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Alexei Popyrin stuns Stanislas Wawrinka to win Umag title

The 23-year-old Popyrin, ranked at 90 in the world, came through 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 after two hours and 36 minutes on court to claim a second career title to add to his 2021 Singapore victory. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/PGCmTDV

MLC Final Live: MI New York opt to bowl against Seattle Orcas

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2nd ODI: India's World Cup aspirants struggle as West Indies level series

India's World Cup aspirants faced challenges during their batting audition at Kensington Oval. West Indies won the second ODI, with superb bowling from Shepherd and Motie. The Indian middle-order struggled with pace, bounce, and turn, resulting in a lacklustre total of 181 in 40.5 overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xsyM49e

5th Test: Root leads run-spree as England press for Ashes-levelling win

Former skipper Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put on a magnificent partnership, in a crucial match to level the Ashes series at 2-2, driving England towards a commanding position in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mJjlFBQ

MLC Challenger Live: MI New York opt to bowl against Texas Super Kings

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F1: Leclerc starts from pole at Belgian GP after Verstappen penalty

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite Max Verstappen having set the fastest time in qualifying on Friday. Double world champion Verstappen incurred a five-grid penalty for a change of gearbox on his Red Bull demoting him to sixth for Sunday's race. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4TiJjml

5th Test: Brook falls short of century as Australia take charge on Day 1

England's Harry Brook came close to scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qAx9O35

Shuttlers Bhagat, Kadam qualify for Asian Para Games

Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam have successfully qualified for the upcoming Asian Para Games, which are slated to take place in Hangzhou, China, from October 22 to 28. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/8YTiUAM

Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami crush Atlanta United 4-0

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, securing their spot in the knockout rounds. In his first start, Messi scored two goals and established a strong rapport with Finnish winger Robert Taylor. He made his debut as a substitute against Cruz Azul, scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yiksPXZ

Siraj has taken a giant step; need guys like Ishan and Virat in Tests: Rohit

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised Mohammed Siraj for his performance in the absence of seasoned pacers in the 1-0 series victory over the West Indies. Siraj won his first Man-of-the-Match award in a five-day game, taking 5 for 60 in the first innings of the second Test. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/i09G6fL

2nd Test: Rain ruins India's plans as Rohit & co. settle for 1-0 series win

Team India's push for a victory on the final day of the second Test against West Indies came to an agonizing end as Day 5 got washed out due to rain in Port of Spain on Monday. Not a single ball was bowled on the final day as torrential rain robbed India a chance for a potential 2-0 series series whitewash. As the rain forced a draw in Trinidad, India settled for a 1-0 series win in their first assignment of the new World Test Championship cycle. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KTgLEmF

Argentina star Yamila surprises by picking Ronaldo over Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two biggest football icons in the world and both of them boast of the most passionate and fervent fan followings. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AjiJ7MG

2nd Test: India on course for series sweep against West Indies after batters' blitzkrieg

An ultra-aggressive approach from the batters after Mohammed Siraj produced career-best figures in the morning session gave India a chance to win the second Test as West Indies ended rain-marred Day 4 at 76 for two in chase of an improbable 365 in Port of Spain on Sunday. Claiming figures of 5 for 60, Siraj allowed India to bundle out West Indies for 255 in their first innings after the hosts began the day at 229 for five. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/wYckFqn

Jonas Vingegaard retains Tour de France title

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won back-to-back men's Tour de France titles after finishing safely in the main bunch in Sunday's final stage, which was won by Belgian Jordi Meeus. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UleX4Hk

2nd Test: Ashwin, Siraj keep India's hopes alive as Windies employ negative batting tactic

India bowlers toiled hard, managing four wickets as a defensive West Indies crawled their way to 229 for five on a rain-marred third day of the second Test in Port of Spain. With a couple of rain interruptions, only 67 overs were possible in which West Indies added just 143 runs as it looked the hosts were looking for a draw. Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja picked up a wicket apiece as West Indies the day 209 runs behind India's first innings score of 438. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/rW4cTgb

4th Ashes Test: Rain frustrates England's push for series-levelling win

Rain once again played a significant role in the fourth Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford, frustrating England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win. Only 30 overs were bowled during the fourth day when the wet weather returned during the revised tea break, leading to the day's play being abandoned at 1727 GMT. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/pzfOIdk

Alcaraz overcomes Goffin on Hopman Cup debut

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who recently crowned Wimbledon champion, made a triumphant return to the court after his Grand Slam victory. In a hard-fought Hopman Cup match against David Goffin on Friday, he exhibited his determination by securing a 4-6, 6-4 (10-8) victory. This crucial win helped Spain level the tie with Belgium at 1-1. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/X6bNdxT

2nd Test: West Indies batters fight back after Kohli century in India's 438

The West Indian batters put on a much-improved and spirited performance after a couple of horrendous outings in the series opener as the hosts reached 86 for one at stumps on the second day of the second Test in Port of Spain. After India finished at 438 riding on Virat Kohli's 29th Test century, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put up superb fight, adding 71 runs for the opening wicket as India bowlers found it a tough grind in the final session of the day. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IAadhC9

4th Ashes Test: Wood puts England on the brink of victory vs Australia

England's Mark Wood unleashed a hostile spell of bowling on day three of the thrilling fourth Ashes Test, helping to restrict Australia to 113/4 in their second innings. With this strong performance, England are closing in on a crucial victory that would level the series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gfr82uW

2nd Test: West Indies show some fight before Kohli puts India ahead on Day 1

Playing his 500th international game, Virat Kohli inched closer to a memorable century as India finished the first day of the second Test at 288 for 4 against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. After a disappointing performance in the first Test, the West Indian bowlers put up a much needed fight but Kohli's unbeaten 87 ensured India's control at the close of play. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0Crtn6p

4th Test: Crawley ton gives England hope of levelling Ashes

Opener Zak Crawley delivered a sensational batting performance, scoring an impressive 189 runs, to help England achieve a remarkable total of 384-4 on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DIZKE9U

4th Test: Australia tail frustrates England after pacers shine on Day 1

Australia's lower-order batsmen displayed a resilient performance, frustrating England as the visitors reached 299-8 at the close of play on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mWVgoPH

Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Super GM chess tourney in Hungary

In a remarkable achievement, 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged as the champion in the V Geza Hetenyi Memorial Super GM chess tournament 2023 held in Budapest, Hungary. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/821TaWI

MLC LIVE: Sunil Narine breaks Matthew Wade-Finn Allen stand

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12 Indian athletes under WADA watch

A Word Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) inquiry into Indian sports has identified 12 positive tests (Adverse Analytical Findings) and 97 whereabouts failures of 70 athletes. The adverse findings, not reported by India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), are now under investigation. “These are now subject to results management processes as appropriate,” said WADA on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/thcY3sb

Watch: MS Dhoni's 'massive' bikes and cars collection

That former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a bike and car enthusiast is no hidden secret. Dhoni has a huge garage in his home in Ranchi where he parks all his automobiles. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/N6LA2Gr

MLC 2023 LIVE: Texas Super Kings opt to bat against MI New York

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Bangladesh win T20 series against Afghanistan for first time

Bangladesh secured a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second Twenty20 international, clinching the two-match series 2-0 on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/K4mtWH8

Carlos Alcaraz factfile

World number one Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at the All England Club to win his first Wimbledon title with a 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory in the final. The Spaniard, 20, beat the seven-time champion to become the youngest man to lift the Challenge Cup since 18-year-old Boris Becker won the second of his three Wimbledon titles in 1986. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/7ftIGpY

India have a chance to win medal in Asian Games through men's doubles: Paes

Tennis legend Leander Paes feels India can win a medal in the Asian Games with the men's doubles team. "In the Asian Games, in men's doubles we have a good opportunity of doing well. We have multiple options of teams in the doubles. We have got quite a few players who can play," Paes said during an event on the eve of the Wimbledon men's final here on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OFaCy0P

Husband's tears of joy cap Vondrousova's 'impossible' Wimbledon fairytale

Marketa Vondrousova said her husband's unexpected show of emotion after Saturday's shock Wimbledon final victory against Ons Jabeur was the perfect end to her "impossible" triumph. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/tysbHni

Major League Cricket Live: San Francisco Unicorns face Seattle Orcas

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Britain's Neal Skupski wins Wimbledon doubles with Wesley Koolhof

Centre Court fans celebrated a home champion as Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof won the Wimbledon men's doubles title with a 6-4 6-4 win against Spain-Argentina duo Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos on Saturday. A clash lasting little more than an hour ended with Koolhof holding serve to love. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ldCWhAp

Major League Cricket Live: Seattle Orcas opt to bowl against Washington Freedom

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1st Test: Ashwin, Jaiswal shine as India crush West Indies by an innings and 141 runs

The world's top-ranked bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin, proved too formidable for the ill-equipped West Indies batting line-up. His second five-wicket haul of the game set up India's commanding victory by an innings and 141 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series on Saturday. India's big win was also set up by Yashasvi Jaiswal who made a sublime 171 on debut. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Dri1stg

Rinku named in Asian Games squad; Gaikwad to lead

Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as the captain of India's squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games, while IPL star Rinku Singh also received his well-deserved inclusion. Rinku, whose absence from the T20 series in the Caribbean raised questions, has now secured a place in the squad for the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/y4utcsX

1st T20I: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Karim Janat hat-trick

Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qbKNwQM

IND vs WI, 1st Test: Yashasvi, Rohit slam hundreds as India take control

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a mature century on debut and added a record 229 runs for the opening wicket with his skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored his 10th hundred, as India seized complete control of the first Test against West Indies on Friday. Debutant Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 143, off 350 balls, and along with Virat Kohli (36*) powered India to 312/2 at stumps on the second day. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nHFJ1Nl

Yashasvi third Indian opener to hit century on Test debut

Young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated remarkable resilience and unwavering passion as he notched up a century on his debut against the West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test in Dominica. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xyUlo7C

Para javelin thrower Sumit Antil wins gold at World Championships

Indian Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil etched his name in the record books once again by setting a new world record in the F64 javelin throw event at the World Para-Athletics Championship in Paris. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GDfEopr

IND v WI, 1st Test: 'Five star' Ashwin puts India in commanding position on Day 1

Ravichandran Ashwin made a triumphant return to the cricketing arena following his disappointment in the World Test Championship final last month. The seasoned Indian spinner claimed his 33rd five-wicket haul, leading India's charge against a lacklustre West Indies team on the first day of the opening Test. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/usi8cdv

Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks to reach Wimbledon semis

Dubbed as the clash between two 20-year-olds, the Wimbledon quarter-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune unfolded as a showdown of immense talent. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/j60qBkX

Dipa Karmakar makes Asiad cut on return from doping suspension

Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar secured her place in the Asian Games squad by emerging victorious in the selection trials held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Q9slDfi

Yashasvi Jaiswal to debut as Rohit Sharma's opening partner in first Test

Captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed on Tuesday that there will be a new opening partnership for India in the first Test of the two-match series against West Indies, set to begin in Dominica on Wednesday. As the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle kicks off, 21-year-old left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to join Rohit Sharma as his opening partner. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/lHKaGd9

Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open title beating All England champion Feng

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen put up a remarkable performance to secure his second BWF Super 500 title by defeating Li Shi Feng of China 21-18, 22-20 in the final. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/k9rvItq

Booed Azarenka blasts 'unfair' Wimbledon crowd

Victoria Azarenka blasted the Wimbledon crowd as "unfair" and "drunk" after she was booed off Centre Court following her defeat to Elina Svitolina in a politically charged clash on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OGLXgqi

Wimbledon: Alcaraz gets confidence boost from Jarry test

Despite being broken twice in a challenging match, Carlo Alcaraz viewed the experience as a valuable opportunity for growth against Nicolas Jarry at Wimbledon on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3ReHIgx

3rd Test: Bowlers shine as England chase 251 for Ashes comeback

A rain-marred day was followed by a superb all-round bowling show from the pacers as England chase 251 after bowling out Australia for 224 in their second innings on Day 3 of the Headingley Test. Resuming on the overnight score of 116 for four, Australia cound only add 108 runs for the remaining six wickets as Chris Woakes amd Mark Wood rattled the Australian middle order. Travid Head did score a vital 77 but lacked support from the other end. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1T0xKRk

Stefanos Tsitsipas finally earns a breather after reaching Wimbledon last 16

Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas is proving as durable as the Parthenon at this year's Wimbledon after reaching the second week still very much standing after victory over Serbia's Laslo Djere on Saturday. A day after throwing cold water over British hopes by out-lasting Andy Murray in a five-set cliffhanger spanning two days on Centre Court, he returned to dispatch Serbia's Djere in more straightforward fashion, winning 6-4 7-6(5) 6-4. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0Bn2OoD

3rd Test: Moeen Ali's strikes revive England's Ashes hopes at Headingley

Off-spinner Moeen Ali's exceptional bowling display rekindled England's Ashes hopes during the third Test against Australia on Friday. Following England captain Ben Stokes's explosive knock of 80, the hosts displayed great resilience, ending the day with Australia at 116/4 in their second innings, leading by 142 runs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/5YP8Sx0

MS Dhoni Birthday: Legend turns 42 today

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the only captain in cricket history to win all three ICC trophies, celebrates his 42nd birthday today. On his 42nd birthday, Dhoni is being enthusiastically celebrated by fans nationwide. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/HptgKDb