HomeLatest XML Feed Soccer-Hungary held to 0-0 draw by Ireland in Euro 2020 warm-up Hungary drew a blank in their Euro 2020 dress rehearsal at home against Ireland on Tuesday as the two sides played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in front of thousands of fans on a balmy night in Budapest. Soccer-Calmer Swiss striker Seferovic hopes to finish like clockwork Switzerland's Benfica striker Haris Seferovic is hoping a calmer attitude will help take his club form this season into the European Championship. Cricket-NZ captain Williamson an injury doubt, Boult available for second test New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is a doubt for the second test against England at Edgbaston due to an elbow injury while seamer Trent Boult is available for selection, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday. Olympics-Eiffel Tower turns flag-bearer for Paris 2024 ahead of Tokyo handover A massive Paris 2024 flag was unfurled at the top of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday as the French capital stepped up its preparations for the handover ceremony at the end of the Tokyo Olympics. Athletics-African championships cancelled in big blow to Olympic hopefuls CAPE TOWN: The African Athletics Championships have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) said in a major blow to those hoping to use the event to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. The event was scheduled for Lagos later this month after ... Tennis-Zverev canters into maiden French Open semi-final Alexander Zverev settled some early nerves before beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-final of the French Open for the first time on Tuesday. Football: San Diego named as NWSL expansion team San Diego will be home to a National Women's Soccer League expansion team that will begin playing next year and have former US women's national team coach Jill Ellis as their president, the NWSL said on Tuesday (Jun 8). Tennis: Kvitova sees 'good chance' of making Wimbledon Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said Tuesday she could see a "good chance" of recovering from an ankle injury in time for the London Grand Slam. Football: Confident Foden hopes to recreate 'Gazza' magic at Euro 2020 Phil Foden is aiming to channel the magic of Paul Gascoigne at Euro 96 in the Euro 2020 campaign -- and has started by dyeing his hair to match the former England midfielder. Soccer-De Boer explains decision not to call on injury replacement Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said it would be too disruptive to bring a new player into the squad so close to the European Championship as he attempted on Tuesday to explain a surprise decision not to name a replacement for the injured Donny van de Beek. Tennis-Pavlyunchenkova outlasts Rybakina in Paris to reach first Grand Slam semi-final Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam semifinal at the 52nd time of asking as she beat Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 6-7(2) 6-2 9-7 at the French Open on Tuesday. Football: England defender White stunned by 'mind-blowing' Euro call-up Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White on Tuesday (Jun 7) said it was "surreal" to have earned a late call-up to England's 26-man squad for the European Championship. Football: Defoe extends Rangers stay to become player, says coach Former England striker Jermain Defoe has signed a new one-year contract with Rangers for the 2021-22 season as he moves into a player-coach role under Steven Gerrard, the Scottish champions said on Tuesday. Football: Pandemic nightmare leads to Euro 2020 dream for Czech goalkeeper PRAGUE: Goalkeeper Ales Mandous' unexpected journey to the national side started with what he thought was a prank call and ended with a dream come true as a member of the Czech team for the Euro 2020 tournament that kicks off on Friday. That September call after COVID-19 sidelined the regular ... Football: Despite boos, England will stick to anti-racism stance England manager Gareth Southgate said his team will not "just stick to football" during the European Championship while one of his players also said the squad was united in its stance against racial injustice despite jeers from some fans. Football: Sweden's Kulusevski test positive for COVID-19 Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the opening game of Euro 2020 against Spain, the Swedish Football Association said on Tuesday. Swimming-Ireland may appeal after Olympic relay slot rescinded DUBLIN: Swim Ireland were consulting their lawyers on Tuesday after world swimming body FINA rescinded a men's 4x100m medley relay slot at the Tokyo Olympics that it said was offered in error. "We're still considering all avenues, discussing things internally and working with our legal ... Olympics-Medvedev and Kudermetova to lead Russian tennis in Tokyo Men's world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and Veronika Kudermetova, the highest-ranked Russian woman, will lead their tennis teams at the Tokyo Olympics, a Russian sports official said on Tuesday. Tennis-Slovenian Zidansek battles past Badosa to reach French Open semis PARIS: Unseeded Tamara Zidansek became the first Slovenian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final as she beat Spain's Paula Badosa 7-5 4-6 8-6 in a gripping French Open battle on Tuesday. A match between two Grand Slam quarter-final debutants was full of momentum shifts with world number 85 ... Soccer-Juventus Women appoint former Arsenal boss Montemurro as manager Juventus Women have named former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro as their new head coach, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday. Soccer-Top ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road Belgium are at a disadvantage in the European Championship as they will not play any home games in the tournament, defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Tuesday. Tokyo 2020 board talks about vaccines, but not a word on further delay (Writes through) Cricket-Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation MELBOURNE: Australia added six players to their white-ball squads on Tuesday amid reports that several big names might skip the tours of West Indies and Bangladesh because of bubble fatigue. Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss ... Swimming-Top swimmers form alliance to push for change and more money LONDON: Former Olympic champion Matt Biondi and a list of top swimmers announced an alliance on Tuesday to push for more say in how the sport is run and financial rewards for competing at global events like the Olympics. The 10-member board of the International Swimmers' Alliance includes ... Olympics-Larger refugee team will inspire the world - IOC An expanded refugee team of 29 athletes competing across 12 sports at next month's Tokyo Games will provide hope and inspiration to the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday. Rugby-Bok centre De Allende allays injury fears after fire pit explosion South Africa centre Damian de Allende has played down fears he could miss the British & Irish Lions series after he was burned in a fire pit accident on Saturday along with three other Munster team mates. Football: Stuttgart top scorer Wamangituka reveals real name, age VfB Stuttgart striker Silas Wamangituka has revealed to his club that his name and birth date are different and that the data had been changed years ago by a former agent who was controlling him as a teenager, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics Overseas journalists covering the Tokyo Olympics will have their movements tracked by GPS, the Games president said Tuesday, and could have their passes revoked if they break the rules. Soccer-Osasuna midfielder Moncayola signs 10-year deal MADRID: La Liga side Osasuna on Monday announced that midfielder Jon Moncayola has signed a new 10-year deal with the club. The 23-year-old, who came through the club's youth setup, made 41 appearances for Osasuna last season and also featured in all three of Spain's Under-21 group stage ... Football: Blow for the Dutch as injury forces Van de Beek out of European Championship Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday. Soccer-Milik out of Poland's Euro 2020 squad due to injury Poland forward Arkadiusz Milik will miss Euro 2020 after withdrawing from the squad due to a knee injury, the Polish Football Association confirmed late on Monday. Soccer-Chelsea's Kepa added to Spain training squad amid COVID concerns Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been added to Spain's training squad as they prepare for any potential fall-out from captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test ahead of the European Championship. FA names Debbie Hewitt as first chairwoman REUTERS: English Football Association appointed on Tuesday Restaurant Group's Debbie Hewitt as its first woman chair, with effect from January 2022. (Reporting by Indranil Sarkar in Bengaluru) Cricket-Coach Simmons looks to Windies pace attack to tame S. Africa West Indies coach Phil Simmons is looking to his improving pace attack to steer the side to a first ever test series victory over South Africa when the teams start the first of two matches in St Lucia on Thursday. Athletics-London Marathon announces TCS as title sponsor Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will become the title sponsor for the London Marathon in a six-year partnership starting next year, event organisers said on Tuesday. Cricket-Sri Lanka players agree to England tour despite contract row - reports Sri Lanka's players have agreed to tour England this month even though a contract dispute with their cricket board remains unresolved, local media reported on Tuesday. Football: Rashford ready to put team first for England success at Euros LONDON: Marcus Rashford said every player in Gareth Southgate's squad has a role to play at the European Championship and that he is more concerned about delivering the title for England than seeing his name in the starting lineup. The Manchester United forward captained England and scored in last ... Football: Wales midfielder Ramsey not worried about fitness ahead of Euro 2020 CARDIFF: Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey said his fitness concerns are all behind him and he is confident he can cope with the demands of the upcoming European Championship. Ramsey has been plagued by injuries in recent years which limited his game time for club and country but the 30-year-old ... Aboriginal AFL great Adam Goodes rejects Hall of Fame induction MELBOURNE: Retired Aboriginal footballer Adam Goodes, who quit the Australian Football League (AFL) in acrimony in 2015, has declined induction into the sport's Hall of Fame, the league said on Tuesday (Jun 8). Goodes played a team record 372 games for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Rules top ... Top Japanese virologist warns of risks of Tokyo Games during COVID-19 pandemic: Report A top Japanese virologist and government adviser has warned of the risks of spreading COVID-19 infections during the Tokyo Olympics, the Times of London reported on Tuesday, the latest high-profile caveat about the global sporting showpiece. Rugby-Brumbies boss McKellar joins Wallabies as forwards coach for season REUTERS: ACT Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has been appointed forwards coach of the Wallabies for the 2021 season, Rugby Australia (RA) said on Tuesday. McKellar will be seconded from the Brumbies before returning to the Canberra-based Super Rugby team ahead of the 2022 season. McKellar, who ... Cricket-Second England player investigated for historical racism on social media REUTERS: A second England cricketer is being investigated for historical "offensive" social media posts, cricket website Wisden.com reported on Monday. Wisden said it had uncovered a racist tweet but chose not to disclose the identity of the player because he was under 16 when it was posted ... Football: Singapore lose 5-0 to Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier RIYADH: Singapore fell to another World Cup qualifying defeat on Monday (Jun 7) after a 5-0 loss to Uzbekistan in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. Singapore’s joint qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Asian Cup in China, delayed due to the COVD-19 pandemic, had ... Soccer-CBF chief Caboclo vows to prove his innocence after investigation Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Rogerio Caboclo vowed to clear his name at an ethics committee investigation on Monday as fears receded of a player boycott of the Copa America. Tennis-Medvedev faces familiar foe Tsitsipas in French Open quarters REUTERS: World number two Daniil Medvedev faces a big test of his new-found affinity for the red clay on Tuesday when he faces in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarter-finals. Medvedev arrived in Paris with a 0-4 record at the claycourt major but now finds himself just three ... Football: Spain coach De La Fuente surprised by sudden promotion Spain Under-21 coach Luis de la Fuente admitted he was surprised by the events of this week after a sudden promotion to senior team coach for the game against Lithuania on Tuesday (Jun 7). Tennis: Swiatek holds off Kostyuk to reach last eight in Paris Iga Swiatek held off a fierce challenge from Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk to advance into the quarter-finals of the French Open with a 6-3 6-4 victory on Monday. Football: Germany crush Latvia 7-1 in strong Euro dress rehearsal Germany scored five first-half goals on the way to a 7-1 demolition of Latvia on Monday, completing a successful dress rehearsal for their European Championship campaign starting next week. Football: Kante can play all midfield roles, says France's Deschamps France coach Didier Deschamps expects versatile midfielder N'Golo Kante to make a seamless transition to the national team setup but will ease him in ahead of the European Championship. NBCUniversal to air 7,000 hours of Olympics coverage, as pandemic worries continue NEW YORK: Comcast's NBCUniversal said on Monday (Jun 7) it will air an "unprecedented" 7,000 hours of coverage for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics across its multiple television networks and streaming platform Peacock, even as most Japanese citizens continue to oppose holding the Games during the pandemic ... Tennis: Merciless Nadal marches into French Open quarter-finals PARIS: Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday (Jun 7) and book a place in the French Open quarter-finals. The Spanish defending champion, looking to claim a record-extending 14th Roland Garros singles title and become the ... Athletics" World Athletics approves 35 more Russians to compete as neutrals REUTERS: World Athletics on Monday declared 35 Russian track and field athletes eligible to compete under a neutral flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, taking the total count to 62. Russia's athletics federation (RusAF) has been suspended since 2015 after a report commissioned by the World Anti ... Tennis: Gauff handles media questions like a forehand, with style and control The rights and wrongs of tennis players being obliged to offer their innermost thoughts to the world's media after matches has come under scrutiny at the French Open, but 17-year-old Coco Gauff manages the task with consummate ease. Football: Serie A to reportedly seek revenue increase from Coppa Italia TV rights sale MILAN: Serie A aims to increase revenues from the sale of national TV licences of the Coppa Italia for the next three seasons, two sources close to the matter said on Monday (Jun 7), as Italy's top-flight soccer league seeks to weather the coronavirus storm. Broadcasting rights are the main source ... Football: Spain call up four extra players for training camp after COVID-19 positive Spain have called up four players to take part in a parallel training bubble following captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test at the weekend, the national team said on Monday (Jun 7). Tennis: Sakkari knocks out Kenin to reach maiden major quarter-final Greek Maria Sakkari bundled out American fourth seed Sofia Kenin, the highest remaining women's seed, from the French Open on Monday (Jun 7) with a 6-1 6-3 thrashing to reach her maiden Grand Slam quarter-final. Formula 1: Mercedes not at the level needed to win titles, say bosses Once-dominant Mercedes are no longer performing at the level needed to win the Formula One championship and must get back to their "A Game", team bosses said after Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Tennis-Djokovic through after huge scare as Musetti retires PARIS :World number one Novak Djokovic survived a huge scare as he fought back from two sets down against teenager Lorenzo Musetti to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday after his Italian opponent retired with cramps in the fifth set. Tennis: Djokovic survives French Open scare before teenager Musetti quits PARIS: Novak Djokovic survived a major scare from teenager Lorenzo Musetti on Monday (Jun 7) to reach a 15th French Open quarter-final and stay on course to become the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Grand Slams twice. The world number one dropped the first two sets, then ... Football: South Korean World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies from cancer SEOUL: Former South Korean footballer Yoo Sang-chul, who starred in the country's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Monday (Jun 7). He was 49. The midfielder was a mainstay of the South Korean team ... Tennis: Schwartzman recovers from slow start to reach French Open quarters Argentine counter-puncher Diego Schwartzman overcame a sluggish start to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-6(9) 6-4 7-5 victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff on Monday (Jun 6). Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min qualify for Tokyo Olympics SINGAPORE: Local badminton players Loh Kean Yew, 23, and 22-year-old Yeo Jia Min have qualified for next month’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) said on Monday (Jun 7). “Following BWF's publication of the Olympic Games qualification list, we are pleased to share ... Soccer-Austria coach reassures fans his side will be ready for Euros Austria coach Franco Foda has reassured supporters his team will be ready for their Euro 2020 opener against North Macedonia after a disappointing 0-0 home draw with Slovakia in their final warm-up match on Sunday. Football: Argentina midfielder Buendia to join Villa from Norwich REUTERS: Aston Villa have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City, the two Premier League clubs announced on Monday. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported that Villa had agreed a club-record deal worth an initial 33 ... Rugby-England add Robinson and Codling to Jones' coaching team for summer series REUTERS: Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join England coach Eddie Jones' backroom staff for their summer series against United States and Canada, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday. Jersey Reds assistant coach Robinson will return to the England staff after serving as skills coach ... Tennis-Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA 5000 grasscourt tournament on Monday, raising doubts about the four-times Grand Slam champion's participation at Wimbledon later this month. Off-spinner Bess added to England squad for second NZ test England have added off-spinner Dom Bess to the squad for the second test against New Zealand at Edgbaston which begins on Thursday, coach Chris Silverwood said on Monday. Football: Johor’s U-21 team looking to play in Singapore Premier League, says Johor crown prince JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia Super League giant Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) is looking to send its U-21 squad to play in the Singapore Premier League (SPL), said Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. In an interview with Astro Arena on Sunday (Jun 6), Tunku Ismail said JDT is discussing with the ... Tennis: Gauff becomes youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years PARIS: Coco Gauff became the youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years on Monday (Jun 7) when she defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the French Open. Gauff, seeded 24th, swept to a 53-minute 6-3, 6-1 win and will take on Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic for a place in the semi-finals ... Tennis-Czech Krejcikova swats aside Stephens to book quarter-final spot Big-hitting Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered past former finalist Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-2 6-0 in their matchup of unseeded players to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open on Monday. Cricket-ECB went 'over the top' by suspending Robinson, says UK minister The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) went "over the top" by suspending fast bowler Ollie Robinson from all international cricket for racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter in the past, UK culture minister Oliver Dowden said on Monday. Tennis: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin tournament, organisers confirm BERLIN: Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA grass court tournament in the wake of her controversial exit from the French Open, organisers confirmed on Monday (Jun 7). "We have received notification that Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will ... Cycling-France's Bardet to skip Tokyo Olympics France's chances of a medal in the Olympics road race took a major blow when Romain Bardet said he would not take part in the Tokyo Games on Monday. Soccer-Coach Dalic unfazed by Croatia's defeat by Belgium Coach Zlatko Dalic was confident Croatia would make an impact at Euro 2020 despite a lacklustre performance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Belgium in their final warm-up for the June 11-July 11 tournament featuring 24 nations. Cricket: New Zealand won't be haunted by 2019 Cup agony in WTC final, says Williamson LONDON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said that his team will carry no scars from their agonising loss to England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup decider when they take on India in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in Southampton from Jun 18. England were crowned 50-overs world ... Football: Brighton's White replaces injured Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White will replace Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's final 26-member squad for the upcoming European Championship, the team said on Monday (Jun 7). Football: Mbappe will stay at PSG next season, says club president Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will stay at the Ligue 1 club next season, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said, responding to media speculation about the French international's future. Olympics-Australia's Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador. Cricket-NZ's Boult could return for second test v England, says coach Stead New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult could make a surprise return to the team for the second test against England, which begins on Thursday, coach Gary Stead said. Cricket-Mushrooming T20 leagues a threat to international game - du Plessis The proliferation of domestic Twenty20 leagues poses a threat to international cricket and the game must find a way to balance both, according to South Africa's former captain Faf du Plessis. Rugby-Arise Sir 'Buck'; former All Blacks skipper Shelford knighted REUTERS: Former All Blacks captain Wayne "Buck" Shelford was awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's honours list published on Monday. Making his debut in 1985, Shelford played 48 games for New Zealand, including 22 tests, and captained the team on 31 occasions before being controversially axed ... Boxing-Paul channels fictional boxer Rocky and goes distance against Mayweather YouTube personality Logan Paul produced a Rocky-style performance going the distance against unbeaten (50-0) five-division champion Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition boxing bout on Sunday that did not have a winner. Tennis-Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open Former world number one Andy Murray said 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer made a "sensible decision" to withdraw from the French Open to protect his body after two knee operations and opt to focus his efforts on Wimbledon. Golf-Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open SAN FRANCISCO -Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th U.S. Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday. With the victory, the 19-year-old Saso became the first Filipino ... Golf-Student Saso is now the teacher, says McIlroy U.S. Women's Open winner Yuka Saso this week said that while she has never met Rory McIlroy, she has spent countless hours studying his swing on YouTube to try to emulate it. Euro 2020 set to capture continent's attention but pandemic challenges remain The Covid-19 pandemic was responsible for its postponement but, with the health situation on the continent gradually improving, the delayed Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday in Rome when Italy host Turkey while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal prepare to defend the title they won in France five Olympics: Reigning women's tennis champion Puig to miss Tokyo Games due to surgery REUTERS: Monica Puig, the reigning Olympic gold medallist in women's singles tennis, said she will miss the Tokyo Games and the rest of the 2021 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Puig, 27, became the first athlete representing Puerto Rico to win Olympic gold in 2016 when she defeated ... Golf-Fan favorite Thompson say will learn from heartbreaking defeat SAN FRANCISCO: Lexi Thompson admitted it was hard to smile after a painful back nine collapse at the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, but the American fan favorite said she would learn from the experience and come back stronger. The overnight leader had her second major championship in her sights ... Biles warms up for Tokyo by claiming seventh US title Simone Biles again showed her quality, outclassing the field at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday to claim a record seventh all-around national title and make her selection to the Tokyo Olympic team a mere formality. Golf: 'It was electric', says amateur Ganne on breakout performance New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne, who won the hearts of golf fans everywhere with her breakout performance at this week's U.S. Women's Open, said she was thrilled to show she could hold her own alongside the game's best. Soccer-Australia to inject fresh legs for World Cup qualifier against Taiwan Australia coach Graham Arnold will shake up his match-day squad for the World Cup qualifier against Taiwan as the Socceroos look to continue their unbeaten run on the road to Qatar. Football: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19, leaves Euro 2020 training camp MADRID: Sergio Busquets has left Spain's pre-Euro 2020 training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday (Jun 6). In a statement, the RFEF said Spain captain Busquets, 32, tested positive earlier on Sunday, with the rest of the squad ... Rugby-Rebels' clash with Crusaders switched to Sydney due to COVID-19 outbreak MELBOURNE: The Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Canterbury Crusaders has been switched from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities battle to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia's southern state of Victoria. The Rebels will play their third successive match at ... Half of Japanese predict Olympics will happen this year, poll shows Half of the Japanese public thinks the Olympics will take place this summer, a survey by Yomiuri daily newspaper showed on Monday, less than two months before the Games' scheduled opening. Golf: Philippine teen Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open SAN FRANCISCO: Philippine teenager Yuka Saso birdied the third playoff hole to beat Japan's Nasa Hataoka and win the 76th US Women's Open at Olympic Club on Sunday (Jun 6). Saso matched South Korean Park In-bee as the youngest winners in the championship's history at 19 years, 11 months and 17 ... Brazil football chief suspended after sex harassment claim RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's top football official, Rogerio Caboclo, has been suspended for 30 days after being accused of sexual harassment, his federation announced Sunday (Jun 7) one week before the start of the Copa America, which the country is hosting at the last minute due to the pandemic. The ... The Big Read: Taking utmost precautions, Olympics-bound athletes hoping show will go on despite health risks With fewer than 50 days to go before the sporting extravaganza begins, Singapore’s Olympians are preparing for the first-ever Olympics to be held amid an unprecedented global pandemic. Tennis-French Open day eight PARIS: Highlights of the eighth day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, on Sunday (times GMT): Serena Williams saw another chance to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title pass her by as the 39-year-old American was outplayed by Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in ... Tennis: Zverev crushes Nishikori to reach quarter-finals Alexander Zverev swept past Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the third time on Sunday (Jun 6). Cricket-England's Robinson suspended by ECB for historic racist, sexist posts England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from "all international cricket" after historical racist and sexist tweets came to light earlier this week when he made his test debut against New Zealand, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Soccer-Hungary held to 0-0 draw by Ireland in Euro 2020 warm-up Hungary drew a blank in their Euro 2020 dress rehearsal at home against Ireland on Tuesday as the two sides played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in front of thousands of fans on a balmy night in Budapest. Soccer-Calmer Swiss striker Seferovic hopes to finish like clockwork Switzerland's Benfica striker Haris Seferovic is hoping a calmer attitude will help take his club form this season into the European Championship. Cricket-NZ captain Williamson an injury doubt, Boult available for second test New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is a doubt for the second test against England at Edgbaston due to an elbow injury while seamer Trent Boult is available for selection, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday. Olympics-Eiffel Tower turns flag-bearer for Paris 2024 ahead of Tokyo handover A massive Paris 2024 flag was unfurled at the top of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday as the French capital stepped up its preparations for the handover ceremony at the end of the Tokyo Olympics. Athletics-African championships cancelled in big blow to Olympic hopefuls CAPE TOWN: The African Athletics Championships have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) said in a major blow to those hoping to use the event to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. The event was scheduled for Lagos later this month after ... Tennis-Zverev canters into maiden French Open semi-final Alexander Zverev settled some early nerves before beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-final of the French Open for the first time on Tuesday. Football: San Diego named as NWSL expansion team San Diego will be home to a National Women's Soccer League expansion team that will begin playing next year and have former US women's national team coach Jill Ellis as their president, the NWSL said on Tuesday (Jun 8). Tennis: Kvitova sees 'good chance' of making Wimbledon Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said Tuesday she could see a "good chance" of recovering from an ankle injury in time for the London Grand Slam. Football: Confident Foden hopes to recreate 'Gazza' magic at Euro 2020 Phil Foden is aiming to channel the magic of Paul Gascoigne at Euro 96 in the Euro 2020 campaign -- and has started by dyeing his hair to match the former England midfielder. Soccer-De Boer explains decision not to call on injury replacement Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said it would be too disruptive to bring a new player into the squad so close to the European Championship as he attempted on Tuesday to explain a surprise decision not to name a replacement for the injured Donny van de Beek. Tennis-Pavlyunchenkova outlasts Rybakina in Paris to reach first Grand Slam semi-final Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam semifinal at the 52nd time of asking as she beat Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 6-7(2) 6-2 9-7 at the French Open on Tuesday. Football: England defender White stunned by 'mind-blowing' Euro call-up Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White on Tuesday (Jun 7) said it was "surreal" to have earned a late call-up to England's 26-man squad for the European Championship. Football: Defoe extends Rangers stay to become player, says coach Former England striker Jermain Defoe has signed a new one-year contract with Rangers for the 2021-22 season as he moves into a player-coach role under Steven Gerrard, the Scottish champions said on Tuesday. Football: Pandemic nightmare leads to Euro 2020 dream for Czech goalkeeper PRAGUE: Goalkeeper Ales Mandous' unexpected journey to the national side started with what he thought was a prank call and ended with a dream come true as a member of the Czech team for the Euro 2020 tournament that kicks off on Friday. That September call after COVID-19 sidelined the regular ... Football: Despite boos, England will stick to anti-racism stance England manager Gareth Southgate said his team will not "just stick to football" during the European Championship while one of his players also said the squad was united in its stance against racial injustice despite jeers from some fans. Football: Sweden's Kulusevski test positive for COVID-19 Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the opening game of Euro 2020 against Spain, the Swedish Football Association said on Tuesday. Swimming-Ireland may appeal after Olympic relay slot rescinded DUBLIN: Swim Ireland were consulting their lawyers on Tuesday after world swimming body FINA rescinded a men's 4x100m medley relay slot at the Tokyo Olympics that it said was offered in error. "We're still considering all avenues, discussing things internally and working with our legal ... Olympics-Medvedev and Kudermetova to lead Russian tennis in Tokyo Men's world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and Veronika Kudermetova, the highest-ranked Russian woman, will lead their tennis teams at the Tokyo Olympics, a Russian sports official said on Tuesday. Tennis-Slovenian Zidansek battles past Badosa to reach French Open semis PARIS: Unseeded Tamara Zidansek became the first Slovenian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final as she beat Spain's Paula Badosa 7-5 4-6 8-6 in a gripping French Open battle on Tuesday. A match between two Grand Slam quarter-final debutants was full of momentum shifts with world number 85 ... Soccer-Juventus Women appoint former Arsenal boss Montemurro as manager Juventus Women have named former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro as their new head coach, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday. Soccer-Top ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road Belgium are at a disadvantage in the European Championship as they will not play any home games in the tournament, defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Tuesday. Tokyo 2020 board talks about vaccines, but not a word on further delay (Writes through) Cricket-Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation MELBOURNE: Australia added six players to their white-ball squads on Tuesday amid reports that several big names might skip the tours of West Indies and Bangladesh because of bubble fatigue. Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss ... Swimming-Top swimmers form alliance to push for change and more money LONDON: Former Olympic champion Matt Biondi and a list of top swimmers announced an alliance on Tuesday to push for more say in how the sport is run and financial rewards for competing at global events like the Olympics. The 10-member board of the International Swimmers' Alliance includes ... Olympics-Larger refugee team will inspire the world - IOC An expanded refugee team of 29 athletes competing across 12 sports at next month's Tokyo Games will provide hope and inspiration to the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday. Rugby-Bok centre De Allende allays injury fears after fire pit explosion South Africa centre Damian de Allende has played down fears he could miss the British & Irish Lions series after he was burned in a fire pit accident on Saturday along with three other Munster team mates. Football: Stuttgart top scorer Wamangituka reveals real name, age VfB Stuttgart striker Silas Wamangituka has revealed to his club that his name and birth date are different and that the data had been changed years ago by a former agent who was controlling him as a teenager, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics Overseas journalists covering the Tokyo Olympics will have their movements tracked by GPS, the Games president said Tuesday, and could have their passes revoked if they break the rules. Soccer-Osasuna midfielder Moncayola signs 10-year deal MADRID: La Liga side Osasuna on Monday announced that midfielder Jon Moncayola has signed a new 10-year deal with the club. The 23-year-old, who came through the club's youth setup, made 41 appearances for Osasuna last season and also featured in all three of Spain's Under-21 group stage ... Football: Blow for the Dutch as injury forces Van de Beek out of European Championship Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday. Soccer-Milik out of Poland's Euro 2020 squad due to injury Poland forward Arkadiusz Milik will miss Euro 2020 after withdrawing from the squad due to a knee injury, the Polish Football Association confirmed late on Monday. Soccer-Chelsea's Kepa added to Spain training squad amid COVID concerns Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been added to Spain's training squad as they prepare for any potential fall-out from captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test ahead of the European Championship. FA names Debbie Hewitt as first chairwoman REUTERS: English Football Association appointed on Tuesday Restaurant Group's Debbie Hewitt as its first woman chair, with effect from January 2022. (Reporting by Indranil Sarkar in Bengaluru) Cricket-Coach Simmons looks to Windies pace attack to tame S. Africa West Indies coach Phil Simmons is looking to his improving pace attack to steer the side to a first ever test series victory over South Africa when the teams start the first of two matches in St Lucia on Thursday. Athletics-London Marathon announces TCS as title sponsor Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will become the title sponsor for the London Marathon in a six-year partnership starting next year, event organisers said on Tuesday. Cricket-Sri Lanka players agree to England tour despite contract row - reports Sri Lanka's players have agreed to tour England this month even though a contract dispute with their cricket board remains unresolved, local media reported on Tuesday. Football: Rashford ready to put team first for England success at Euros LONDON: Marcus Rashford said every player in Gareth Southgate's squad has a role to play at the European Championship and that he is more concerned about delivering the title for England than seeing his name in the starting lineup. The Manchester United forward captained England and scored in last ... Football: Wales midfielder Ramsey not worried about fitness ahead of Euro 2020 CARDIFF: Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey said his fitness concerns are all behind him and he is confident he can cope with the demands of the upcoming European Championship. Ramsey has been plagued by injuries in recent years which limited his game time for club and country but the 30-year-old ... Aboriginal AFL great Adam Goodes rejects Hall of Fame induction MELBOURNE: Retired Aboriginal footballer Adam Goodes, who quit the Australian Football League (AFL) in acrimony in 2015, has declined induction into the sport's Hall of Fame, the league said on Tuesday (Jun 8). Goodes played a team record 372 games for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Rules top ... Top Japanese virologist warns of risks of Tokyo Games during COVID-19 pandemic: Report A top Japanese virologist and government adviser has warned of the risks of spreading COVID-19 infections during the Tokyo Olympics, the Times of London reported on Tuesday, the latest high-profile caveat about the global sporting showpiece. Rugby-Brumbies boss McKellar joins Wallabies as forwards coach for season REUTERS: ACT Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has been appointed forwards coach of the Wallabies for the 2021 season, Rugby Australia (RA) said on Tuesday. McKellar will be seconded from the Brumbies before returning to the Canberra-based Super Rugby team ahead of the 2022 season. McKellar, who ... Cricket-Second England player investigated for historical racism on social media REUTERS: A second England cricketer is being investigated for historical "offensive" social media posts, cricket website Wisden.com reported on Monday. Wisden said it had uncovered a racist tweet but chose not to disclose the identity of the player because he was under 16 when it was posted ... Football: Singapore lose 5-0 to Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier RIYADH: Singapore fell to another World Cup qualifying defeat on Monday (Jun 7) after a 5-0 loss to Uzbekistan in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. Singapore’s joint qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Asian Cup in China, delayed due to the COVD-19 pandemic, had ... Soccer-CBF chief Caboclo vows to prove his innocence after investigation Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Rogerio Caboclo vowed to clear his name at an ethics committee investigation on Monday as fears receded of a player boycott of the Copa America. Tennis-Medvedev faces familiar foe Tsitsipas in French Open quarters REUTERS: World number two Daniil Medvedev faces a big test of his new-found affinity for the red clay on Tuesday when he faces in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarter-finals. Medvedev arrived in Paris with a 0-4 record at the claycourt major but now finds himself just three ... Football: Spain coach De La Fuente surprised by sudden promotion Spain Under-21 coach Luis de la Fuente admitted he was surprised by the events of this week after a sudden promotion to senior team coach for the game against Lithuania on Tuesday (Jun 7). Tennis: Swiatek holds off Kostyuk to reach last eight in Paris Iga Swiatek held off a fierce challenge from Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk to advance into the quarter-finals of the French Open with a 6-3 6-4 victory on Monday. Football: Germany crush Latvia 7-1 in strong Euro dress rehearsal Germany scored five first-half goals on the way to a 7-1 demolition of Latvia on Monday, completing a successful dress rehearsal for their European Championship campaign starting next week. Football: Kante can play all midfield roles, says France's Deschamps France coach Didier Deschamps expects versatile midfielder N'Golo Kante to make a seamless transition to the national team setup but will ease him in ahead of the European Championship. NBCUniversal to air 7,000 hours of Olympics coverage, as pandemic worries continue NEW YORK: Comcast's NBCUniversal said on Monday (Jun 7) it will air an "unprecedented" 7,000 hours of coverage for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics across its multiple television networks and streaming platform Peacock, even as most Japanese citizens continue to oppose holding the Games during the pandemic ... Tennis: Merciless Nadal marches into French Open quarter-finals PARIS: Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday (Jun 7) and book a place in the French Open quarter-finals. The Spanish defending champion, looking to claim a record-extending 14th Roland Garros singles title and become the ... Athletics" World Athletics approves 35 more Russians to compete as neutrals REUTERS: World Athletics on Monday declared 35 Russian track and field athletes eligible to compete under a neutral flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, taking the total count to 62. Russia's athletics federation (RusAF) has been suspended since 2015 after a report commissioned by the World Anti ... Tennis: Gauff handles media questions like a forehand, with style and control The rights and wrongs of tennis players being obliged to offer their innermost thoughts to the world's media after matches has come under scrutiny at the French Open, but 17-year-old Coco Gauff manages the task with consummate ease. Football: Serie A to reportedly seek revenue increase from Coppa Italia TV rights sale MILAN: Serie A aims to increase revenues from the sale of national TV licences of the Coppa Italia for the next three seasons, two sources close to the matter said on Monday (Jun 7), as Italy's top-flight soccer league seeks to weather the coronavirus storm. Broadcasting rights are the main source ... Football: Spain call up four extra players for training camp after COVID-19 positive Spain have called up four players to take part in a parallel training bubble following captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test at the weekend, the national team said on Monday (Jun 7). Tennis: Sakkari knocks out Kenin to reach maiden major quarter-final Greek Maria Sakkari bundled out American fourth seed Sofia Kenin, the highest remaining women's seed, from the French Open on Monday (Jun 7) with a 6-1 6-3 thrashing to reach her maiden Grand Slam quarter-final. Formula 1: Mercedes not at the level needed to win titles, say bosses Once-dominant Mercedes are no longer performing at the level needed to win the Formula One championship and must get back to their "A Game", team bosses said after Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Tennis-Djokovic through after huge scare as Musetti retires PARIS :World number one Novak Djokovic survived a huge scare as he fought back from two sets down against teenager Lorenzo Musetti to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday after his Italian opponent retired with cramps in the fifth set. Tennis: Djokovic survives French Open scare before teenager Musetti quits PARIS: Novak Djokovic survived a major scare from teenager Lorenzo Musetti on Monday (Jun 7) to reach a 15th French Open quarter-final and stay on course to become the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Grand Slams twice. The world number one dropped the first two sets, then ... Football: South Korean World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies from cancer SEOUL: Former South Korean footballer Yoo Sang-chul, who starred in the country's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Monday (Jun 7). He was 49. The midfielder was a mainstay of the South Korean team ... Tennis: Schwartzman recovers from slow start to reach French Open quarters Argentine counter-puncher Diego Schwartzman overcame a sluggish start to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-6(9) 6-4 7-5 victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff on Monday (Jun 6). Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min qualify for Tokyo Olympics SINGAPORE: Local badminton players Loh Kean Yew, 23, and 22-year-old Yeo Jia Min have qualified for next month’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) said on Monday (Jun 7). “Following BWF's publication of the Olympic Games qualification list, we are pleased to share ... Soccer-Austria coach reassures fans his side will be ready for Euros Austria coach Franco Foda has reassured supporters his team will be ready for their Euro 2020 opener against North Macedonia after a disappointing 0-0 home draw with Slovakia in their final warm-up match on Sunday. Football: Argentina midfielder Buendia to join Villa from Norwich REUTERS: Aston Villa have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City, the two Premier League clubs announced on Monday. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported that Villa had agreed a club-record deal worth an initial 33 ... Rugby-England add Robinson and Codling to Jones' coaching team for summer series REUTERS: Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join England coach Eddie Jones' backroom staff for their summer series against United States and Canada, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday. Jersey Reds assistant coach Robinson will return to the England staff after serving as skills coach ... Tennis-Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA 5000 grasscourt tournament on Monday, raising doubts about the four-times Grand Slam champion's participation at Wimbledon later this month. Off-spinner Bess added to England squad for second NZ test England have added off-spinner Dom Bess to the squad for the second test against New Zealand at Edgbaston which begins on Thursday, coach Chris Silverwood said on Monday. Football: Johor’s U-21 team looking to play in Singapore Premier League, says Johor crown prince JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia Super League giant Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) is looking to send its U-21 squad to play in the Singapore Premier League (SPL), said Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. In an interview with Astro Arena on Sunday (Jun 6), Tunku Ismail said JDT is discussing with the ... Tennis: Gauff becomes youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years PARIS: Coco Gauff became the youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years on Monday (Jun 7) when she defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the French Open. Gauff, seeded 24th, swept to a 53-minute 6-3, 6-1 win and will take on Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic for a place in the semi-finals ... Tennis-Czech Krejcikova swats aside Stephens to book quarter-final spot Big-hitting Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered past former finalist Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-2 6-0 in their matchup of unseeded players to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open on Monday. Cricket-ECB went 'over the top' by suspending Robinson, says UK minister The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) went "over the top" by suspending fast bowler Ollie Robinson from all international cricket for racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter in the past, UK culture minister Oliver Dowden said on Monday. Tennis: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin tournament, organisers confirm BERLIN: Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA grass court tournament in the wake of her controversial exit from the French Open, organisers confirmed on Monday (Jun 7). "We have received notification that Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will ... Cycling-France's Bardet to skip Tokyo Olympics France's chances of a medal in the Olympics road race took a major blow when Romain Bardet said he would not take part in the Tokyo Games on Monday. Soccer-Coach Dalic unfazed by Croatia's defeat by Belgium Coach Zlatko Dalic was confident Croatia would make an impact at Euro 2020 despite a lacklustre performance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Belgium in their final warm-up for the June 11-July 11 tournament featuring 24 nations. Cricket: New Zealand won't be haunted by 2019 Cup agony in WTC final, says Williamson LONDON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said that his team will carry no scars from their agonising loss to England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup decider when they take on India in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in Southampton from Jun 18. England were crowned 50-overs world ... Football: Brighton's White replaces injured Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White will replace Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's final 26-member squad for the upcoming European Championship, the team said on Monday (Jun 7). Football: Mbappe will stay at PSG next season, says club president Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will stay at the Ligue 1 club next season, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said, responding to media speculation about the French international's future. Olympics-Australia's Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador. Cricket-NZ's Boult could return for second test v England, says coach Stead New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult could make a surprise return to the team for the second test against England, which begins on Thursday, coach Gary Stead said. Cricket-Mushrooming T20 leagues a threat to international game - du Plessis The proliferation of domestic Twenty20 leagues poses a threat to international cricket and the game must find a way to balance both, according to South Africa's former captain Faf du Plessis. Rugby-Arise Sir 'Buck'; former All Blacks skipper Shelford knighted REUTERS: Former All Blacks captain Wayne "Buck" Shelford was awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's honours list published on Monday. Making his debut in 1985, Shelford played 48 games for New Zealand, including 22 tests, and captained the team on 31 occasions before being controversially axed ... Boxing-Paul channels fictional boxer Rocky and goes distance against Mayweather YouTube personality Logan Paul produced a Rocky-style performance going the distance against unbeaten (50-0) five-division champion Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition boxing bout on Sunday that did not have a winner. Tennis-Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open Former world number one Andy Murray said 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer made a "sensible decision" to withdraw from the French Open to protect his body after two knee operations and opt to focus his efforts on Wimbledon. Golf-Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open SAN FRANCISCO -Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th U.S. Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday. With the victory, the 19-year-old Saso became the first Filipino ... Golf-Student Saso is now the teacher, says McIlroy U.S. Women's Open winner Yuka Saso this week said that while she has never met Rory McIlroy, she has spent countless hours studying his swing on YouTube to try to emulate it. Euro 2020 set to capture continent's attention but pandemic challenges remain The Covid-19 pandemic was responsible for its postponement but, with the health situation on the continent gradually improving, the delayed Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday in Rome when Italy host Turkey while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal prepare to defend the title they won in France five Olympics: Reigning women's tennis champion Puig to miss Tokyo Games due to surgery REUTERS: Monica Puig, the reigning Olympic gold medallist in women's singles tennis, said she will miss the Tokyo Games and the rest of the 2021 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Puig, 27, became the first athlete representing Puerto Rico to win Olympic gold in 2016 when she defeated ... Golf-Fan favorite Thompson say will learn from heartbreaking defeat SAN FRANCISCO: Lexi Thompson admitted it was hard to smile after a painful back nine collapse at the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, but the American fan favorite said she would learn from the experience and come back stronger. The overnight leader had her second major championship in her sights ... Biles warms up for Tokyo by claiming seventh US title Simone Biles again showed her quality, outclassing the field at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday to claim a record seventh all-around national title and make her selection to the Tokyo Olympic team a mere formality. Golf: 'It was electric', says amateur Ganne on breakout performance New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne, who won the hearts of golf fans everywhere with her breakout performance at this week's U.S. Women's Open, said she was thrilled to show she could hold her own alongside the game's best. Soccer-Australia to inject fresh legs for World Cup qualifier against Taiwan Australia coach Graham Arnold will shake up his match-day squad for the World Cup qualifier against Taiwan as the Socceroos look to continue their unbeaten run on the road to Qatar. Football: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19, leaves Euro 2020 training camp MADRID: Sergio Busquets has left Spain's pre-Euro 2020 training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday (Jun 6). In a statement, the RFEF said Spain captain Busquets, 32, tested positive earlier on Sunday, with the rest of the squad ... Rugby-Rebels' clash with Crusaders switched to Sydney due to COVID-19 outbreak MELBOURNE: The Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Canterbury Crusaders has been switched from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities battle to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia's southern state of Victoria. The Rebels will play their third successive match at ... Half of Japanese predict Olympics will happen this year, poll shows Half of the Japanese public thinks the Olympics will take place this summer, a survey by Yomiuri daily newspaper showed on Monday, less than two months before the Games' scheduled opening. Golf: Philippine teen Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open SAN FRANCISCO: Philippine teenager Yuka Saso birdied the third playoff hole to beat Japan's Nasa Hataoka and win the 76th US Women's Open at Olympic Club on Sunday (Jun 6). Saso matched South Korean Park In-bee as the youngest winners in the championship's history at 19 years, 11 months and 17 ... Brazil football chief suspended after sex harassment claim RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's top football official, Rogerio Caboclo, has been suspended for 30 days after being accused of sexual harassment, his federation announced Sunday (Jun 7) one week before the start of the Copa America, which the country is hosting at the last minute due to the pandemic. The ... The Big Read: Taking utmost precautions, Olympics-bound athletes hoping show will go on despite health risks With fewer than 50 days to go before the sporting extravaganza begins, Singapore’s Olympians are preparing for the first-ever Olympics to be held amid an unprecedented global pandemic. Tennis-French Open day eight PARIS: Highlights of the eighth day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, on Sunday (times GMT): Serena Williams saw another chance to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title pass her by as the 39-year-old American was outplayed by Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in ... Tennis: Zverev crushes Nishikori to reach quarter-finals Alexander Zverev swept past Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the third time on Sunday (Jun 6). Cricket-England's Robinson suspended by ECB for historic racist, sexist posts England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from "all international cricket" after historical racist and sexist tweets came to light earlier this week when he made his test debut against New Zealand, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.

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Soccer-Hungary held to 0-0 draw by Ireland in Euro 2020 warm-up

Hungary drew a blank in their Euro 2020 dress rehearsal at home against Ireland on Tuesday as the two sides played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in front of thousands of fans on a balmy night in Budapest.

Soccer-Calmer Swiss striker Seferovic hopes to finish like clockwork

Switzerland's Benfica striker Haris Seferovic is hoping a calmer attitude will help take his club form this season into the European Championship.

Cricket-NZ captain Williamson an injury doubt, Boult available for second test

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is a doubt for the second test against England at Edgbaston due to an elbow injury while seamer Trent Boult is available for selection, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.

Olympics-Eiffel Tower turns flag-bearer for Paris 2024 ahead of Tokyo handover

A massive Paris 2024 flag was unfurled at the top of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday as the French capital stepped up its preparations for the handover ceremony at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.

Athletics-African championships cancelled in big blow to Olympic hopefuls

CAPE TOWN: The African Athletics Championships have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) said in a major blow to those hoping to use the event to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. The event was scheduled for Lagos later this month after ...

Tennis-Zverev canters into maiden French Open semi-final

Alexander Zverev settled some early nerves before beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-final of the French Open for the first time on Tuesday.

Football: San Diego named as NWSL expansion team

San Diego will be home to a National Women's Soccer League expansion team that will begin playing next year and have former US women's national team coach Jill Ellis as their president, the NWSL said on Tuesday (Jun 8).

Tennis: Kvitova sees 'good chance' of making Wimbledon

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said Tuesday she could see a "good chance" of recovering from an ankle injury in time for the London Grand Slam.

Football: Confident Foden hopes to recreate 'Gazza' magic at Euro 2020

Phil Foden is aiming to channel the magic of Paul Gascoigne at Euro 96 in the Euro 2020 campaign -- and has started by dyeing his hair to match the former England midfielder.

Soccer-De Boer explains decision not to call on injury replacement

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said it would be too disruptive to bring a new player into the squad so close to the European Championship as he attempted on Tuesday to explain a surprise decision not to name a replacement for the injured Donny van de Beek.

Tennis-Pavlyunchenkova outlasts Rybakina in Paris to reach first Grand Slam semi-final

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova finally reached a Grand Slam semifinal at the 52nd time of asking as she beat Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 6-7(2) 6-2 9-7 at the French Open on Tuesday.

Football: England defender White stunned by 'mind-blowing' Euro call-up

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White on Tuesday (Jun 7) said it was "surreal" to have earned a late call-up to England's 26-man squad for the European Championship.

Football: Defoe extends Rangers stay to become player, says coach

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has signed a new one-year contract with Rangers for the 2021-22 season as he moves into a player-coach role under Steven Gerrard, the Scottish champions said on Tuesday.

Football: Pandemic nightmare leads to Euro 2020 dream for Czech goalkeeper

PRAGUE: Goalkeeper Ales Mandous' unexpected journey to the national side started with what he thought was a prank call and ended with a dream come true as a member of the Czech team for the Euro 2020 tournament that kicks off on Friday. That September call after COVID-19 sidelined the regular ...

Football: Despite boos, England will stick to anti-racism stance

England manager Gareth Southgate said his team will not "just stick to football" during the European Championship while one of his players also said the squad was united in its stance against racial injustice despite jeers from some fans.

Football: Sweden's Kulusevski test positive for COVID-19

Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the opening game of Euro 2020 against Spain, the Swedish Football Association said on Tuesday.

Swimming-Ireland may appeal after Olympic relay slot rescinded

DUBLIN: Swim Ireland were consulting their lawyers on Tuesday after world swimming body FINA rescinded a men's 4x100m medley relay slot at the Tokyo Olympics that it said was offered in error. "We're still considering all avenues, discussing things internally and working with our legal ...

Olympics-Medvedev and Kudermetova to lead Russian tennis in Tokyo

Men's world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and Veronika Kudermetova, the highest-ranked Russian woman, will lead their tennis teams at the Tokyo Olympics, a Russian sports official said on Tuesday.

Tennis-Slovenian Zidansek battles past Badosa to reach French Open semis

PARIS: Unseeded Tamara Zidansek became the first Slovenian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final as she beat Spain's Paula Badosa 7-5 4-6 8-6 in a gripping French Open battle on Tuesday. A match between two Grand Slam quarter-final debutants was full of momentum shifts with world number 85 ...

Soccer-Juventus Women appoint former Arsenal boss Montemurro as manager

Juventus Women have named former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro as their new head coach, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.

Soccer-Top ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Belgium are at a disadvantage in the European Championship as they will not play any home games in the tournament, defender Thomas Vermaelen said on Tuesday.

Tokyo 2020 board talks about vaccines, but not a word on further delay

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Cricket-Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation

MELBOURNE: Australia added six players to their white-ball squads on Tuesday amid reports that several big names might skip the tours of West Indies and Bangladesh because of bubble fatigue. Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss ...

Swimming-Top swimmers form alliance to push for change and more money

LONDON: Former Olympic champion Matt Biondi and a list of top swimmers announced an alliance on Tuesday to push for more say in how the sport is run and financial rewards for competing at global events like the Olympics. The 10-member board of the International Swimmers' Alliance includes ...

Olympics-Larger refugee team will inspire the world - IOC

An expanded refugee team of 29 athletes competing across 12 sports at next month's Tokyo Games will provide hope and inspiration to the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.

Rugby-Bok centre De Allende allays injury fears after fire pit explosion

South Africa centre Damian de Allende has played down fears he could miss the British & Irish Lions series after he was burned in a fire pit accident on Saturday along with three other Munster team mates.

Football: Stuttgart top scorer Wamangituka reveals real name, age

VfB Stuttgart striker Silas Wamangituka has revealed to his club that his name and birth date are different and that the data had been changed years ago by a former agent who was controlling him as a teenager, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.

Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics

Overseas journalists covering the Tokyo Olympics will have their movements tracked by GPS, the Games president said Tuesday, and could have their passes revoked if they break the rules.

Soccer-Osasuna midfielder Moncayola signs 10-year deal

MADRID: La Liga side Osasuna on Monday announced that midfielder Jon Moncayola has signed a new 10-year deal with the club. The 23-year-old, who came through the club's youth setup, made 41 appearances for Osasuna last season and also featured in all three of Spain's Under-21 group stage ...

Football: Blow for the Dutch as injury forces Van de Beek out of European Championship

Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday.

Soccer-Milik out of Poland's Euro 2020 squad due to injury

Poland forward Arkadiusz Milik will miss Euro 2020 after withdrawing from the squad due to a knee injury, the Polish Football Association confirmed late on Monday.

Soccer-Chelsea's Kepa added to Spain training squad amid COVID concerns

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been added to Spain's training squad as they prepare for any potential fall-out from captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test ahead of the European Championship.

FA names Debbie Hewitt as first chairwoman

REUTERS: English Football Association appointed on Tuesday Restaurant Group's Debbie Hewitt as its first woman chair, with effect from January 2022. (Reporting by Indranil Sarkar in Bengaluru)

Cricket-Coach Simmons looks to Windies pace attack to tame S. Africa

West Indies coach Phil Simmons is looking to his improving pace attack to steer the side to a first ever test series victory over South Africa when the teams start the first of two matches in St Lucia on Thursday.

Athletics-London Marathon announces TCS as title sponsor

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will become the title sponsor for the London Marathon in a six-year partnership starting next year, event organisers said on Tuesday.

Cricket-Sri Lanka players agree to England tour despite contract row - reports

Sri Lanka's players have agreed to tour England this month even though a contract dispute with their cricket board remains unresolved, local media reported on Tuesday.

Football: Rashford ready to put team first for England success at Euros

LONDON: Marcus Rashford said every player in Gareth Southgate's squad has a role to play at the European Championship and that he is more concerned about delivering the title for England than seeing his name in the starting lineup. The Manchester United forward captained England and scored in last ...

Football: Wales midfielder Ramsey not worried about fitness ahead of Euro 2020

CARDIFF: Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey said his fitness concerns are all behind him and he is confident he can cope with the demands of the upcoming European Championship. Ramsey has been plagued by injuries in recent years which limited his game time for club and country but the 30-year-old ...

Aboriginal AFL great Adam Goodes rejects Hall of Fame induction

MELBOURNE: Retired Aboriginal footballer Adam Goodes, who quit the Australian Football League (AFL) in acrimony in 2015, has declined induction into the sport's Hall of Fame, the league said on Tuesday (Jun 8). Goodes played a team record 372 games for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Rules top ...

Top Japanese virologist warns of risks of Tokyo Games during COVID-19 pandemic: Report

A top Japanese virologist and government adviser has warned of the risks of spreading COVID-19 infections during the Tokyo Olympics, the Times of London reported on Tuesday, the latest high-profile caveat about the global sporting showpiece.

Rugby-Brumbies boss McKellar joins Wallabies as forwards coach for season

REUTERS: ACT Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has been appointed forwards coach of the Wallabies for the 2021 season, Rugby Australia (RA) said on Tuesday. McKellar will be seconded from the Brumbies before returning to the Canberra-based Super Rugby team ahead of the 2022 season. McKellar, who ...

Cricket-Second England player investigated for historical racism on social media

REUTERS: A second England cricketer is being investigated for historical "offensive" social media posts, cricket website Wisden.com reported on Monday. Wisden said it had uncovered a racist tweet but chose not to disclose the identity of the player because he was under 16 when it was posted ...

Football: Singapore lose 5-0 to Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier

RIYADH: Singapore fell to another World Cup qualifying defeat on Monday (Jun 7) after a 5-0 loss to Uzbekistan in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. Singapore’s joint qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Asian Cup in China, delayed due to the COVD-19 pandemic, had ...

Soccer-CBF chief Caboclo vows to prove his innocence after investigation

Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Rogerio Caboclo vowed to clear his name at an ethics committee investigation on Monday as fears receded of a player boycott of the Copa America.

Tennis-Medvedev faces familiar foe Tsitsipas in French Open quarters

REUTERS: World number two Daniil Medvedev faces a big test of his new-found affinity for the red clay on Tuesday when he faces in-form Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarter-finals. Medvedev arrived in Paris with a 0-4 record at the claycourt major but now finds himself just three ...

Football: Spain coach De La Fuente surprised by sudden promotion

Spain Under-21 coach Luis de la Fuente admitted he was surprised by the events of this week after a sudden promotion to senior team coach for the game against Lithuania on Tuesday (Jun 7).

Tennis: Swiatek holds off Kostyuk to reach last eight in Paris

Iga Swiatek held off a fierce challenge from Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk to advance into the quarter-finals of the French Open with a 6-3 6-4 victory on Monday.

Football: Germany crush Latvia 7-1 in strong Euro dress rehearsal

Germany scored five first-half goals on the way to a 7-1 demolition of Latvia on Monday, completing a successful dress rehearsal for their European Championship campaign starting next week.

Football: Kante can play all midfield roles, says France's Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps expects versatile midfielder N'Golo Kante to make a seamless transition to the national team setup but will ease him in ahead of the European Championship.

NBCUniversal to air 7,000 hours of Olympics coverage, as pandemic worries continue

NEW YORK: Comcast's NBCUniversal said on Monday (Jun 7) it will air an "unprecedented" 7,000 hours of coverage for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics across its multiple television networks and streaming platform Peacock, even as most Japanese citizens continue to oppose holding the Games during the pandemic ...

Tennis: Merciless Nadal marches into French Open quarter-finals

PARIS: Claycourt king Rafael Nadal overcame a wobbly start to subdue Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 6-0 on Monday (Jun 7) and book a place in the French Open quarter-finals. The Spanish defending champion, looking to claim a record-extending 14th Roland Garros singles title and become the ...

Athletics" World Athletics approves 35 more Russians to compete as neutrals

REUTERS: World Athletics on Monday declared 35 Russian track and field athletes eligible to compete under a neutral flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, taking the total count to 62. Russia's athletics federation (RusAF) has been suspended since 2015 after a report commissioned by the World Anti ...

Tennis: Gauff handles media questions like a forehand, with style and control

The rights and wrongs of tennis players being obliged to offer their innermost thoughts to the world's media after matches has come under scrutiny at the French Open, but 17-year-old Coco Gauff manages the task with consummate ease.

Football: Serie A to reportedly seek revenue increase from Coppa Italia TV rights sale

MILAN: Serie A aims to increase revenues from the sale of national TV licences of the Coppa Italia for the next three seasons, two sources close to the matter said on Monday (Jun 7), as Italy's top-flight soccer league seeks to weather the coronavirus storm. Broadcasting rights are the main source ...

Football: Spain call up four extra players for training camp after COVID-19 positive

Spain have called up four players to take part in a parallel training bubble following captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test at the weekend, the national team said on Monday (Jun 7).

Tennis: Sakkari knocks out Kenin to reach maiden major quarter-final

Greek Maria Sakkari bundled out American fourth seed Sofia Kenin, the highest remaining women's seed, from the French Open on Monday (Jun 7) with a 6-1 6-3 thrashing to reach her maiden Grand Slam quarter-final.

Formula 1: Mercedes not at the level needed to win titles, say bosses

Once-dominant Mercedes are no longer performing at the level needed to win the Formula One championship and must get back to their "A Game", team bosses said after Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Tennis-Djokovic through after huge scare as Musetti retires

PARIS :World number one Novak Djokovic survived a huge scare as he fought back from two sets down against teenager Lorenzo Musetti to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday after his Italian opponent retired with cramps in the fifth set.

Tennis: Djokovic survives French Open scare before teenager Musetti quits

PARIS: Novak Djokovic survived a major scare from teenager Lorenzo Musetti on Monday (Jun 7) to reach a 15th French Open quarter-final and stay on course to become the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Grand Slams twice. The world number one dropped the first two sets, then ...

Football: South Korean World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies from cancer

SEOUL: Former South Korean footballer Yoo Sang-chul, who starred in the country's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Monday (Jun 7). He was 49. The midfielder was a mainstay of the South Korean team ...

Tennis: Schwartzman recovers from slow start to reach French Open quarters

Argentine counter-puncher Diego Schwartzman overcame a sluggish start to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-6(9) 6-4 7-5 victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff on Monday (Jun 6).

Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min qualify for Tokyo Olympics

SINGAPORE: Local badminton players Loh Kean Yew, 23, and 22-year-old Yeo Jia Min have qualified for next month’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) said on Monday (Jun 7). “Following BWF's publication of the Olympic Games qualification list, we are pleased to share ...

Soccer-Austria coach reassures fans his side will be ready for Euros

Austria coach Franco Foda has reassured supporters his team will be ready for their Euro 2020 opener against North Macedonia after a disappointing 0-0 home draw with Slovakia in their final warm-up match on Sunday.

Football: Argentina midfielder Buendia to join Villa from Norwich

REUTERS: Aston Villa have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City, the two Premier League clubs announced on Monday. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported that Villa had agreed a club-record deal worth an initial 33 ...

Rugby-England add Robinson and Codling to Jones' coaching team for summer series

REUTERS: Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join England coach Eddie Jones' backroom staff for their summer series against United States and Canada, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday. Jersey Reds assistant coach Robinson will return to the England staff after serving as skills coach ...

Tennis-Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA 5000 grasscourt tournament on Monday, raising doubts about the four-times Grand Slam champion's participation at Wimbledon later this month.

Off-spinner Bess added to England squad for second NZ test

England have added off-spinner Dom Bess to the squad for the second test against New Zealand at Edgbaston which begins on Thursday, coach Chris Silverwood said on Monday.

Football: Johor’s U-21 team looking to play in Singapore Premier League, says Johor crown prince

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia Super League giant Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) is looking to send its U-21 squad to play in the Singapore Premier League (SPL), said Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. In an interview with Astro Arena on Sunday (Jun 6), Tunku Ismail said JDT is discussing with the ...

Tennis: Gauff becomes youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years

PARIS: Coco Gauff became the youngest Grand Slam quarter-finalist in 15 years on Monday (Jun 7) when she defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the French Open. Gauff, seeded 24th, swept to a 53-minute 6-3, 6-1 win and will take on Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic for a place in the semi-finals ...

Tennis-Czech Krejcikova swats aside Stephens to book quarter-final spot

Big-hitting Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered past former finalist Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-2 6-0 in their matchup of unseeded players to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open on Monday.

Cricket-ECB went 'over the top' by suspending Robinson, says UK minister

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) went "over the top" by suspending fast bowler Ollie Robinson from all international cricket for racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter in the past, UK culture minister Oliver Dowden said on Monday.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin tournament, organisers confirm

BERLIN: Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week's Berlin WTA grass court tournament in the wake of her controversial exit from the French Open, organisers confirmed on Monday (Jun 7). "We have received notification that Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will ...

Cycling-France's Bardet to skip Tokyo Olympics

France's chances of a medal in the Olympics road race took a major blow when Romain Bardet said he would not take part in the Tokyo Games on Monday.

Soccer-Coach Dalic unfazed by Croatia's defeat by Belgium

Coach Zlatko Dalic was confident Croatia would make an impact at Euro 2020 despite a lacklustre performance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Belgium in their final warm-up for the June 11-July 11 tournament featuring 24 nations.

Cricket: New Zealand won't be haunted by 2019 Cup agony in WTC final, says Williamson

LONDON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said that his team will carry no scars from their agonising loss to England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup decider when they take on India in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in Southampton from Jun 18. England were crowned 50-overs world ...

Football: Brighton's White replaces injured Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White will replace Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's final 26-member squad for the upcoming European Championship, the team said on Monday (Jun 7).

Football: Mbappe will stay at PSG next season, says club president

Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will stay at the Ligue 1 club next season, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said, responding to media speculation about the French international's future.

Olympics-Australia's Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic

Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador.

Cricket-NZ's Boult could return for second test v England, says coach Stead

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult could make a surprise return to the team for the second test against England, which begins on Thursday, coach Gary Stead said.

Cricket-Mushrooming T20 leagues a threat to international game - du Plessis

The proliferation of domestic Twenty20 leagues poses a threat to international cricket and the game must find a way to balance both, according to South Africa's former captain Faf du Plessis.

Rugby-Arise Sir 'Buck'; former All Blacks skipper Shelford knighted

REUTERS: Former All Blacks captain Wayne "Buck" Shelford was awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's honours list published on Monday. Making his debut in 1985, Shelford played 48 games for New Zealand, including 22 tests, and captained the team on 31 occasions before being controversially axed ...

Boxing-Paul channels fictional boxer Rocky and goes distance against Mayweather

YouTube personality Logan Paul produced a Rocky-style performance going the distance against unbeaten (50-0) five-division champion Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition boxing bout on Sunday that did not have a winner.

Tennis-Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open

Former world number one Andy Murray said 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer made a "sensible decision" to withdraw from the French Open to protect his body after two knee operations and opt to focus his efforts on Wimbledon.

Golf-Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open

SAN FRANCISCO -Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th U.S. Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday. With the victory, the 19-year-old Saso became the first Filipino ...

Golf-Student Saso is now the teacher, says McIlroy

U.S. Women's Open winner Yuka Saso this week said that while she has never met Rory McIlroy, she has spent countless hours studying his swing on YouTube to try to emulate it.

Euro 2020 set to capture continent's attention but pandemic challenges remain

The Covid-19 pandemic was responsible for its postponement but, with the health situation on the continent gradually improving, the delayed Euro 2020 finally kicks off on Friday in Rome when Italy host Turkey while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal prepare to defend the title they won in France five

Olympics: Reigning women's tennis champion Puig to miss Tokyo Games due to surgery

REUTERS: Monica Puig, the reigning Olympic gold medallist in women's singles tennis, said she will miss the Tokyo Games and the rest of the 2021 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Puig, 27, became the first athlete representing Puerto Rico to win Olympic gold in 2016 when she defeated ...

Golf-Fan favorite Thompson say will learn from heartbreaking defeat

SAN FRANCISCO: Lexi Thompson admitted it was hard to smile after a painful back nine collapse at the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, but the American fan favorite said she would learn from the experience and come back stronger. The overnight leader had her second major championship in her sights ...

Biles warms up for Tokyo by claiming seventh US title

Simone Biles again showed her quality, outclassing the field at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday to claim a record seventh all-around national title and make her selection to the Tokyo Olympic team a mere formality.

Golf: 'It was electric', says amateur Ganne on breakout performance

New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne, who won the hearts of golf fans everywhere with her breakout performance at this week's U.S. Women's Open, said she was thrilled to show she could hold her own alongside the game's best.

Soccer-Australia to inject fresh legs for World Cup qualifier against Taiwan

Australia coach Graham Arnold will shake up his match-day squad for the World Cup qualifier against Taiwan as the Socceroos look to continue their unbeaten run on the road to Qatar.

Football: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19, leaves Euro 2020 training camp

MADRID: Sergio Busquets has left Spain's pre-Euro 2020 training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday (Jun 6). In a statement, the RFEF said Spain captain Busquets, 32, tested positive earlier on Sunday, with the rest of the squad ...

Rugby-Rebels' clash with Crusaders switched to Sydney due to COVID-19 outbreak

MELBOURNE: The Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Canterbury Crusaders has been switched from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities battle to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia's southern state of Victoria. The Rebels will play their third successive match at ...

Half of Japanese predict Olympics will happen this year, poll shows

Half of the Japanese public thinks the Olympics will take place this summer, a survey by Yomiuri daily newspaper showed on Monday, less than two months before the Games' scheduled opening.

Golf: Philippine teen Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open

SAN FRANCISCO: Philippine teenager Yuka Saso birdied the third playoff hole to beat Japan's Nasa Hataoka and win the 76th US Women's Open at Olympic Club on Sunday (Jun 6). Saso matched South Korean Park In-bee as the youngest winners in the championship's history at 19 years, 11 months and 17 ...

Brazil football chief suspended after sex harassment claim

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's top football official, Rogerio Caboclo, has been suspended for 30 days after being accused of sexual harassment, his federation announced Sunday (Jun 7) one week before the start of the Copa America, which the country is hosting at the last minute due to the pandemic. The ...

The Big Read: Taking utmost precautions, Olympics-bound athletes hoping show will go on despite health risks

With fewer than 50 days to go before the sporting extravaganza begins, Singapore’s Olympians are preparing for the first-ever Olympics to be held amid an unprecedented global pandemic.

Tennis-French Open day eight

PARIS: Highlights of the eighth day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, on Sunday (times GMT): Serena Williams saw another chance to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title pass her by as the 39-year-old American was outplayed by Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in ...

Tennis: Zverev crushes Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Alexander Zverev swept past Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-1 6-1 to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the third time on Sunday (Jun 6).

Cricket-England's Robinson suspended by ECB for historic racist, sexist posts

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from "all international cricket" after historical racist and sexist tweets came to light earlier this week when he made his test debut against New Zealand, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.

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