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India have posted impressive wins in both their World Cup matches so far, against South Africa and Australia. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'India will dominate this WC like Aussies did in 2003, 2007': Ashwin

The Tamil Nadu cricketer said India's spinning duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have been doing well.

12 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

Verratti curled home on 86 minutes to earn a fourth win in as many attempts for Italy (Photo: AFP)

Italy edge Bosnia as Germany and France stroll

Meanwhile Germany and France piled up goals in lopsided victories.

12 Jun 2019 12:06 PM

Back from cricket, Australia's Barty now French Open champ.

In the past, Barty had plenty of trouble with the way clay dulls powerful serves and other strokes, as well as the footwork it requires.

09 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America after hurting himself during the 2-0 win over Qatar (Photo: AFP)

PSG expect Neymar to recover in four weeks

Two club doctors diagnosed his injury as a "sprain of the lateral ligament" in his right ankle.

09 Jun 2019 1:20 PM

Thiem ends Djokovic history bid, faces Nadal in Roland Garros final

Thiem downed the world number one 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5.

08 Jun 2019 7:56 PM

Barty began as well as possible, racing to a 5-0 lead within 12 minutes by winning 17 of the first 18 points. (Photo: AFP)

Barty stops US teen's French run; faces Czech teen in final

Vondrousova also reached her first major title match, eliminating No. 26 Johanna Konta of Britain.

07 Jun 2019 6:06 PM

The 38th-ranked Czech player beat 26th-seeded Johanna Konta (Photo: AFP)

French Open: Czech teen Vondrousova reaches final

The last teenager to reach the final at Roland Garros was Ana Ivanovic, who was also 19.

07 Jun 2019 5:07 PM

The women’s semi-finals with British number one Johanna Konta to play Czech Marketa Vondrousova on Court Simonne Mathieu (Photo: AFP)

WTA 'extremely disappointed' by French Open semi scheduling

The decision was made after Wednesday’s play was washed out, causing a logjam in schedule at Roland Garros.

07 Jun 2019 1:48 PM

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 12 titles, believes the Swiss will be coming at him with all guns blazing (Photo: AFP)

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal has been equally dominant and obliterated Kei Nishikori with an awesome show of force in the quarter-finals.

07 Jun 2019 11:10 AM

France face rejuvenated Turkey in first Euro 2020 test

The match will be the first true test for both sides in the group.

07 Jun 2019 10:22 AM

Buffon had joined PSG last year on a free transfer basis from Juventus. (Photo: File)

Gianluigi Buffon to leave PSG this summer

The 41-year-old made 25 appearances for PSG in all competitions, winning the 2019 Ligue 1 title and the 2018 Trophee des Champions.

06 Jun 2019 1:12 PM

FCA remains firmly convinced of the interest of its offer but "political conditions do not currently exist in France to carry out such an arrangement.

Fiat Chrysler withdraws offer of merger with Renault

The government has warned against ‘any haste’ regarding the proposed 50/50 merger.

06 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Infantino has overseen a major increase in FIFA's income, with cash reserves increasing from $1 billion to $2.75 billion over his first term. (Photo: File)

Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started in February 2016.

05 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

If Federer is to have any hope of a shock victory on Friday, then he needs to significantly improve his break point statistics. (Photo: AP)

Mission impossible? How Federer can beat Nadal at Roland Garros

The great Spaniard has only been defeated twice on the red brick dust in the French capital in 93 matches since his 2005 debut.

05 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

It will be episode 39 of their rivalry, and would offer the 37-year-old Federer the opportunity to cap a glittering career with perhaps his greatest achievement should he go on to lift the title having beaten the ‘King of Clay’ en route. (Photo: File)

French Open: Nadal, Federer to clash at the French Open semi-final

11-times champion Nadal demolished Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, while 20-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer had a tough win vs Wawrinka.

05 Jun 2019 11:01 AM

China's football fan President Xi Jinping has stated his aim for the country to stage the showpiece World Cup one day (Photo: AP)

China will stage 2023 Asian Cup - AFC

It will mark the second time China has hosted the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition.

04 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

The 2015 match was also the last time that Federer played in the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. (Photo: AP)

Federer seeks revenge vs. Wawrinka in French quarterfinals

Wawrinka beat Federer in straight sets in their last Roland Garros meeting at the same stage four years ago.

04 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

Two firms would produce 8.7 million vehicles a year, creating an industry powerhouse with an expected market value of some 36 billion euros (USD 40 billion).

Renault to decide on merger talks with Fiat Chrysler

Nissan, a long-time Renault partner, fears being sidelined by the deal.

04 Jun 2019 11:45 AM

Simona Halep in superb form, dropping four games in her last two matches.(Photo :AP)

French Open: Halep and Djokovic storm into quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic continued his untroubled progress as he beat Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

04 Jun 2019 10:33 AM

The event, which will feature European champion Liverpool this year, will test Qatar's preparedness to stage the 2022 World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Qatar set to host next two Club World Cups

FIFA moved the World Cup from the usual June-July slot for 2022 because of the Gulf nation's summer heat.

03 Jun 2019 5:31 PM

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