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June 7, 2018 8:54 AM

French Open: Garbine Muguruza knocked out Maria Sharapova in quarter-finals

In French Open Tennis, world number three Garbine Muguruza knocked out two-time winner Maria Sharapova in the quarter-finals last evening.   The Spaniard, who had won the tournament in 2016, defeated Sharapova, Russia's 28th seed, in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. In the semi-finals, Muguruza wil...

June 7, 2018 8:53 AM

Football: India enters final of Intercontinental Cup Tournament

On Monday, India entered the final of the Intercontinental Cup Football tournament beating Kenya 3-0 in Mumbai. Captain Sunil Chhetri's double strike helped India record a comprehensive victory over Kenya to enter the final.  Chhetri earned a penalty and broke the deadlock in the 68th minut...

June 6, 2018 2:51 PM

Women's T-20 Asia Cup: India set target of 142 for Bangladesh

In Cricket, India have set a target of 142 runs for Bangladesh in Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup at Kuala Lumpur. Bangladesh were 122 for 3 in 17 overs when reports last came in. Earlier, Indian eves won the toss and elected to bat. India scored 141 for seven in 20 overs. Captain Harpreet Kaur s...

June 4, 2018 1:23 PM

India defeat Thailand by 66 runs in Women's T-20 Asia Cup Cricket

In Cricket, India defeated Thailand by 66 runs in Women's Twenty-20 Asia Cup Cricket in Kuala Lumpur today. Electing to bat, India posted 132 runs for the loss 4 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Thailand could score only 66 runs, with the loss of 8 wickets.  The Indian eves will play Pakistan...

June 4, 2018 10:59 AM

Sports academy to be established for underprivileged children: Himachal Guv

Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Dev vrat has said that a sports academy will be established in the state for underprivileged children so that the talent of India in sports could be utilized.  Addressing the All India Sports Federation Award Ceremony, organised by Grappling Federation of India and ...

June 4, 2018 10:56 AM

Smolov,Dzyuba to spearhead Russia's attack at World Cup

Injury-hit Russia named their 23-member World Cup Football team yesterday with their hopes of performing respectably as hosts, riding on attacking duo Fyodor Smolov and Artem Dzyuba. Russia lost some of their top players to knee ligament injuries, while Spartak Moscow goalkeeper Alexander Selikhov h...

June 4, 2018 10:54 AM

Neymar makes stunning return as Brazil beats Croatia 2-0 in friendly

Brazil star Neymar made a stunning return from injury with a superb goal in their 2-0 friendly victory over Croatia yesterday. Just 98 days after suffering an injury he feared would keep him out of the upcoming World Cup in Russia, Neymar was back with a bang at Anfield. The Paris Saint-Germain forw...

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