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China says 'not aware' of tennis player Peng Shuai issue

China's Foreign Ministry stuck to its line that it wasn't aware of controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former official of sexually assaulting her

Disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai spells disaster for Beijing

Beijing is facing a storm of its own making, as the global women's tennis community rises up to challenge Chinese authorities for silencing one of its peers

Indonesia Masters: PV Sindhu storms into semis of womens' single

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu stormed into the semi-finals of the women's singles at the Indonesia Masters 2021 badminton on Friday.

ATP Finals 2021: Zverev beat Hurkacz, to face Djokovic in semi finals

The German will face World No 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on Saturday after the Serbian secured top spot in Green Group with victories over Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev.

US 'considering' diplomatic boycott of China Olympics, says Joe Biden

Biden said Thursday that the United States was considering a diplomatic boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing over China's human rights abuses

IND vs NZ: India gear up for series win and better middle-order show

India will look to clinch the series albeit with a more impactful batting performance from the middle-order in the second T20 International here on Friday.

Analysis: Roger Federer sees 'end is near,' hopes for on-court bye

As of now, Federer is aiming to be able to jog in January and resume tennis work two or three months after that

Novak Djokovic beats Andrey Rublev to reach ATP Finals semifinals

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP Finals by beating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-2.

IND vs NZ 1st T20 highlights: India win by 5 wickets; Rohit, Yadav shine

India beat New Zealand by 5 wickets to take 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series

Novak Djokovic beats Andrey Rublev to reach ATP Finals semifinals

The top-ranked Djokovic is attempting to match Roger Federer's record of six titles at the season-ending event

Subhasish, Pritam and Roy Krishna named ATK Mohun Bagan captains

Indian Super League heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Antonio Lopez Habas on Wednesday announced three captains, including Fijian ace striker Roy Krishna, for the season beginning on Friday

India's Smriti Mandhana hits WBBL record-equalling 114 not out in WBBL

Mandhana on Wednesday became the first Indian to hit a century in the Women's Big Bash League with a record-equalling 114 not out

Indian cricket in safe hands, says Ganguly as Dravid, Laxman take key posts

"Indian cricket is in safe hands," gushed BCCI president Sourav Ganguly as his former illustrious teammates, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are now set to "give their all" in two influential positions

FIFA politics a new challenge for Jill Ellis over biennial World Cups

Since capping three decades coaching by lifting a second World Cup with the American women, Jill Ellis has taken time to reflect and embark on a different path, with new career challenges.

Roger Federer set to miss Wimbledon, won't play Australian Open

Roger Federer does not expect to return from his latest knee surgery in time for Wimbledon next June, the tennis great said in an interview published Wednesday by Swiss media.

India to host 2026 World T20; 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan

The ICC board on Tuesday awarded the hosting rights of the 2025 Champions Trophy to Pakistan, while picking United States and West Indies as co-host of the 2024 T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli's role as batter will remain the same, says Rohit Sharma

India's new T20 captain Rohit Sharma doesn't foresee any change in Virat Kohli's role as a batter in the new set-up and expects his predecessor to continue dishing out impactful performances

India's Test specialists brace up for NZ series by toiling hard at BKC

India's Test specialists, including senior speedster Ishant Sharma, toiled hard at the nets on the second day of the short camp here on Tuesday as they braced up for the upcoming Test series

NZ vs AUS final highlights: Marsh, Warner win Australia their first T20 WC

Opener David Warner's 38-ball 53 and Marsh's 50-ball unbeaten 77 meant that Australia overhauled the target with consummate ease in 18.5 overs.

Valtteri Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Lewis Hamilton to start 10th

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the sprint race to take pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix