany and Italy as the strong contenders for the tournament starting on Friday.

Football

Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:44 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Canada for first win

After losing their first two games, the former champions finally complete a 7-wicket win in New York.

Pakistan beat Canada by seven wickets.(PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 04:59 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

T20 World Cup: England's "gut call" goes awry against Australia

Skipper Buttler blamed bringing on Will Jacks for the second over after it went for 22 runs

Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates after taking a wicket.(PTI)

Cricket

Published on Jun 09, 2024 12:24 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

French Open: “Queen of Clay” Iga Swiatek seals a Roland Garros hat-trick

World No.1 crushes Italy’s surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini to lift the French Open trophy for the fourth time, and a 5th Slam

Poland's Iga Swiatek poses for a picture with the trophy after winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini(REUTERS)

Tennis News

Published on Jun 08, 2024 11:21 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

France are favourites but they are also their biggest enemies: Evra

Les Bleus have the best squad but Germany, Italy and Portugal should give them a run for their money

Football

Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:40 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Paolini, Andreeva make it a day of the underdog at the French Open

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates after a point as she plays against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (AFP)

Tennis News

Published on Jun 06, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Novak Djokovic and another never-say-die show for the ages

The world No.1, for the second match in a row, won a five-setter, this time despite a knee injury at the Roland Garros

Serbia's Novak Djokovic slid to the net to play a shot during the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday(AP)

Tennis News

Published on Jun 04, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Foot blisters add to Medvedev's clay court woes

The Russian was way below his best, losing in four sets to Alex de Minaur. Rybakina and Sabalenka reached the women's last eight

Australia's Alex de Minaur shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev.(REUTERS)

Tennis News

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 12:05 AM IST

AFP | ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Zverev comes through five-set ordeal versus Griekspoor

The German 4th seed lifts his game in the final set and clinches the tie-break against his Dutch opponent; Medvedev wins in four sets

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his third round match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor(REUTERS)

Tennis News

Published on Jun 01, 2024 11:55 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

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The Czech turns her injury-plagued year into joy and disbelief after beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the women’s final

The 28-year-old becomes the first woman to reach the final at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year since Serena in 2016

The 28-year-old produced an inspired performance to win 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 in exactly four hours

Netherlands’ 2-1 win, after Turkey teenager Arda Guler’s another brilliant show, sets them up for the England semi-final

A brilliant 2-1 win over Austria was capped by the goalie’s sensational late block that will live on way beyond the tournament

The ageing stalwart was a pale replica of the show-stopper he used to be as the team overcome fighting Slovenia

The young wingers ran circles around Georgia defenders to complete a 4-1 comeback win and enter the quarters

Iga Swiatek faces tough competition at Wimbledon despite her dominance, with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka among the contenders in a wide-open field.

For the Proteas, it’s been a memorable month as they have reached the final of an ICC event for the first time ever

This will be the third successive time that Rohit Sharma and Co will be competing in the summit clash of an ICC event

In the round of 16, it will be the Group C to have two teams – Denmark and Slovenia – that haven’t won a single match in the tournament yet

The masked Frenchman, back in the side, had many other attempts but Poland’s defence held firm in Group D

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

Once a European footballing power that has fallen, Hungary's battling 1-0 win over Scotland helped them finish third in Group A.

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

The co-hosts ramped up their net run rate as well, leaving Super Eight Group 2 a three-team race

Luka Jovic’s 95th minute header ensured the Eagles remained in contention for a round of 16 berth

The 1-0 Group D win over Austria thanks to an own goal saw the tournament favourites look far from assured.

The opener's 117 steered the hosts to a solid total before Asha Sobhana's 4/21 sealed a 143-run win in the first ODI in Bengaluru

Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain play starring roles as Bangladesh seal a 25-run victory in their Group D clash.

The former France and Manchester United defender believes familiarity among teams makes it as tough as Champions League to win.

The former French defender picks hosts Germany and Italy as the strong contenders for the tournament starting on Friday.

After losing their first two games, the former champions finally complete a 7-wicket win in New York.

Skipper Buttler blamed bringing on Will Jacks for the second over after it went for 22 runs

World No.1 crushes Italy’s surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini to lift the French Open trophy for the fourth time, and a 5th Slam

Les Bleus have the best squad but Germany, Italy and Portugal should give them a run for their money

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

The world No.1, for the second match in a row, won a five-setter, this time despite a knee injury at the Roland Garros

The Russian was way below his best, losing in four sets to Alex de Minaur. Rybakina and Sabalenka reached the women's last eight

The German 4th seed lifts his game in the final set and clinches the tie-break against his Dutch opponent; Medvedev wins in four sets

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