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Defending champion Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 on Monday and reach the quarter-finals of the French Open, as the top seed shrugged off a knee issue for a milestone win. Big-hitting women’s title contenders made short work of their opponents earlier as second seed Aryna Sabalenka…

The French superstar will join an already formidable squad that includes Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. Kylian Mbappe has joined Real Madrid on a five-year deal, confirming weeks of speculation that he was finally joining the Spanish champions. “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for…

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York hosted its first match ever when Sri Lanka took on South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2024 match. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York hosted its first match ever when Sri Lanka took on South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2024 match on…

Many users took the opportunity to bring back references of Hardik Pandya’s likeness to the Caribbean lifestyle. Hardik Pandya appeared over Roston Chase’s name in a hilarious error during Star Sports’ post-match coverage of the West Indies vs Papua New Guinea Group C game in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. After Roston Chase smashed an unbeaten…

David Wiese starred with the bat and then with the ball in the Super Over as Namibia scored a thrilling win over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash at the Kensington Oval in Barbados’s Bridgetown on Sunday. Wiese blasted a four off the first ball and then crushed a full toss for six off…

The T20 World Cup 2024 has begun, with the USA vs Canada contest being the first match in the month-long event. The Indian cricket team, however, will have to wait for a few more days to begin their journey in the tournament, with Rohit Sharma’s men scheduled to take on Ireland in their opening fixture on June…

There used to be a time when Simone Biles would find “beauty in the blindness” ahead of the Olympics, reveling in not knowing what she didn’t know. That was eight years ago. Back when she was still just a teenager. Still kind of “ditzy.” Those days are long gone. The evidence isn’t just on Biles drivers’ license…

The lack of all-round options in the Indian team is a big worry, especially as the T20 World Cup 2024 doesn’t have ‘Impact Player’ rule. As India edge closer to the start of their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, former cricketers and experts are contemplating what playing XI should the team opt for. With no ‘Impact Player’…

In 27 ODIs last year, Virat Kohli scored 1,377 runs at an average of 72.47 and a strike rate of 99.13, with six centuries and eight fifties in 24 innings. His best score was 166*. Star India batter Virat Kohli received his ICC ODI Player of the Year award and was also selected for ICC Men’s ODI…

The Indian cricket team vice-captain Hardik Pandya struggled with form at the IPL 2024. But against Bangladesh, he struck a quick-fire 23-ball 40. The India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on Saturday had several positive for Rohit Sharma and Co. Rishabh Pant was back in India…

USA and Canada will lock horns in the opening match of T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday in Dallas. USA vice-captain Aaron Jones picked the bones out of Canada’s bowling attack as the co-hosts hunted down 195 with 7 wickets to spare despite a shaky start to their run-chase against Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in…

Caruana is also the Candidates champion and will face China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship that is scheduled for November 20 and December 15, 2024. Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number two Fabiano Caruana in classical chess in the Norway Chess competition after his win against world number one Magnus Carlsen. Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/norway-chess-competition-after-magnus-carlsen-praggnanandhaa-makes-fabiano-caruana-bite-the-dust-3048275

Cristiano Ronaldo had a brilliant season on an individual level but ended it trophyless which left him distraught and was seen in tears after the clash. Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after Al Nassr’s defeat against rivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Cup final on penalties to end their season trophyless. Ronaldo was distraught after the result…

Gautam Gambhir is all set to take over from Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the senior national men’s team. Gambhir found success with the Knight Riders after having returned to the IPL franchise as their mentor in 2024. Indian Premier League-winning mentor Gautam Gambhir is set to replace Rahul Dravid as the new head coach…

USA vow to play ‘fearless cricket’ in World Cup debut The USA make their debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Saturday and vice-captain Aaron Jones says they are determined to play a ‘fearless’ brand of cricket. Both teams are making their first appearances in the expanded 20-team competition but there is particular pressure on…