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Thiem in French Open quarters, to face Zverev
Austria's Dominic Thiem on Sunday defeated Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-2, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4 to reach his third consecutive French Open quarterfinals, setting up a duel with Germany's Alexander Zverev.
S. Korea depart for Austria for pre-World Cup camp
The South Korean men's football squad departed for Austria on Sunday to set up its pre-World Cup camp, 15 days before their first group stage match in Russia.
Leander set for Asian Games return, Yuki may miss it for US Open
Veteran Leander Paes will have the opportunity to add to his Asian Games medal tally as he is set to be included in the Indian tennis team for the upcoming Games even as the country's premier singles player Yuki Bhambri will prefer competing in the US Open if he makes the cut. The AITA selection committee will meet here tomorrow to announce the squad and sources told PTI that the 44-year-old Paes, who skipped the last two editions, has confirmed his availability along with most of the leading men's and women's singles players, including Rohan Bopanna and Ankita Raina. Yuki, ranked 93, has told AITA that if he gets direct entry into the last Grand Slam of the season, he won't be available. Yuki figures in government's TOP Scheme for financial assistance but interestingly the youngster has not taken any fund so far as he was not willing to commit his availability for the Games since the tennis event in Indonesia will end just before the US Open, which could affect his recovery ahead of .
FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Moscow
The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Moscow on Sunday carried by Germany's Lothar Mathaus, following its biggest global tour in the tournament's history, with less than two weeks to go before the 2018 edition kicks off.
Zverev defeats Khachanov, enters maiden French Open quarters
German second seed Alexander Zverev fought hard on Sunday to beat Karen Khachanov of Russia 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and advance to his maiden quarter-finals of the French Open tennis championships.
Who says kabaddi is a rustic entertainment (Column: Just Sport)
Cricket players, their board and the apex court appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) may continue to be in the news, mostly for the wrong reasons. But the week certainly belonged to the kabaddi stars.
Never knew my video will have so much impact, admits Chhetri.
India football captain Sunil Chhetri today admitted that he never thought his emotional video on social media seeking support for the national team would create so much impact and has thanked star cricketer Virat Kohli for his backing. Chhetri, who is set to play his 100th match in national jersey against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai tomorrow, has requested the Indian sports fans through a video uploaded on his Twitter handle to come and watch the team play. His plea got the backing of India cricket captain Kohli, who said people of the country should accept and support all sports equally so that India becomes a sporting nation. It (the video) wasn't for the special occasion. My phone is hanged. I never knew it is going to have that kind of impact. I thank everyone who has joined in. It is a simple message," Chhetri said. "We played the game and was great to go and celebrate with the Blue Pilgrims and a few Mumbai fans but then I was talking to Sandesh (Jhinghan) about .
When Chhetri ran towards Pakistan fans to celebrate a goal
India skipper Sunil Chhetri today recalled his first international match when excitement got the better of him and he ended up running in the direction of Pakistan fans to celebrate his goal. The Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya tomorrow will be Chhetri's 100th in international football. "I still remember my first match for India. We were in Pakistan and Nabi-da (Syed Rahim Nabi) and I were the rookies. We were kind of chilling knowing that we may not be fielded. But Sukhi-sir (Sukhwinder Singh) made both of us to start the game. I scored a goal and all in euphoria I ran to the Pakistani fans and started to celebrate," he said. There was laughter all around in the room. Chhetri said he had a dream but "never dreamed" of playing 100 international matches for India, and called it unbelievable. "I had a dream but never dreamed of playing 100 international matches. This is unbelievable," national team captain Chhetri said prior to a practice session at the Mumbai Football ...
Captain Guerrero will inspire Peru at World Cup: Trezeguet
Striker Paolo Guerrero will give the Peruvian football team a "shot of motivation" at the World Cup in Russia, French great David Trezeguet said.
Bengaluru FC sign Kean Lewis
With a little more than two months before their AFC Cup inter-zone semifinal clash against Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr, Bengaluru FC have begun fortifying the squad, signing versatile winger Kean Lewis on a one-year deal, the club announced today. The 25-year-old Kean whose previous ISL stints include FC Pune City and Delhi Dynamos trained at the Tata Football Academy for two seasons before heading to the USA to complete his education and pursue professional football. He joined the U23 team of MLS side Houston Dynamos before switching to NPSL side Laredo Heat. "I am very excited on signing with Bengaluru FC. I've constantly heard of how the club is set up professionally on and off the pitch. The football aside, I've heard so many good things about the management and it's nice to be able to turn out for a team that is keen on improving every aspect," said the Mumbai-born player whose first professional stint in Indian football was with Mohun Bagan. A versatile option in attack, Lewis has
England eyes series-levelling win against Pakistan
Jos Buttler struck a blistering 80 not out before James Anderson took two wickets as England closed on a series-levelling win against Pakistan in the second Test at Headingley on Sunday. Pakistan were 48 for three in their second innings at lunch on the third day day, still 141 runs behind England's first-innings 363. Imam-ul-Haq was 16 not out and Test debutant Usman Salahuddin two not out after the tourists thrashed England by nine wickets in the first match of this two-Test contest at Lord's. England resumed on 302 for seven, a lead of 128 runs, with Buttler 44 not out and Sam Curran, unbeaten on 16. Curran, however, was out for 20 on his 20th birthday when he was well caught low down at second slip by Shafiq off Mohammad Abbas. At this stage, no batsman in the innings had scored a fifty, although Dominic Bess had made a commendable 49 in his role as nightwatchman. Buttler, dropped on just four on Saturday when Hasan Ali failed to hold a straightforward chance at midwicket, soon ...
Nigeria name final World Cup squad
Nigeria on Sunday named a final 23-man squad for the World Cup with Chelsea defender Ola Aina and Mikel Agu from FC Porto placed on standby. However, both Aina and Agu will travel with the team for a training camp in Austria. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the final squad on their Twitter account. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who has been a major injury concern, made the final cut, while Russia-based defender Bryan Idowu and FC Crotone striker Simeon Nwankwo are the two players who are yet to make an official debut for the team. The team, who lost 2-1 to England on Saturday at Wembley, will fly out of London on Sunday to Austria before they head out to Russia for the World Cup on June 11. 23-man squad Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba), Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United/RSA), Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna/ESP) Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Shehu Abdullahi (Bursaspor/TUR), Leon Balogun (Brighton Hove Albion/ENG), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea/ENG), Bryan
Honda riders Anish, Rajiv finish in Top 25 in race 2 of ARCC
Indian rider duo of Rajiv Sethu and Anish Shetty maintained their rhythm and remained in the top 25 for race 2 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARCC) here on Sunday.
Bhutia says Chhetri will be crucial in Asian Cup
Glorifying Sunil Chhetri's voracious appetite for scoring in superlatives, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia says the talismanic striker will be crucial to the Indian football team's prospects in the 2019 Asian Cup. One short of appearing in his 100th international game, Chhetri's silken touch was on full display in the Intercontinental Cup-opener against Chinese Taipei, as the skipper recorded a hat-trick with aplomb. "Though we have an easier draw than last time. Clearing the round robin stage looks realistic for us this time. Sunil will obviously be expected to play a crucial role. It's important that he is fit and at his prime. He has done exceptionally well for his country and club," Bhutia told PTI. The last time India participated in the Asian Cup, they were hammered by the likes of South Korea, Australia and Bahrain. "This time, definitely, we have a much better chance. I am confident that our team would qualify from the group. The players have done really well over the last ...
Keys beats Buzarnescu, in French Open quarters
American tennis player Madison Keys defeated 31st-seed Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career on Sunday.
Argentina team trains in Barcelona in attack, defence
The Argentine national team held a training session on Sunday at the FC Barcelona facilities led by coach Jorge Sampaoli, with special attention to defence and attack situations.
Mexico defeat Scotland 1-0 in pre-World Cup friendly
Mexico gave a good demonstration but missed numerous scoring opportunities despite beating Scotland 1-0 on Saturday in a friendly at the Azteca stadium before travelling to the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Trio head home from ISS with football slated for World Cup
Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov was on his way back to Earth today along with an official match football that could be used later this month in the opening game of the World Cup in Moscow. Shkaplerov, Scott Tingle of the United States and Norishige Kanai of Japan undocked from the International Space Station in their Soyuz MS-07 capsule and began making their descent at 0916 GMT according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. They are set to land in Kazakhstan around 1240 GMT after having spent 168 days in space. Roscosmos posted on Thursday a video of Shkaplerov and fellow cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev practicing in the ISS with an Adidas Telstar 18 football. Russian news agency TASS reported that the ball is planned to be used during the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow on June 14, although FIFA has not confirmed that information. Shkaplerov, Tingle and Kanai spent more than five months in space working on a variety of scientific experiments. First-time flyer Tingle ..
All eyes on Chhetri as India take on Kenya
Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as he seeks to make his 100th international memorable by continuing his scoring spree in the Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya here tomorrow. With 59 goals to his credit, the talismanic striker is India's all-time leading scorer. Another win at the Mumbai Football Arena will ensure the home team's passage to the final of the tournament, which is being used as preparation for next year's Asian Cup. The 97th ranked side is on a high having drubbed Chinese Taipei 5-0 in the tournament opener. Chhetri was in imperious form, scoring his third hat-trick in international football, and he would look to continue in the same manner against the physical stronger African team, which likes to attack. Chhetri and his strike partner Jeje Lalpekhua have shown in the past that if they get going, any defence can be breached. India coach Stephen Constantine has an option upfront in Balwant Singh and, depending on the situation of the match, he can ..
'Duke of Earl' sparkles
'Duke of Earl' won 'The Udhagamandalam Season Cup', the feature event of the races held here today. The winner, owned by R M Lakshmanan and ridden by R Vaibhav, is trained by R Foley. Trainer Mandhana saddled two winners. Three races were cancelled. Two favourites obliged in a card of six events.