HomeLatest XML Feed Cricket-Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against New Zealand England batsmen Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence scored battling half-centuries as the hosts recovered from a mid-innings wobble to reach 258-7 against New Zealand on the opening day of the second and final test on Thursday. Diageo pulls out of sponsoring Copa America soccer tournament Alcoholic beverage company Diageo Plc on Thursday joined other major sponsors pulling out of the Copa America after players criticized organizers for moving the soccer tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks. Tennis-Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in the French Open final. Cricket-Dhawan to lead second-string India on Sri Lanka tour Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead a second-string India team in their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka next month with pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar named as his deputy, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. Soccer-France striker Benzema should be fit to face Germany France forward Karim Benzema, who sustained a knee injury during a friendly on Tuesday, is expected to take part in his team's Euro 2020 Group F opener against Germany, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday. Olympics: IOC's Bach scraps plans for quick visit, will be in Tokyo in mid-July International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will arrive in Tokyo in the middle of July ahead of the Olympic Games and will not visit before, he said on Thursday. Olympics: IOC executive board proposes Brisbane as hosts of 2032 Olympics The International Olympic Committee's executive board proposed the Australian city of Brisbane on Thursday to host the 2032 summer Olympics and the choice will be put to a vote next month. Football: Scotland to stand rather than kneel in anti-racism gesture Scotland players will take a stand in an anti-racism gesture ahead of their three Euro 2020 group matches rather than taking the knee, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced on Thursday. Tennis-Patient Pavlyuchenkova rewarded as she reaches French Open final in 52nd major PARIS :Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova held steady to beat an erratic Tamara Zidansek in straight sets on Thursday and reach the French Open final at her 50th Grand Slam tournament. Tennis: Pavlyuchenkova reaches first Grand Slam final at French Open on 52nd attempt Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat world number 85 Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 6-3 to reach a first Grand Slam final at a record 52nd attempt at the French Open on Thursday. Football: Europol ready for 'important security challenges' of scattered Euros Staging the European Championship in 10 different countries during a pandemic poses serious security risks for police officers across Europe, police agency Europol said on Thursday. Rugby: Bok Kriel eager to take on Lions, who his great grandfather played for South Africa centre Jesse Kriel will follow in the footsteps of his great grandfather John Hodgson in the British & Irish Lions series starting next month, except he will be on the opposite side and seeking to tame the tourists in the three-match series. Soccer-Most European fans back players kneeling against racism A majority of football supporters around nine European nations support professional players taking a knee ahead of matches as an anti-racism gesture, according to a new survey. Cricket-West Indies win the toss and bat in first test vs South Africa REUTERS: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat in the first test of a two-match series against South Africa that starts at a windy Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia on Thursday. The home side have handed a debut to 19-year-old fast bowler Jayden Seales ... Soccer-Page's youthful Wales face wily Swiss REUTERS: Wales were the surprise packages of the 2016 European Championship but they kick off their Group A campaign against Switzerland in Baku on Saturday with a very different team. Five years ago, under Chris Coleman, the Welsh, playing in their first major tournament for 58 years, reached ... Football: Another Copa, another chance for Argentina to end drought This year's Copa America gives Argentina another chance to break a 28-year trophy drought, which has been made even harder by a venue switch from home turf to that of arch-rivals Brazil. Football: Brazil seek to forget troubles, focus on a Copa America like no other A Brazil team playing in the Copa America at home on the back of a seven-game winning streak would normally be hot favourites to triumph, but this is no ordinary year and no ordinary Copa. Football: Chaotic organisation makes this year's Copa America unique Sports events have been cancelled or disrupted by a myriad of complications over the years, including war, plague, economic uncertainty and political boycotts, but the series of events that have beset this year's Copa America takes some beating. Soccer-CAS reduces Ajax keeper Onana's ban to nine months Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Andre Onana's year-long ban by European soccer's governing body UEFA for violating doping rules has been reduced to nine months after an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said in a statement https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload ... Football: Euro 2020 finally set for lift-off under COVID-19 cloud The delayed Euro 2020 tournament will finally get under way on Friday (Jun 11), a year behind schedule, with COVID-19 still set to cast a shadow over the event. French President Macron urges soccer star Mbappe to stay at PSG French President Emmanuel Macron urged the country's star soccer striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday to stay at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and to remain within the French domestic league. Soccer-PSG sign Dutch midfielder Wijnaldum from Liverpool Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will join Paris St Germain from Premier League side Liverpool on a three-year deal, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday. Hungary's Orban 'agrees' with fans booing kneeling Irish footballers BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday (Jun 10) defended his country's football fans who booed the Ireland team as they took a knee before a Euro 2020 warm-up game in Budapest. Before the game on Tuesday, sections of the crowd at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in the Hungarian ... Soccer-Oldest, youngest, most capped - all the numbers for Euro 2020 Belgium not only take their top ranking into the European Championship but they will also be the most experienced of the campaigners at the tournament, which kicks off on Friday. Tennis-Salisbury ends Britain's 39-year wait for French Open success PARIS: Joe Salisbury ended Britain's 39-year wait for a main draw title at the French Open when he combined with American Desirae Krawczyk to win the mixed doubles at Roland Garros on Thursday. Krawczyk and Salisbury rallied from a set down to beat the Russian pair of Elena Vesnina and Aslan ... India's Olympic team to be fully vaccinated: Sports chief India's Olympic contingent will be fully vaccinated by early July ahead of their journey to Tokyo for the Games, the country's top sports official Narinder Batra told AFP. Soccer-Sky-high player values may start to deflate after excitement of Euros FRANKFURT: The price tag of football players taking part in this year's European Championship has nearly doubled since the last edition, but this broadcasting rights-fuelled bubble is showing signs of deflating. The value of the average player has risen by 82per cent since the 2016 Euros ... Football: Croatia's Petkovic hoping for deja vu against England Bruno Petkovic is hopeful that Dinamo Zagreb's stunning Europa League win over Tottenham Hotspur in March can inspire a carbon copy when Croatia take on England in their opening Euro 2020 Group D clash at Wembley on Sunday. Rugby-England's youngsters get chance to impress Jones Eddie Jones has included 21 uncapped players in his initial 34-man squad for Tests against the United States and Canada, giving them an opportunity to make their mark in the absence of a host of unavailable regulars. Soccer-Spain's Llorente poised to return after negative COVID-19 test Spain defender Diego Llorente is set to return to the squad's Euro 2020 training camp after showing negative for COVID-19 in the last two round of tests, the team said on Thursday. Soccer-Danes hope fans will lift them over Finns in Euro opener Denmark hope having thousands of passionate fans back in the stands in Copenhagen on Saturday will help them to victory over a Finnish side making a first appearance at a major tournament finals. Hong Kong watchdog slams Beijing loyalists over Gay Games criticism Hong Kong's anti-discrimination watchdog slammed two prominent pro-Beijing politicians on Thursday (Jun 10) for recent comments warning that next year's Gay Games would "divide the city" and bring "dirty money". Cricket: England bat against New Zealand in second Test as Anderson sets record England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the second and final Test at Edgbaston on Thursday as James Anderson became their most-capped player of all time. Football: UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from kit ahead of Euros European soccer governing body UEFA has ordered Ukraine to remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" from the inside of its new national team shirt ahead of the European Championship for political reasons, after a complaint from Russia. Football: Norwich end kit sponsor deal with BK8 after backlash from fans Premier League club Norwich City on Thursday ended their partnership with kit sponsor BK8 following supporters' criticism of the Asian betting company's provocative marketing material online. Soccer-Italy midfielder Pellegrini injured on eve of Euro 2020 Italy have asked UEFA for permission to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini with Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli in their Euro 2020 squad after the Roma midfielder picked up an injury, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday. Football: Pellegrini joins Italy's Euro 2020 injury list Lorenzo Pellegrini on Thursday joined Italy's injury list on the eve of their Euro 2020 opener against Turkey, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed. Olympics: Australian swimmer Groves pulls out of Games trials, citing 'perverts' Double Olympic silver medallist Madeline Groves has pulled out of Australia's swimming trials for the Tokyo Games, citing "misogynistic perverts in sport". Football: Celtic appoint former Australia coach Postecoglou as new manager Celtic have appointed former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager following the exit of Neil Lennon, the Scottish Premiership club announced on Thursday. Football: Former Roma coach Fonseca in talks with Spurs Former AS Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is in talks with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur to be their next manager, according to British media reports. Olympics-NZ women's soccer coach Sermanni to leave after Tokyo Games New Zealand women's soccer coach Tom Sermanni will step down after the Tokyo Olympics, the country's governing body (NZF) said on Thursday. Half of UK fans betting on French victory in Euro 2020, says gaming firm Entain Almost half of British soccer fans have joined peers across Europe in placing wagers on France to lift the Euro 2020 trophy, Entain said on Thursday, as the sports betting firm gears up for over three million bets on the delayed tournament. Tokyo vaccination centre to offer shots to younger people as Olympics loom A mass vaccination centre in Tokyo will begin booking COVID-19 shots for people under 65 years old from Saturday, the Sankei Newspaper reported on Thursday, as Japan ramps up efforts to inoculate people before the 2020 Olympics open next month. Soccer-Inter Miami co-owner 'optimistic' Messi will join in future Jorge Mas, the co-owner of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, said he is confident Lionel Messi will join them if he decides to leave Barcelona. Rugby-Blues eye home final in last round of Trans-Tasman competition SYDNEY: The Auckland Blues will be out to snap a decade-long playoff drought when three unbeaten New Zealand teams vie for two places in the final over the last round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at the weekend. The Blues top the standings by a point and will be assured of hosting the June 19 ... Olympics-NZ rowing double gold medallist Drysdale retires New Zealand's double Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday after the 42-year-old missed out on selection for the Tokyo Games. Football: Champions League final brought England's Chelsea, City players closer: Chilwell LONDON: Defender Ben Chilwell said the Champions League final helped strengthen the bonds between the English players at Chelsea and Manchester City and that it will benefit the national team ahead of the upcoming European Championship. Chilwell, Reece James and Mason Mount were part of the ... Sport-NZ govt backs transgender inclusion after ex-athlete protest WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Sports Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday that inclusion should be the starting point for any discussion about the participation of transgender people in the sex class of their choice. Robertson was responding to an open letter from 43 former Olympic champions ... Rugby-Wallabies hopeful Vunivalu ruled out of France series MELBOURNE: Wallabies hopeful Suliasi Vunivalu has been ruled out of the three-test series against France with a hamstring strain but coach Dave Rennie has downplayed injury concerns for flyhalf James O'Connor. Rennie told Australian media that Queensland Reds winger and rugby league convert ... 'Football's Coming Home': England aim to emulate spirit of Euro 96 LONDON: Twenty-five years after England's dramatic Euro 96 campaign revived the nation's love affair with football, Gareth Southgate's side aim to emulate the golden summer when football came home. England manager Southgate leads his team into their opening match of the European Championship ... France eye Euro 2020 glory as kick-off looms LONDON: Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday (Jun 11) as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal prepare to defend their title and world champions France seek a rare double a year after the tournament was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. France's fearsome forward line makes them favourites to win a ... Women's sport ready for take off, says Ruggiero Those looking to invest in sport should bet on women's leagues, with post-pandemic interest presenting new opportunities, says Angela Ruggiero the former International Olympic Committee executive board member and co-founder of the Sports Innovation Lab. Tennis: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final A fired-up Novak Djokovic repelled a stirring fightback by Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim a 6-3 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5 victory on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with defending champion Rafa Nadal. Soccer-Don't give Bale space, Switzerland's Rodriguez warns team mates Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez issued a warning to his team mates for their European Championship opener against Wales on Saturday - give Gareth Bale space to play at your own peril. Football: Southgate advice helped me break into England squad, says Grealish A conversation with manager Gareth Southgate during his first national camp last year helped Jack Grealish break into the team and seal a spot in the squad for the European Championship, the midfielder said on Wednesday. Mastercard, Ambev back away from Copa America as players vent COVID-19 concerns Mastercard and drinks company Ambev, major sponsors of South American football, backed away from the Copa America on Wednesday as players criticised organisers for moving the tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks Football: De Bruyne skips Belgium training Kevin De Bruyne played no part in Belgium’s training session on Wednesday, lessening the chances of him playing in their first European Championship match against Russia in St Petersburg on Saturday. Football: Russia complains to UEFA over Ukraine kit with Crimea on Russia said on Wednesday (Jun 9) it had complained to European football governing body UEFA over Ukraine's new national team shirt which is emblazoned with a map including Crimea and words from a military slogan. Football: Blind compares Dutch squad with 2014 heroes Netherlands defender Daley Blind is hoping to revive memories at the European Championship of their successful 2014 World Cup campaign when the Dutch last made an impact at a major tournament and his own career kicked off. Football: UEFA suspends disciplinary proceedings against Real, Barca and Juve UEFA's independent appeals body has suspended disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their attempt to launch a breakaway Super League, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday (Jun 9). Olympics: IOC pushes for more COVID-19 vaccinations of Tokyo-bound athletes Some 80 per cent of athletes qualified for the Tokyo Olympics have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, with the International Olympic Committee pushing to raise that number with just over a month to go before the start of the Games. Tennis: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach French Open semis Rafa Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared back to beat 10th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday and storm into the French Open semi-finals. Tennis-It's time to chill, says mentally drained Swiatek PARIS: From her French Open title to her run to the quarter-finals here on Wednesday, Iga Swiatek has had an eventful eight months and it's now time for the 20-year-old to chill. The Pole, who burst into the limelight when she lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup as a teenager without dropping a set ... Soccer-Locatelli relishing childhood Italy dream before contemplating his future Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli says he is focused on fulfilling his childhood dream of representing Italy at a major tournament, but admits he will have big decisions to make on his future after European Championship. Cricket-S Africa players must decide whether to show support for BLM South Africa will leave it up to individual players to decide whether to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the first test against West Indies in Saint Lucia starting on Thursday. Vietnam's proposal to postpone SEA Games opposed by most member states: Malaysian Olympic council SINGAPORE: Eight out of 11 member states of the Southeast Asian Games Federation have objected to Vietnam's proposal to postpone the competition over COVID-19 fears, according to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). The SEA Games Federation Office called a special meeting on Wednesday (Jun 9) to ... Tennis: 'What would Jana say?' - Krejcikova left with question in Paris Barbora Krejcikova had all the answers on court against Coco Gauff, but she was left with one big question after reaching the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday: What would her former mentor, fellow Czech Jana Novotna, think of her run in Paris? Football: Sombre South Koreans advance to next phase after Yoo tribute South Korea paid tribute to World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as Paulo Bento's side secured their place in the next phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in Goyang. Japan's PM laments taking heat for hosting Olympics despite pandemic Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lamented on Wednesday (Jun 9) drawing so much criticism for Japan's hosting of the Olympics with the COVID-19 crisis unabated, while a newspaper reported that local spectators may be allowed to attend. Tennis-Gauff rues 'passive' play on set points in loss to Krejcikova REUTERS: Coco Gauff has vowed to improve her decision-making on crucial points in future, after losing 7-6(6) 6-3 to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday despite having the upper hand. Gauff, 17, had five set points in the opening set before ... Tennis: Sakkari defeats defending champion Swiatek to reach French Open semi-finals Maria Sakkari defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Wednesday. Football: South Korea salute late World Cup hero with five-goal romp South Korea paid emotional tribute to late World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as they smashed Sri Lanka 5-0 to take charge of their World Cup qualifying group on Wednesday. Soccer-Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in Euro 2020 curtain raiser Five years on from their last major tournament appearance, Italy take centre stage once more when they welcome Group A rivals Turkey to Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the opening game of Euro 2020 on Friday. Football: Mourinho claims he won 'half a trophy' at Tottenham Jose Mourinho said he had won "half a trophy" at Tottenham Hotspur after guiding the Premier League club to the League Cup final last season, only to be sacked less than a week before the match. Rowing-Double Olympic champion Glover secures ticket to Tokyo Britain's double Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover secured her ticket to Tokyo on Wednesday as a 34-year-old mother of three and said it felt like the biggest achievement of her career. Tennis-Defending champion Swiatek crashes out of French Open in quarter-finals Defending champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the French Open when she suffered a 6-4 6-4 defeat against Greek Maria Sakkari on Wednesday. Football: Super League six 'reach financial settlement' with Premier League The six rebel English clubs that signed up to the European Super League have reached a financial settlement with the Premier League worth a combined £22 million ($31 million), reports said on Wednesday. Football: Spain sets up 'parallel' Euro 2020 team over COVID-19 worries Spain have set up a "parallel" squad of 17 reserves for Euro 2020 who may have to play if the Covid-19 infections among its players spread, team management said on Wednesday. Cricket-NZ captain Williamson to miss second test v England with elbow injury New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second test against England due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence, the team's head coach said on Wednesday. Soccer-Premier League Big Six reach settlement over Super League - report The six English clubs that signed up to the breakaway European Super League earlier this year have agreed to pay 20 million pounds (US$28 million) as part of a settlement with the Premier League, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Soccer-Lazio hint at Sarri appointment with cigarette emoji Lazio all but confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach on Wednesday by posting a cigarette emoji on social media. Football: India's Chhetri says comparisons with Messi are misplaced DOHA: India's Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday (Jun 9) said that comparisons with Lionel Messi are misplaced after surpassing his tally of international goals, and added that he remains a huge fan of the Argentine star. Chhetri overtook Messi's total of 72 international goals in India's 2-0 win over ... Soccer-Russia aim for knockout stage at Euro, says sports minister Russia's sports minister said on Wednesday that the country's men's national soccer team aimed to reach the knockout stage of the European Championship, as they prepare to kick off their campaign on home turf in St Petersburg on Saturday. Football: Sweden Euro squad tightens COVID-19 measures after two cases Sweden's Euro 2020 squad will be subjected to stricter Covid measures after two players, star forward Dejan Kulusevski and midfielder Mattias Svanberg tested positive, the Swedish FA said Wednesday. Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital. Explainer-Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics TOKYO: Emergency medicine experts warn first responders at the Tokyo Olympics could easily confuse heatstroke and coronavirus patients because the illnesses bear similar symptoms. While Games organisers have moved the marathon and race-walk events to the cooler northern city of Sapporo, most ... Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital. Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year: Report HANOI: Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said on Wednesday (Jun 9), as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. The regional Olympics are due to be held in Hanoi and 11 other locations - some of them at the epicentre of the fresh COVID-19 wave - from ... Squash queen Nicol David 'thrilled' life story to be biopic Nicol David, the most successful female squash player of all time, said she is "thrilled and overwhelmed" that her life story will be immortalised in an upcoming biopic. Olympics-Australia swimming boss questions Sun's Tokyo bid Questions will be asked if Sun Yang is cleared to compete at the Olympics and performs well in the Tokyo pool, given he is banned from training through official channels in China, Australia swimming chief Kieren Perkins said. Australia forced to ditch Olympic baseball dream as qualifier moved Baseball Australia made the "gut-wrenching" decision on Wednesday (Jun 9) to pull out of this month's Olympic qualifier in Mexico, citing "insurmountable" challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis-French Open organisers 'picked Amazon over people': Medvedev World number two Daniil Medvedev said French Open organisers "preferred Amazon to people" by scheduling his quarter-final match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Tuesday's night session, when fans are unable to attend due to a COVID-19 curfew. Cricket-Windies recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury. Cricket-ECB must not punish Robinson too severely if he has changed: Holding The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should not "come down too hard" on Ollie Robinson for old racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter if the fast bowler has since changed his behaviour, former West Indies bowler Michael Holding said. Rugby-Pay cut made France move easy, says departing All Black Laumape Departing All Black Ngani Laumape said on Wednesday his decision to play in France was made easier by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) cutting his pay in their contract offer. Football: Fans booing players taking a knee shows racism still a problem, says Henderson LONDON: England midfielder Jordan Henderson said fans who booed players for taking a knee before matches proved racism is still an issue and that the team will continue to take a stand during the European Championship. There were jeers from a small section of spectators at the Riverside Stadium in ... Soccer-Brazil score early and late to defeat Paraguay 2-0 An early goal from Neymar and a late second from Lucas Paqueta gave Brazil a 2-0 win against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Asuncion on Tuesday, giving them a sixth straight victory in South America's preliminaries. Argentine golfer Cabrera extradited from Brazil over domestic violence allegations Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera, a two-time winner of major tournaments, was extradited from Brazil on Tuesday to stand trial in his home country on charges of violence against former domestic partners, a prosecutor in the case told Reuters. Russia's St Petersburg sees COVID-19 spike as Euro 2020 looms Thousands of fans are set to descend on Russia's former imperial capital Saint Petersburg for Europe's biggest football extravaganza, Euro 2020, even as coronavirus cases are surging in the city. Soccer-Colombia score in added time to grab 2-2 draw with Argentina Argentina scored twice in the first eight minutes but could not withstand Colombia’s second-half pressure as the hosts rallied for a 2-2 draw in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Cricket-Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against New Zealand England batsmen Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence scored battling half-centuries as the hosts recovered from a mid-innings wobble to reach 258-7 against New Zealand on the opening day of the second and final test on Thursday. Diageo pulls out of sponsoring Copa America soccer tournament Alcoholic beverage company Diageo Plc on Thursday joined other major sponsors pulling out of the Copa America after players criticized organizers for moving the soccer tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks. Tennis-Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in the French Open final. Cricket-Dhawan to lead second-string India on Sri Lanka tour Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead a second-string India team in their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka next month with pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar named as his deputy, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. Soccer-France striker Benzema should be fit to face Germany France forward Karim Benzema, who sustained a knee injury during a friendly on Tuesday, is expected to take part in his team's Euro 2020 Group F opener against Germany, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday. Olympics: IOC's Bach scraps plans for quick visit, will be in Tokyo in mid-July International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will arrive in Tokyo in the middle of July ahead of the Olympic Games and will not visit before, he said on Thursday. Olympics: IOC executive board proposes Brisbane as hosts of 2032 Olympics The International Olympic Committee's executive board proposed the Australian city of Brisbane on Thursday to host the 2032 summer Olympics and the choice will be put to a vote next month. Football: Scotland to stand rather than kneel in anti-racism gesture Scotland players will take a stand in an anti-racism gesture ahead of their three Euro 2020 group matches rather than taking the knee, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced on Thursday. Tennis-Patient Pavlyuchenkova rewarded as she reaches French Open final in 52nd major PARIS :Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova held steady to beat an erratic Tamara Zidansek in straight sets on Thursday and reach the French Open final at her 50th Grand Slam tournament. Tennis: Pavlyuchenkova reaches first Grand Slam final at French Open on 52nd attempt Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat world number 85 Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 6-3 to reach a first Grand Slam final at a record 52nd attempt at the French Open on Thursday. Football: Europol ready for 'important security challenges' of scattered Euros Staging the European Championship in 10 different countries during a pandemic poses serious security risks for police officers across Europe, police agency Europol said on Thursday. Rugby: Bok Kriel eager to take on Lions, who his great grandfather played for South Africa centre Jesse Kriel will follow in the footsteps of his great grandfather John Hodgson in the British & Irish Lions series starting next month, except he will be on the opposite side and seeking to tame the tourists in the three-match series. Soccer-Most European fans back players kneeling against racism A majority of football supporters around nine European nations support professional players taking a knee ahead of matches as an anti-racism gesture, according to a new survey. Cricket-West Indies win the toss and bat in first test vs South Africa REUTERS: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat in the first test of a two-match series against South Africa that starts at a windy Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia on Thursday. The home side have handed a debut to 19-year-old fast bowler Jayden Seales ... Soccer-Page's youthful Wales face wily Swiss REUTERS: Wales were the surprise packages of the 2016 European Championship but they kick off their Group A campaign against Switzerland in Baku on Saturday with a very different team. Five years ago, under Chris Coleman, the Welsh, playing in their first major tournament for 58 years, reached ... Football: Another Copa, another chance for Argentina to end drought This year's Copa America gives Argentina another chance to break a 28-year trophy drought, which has been made even harder by a venue switch from home turf to that of arch-rivals Brazil. Football: Brazil seek to forget troubles, focus on a Copa America like no other A Brazil team playing in the Copa America at home on the back of a seven-game winning streak would normally be hot favourites to triumph, but this is no ordinary year and no ordinary Copa. Football: Chaotic organisation makes this year's Copa America unique Sports events have been cancelled or disrupted by a myriad of complications over the years, including war, plague, economic uncertainty and political boycotts, but the series of events that have beset this year's Copa America takes some beating. Soccer-CAS reduces Ajax keeper Onana's ban to nine months Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Andre Onana's year-long ban by European soccer's governing body UEFA for violating doping rules has been reduced to nine months after an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said in a statement https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload ... Football: Euro 2020 finally set for lift-off under COVID-19 cloud The delayed Euro 2020 tournament will finally get under way on Friday (Jun 11), a year behind schedule, with COVID-19 still set to cast a shadow over the event. French President Macron urges soccer star Mbappe to stay at PSG French President Emmanuel Macron urged the country's star soccer striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday to stay at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and to remain within the French domestic league. Soccer-PSG sign Dutch midfielder Wijnaldum from Liverpool Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will join Paris St Germain from Premier League side Liverpool on a three-year deal, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday. Hungary's Orban 'agrees' with fans booing kneeling Irish footballers BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday (Jun 10) defended his country's football fans who booed the Ireland team as they took a knee before a Euro 2020 warm-up game in Budapest. Before the game on Tuesday, sections of the crowd at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in the Hungarian ... Soccer-Oldest, youngest, most capped - all the numbers for Euro 2020 Belgium not only take their top ranking into the European Championship but they will also be the most experienced of the campaigners at the tournament, which kicks off on Friday. Tennis-Salisbury ends Britain's 39-year wait for French Open success PARIS: Joe Salisbury ended Britain's 39-year wait for a main draw title at the French Open when he combined with American Desirae Krawczyk to win the mixed doubles at Roland Garros on Thursday. Krawczyk and Salisbury rallied from a set down to beat the Russian pair of Elena Vesnina and Aslan ... India's Olympic team to be fully vaccinated: Sports chief India's Olympic contingent will be fully vaccinated by early July ahead of their journey to Tokyo for the Games, the country's top sports official Narinder Batra told AFP. Soccer-Sky-high player values may start to deflate after excitement of Euros FRANKFURT: The price tag of football players taking part in this year's European Championship has nearly doubled since the last edition, but this broadcasting rights-fuelled bubble is showing signs of deflating. The value of the average player has risen by 82per cent since the 2016 Euros ... Football: Croatia's Petkovic hoping for deja vu against England Bruno Petkovic is hopeful that Dinamo Zagreb's stunning Europa League win over Tottenham Hotspur in March can inspire a carbon copy when Croatia take on England in their opening Euro 2020 Group D clash at Wembley on Sunday. Rugby-England's youngsters get chance to impress Jones Eddie Jones has included 21 uncapped players in his initial 34-man squad for Tests against the United States and Canada, giving them an opportunity to make their mark in the absence of a host of unavailable regulars. Soccer-Spain's Llorente poised to return after negative COVID-19 test Spain defender Diego Llorente is set to return to the squad's Euro 2020 training camp after showing negative for COVID-19 in the last two round of tests, the team said on Thursday. Soccer-Danes hope fans will lift them over Finns in Euro opener Denmark hope having thousands of passionate fans back in the stands in Copenhagen on Saturday will help them to victory over a Finnish side making a first appearance at a major tournament finals. Hong Kong watchdog slams Beijing loyalists over Gay Games criticism Hong Kong's anti-discrimination watchdog slammed two prominent pro-Beijing politicians on Thursday (Jun 10) for recent comments warning that next year's Gay Games would "divide the city" and bring "dirty money". Cricket: England bat against New Zealand in second Test as Anderson sets record England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the second and final Test at Edgbaston on Thursday as James Anderson became their most-capped player of all time. Football: UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from kit ahead of Euros European soccer governing body UEFA has ordered Ukraine to remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" from the inside of its new national team shirt ahead of the European Championship for political reasons, after a complaint from Russia. Football: Norwich end kit sponsor deal with BK8 after backlash from fans Premier League club Norwich City on Thursday ended their partnership with kit sponsor BK8 following supporters' criticism of the Asian betting company's provocative marketing material online. Soccer-Italy midfielder Pellegrini injured on eve of Euro 2020 Italy have asked UEFA for permission to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini with Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli in their Euro 2020 squad after the Roma midfielder picked up an injury, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday. Football: Pellegrini joins Italy's Euro 2020 injury list Lorenzo Pellegrini on Thursday joined Italy's injury list on the eve of their Euro 2020 opener against Turkey, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed. Olympics: Australian swimmer Groves pulls out of Games trials, citing 'perverts' Double Olympic silver medallist Madeline Groves has pulled out of Australia's swimming trials for the Tokyo Games, citing "misogynistic perverts in sport". Football: Celtic appoint former Australia coach Postecoglou as new manager Celtic have appointed former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager following the exit of Neil Lennon, the Scottish Premiership club announced on Thursday. Football: Former Roma coach Fonseca in talks with Spurs Former AS Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is in talks with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur to be their next manager, according to British media reports. Olympics-NZ women's soccer coach Sermanni to leave after Tokyo Games New Zealand women's soccer coach Tom Sermanni will step down after the Tokyo Olympics, the country's governing body (NZF) said on Thursday. Half of UK fans betting on French victory in Euro 2020, says gaming firm Entain Almost half of British soccer fans have joined peers across Europe in placing wagers on France to lift the Euro 2020 trophy, Entain said on Thursday, as the sports betting firm gears up for over three million bets on the delayed tournament. Tokyo vaccination centre to offer shots to younger people as Olympics loom A mass vaccination centre in Tokyo will begin booking COVID-19 shots for people under 65 years old from Saturday, the Sankei Newspaper reported on Thursday, as Japan ramps up efforts to inoculate people before the 2020 Olympics open next month. Soccer-Inter Miami co-owner 'optimistic' Messi will join in future Jorge Mas, the co-owner of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, said he is confident Lionel Messi will join them if he decides to leave Barcelona. Rugby-Blues eye home final in last round of Trans-Tasman competition SYDNEY: The Auckland Blues will be out to snap a decade-long playoff drought when three unbeaten New Zealand teams vie for two places in the final over the last round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at the weekend. The Blues top the standings by a point and will be assured of hosting the June 19 ... Olympics-NZ rowing double gold medallist Drysdale retires New Zealand's double Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday after the 42-year-old missed out on selection for the Tokyo Games. Football: Champions League final brought England's Chelsea, City players closer: Chilwell LONDON: Defender Ben Chilwell said the Champions League final helped strengthen the bonds between the English players at Chelsea and Manchester City and that it will benefit the national team ahead of the upcoming European Championship. Chilwell, Reece James and Mason Mount were part of the ... Sport-NZ govt backs transgender inclusion after ex-athlete protest WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Sports Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday that inclusion should be the starting point for any discussion about the participation of transgender people in the sex class of their choice. Robertson was responding to an open letter from 43 former Olympic champions ... Rugby-Wallabies hopeful Vunivalu ruled out of France series MELBOURNE: Wallabies hopeful Suliasi Vunivalu has been ruled out of the three-test series against France with a hamstring strain but coach Dave Rennie has downplayed injury concerns for flyhalf James O'Connor. Rennie told Australian media that Queensland Reds winger and rugby league convert ... 'Football's Coming Home': England aim to emulate spirit of Euro 96 LONDON: Twenty-five years after England's dramatic Euro 96 campaign revived the nation's love affair with football, Gareth Southgate's side aim to emulate the golden summer when football came home. England manager Southgate leads his team into their opening match of the European Championship ... France eye Euro 2020 glory as kick-off looms LONDON: Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday (Jun 11) as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal prepare to defend their title and world champions France seek a rare double a year after the tournament was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. France's fearsome forward line makes them favourites to win a ... Women's sport ready for take off, says Ruggiero Those looking to invest in sport should bet on women's leagues, with post-pandemic interest presenting new opportunities, says Angela Ruggiero the former International Olympic Committee executive board member and co-founder of the Sports Innovation Lab. Tennis: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final A fired-up Novak Djokovic repelled a stirring fightback by Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim a 6-3 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5 victory on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with defending champion Rafa Nadal. Soccer-Don't give Bale space, Switzerland's Rodriguez warns team mates Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez issued a warning to his team mates for their European Championship opener against Wales on Saturday - give Gareth Bale space to play at your own peril. Football: Southgate advice helped me break into England squad, says Grealish A conversation with manager Gareth Southgate during his first national camp last year helped Jack Grealish break into the team and seal a spot in the squad for the European Championship, the midfielder said on Wednesday. Mastercard, Ambev back away from Copa America as players vent COVID-19 concerns Mastercard and drinks company Ambev, major sponsors of South American football, backed away from the Copa America on Wednesday as players criticised organisers for moving the tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks Football: De Bruyne skips Belgium training Kevin De Bruyne played no part in Belgium’s training session on Wednesday, lessening the chances of him playing in their first European Championship match against Russia in St Petersburg on Saturday. Football: Russia complains to UEFA over Ukraine kit with Crimea on Russia said on Wednesday (Jun 9) it had complained to European football governing body UEFA over Ukraine's new national team shirt which is emblazoned with a map including Crimea and words from a military slogan. Football: Blind compares Dutch squad with 2014 heroes Netherlands defender Daley Blind is hoping to revive memories at the European Championship of their successful 2014 World Cup campaign when the Dutch last made an impact at a major tournament and his own career kicked off. Football: UEFA suspends disciplinary proceedings against Real, Barca and Juve UEFA's independent appeals body has suspended disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their attempt to launch a breakaway Super League, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday (Jun 9). Olympics: IOC pushes for more COVID-19 vaccinations of Tokyo-bound athletes Some 80 per cent of athletes qualified for the Tokyo Olympics have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, with the International Olympic Committee pushing to raise that number with just over a month to go before the start of the Games. Tennis: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach French Open semis Rafa Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared back to beat 10th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday and storm into the French Open semi-finals. Tennis-It's time to chill, says mentally drained Swiatek PARIS: From her French Open title to her run to the quarter-finals here on Wednesday, Iga Swiatek has had an eventful eight months and it's now time for the 20-year-old to chill. The Pole, who burst into the limelight when she lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup as a teenager without dropping a set ... Soccer-Locatelli relishing childhood Italy dream before contemplating his future Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli says he is focused on fulfilling his childhood dream of representing Italy at a major tournament, but admits he will have big decisions to make on his future after European Championship. Cricket-S Africa players must decide whether to show support for BLM South Africa will leave it up to individual players to decide whether to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the first test against West Indies in Saint Lucia starting on Thursday. Vietnam's proposal to postpone SEA Games opposed by most member states: Malaysian Olympic council SINGAPORE: Eight out of 11 member states of the Southeast Asian Games Federation have objected to Vietnam's proposal to postpone the competition over COVID-19 fears, according to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). The SEA Games Federation Office called a special meeting on Wednesday (Jun 9) to ... Tennis: 'What would Jana say?' - Krejcikova left with question in Paris Barbora Krejcikova had all the answers on court against Coco Gauff, but she was left with one big question after reaching the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday: What would her former mentor, fellow Czech Jana Novotna, think of her run in Paris? Football: Sombre South Koreans advance to next phase after Yoo tribute South Korea paid tribute to World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as Paulo Bento's side secured their place in the next phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in Goyang. Japan's PM laments taking heat for hosting Olympics despite pandemic Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lamented on Wednesday (Jun 9) drawing so much criticism for Japan's hosting of the Olympics with the COVID-19 crisis unabated, while a newspaper reported that local spectators may be allowed to attend. Tennis-Gauff rues 'passive' play on set points in loss to Krejcikova REUTERS: Coco Gauff has vowed to improve her decision-making on crucial points in future, after losing 7-6(6) 6-3 to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday despite having the upper hand. Gauff, 17, had five set points in the opening set before ... Tennis: Sakkari defeats defending champion Swiatek to reach French Open semi-finals Maria Sakkari defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Wednesday. Football: South Korea salute late World Cup hero with five-goal romp South Korea paid emotional tribute to late World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as they smashed Sri Lanka 5-0 to take charge of their World Cup qualifying group on Wednesday. Soccer-Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in Euro 2020 curtain raiser Five years on from their last major tournament appearance, Italy take centre stage once more when they welcome Group A rivals Turkey to Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the opening game of Euro 2020 on Friday. Football: Mourinho claims he won 'half a trophy' at Tottenham Jose Mourinho said he had won "half a trophy" at Tottenham Hotspur after guiding the Premier League club to the League Cup final last season, only to be sacked less than a week before the match. Rowing-Double Olympic champion Glover secures ticket to Tokyo Britain's double Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover secured her ticket to Tokyo on Wednesday as a 34-year-old mother of three and said it felt like the biggest achievement of her career. Tennis-Defending champion Swiatek crashes out of French Open in quarter-finals Defending champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the French Open when she suffered a 6-4 6-4 defeat against Greek Maria Sakkari on Wednesday. Football: Super League six 'reach financial settlement' with Premier League The six rebel English clubs that signed up to the European Super League have reached a financial settlement with the Premier League worth a combined £22 million ($31 million), reports said on Wednesday. Football: Spain sets up 'parallel' Euro 2020 team over COVID-19 worries Spain have set up a "parallel" squad of 17 reserves for Euro 2020 who may have to play if the Covid-19 infections among its players spread, team management said on Wednesday. Cricket-NZ captain Williamson to miss second test v England with elbow injury New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second test against England due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence, the team's head coach said on Wednesday. Soccer-Premier League Big Six reach settlement over Super League - report The six English clubs that signed up to the breakaway European Super League earlier this year have agreed to pay 20 million pounds (US$28 million) as part of a settlement with the Premier League, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Soccer-Lazio hint at Sarri appointment with cigarette emoji Lazio all but confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach on Wednesday by posting a cigarette emoji on social media. Football: India's Chhetri says comparisons with Messi are misplaced DOHA: India's Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday (Jun 9) said that comparisons with Lionel Messi are misplaced after surpassing his tally of international goals, and added that he remains a huge fan of the Argentine star. Chhetri overtook Messi's total of 72 international goals in India's 2-0 win over ... Soccer-Russia aim for knockout stage at Euro, says sports minister Russia's sports minister said on Wednesday that the country's men's national soccer team aimed to reach the knockout stage of the European Championship, as they prepare to kick off their campaign on home turf in St Petersburg on Saturday. Football: Sweden Euro squad tightens COVID-19 measures after two cases Sweden's Euro 2020 squad will be subjected to stricter Covid measures after two players, star forward Dejan Kulusevski and midfielder Mattias Svanberg tested positive, the Swedish FA said Wednesday. Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital. Explainer-Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics TOKYO: Emergency medicine experts warn first responders at the Tokyo Olympics could easily confuse heatstroke and coronavirus patients because the illnesses bear similar symptoms. While Games organisers have moved the marathon and race-walk events to the cooler northern city of Sapporo, most ... Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital. Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year: Report HANOI: Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said on Wednesday (Jun 9), as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. The regional Olympics are due to be held in Hanoi and 11 other locations - some of them at the epicentre of the fresh COVID-19 wave - from ... Squash queen Nicol David 'thrilled' life story to be biopic Nicol David, the most successful female squash player of all time, said she is "thrilled and overwhelmed" that her life story will be immortalised in an upcoming biopic. Olympics-Australia swimming boss questions Sun's Tokyo bid Questions will be asked if Sun Yang is cleared to compete at the Olympics and performs well in the Tokyo pool, given he is banned from training through official channels in China, Australia swimming chief Kieren Perkins said. Australia forced to ditch Olympic baseball dream as qualifier moved Baseball Australia made the "gut-wrenching" decision on Wednesday (Jun 9) to pull out of this month's Olympic qualifier in Mexico, citing "insurmountable" challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis-French Open organisers 'picked Amazon over people': Medvedev World number two Daniil Medvedev said French Open organisers "preferred Amazon to people" by scheduling his quarter-final match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Tuesday's night session, when fans are unable to attend due to a COVID-19 curfew. Cricket-Windies recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury. Cricket-ECB must not punish Robinson too severely if he has changed: Holding The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should not "come down too hard" on Ollie Robinson for old racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter if the fast bowler has since changed his behaviour, former West Indies bowler Michael Holding said. Rugby-Pay cut made France move easy, says departing All Black Laumape Departing All Black Ngani Laumape said on Wednesday his decision to play in France was made easier by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) cutting his pay in their contract offer. Football: Fans booing players taking a knee shows racism still a problem, says Henderson LONDON: England midfielder Jordan Henderson said fans who booed players for taking a knee before matches proved racism is still an issue and that the team will continue to take a stand during the European Championship. There were jeers from a small section of spectators at the Riverside Stadium in ... Soccer-Brazil score early and late to defeat Paraguay 2-0 An early goal from Neymar and a late second from Lucas Paqueta gave Brazil a 2-0 win against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Asuncion on Tuesday, giving them a sixth straight victory in South America's preliminaries. Argentine golfer Cabrera extradited from Brazil over domestic violence allegations Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera, a two-time winner of major tournaments, was extradited from Brazil on Tuesday to stand trial in his home country on charges of violence against former domestic partners, a prosecutor in the case told Reuters. Russia's St Petersburg sees COVID-19 spike as Euro 2020 looms Thousands of fans are set to descend on Russia's former imperial capital Saint Petersburg for Europe's biggest football extravaganza, Euro 2020, even as coronavirus cases are surging in the city. Soccer-Colombia score in added time to grab 2-2 draw with Argentina Argentina scored twice in the first eight minutes but could not withstand Colombia’s second-half pressure as the hosts rallied for a 2-2 draw in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

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Cricket-Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against New Zealand

England batsmen Rory Burns and Dan Lawrence scored battling half-centuries as the hosts recovered from a mid-innings wobble to reach 258-7 against New Zealand on the opening day of the second and final test on Thursday.

Diageo pulls out of sponsoring Copa America soccer tournament

Alcoholic beverage company Diageo Plc on Thursday joined other major sponsors pulling out of the Copa America after players criticized organizers for moving the soccer tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks.

Tennis-Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in the French Open final.

Cricket-Dhawan to lead second-string India on Sri Lanka tour

Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan will lead a second-string India team in their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka next month with pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar named as his deputy, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday.

Soccer-France striker Benzema should be fit to face Germany

France forward Karim Benzema, who sustained a knee injury during a friendly on Tuesday, is expected to take part in his team's Euro 2020 Group F opener against Germany, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

Olympics: IOC's Bach scraps plans for quick visit, will be in Tokyo in mid-July

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will arrive in Tokyo in the middle of July ahead of the Olympic Games and will not visit before, he said on Thursday.

Olympics: IOC executive board proposes Brisbane as hosts of 2032 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee's executive board proposed the Australian city of Brisbane on Thursday to host the 2032 summer Olympics and the choice will be put to a vote next month.

Football: Scotland to stand rather than kneel in anti-racism gesture

Scotland players will take a stand in an anti-racism gesture ahead of their three Euro 2020 group matches rather than taking the knee, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced on Thursday.

Tennis-Patient Pavlyuchenkova rewarded as she reaches French Open final in 52nd major

PARIS :Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova held steady to beat an erratic Tamara Zidansek in straight sets on Thursday and reach the French Open final at her 50th Grand Slam tournament.

Tennis: Pavlyuchenkova reaches first Grand Slam final at French Open on 52nd attempt

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat world number 85 Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 6-3 to reach a first Grand Slam final at a record 52nd attempt at the French Open on Thursday.

Football: Europol ready for 'important security challenges' of scattered Euros

Staging the European Championship in 10 different countries during a pandemic poses serious security risks for police officers across Europe, police agency Europol said on Thursday.

Rugby: Bok Kriel eager to take on Lions, who his great grandfather played for

South Africa centre Jesse Kriel will follow in the footsteps of his great grandfather John Hodgson in the British & Irish Lions series starting next month, except he will be on the opposite side and seeking to tame the tourists in the three-match series.

Soccer-Most European fans back players kneeling against racism

A majority of football supporters around nine European nations support professional players taking a knee ahead of matches as an anti-racism gesture, according to a new survey.

Cricket-West Indies win the toss and bat in first test vs South Africa

REUTERS: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat in the first test of a two-match series against South Africa that starts at a windy Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia on Thursday. The home side have handed a debut to 19-year-old fast bowler Jayden Seales ...

Soccer-Page's youthful Wales face wily Swiss

REUTERS: Wales were the surprise packages of the 2016 European Championship but they kick off their Group A campaign against Switzerland in Baku on Saturday with a very different team. Five years ago, under Chris Coleman, the Welsh, playing in their first major tournament for 58 years, reached ...

Football: Another Copa, another chance for Argentina to end drought

This year's Copa America gives Argentina another chance to break a 28-year trophy drought, which has been made even harder by a venue switch from home turf to that of arch-rivals Brazil.

Football: Brazil seek to forget troubles, focus on a Copa America like no other

A Brazil team playing in the Copa America at home on the back of a seven-game winning streak would normally be hot favourites to triumph, but this is no ordinary year and no ordinary Copa.

Football: Chaotic organisation makes this year's Copa America unique

Sports events have been cancelled or disrupted by a myriad of complications over the years, including war, plague, economic uncertainty and political boycotts, but the series of events that have beset this year's Copa America takes some beating.

Soccer-CAS reduces Ajax keeper Onana's ban to nine months

Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Andre Onana's year-long ban by European soccer's governing body UEFA for violating doping rules has been reduced to nine months after an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said in a statement https://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload ...

Football: Euro 2020 finally set for lift-off under COVID-19 cloud

The delayed Euro 2020 tournament will finally get under way on Friday (Jun 11), a year behind schedule, with COVID-19 still set to cast a shadow over the event.

French President Macron urges soccer star Mbappe to stay at PSG

French President Emmanuel Macron urged the country's star soccer striker Kylian Mbappe on Thursday to stay at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and to remain within the French domestic league.

Soccer-PSG sign Dutch midfielder Wijnaldum from Liverpool

Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will join Paris St Germain from Premier League side Liverpool on a three-year deal, the French Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday.

Hungary's Orban 'agrees' with fans booing kneeling Irish footballers

BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday (Jun 10) defended his country's football fans who booed the Ireland team as they took a knee before a Euro 2020 warm-up game in Budapest. Before the game on Tuesday, sections of the crowd at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in the Hungarian ...

Soccer-Oldest, youngest, most capped - all the numbers for Euro 2020

Belgium not only take their top ranking into the European Championship but they will also be the most experienced of the campaigners at the tournament, which kicks off on Friday.

Tennis-Salisbury ends Britain's 39-year wait for French Open success

PARIS: Joe Salisbury ended Britain's 39-year wait for a main draw title at the French Open when he combined with American Desirae Krawczyk to win the mixed doubles at Roland Garros on Thursday. Krawczyk and Salisbury rallied from a set down to beat the Russian pair of Elena Vesnina and Aslan ...

India's Olympic team to be fully vaccinated: Sports chief

India's Olympic contingent will be fully vaccinated by early July ahead of their journey to Tokyo for the Games, the country's top sports official Narinder Batra told AFP.

Soccer-Sky-high player values may start to deflate after excitement of Euros

FRANKFURT: The price tag of football players taking part in this year's European Championship has nearly doubled since the last edition, but this broadcasting rights-fuelled bubble is showing signs of deflating. The value of the average player has risen by 82per cent since the 2016 Euros ...

Football: Croatia's Petkovic hoping for deja vu against England

Bruno Petkovic is hopeful that Dinamo Zagreb's stunning Europa League win over Tottenham Hotspur in March can inspire a carbon copy when Croatia take on England in their opening Euro 2020 Group D clash at Wembley on Sunday.

Rugby-England's youngsters get chance to impress Jones

Eddie Jones has included 21 uncapped players in his initial 34-man squad for Tests against the United States and Canada, giving them an opportunity to make their mark in the absence of a host of unavailable regulars.

Soccer-Spain's Llorente poised to return after negative COVID-19 test

Spain defender Diego Llorente is set to return to the squad's Euro 2020 training camp after showing negative for COVID-19 in the last two round of tests, the team said on Thursday.

Soccer-Danes hope fans will lift them over Finns in Euro opener

Denmark hope having thousands of passionate fans back in the stands in Copenhagen on Saturday will help them to victory over a Finnish side making a first appearance at a major tournament finals.

Hong Kong watchdog slams Beijing loyalists over Gay Games criticism

Hong Kong's anti-discrimination watchdog slammed two prominent pro-Beijing politicians on Thursday (Jun 10) for recent comments warning that next year's Gay Games would "divide the city" and bring "dirty money".

Cricket: England bat against New Zealand in second Test as Anderson sets record

England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the second and final Test at Edgbaston on Thursday as James Anderson became their most-capped player of all time.

Football: UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from kit ahead of Euros

European soccer governing body UEFA has ordered Ukraine to remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" from the inside of its new national team shirt ahead of the European Championship for political reasons, after a complaint from Russia.

Football: Norwich end kit sponsor deal with BK8 after backlash from fans

Premier League club Norwich City on Thursday ended their partnership with kit sponsor BK8 following supporters' criticism of the Asian betting company's provocative marketing material online.

Soccer-Italy midfielder Pellegrini injured on eve of Euro 2020

Italy have asked UEFA for permission to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini with Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli in their Euro 2020 squad after the Roma midfielder picked up an injury, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.

Football: Pellegrini joins Italy's Euro 2020 injury list

Lorenzo Pellegrini on Thursday joined Italy's injury list on the eve of their Euro 2020 opener against Turkey, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed.

Olympics: Australian swimmer Groves pulls out of Games trials, citing 'perverts'

Double Olympic silver medallist Madeline Groves has pulled out of Australia's swimming trials for the Tokyo Games, citing "misogynistic perverts in sport".

Football: Celtic appoint former Australia coach Postecoglou as new manager

Celtic have appointed former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager following the exit of Neil Lennon, the Scottish Premiership club announced on Thursday.

Football: Former Roma coach Fonseca in talks with Spurs

Former AS Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is in talks with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur to be their next manager, according to British media reports.

Olympics-NZ women's soccer coach Sermanni to leave after Tokyo Games

New Zealand women's soccer coach Tom Sermanni will step down after the Tokyo Olympics, the country's governing body (NZF) said on Thursday.

Half of UK fans betting on French victory in Euro 2020, says gaming firm Entain

Almost half of British soccer fans have joined peers across Europe in placing wagers on France to lift the Euro 2020 trophy, Entain said on Thursday, as the sports betting firm gears up for over three million bets on the delayed tournament.

Tokyo vaccination centre to offer shots to younger people as Olympics loom

A mass vaccination centre in Tokyo will begin booking COVID-19 shots for people under 65 years old from Saturday, the Sankei Newspaper reported on Thursday, as Japan ramps up efforts to inoculate people before the 2020 Olympics open next month.

Soccer-Inter Miami co-owner 'optimistic' Messi will join in future

Jorge Mas, the co-owner of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, said he is confident Lionel Messi will join them if he decides to leave Barcelona.

Rugby-Blues eye home final in last round of Trans-Tasman competition

SYDNEY: The Auckland Blues will be out to snap a decade-long playoff drought when three unbeaten New Zealand teams vie for two places in the final over the last round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at the weekend. The Blues top the standings by a point and will be assured of hosting the June 19 ...

Olympics-NZ rowing double gold medallist Drysdale retires

New Zealand's double Olympic rowing champion Mahe Drysdale announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday after the 42-year-old missed out on selection for the Tokyo Games.

Football: Champions League final brought England's Chelsea, City players closer: Chilwell

LONDON: Defender Ben Chilwell said the Champions League final helped strengthen the bonds between the English players at Chelsea and Manchester City and that it will benefit the national team ahead of the upcoming European Championship. Chilwell, Reece James and Mason Mount were part of the ...

Sport-NZ govt backs transgender inclusion after ex-athlete protest

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Sports Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday that inclusion should be the starting point for any discussion about the participation of transgender people in the sex class of their choice. Robertson was responding to an open letter from 43 former Olympic champions ...

Rugby-Wallabies hopeful Vunivalu ruled out of France series

MELBOURNE: Wallabies hopeful Suliasi Vunivalu has been ruled out of the three-test series against France with a hamstring strain but coach Dave Rennie has downplayed injury concerns for flyhalf James O'Connor. Rennie told Australian media that Queensland Reds winger and rugby league convert ...

'Football's Coming Home': England aim to emulate spirit of Euro 96

LONDON: Twenty-five years after England's dramatic Euro 96 campaign revived the nation's love affair with football, Gareth Southgate's side aim to emulate the golden summer when football came home. England manager Southgate leads his team into their opening match of the European Championship ...

France eye Euro 2020 glory as kick-off looms

LONDON: Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday (Jun 11) as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal prepare to defend their title and world champions France seek a rare double a year after the tournament was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. France's fearsome forward line makes them favourites to win a ...

Women's sport ready for take off, says Ruggiero

Those looking to invest in sport should bet on women's leagues, with post-pandemic interest presenting new opportunities, says Angela Ruggiero the former International Olympic Committee executive board member and co-founder of the Sports Innovation Lab.

Tennis: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final

A fired-up Novak Djokovic repelled a stirring fightback by Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim a 6-3 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5 victory on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with defending champion Rafa Nadal.

Soccer-Don't give Bale space, Switzerland's Rodriguez warns team mates

Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez issued a warning to his team mates for their European Championship opener against Wales on Saturday - give Gareth Bale space to play at your own peril.

Football: Southgate advice helped me break into England squad, says Grealish

A conversation with manager Gareth Southgate during his first national camp last year helped Jack Grealish break into the team and seal a spot in the squad for the European Championship, the midfielder said on Wednesday.

Mastercard, Ambev back away from Copa America as players vent COVID-19 concerns

Mastercard and drinks company Ambev, major sponsors of South American football, backed away from the Copa America on Wednesday as players criticised organisers for moving the tournament to Brazil despite one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks

Football: De Bruyne skips Belgium training

Kevin De Bruyne played no part in Belgium’s training session on Wednesday, lessening the chances of him playing in their first European Championship match against Russia in St Petersburg on Saturday.

Football: Russia complains to UEFA over Ukraine kit with Crimea on

Russia said on Wednesday (Jun 9) it had complained to European football governing body UEFA over Ukraine's new national team shirt which is emblazoned with a map including Crimea and words from a military slogan.

Football: Blind compares Dutch squad with 2014 heroes

Netherlands defender Daley Blind is hoping to revive memories at the European Championship of their successful 2014 World Cup campaign when the Dutch last made an impact at a major tournament and his own career kicked off.

Football: UEFA suspends disciplinary proceedings against Real, Barca and Juve

UEFA's independent appeals body has suspended disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their attempt to launch a breakaway Super League, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday (Jun 9).

Olympics: IOC pushes for more COVID-19 vaccinations of Tokyo-bound athletes

Some 80 per cent of athletes qualified for the Tokyo Olympics have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, with the International Olympic Committee pushing to raise that number with just over a month to go before the start of the Games.

Tennis: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach French Open semis

Rafa Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared back to beat 10th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday and storm into the French Open semi-finals.

Tennis-It's time to chill, says mentally drained Swiatek

PARIS: From her French Open title to her run to the quarter-finals here on Wednesday, Iga Swiatek has had an eventful eight months and it's now time for the 20-year-old to chill. The Pole, who burst into the limelight when she lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup as a teenager without dropping a set ...

Soccer-Locatelli relishing childhood Italy dream before contemplating his future

Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli says he is focused on fulfilling his childhood dream of representing Italy at a major tournament, but admits he will have big decisions to make on his future after European Championship.

Cricket-S Africa players must decide whether to show support for BLM

South Africa will leave it up to individual players to decide whether to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the first test against West Indies in Saint Lucia starting on Thursday.

Vietnam's proposal to postpone SEA Games opposed by most member states: Malaysian Olympic council

SINGAPORE: Eight out of 11 member states of the Southeast Asian Games Federation have objected to Vietnam's proposal to postpone the competition over COVID-19 fears, according to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). The SEA Games Federation Office called a special meeting on Wednesday (Jun 9) to ...

Tennis: 'What would Jana say?' - Krejcikova left with question in Paris

Barbora Krejcikova had all the answers on court against Coco Gauff, but she was left with one big question after reaching the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday: What would her former mentor, fellow Czech Jana Novotna, think of her run in Paris?

Football: Sombre South Koreans advance to next phase after Yoo tribute

South Korea paid tribute to World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as Paulo Bento's side secured their place in the next phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in Goyang.

Japan's PM laments taking heat for hosting Olympics despite pandemic

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lamented on Wednesday (Jun 9) drawing so much criticism for Japan's hosting of the Olympics with the COVID-19 crisis unabated, while a newspaper reported that local spectators may be allowed to attend.

Tennis-Gauff rues 'passive' play on set points in loss to Krejcikova

REUTERS: Coco Gauff has vowed to improve her decision-making on crucial points in future, after losing 7-6(6) 6-3 to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday despite having the upper hand. Gauff, 17, had five set points in the opening set before ...

Tennis: Sakkari defeats defending champion Swiatek to reach French Open semi-finals

Maria Sakkari defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Wednesday.

Football: South Korea salute late World Cup hero with five-goal romp

South Korea paid emotional tribute to late World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as they smashed Sri Lanka 5-0 to take charge of their World Cup qualifying group on Wednesday.

Soccer-Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in Euro 2020 curtain raiser

Five years on from their last major tournament appearance, Italy take centre stage once more when they welcome Group A rivals Turkey to Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the opening game of Euro 2020 on Friday.

Football: Mourinho claims he won 'half a trophy' at Tottenham

Jose Mourinho said he had won "half a trophy" at Tottenham Hotspur after guiding the Premier League club to the League Cup final last season, only to be sacked less than a week before the match.

Rowing-Double Olympic champion Glover secures ticket to Tokyo

Britain's double Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover secured her ticket to Tokyo on Wednesday as a 34-year-old mother of three and said it felt like the biggest achievement of her career.

Tennis-Defending champion Swiatek crashes out of French Open in quarter-finals

Defending champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the French Open when she suffered a 6-4 6-4 defeat against Greek Maria Sakkari on Wednesday.

Football: Super League six 'reach financial settlement' with Premier League

The six rebel English clubs that signed up to the European Super League have reached a financial settlement with the Premier League worth a combined £22 million ($31 million), reports said on Wednesday.

Football: Spain sets up 'parallel' Euro 2020 team over COVID-19 worries

Spain have set up a "parallel" squad of 17 reserves for Euro 2020 who may have to play if the Covid-19 infections among its players spread, team management said on Wednesday.

Cricket-NZ captain Williamson to miss second test v England with elbow injury

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second test against England due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence, the team's head coach said on Wednesday.

Soccer-Premier League Big Six reach settlement over Super League - report

The six English clubs that signed up to the breakaway European Super League earlier this year have agreed to pay 20 million pounds (US$28 million) as part of a settlement with the Premier League, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Soccer-Lazio hint at Sarri appointment with cigarette emoji

Lazio all but confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach on Wednesday by posting a cigarette emoji on social media.

Football: India's Chhetri says comparisons with Messi are misplaced

DOHA: India's Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday (Jun 9) said that comparisons with Lionel Messi are misplaced after surpassing his tally of international goals, and added that he remains a huge fan of the Argentine star. Chhetri overtook Messi's total of 72 international goals in India's 2-0 win over ...

Soccer-Russia aim for knockout stage at Euro, says sports minister

Russia's sports minister said on Wednesday that the country's men's national soccer team aimed to reach the knockout stage of the European Championship, as they prepare to kick off their campaign on home turf in St Petersburg on Saturday.

Football: Sweden Euro squad tightens COVID-19 measures after two cases

Sweden's Euro 2020 squad will be subjected to stricter Covid measures after two players, star forward Dejan Kulusevski and midfielder Mattias Svanberg tested positive, the Swedish FA said Wednesday.

Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence

When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital.

Explainer-Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics

TOKYO: Emergency medicine experts warn first responders at the Tokyo Olympics could easily confuse heatstroke and coronavirus patients because the illnesses bear similar symptoms. While Games organisers have moved the marathon and race-walk events to the cooler northern city of Sapporo, most ...

Japan's Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence

When Olympics organisers shifted the marathon event from Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo, they did so because of concerns about the intense summer heat in the Japanese capital.

Vietnam to postpone SEA Games until next year: Report

HANOI: Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said on Wednesday (Jun 9), as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. The regional Olympics are due to be held in Hanoi and 11 other locations - some of them at the epicentre of the fresh COVID-19 wave - from ...

Squash queen Nicol David 'thrilled' life story to be biopic

Nicol David, the most successful female squash player of all time, said she is "thrilled and overwhelmed" that her life story will be immortalised in an upcoming biopic.

Olympics-Australia swimming boss questions Sun's Tokyo bid

Questions will be asked if Sun Yang is cleared to compete at the Olympics and performs well in the Tokyo pool, given he is banned from training through official channels in China, Australia swimming chief Kieren Perkins said.

Australia forced to ditch Olympic baseball dream as qualifier moved

Baseball Australia made the "gut-wrenching" decision on Wednesday (Jun 9) to pull out of this month's Olympic qualifier in Mexico, citing "insurmountable" challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennis-French Open organisers 'picked Amazon over people': Medvedev

World number two Daniil Medvedev said French Open organisers "preferred Amazon to people" by scheduling his quarter-final match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Tuesday's night session, when fans are unable to attend due to a COVID-19 curfew.

Cricket-Windies recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out

West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury.

Cricket-ECB must not punish Robinson too severely if he has changed: Holding

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should not "come down too hard" on Ollie Robinson for old racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter if the fast bowler has since changed his behaviour, former West Indies bowler Michael Holding said.

Rugby-Pay cut made France move easy, says departing All Black Laumape

Departing All Black Ngani Laumape said on Wednesday his decision to play in France was made easier by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) cutting his pay in their contract offer.

Football: Fans booing players taking a knee shows racism still a problem, says Henderson

LONDON: England midfielder Jordan Henderson said fans who booed players for taking a knee before matches proved racism is still an issue and that the team will continue to take a stand during the European Championship. There were jeers from a small section of spectators at the Riverside Stadium in ...

Soccer-Brazil score early and late to defeat Paraguay 2-0

An early goal from Neymar and a late second from Lucas Paqueta gave Brazil a 2-0 win against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Asuncion on Tuesday, giving them a sixth straight victory in South America's preliminaries.

Argentine golfer Cabrera extradited from Brazil over domestic violence allegations

Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera, a two-time winner of major tournaments, was extradited from Brazil on Tuesday to stand trial in his home country on charges of violence against former domestic partners, a prosecutor in the case told Reuters.

Russia's St Petersburg sees COVID-19 spike as Euro 2020 looms

Thousands of fans are set to descend on Russia's former imperial capital Saint Petersburg for Europe's biggest football extravaganza, Euro 2020, even as coronavirus cases are surging in the city.

Soccer-Colombia score in added time to grab 2-2 draw with Argentina

Argentina scored twice in the first eight minutes but could not withstand Colombia’s second-half pressure as the hosts rallied for a 2-2 draw in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

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