Ronaldo not enough as Juve extend Italian domination but fall short in Europe
Massimiliano Allegri oversaw his final game as Juventus coach on Sunday, after guiding the team to an eighth consecutive Serie A title but paying the price for yet another Champions League failure despite the sensational signing of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was left out alongside a host of other starters as the Allegri era ended with the ...
Djokovic facing tricky Roland Garros opener
Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title on Monday against Poland?s Hubert Hurkacz at Roland Garros, while Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal also open their campaigns. Here, Sport looks at three matches to watch on the second day of the French Open: World number one Djokovic can become only the second man in ...
Fakhar Zaman: Pakistan's World Cup weapon
Fakhar Zaman was still establishing himself in the Pakistan team when Jasprit Bumrah's no-ball in the Champions Trophy final triggered his unlikely rise from navy sailor to World Cup talisman. However, the Indian fast bowler had overstepped the crease and Zaman, who had scored just three at the time, was given a reprieve that he made the most of, ...
Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title
(Reuters) - Defending champion Rafa Nadal begins his French Open campaign on Monday, seeking his 12th title and 18th Grand Slam while looking to dismiss any doubts about his form after three consecutive semi-final exits in the run-up to Roland Garros. Nadal, a known stickler for routine and order, arrives at a revamped court Philippe Chatrier which has been ...
I had to take risks, says Leclerc after Monaco retirement
I obviously had to take risks,? the disappointed youngster, who had been fastest in Saturday?s final practise, told reporters after starting in 15th place. With Prince Albert watching events unfold, Leclerc was left in the bottom five and with no realistic hope of matching the only Monegasque to have stood on his home podium, third-placed Louis Chiron in 1950. ...
Chelsea's Kante a doubt for Europa League final – reports
(Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder N?Golo Kante is a doubt for Wednesday?s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku after sustaining a knee injury in training over the weekend, according to British media reports.
Australia expected ruthless English fans: Lyon
LONDON: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon insists his team were prepared for the ?ruthless? reaction from England fans to Steve Smith and David Warner. There were audible boos, jeers and chants of ?cheat?, a soundtrack that Warner and Smith will need to get used to as the World Cup progresses and then gives way to the Ashes series against England. ...
Bajwa’s return to PHF raises several questions
STILL awaiting the nod from the General Council, former Olympian Asif Bajwa, who has succeeded Shahbaz Ahmed Sr as Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary at the behest of PHF chief retired Brig Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, has started deliberations with former stalwarts of the game to get their opinions for rescuing the game. In the first step, he met strong ...
Kohli sees positives in lower order despite NZ drubbing
All out for 179 in the 40th over, India were then unable to contain New Zealand?s batsmen and a 114-run stand from skipper Kane Williamson (67) and Ross Taylor (71) helped them to victory with nearly 13 overs to spare. ?The one thing we spoke about in a tournament like the World Cup is, you could easily have your ...
England sweat on Wood’s fitness for South Africa opener
Wood?s injury-plagued career has been blighted by a history of repeated ankle problems but he did give England some cause for optimism by running off to the pavilion, although the fact he then went to hospital for a scan and took no further part in an eventual 12-run defeat was concerning. We hope for the best for him.? ...
Federer marks Paris return with victory, Kerber crashes
PARIS: Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy?s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he ?felt on edge?, as Angelique Kerber?s hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill. Kerber, 31, slumped to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat to 18-year-old Potapova who was making her French ...
Trump watches sumo, but it’s not just a sport in Japan
Some key facts about sumo, which is deeply tied to Japan?s ancient religion of Shinto: The origins of sumo can be traced back to the Shinto ritual for a good harvest at imperial courts in the 8th century. It later was used as martial arts training for samurais before becoming entertainment for the people during the Edo ...
Federer marks Paris return with victory, Kerber crashes
PARIS (AFP) - Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy?s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he "felt on edge", as Angelique Kerber?s hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill. However, on Sunday, it was as if the 37-year-old had never been away as ...
Djokovic facing tricky Roland Garros opener
PARIS (AFP) - Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title on Monday against Poland?s Hubert Hurkacz at Roland Garros, while Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal also open their campaigns. Here, AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on the second day of the French Open: World number one Djokovic can become only the second ...
Ronaldo not enough as Juve extend Italian domination but fall short in Europe
MILAN (AFP) - Massimiliano Allegri oversaw his final game as Juventus coach on Sunday, after guiding the team to an eighth consecutive Serie A title but paying the price for yet another Champions League failure despite the sensational signing of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was left out alongside a host of other starters as the Allegri era ended ...
Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch
Twenty years after Solskjaer scored the last-gasp winner that helped Alex Ferguson?s side beat Bayern in the Champions League final, the current United boss joined his old team-mates for a charity match against the Germans at Old Trafford.
Hamilton wins Monaco GP to extend championship lead
MONACO (AFP) - Lewis Hamilton resisted intense race-long pressure on Sunday to secure a narrow, dramatic and emotional victory for Mercedes at the Monaco Grand Prix. The defending five-time world champion and current series leader, who came home less than a second ahead of Red Bull?s Max Verstappen, said he survived the Dutchman?s late attacks by "fighting with the ...
Finland shock Canada to snatch world ice hockey gold
BRATISLAVA (AFP) - Finland pulled off a 3-1 upset of ice hockey giants Canada on Sunday to claim gold for just the third time at the men?s world championships in Slovakia. Canada, who were bidding for a record-equalling 27th title to draw level with Russia, grabbed the lead in the final through Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Shea Theodore. But ...
England, Afghanistan seek winning momentum in final warm-up game today
Skipper Eoin Morgan was ruled out of the warm-up games and the previous match saw both Mark Wood and Jofra Archer leave the field with minor injuries, meaning fielding coach Paul Collingwood had to take the field. Eoin Morgan (C), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, ...
Deflated Sri Lanka set to run into in-form Australia in final warm-up today
Having got the better of World Cup favourites England in their first warm-up encounter, Australia will be confident of keeping that winning momentum going against a deflated Sri Lankan side in Southampton on Monday (today). If that wasn?t enough, the return of Steve Smith and David Warner have only strengthened the Aaron Finch-led side. The team management however will ...
