Warner keeps door open to play for Australia in Champions Trophy ‘if selected’
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) David Warner said chapter of his playing career is closed but has left the door open to appear in next year’s Champions Trophy to play in one last international tournament. Warner concluded his Test cricket career in January, simultaneously declaring that his final appearance in the 50-over format was during […]
Copa America: Messi fit to play against Canada in semis, confirms coach Scaloni
New Jersey (USA), July 9 (IANS) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will be fit to play against Canada in the Copa America semifinal on Wednesday. Messi’s fitness was in doubt after the striker missed the last group stage match against Peru due to thigh complaint. However, he returned for the […]
Saina Nehwal launches Badminton Pros Academy at Monte South in Mumbai
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Olympics medallist Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has launched a Badminton Pros academy here at Monte South in Byculla. The Badminton Pros academy and pay-to-play sports facility located within the 12.5-acre Monte South campus, will be managed by leading sports operator Hotfut Sports and will feature two badminton courts. Adani Realty and […]
‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic irked by fans ‘disrespect’ at Wimbledon, sends fiery message
London, July 9 (IANS) Novak Djokovic has sent a fiery message to Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals as he accused some of the Centre Court crowd of using a Holger Rune chant as “an excuse to boo”. Djokovic brushed past Holger Rune of Denmark to reach his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal with a 6-3, 6-4, […]
Dortmund sign German center-back Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart
Berlin, July 9 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their defense for the upcoming campaign by signing German international Waldemar Anton from Stuttgart. The 27-year-old center-back has signed a four-year deal, keeping him with the eight-time Bundesliga champions through June 2028. Anton is the second defender to leave Stuttgart this summer, following Hiroki Ito, who moved […]
Bengal Warriors promotes Prashant Surve to head coach ahead season 11
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Bengal Warriors have named Prashant Surve and Praveen Yadav, as head coach and assistant coach, respectively. Warriors have amicably parted ways with former head coach K Bhaskaran after last edition of the tournament. Surve has been part of the Bengal Warriors […]
