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Covid-19: ICC T20 World Cup could be logistical nightmare, says Hussey

Cricket Australia itself has said that it is a bit 'unrealistic' to stage the T20 World Cup as per schedule in the current circumstances but the ICC is yet to take a final call on the matter

Sri Lanka drops 2011 World Cup final fixing probe on lack of evidence

The three statements recorded thus far shows that there are no evidence to prove the 14 allegations raised by former Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage, says Chief of the SIU SSP Jagath Fonseka

Football: Covid-19 spike in Australian state forces 10 AFL teams to leave

Victoria has had 17 consecutive days of double-digit Covid-19 infections, most of them more than 50 a day

Japan soccer league to resume in without fans after 4-month Covid-19 break

Japan's soccer league is back in action this weekend after a four-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jose Mourinho bemoans Tottenham Spurs mentality after VAR frustration

I used to go the fourth official but the man on the pitch is the assistant referee, says Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho

Uva T20 league row: Would like to know who is involved, says BCCI

The game played on June 29 took place in Sawara village, 16 km from Chandigarh, but was streamed as a 'Uva T20 League' match in Sri Lanka's Badulla city

Bayern Munich finally gets its man, signs Leroy San from Manchester City

City was already resigned to losing the pacey forward, who had one year left on his contract with the Premier League side

La Liga: Ramos penalty takes Real Madrid four points clear over Barcelona

Madrid finally took the lead in the 78th minute from the penalty spot, with Sergio Ramos firing home

Harbhajan Singh turns 40: Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh lead birthday wishes

Harbhajan is regarded as one of the finest spinners ever to grace the sport as he scalped 417 wickets in the longest format and 269 wickets in ODIs

EPL: Liverpool thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in 1st game as champions

As they stepped onto the pitch, Liverpool's players were given a guard of honor from Manchester City.

Lionel Messi unwilling to extend contract with Barcelona after 2021: Report

Messi, who is club's all-time top scorer's contract, was expected to sign a new deal that would keep him at the club until at least 2023

World Athletics freezes Russian track federation over unpaid fine

The Russian track federation, known as RusAF, owes a $5 million fine and another $1.31 million in costs for various doping-related work and legal wrangles

PGA Tour player Cameron Champ says he never had coronavirus infection

Cameron Champ lathered up his hands with sanitizer as he made the turn in the Rocket Mortgage Classic, trying to stay healthy enough to keep competing.

Nine more NBA players test positive for Covid-19, tally goes up to 25

In tests conducted of 884 team staff between June 23-29, 10 have tested positive for the coronavirus, says NBA in a statement

SLC dismisses 'involvement' in fantasy tournament Uva Premier League T20

The clarification comes after some media reports published by Indian websites claiming that such a tournament is being played in Sri Lanka from June 29 onwards.

Coach Simmons joins Windies squad after mandatory quarantine, Covid-19 test

Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt confirmed that there is no threat to Simmons' job

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara records statement over 10 hours

An investigation was started into the 2011 WC final by Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed

Eng vs WI: England's Sam Curran undergoes Covid-19 test after feeling sick

England all-rounder Sam Curran gave his sample on Thursday and is currently self-isolating in his hotel room at the Ageas Bowl

Former players write to Sports Minister, IOA to save Mumbai hockey

Mumbai Hockey Association has decided against legally contesting Hockey India's move to withdraw their associate membership

Govt extends contract of all existing foreign coaches to Sept 2021

"This decision is part of India''s long-term roadmap for Olympic preparation for 2024 and 2028. I am confident our athletes will benefit from this," Sports minister said