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FIFA racism study names Rashford, Saka as biggest targets of social media abuse
Zurich (Switzerland), June 19 FIFA's study into racist abuse on social media during Euro 2020 and this year's Africa Cup of Nations has revealed that nearly half of the players including Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted across social media platforms during international tournaments. The world's football ...Liverpool sign Scotland’s Calvin Ramsay
London, June 19 Liverpool have completed the signing of Scotland's Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen FC, the club said in a statement on Sunday. The right-back joins the Reds on a long-term contract after passing a medical and finalising the transfer at the AXA Training Centre. Ramsay progressed through the youth ...With India Test on mind, Anderson could be rested for third Test vs New Zealand
London, June 19 England pace bowling stalwart Jimmy Anderson will likely miss the third and final Test against New Zealand at Leeds from June 23 as he was reportedly suffering from a leg discomfort on the final morning of the Trent Bridge Test. A report in Daily Mail has said ...High-risk strategy in England Test cricket is going to stay, indicates Stuart Broad
London, June 19 England pace-bowling stalwart Stuart Broad believes new coach Brendon McCullum's high-risk Test strategy will earn the team more wins than losses, adding that the approach is still more inspiring than blocking out for a draw or "never having a scent of victory".England were in dire straits at ...IND v SA, 5th T20I: Chahal reveals varying lengths is reason behind success at Chinnaswamy
Bengaluru, June 19 The winner takes it all decider between India and South Africa at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is also a homecoming for leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. As a vital cog in the wheel for his former IPL franchise, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chahal formed his reputation as ...German Open: Bencic overcomes Sakkari to reach final
Berlin, June 18 Switzerland's Belinda Bencic reached the final of the German Open after beating Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-4 in a gruelling semifinal, here on Saturday. With this win, Bencic is now 4-2 lifetime against Top-10 players on grass, as she moves into the fifth grass-court final ...IND v SA, 4th T20I: Pant delighted with execution, Maharaj rues lack of adaptability
Rajkot, June 17 India skipper Rishabh Pant was delighted with the execution of plans by his team in registering a comprehensive 82-run victory over South Africa at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday. In India's big win, Dinesh Karthik slammed a blistering 27-ball 55, his highest score in ...German Open: Coco Gauff overcomes Karolina Pliskova to reach semis
Berlin, June 17 American tennis player Coco Gauff knocked out No 4 seed Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-4 in 1 hour and 37 minutes to reach the semifinals of the German Open, here on Friday. Gauff had lost her only prior meeting against last year's Wimbledon runner-up Pliskova, and she had ...England hit mammoth 498/4 against the Netherlands, register highest team score in history of ODI ...
Amstelveen, June 17 England on Friday registered the highest-ever score in the history of ODI cricket after they posted a mammoth total of 498/4 in 50 overs against the Netherlands in the first game of the three-match series at the VRA Stadium, here on Friday. The Eoin Morgan-led England team ...Manchester City and Paris St-Germain putting European football in danger: La Liga president
London, June 16 La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised Manchester City and Paris St-Germain, saying European football is in "danger" due to "state-owned" clubs. La Liga has filed a complaint to UEFA about what it believes to be Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches by Manchester City and Paris St-Germain. ...