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Williams out of US Open, bothered by ankle, Azarenka’s surge

2:00 pm September 11, 2020

New York: Serena Williams already was struggling to keep up in a fast-paced U.S. Open semifinal when she stopped behind the baseline after a third-set point and leaned over. She held that pose for a bit, then clutched at her left ankle and asked for a trainer. While Williams took a medical timeout for a […]

Kohli best ODI batsman currently: Smith

6:58 pm September 10, 2020

Manchester: Australian run-machine Steve Smith has rated his great Indian rival Virat Kohli as the best ODI batsman in world cricket currently. The two batsmen, who will face off in the upcoming IPL and also during India’s tour of Australia later this year, have been fierce rivals on the field but share cordial relations off it. Smith, who is currently in England for the three-match ODI series […]

Williams drops 1st set of US Open quarterfinal

11:42 pm September 9, 2020

New York: Serena Williams has dropped the first set of her U.S. Open quarterfinal against unseeded Tsvetana Pironkova by a 6-4 score. Pironkova is playing in her first tournament in more than three years after taking time off to become a mother. She broke Williams to lead 3-2, then failed to convert two set points while Williams […]

European clubs to ask for 5 substitutes in UEFA competitions

11:22 pm September 8, 2020

Geneva: Europe’s top soccer clubs said Tuesday they want UEFA to let teams use five substitutes in Champions League and Europa League games this season. The option to increase the three-substitute quota and protect players during schedule congestion caused by the coronavirus pandemic was originally given to competition organizers by FIFA’s rule-making panel. UEFA approved five subs for the […]

Chess Olympiad gold medal win a magical moment for us: Anand, Humpy

7:43 pm August 31, 2020

Chennai: The legendary Viswanathan Anand and women’s top player Koneru Humpy on Monday termed India’s maiden gold medal win in the Chess Olympiad as a “magical moment” which will spur the further growth of the sport in the country. India and Russia were on Sunday declared joint winners of the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by server malfunction. Russia were initially declared winners after […]