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Country pays tribute to Milkha, PM describes him 'colossal sportsperson'

The entire country paid glowing tribute to Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh, who died on Friday, with the PM Modi describing him as a "colossal sportsperson who captured the nation's imagination"

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

The track, to him, was like an open book in which Milkha Singh found the "meaning and purpose of life". And what a life he made for himself.

Sprint icon Milkha Singh dies after a month-long battle with Covid-19

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died on Friday after a month-long battle with Covid-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment

UEFA reminds teams of sponsorship obligations after Cristiano Ronaldo case

Ronaldo moved Coca-Cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media on the eve of Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary in Budapest, which Portugal won 3-0

Ad rates for India-NZ Test series to set bar for India-England tournament

WTC is being broadcast on Disney-Star, while the India-England Test series will be telecast on Sony Pictures Networks

Euro 2020: Croatia vs Czech Republic live telecast to begin at 9:30 pm IST

Sweden beats Slovak 1-0 in the Group E match of Euro 2020. Check Euro Cup's match schedule on June 18 (Indian time), match timings, live streaming and telecast details

WTC final, India vs New Zealand: Day 1 abandoned due to wet outfield

In the last five years, England has hosted 32 men's Test matches and only as many as four have ended in draws which is an indication that even if rain plays spoilsport, the final will go the distance

10 Olympic debutants included in Hockey India men's squad for Tokyo 2020

Hockey India on Friday announced the 16-member men's squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games 2020.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, 'excited' to play at Tokyo Olympics

Women's world No. 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon and has shifted her focus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics

ICC to partner UNICEF in fundraiser for Covid relief in South Asia

The International Cricket Council (ICC), through its 'Cricket for Good initiative', has launched a fundraising campaign to support UNICEF's emergency Covid-19 response in South Asia

No pomp, no revelry: Tokyo Olympics seem to be weirdest ever for athletes

Athletes will be subject to a three-day quarantine upon arrival and will be required to get tested daily.

Argentina and Uruguay riddled with doubts for Copa America clash

Argentina and Uruguay go into Friday's Copa America encounter with neither team having won in three games since November.

Revived Aaron Ramsey key to Wales' success at Euro 2020

When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was clear Aaron Ramsey was back.

Ukraine gets 1st win, beats North Macedonia 2-1 at Euro 2020

Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk both scored again, and this time it was enough

Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Patrik Schick at Euro 2020

Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things firing up a struggling front line and containing Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick

Sweden to throw off shackles against Slovakia at Euro 2020

Sweden is promising a more expansive approach against Slovakia at the European Championship.

Belgium beats Denmark 2-1 in game marked by Eriksen tribute

Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in a European Championship game marked by an emotional tribute to Eriksen in the first half

Brazil drop star forward Neymar from its Olympic games squad

Another big name missing is Marquinhos, who was part of the gold-winning Brazilian team medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

UEFA asks Euro 2020 teams to stop removing sponsor bottles

Reacting to a bottle-snatching trend at the Euros started by Ronaldo, players on the 24 teams have been asked to stop removing strategically placed sponsor drinks from the news conference platforms

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon, Tokyo Olympics to prolong career

The 35-year-old Spaniard said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon - which starts on June 28 - was not enough time for him to recuperate