Cricket
Derbyshire's Harry Came and Luis Reece orchestrated a dominant nine-wicket victory over Middlesex in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, propelling Derbyshire to the summit of Group A. Came's maiden List A century (113* off 130) and Reece's 88 off 202 balls formed an unbreakable
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World champion high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi's Paris Olympics debut was marred by a mishap when he lost his wedding ring in the Seine river during the opening ceremony. The Italian flag-bearer's ring slipped off his finger as he enthusiastically waved the Italian tricolour during the boat
Cricket
Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis has become the talk of the cricketing world after his ambidextrous bowling display in the first T20I against India. The spinner left experts and fans alike in awe as he switched between bowling with his left and right arms during the same over. Mendis&
Cricket
Deandra Dottin, the explosive West Indian all-rounder, has made a sensational return to international cricket after a two-year hiatus. The 33-year-old, who retired abruptly in 2022, has expressed her eagerness to represent the West Indies once again, citing a desire to contribute to the team's success and mentor
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Yves du Manoir, the iconic stadium that graced the 1924 Paris Olympics, is set to make a grand return as a centerpiece of the 2024 Games. Steeped in a century of Olympic history, the venue has witnessed legendary moments and played a pivotal role in shaping the sporting landscape. In
Tennis
Amidst the drizzle of a Parisian Saturday, the 2024 Olympic Games commenced with a resounding start at Roland Garros, where reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek extended their remarkable winning streaks on the hallowed clay courts. Poland's Swiatek, the world's top-ranked women's tennis
Badminton
Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen made a resounding start to his Olympic campaign, dispatching reigning Pan American champion Kevin Cordon of Guatemala in straight games in their men's singles badminton group match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The 22-year-old Sen, making his Olympic debut, displayed his class
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Indian table tennis star Harmeet Desai made a triumphant debut at the Paris Olympics, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over Jordan's Zaid Abo Yaman in the men's singles preliminary round. The 31-year-old from Surat showcased his exceptional skills and experience, dominating the match from start to
Tennis
Novak Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player, cruised to a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australia's Matthew Ebden in his Olympic opener on Saturday. The win sets up a potential blockbuster clash against his long-time rival, Rafael Nadal, in the next round. Djokovic, who is seeking
Badminton
Indian Badminton Duo Rankireddy and Shetty Aim for Olympic Glory Defending Asian and Commonwealth Games champions in men's doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, embark on their Paris Olympics campaign with high hopes of securing a medal for India. The former World No.1 pair will face the
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French Police Thwart Climate Activists' Olympic Protest in Paris On the inaugural day of the Paris Olympics, French authorities swiftly intervened to prevent a demonstration by climate activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR). The group had planned to occupy the Pont des Arts bridge over the Seine, the site of
Cricket
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that the Afghanistan men's cricket team will face New Zealand in a one-off Test match from September 9-13 at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in India. This historic encounter will mark the first time Afghanistan and New Zealand have met