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London: Described by Chelsea as a warrior and a champion, César Azpilicueta ended his 11-year, trophy-laden spell at the London club Thursday and signed a one-year deal with Atlético Madrid. Spain defender Azpilicueta won every major title with Chelsea, including two English Premier Leagues and...

Karachi: Pakistan captain Babar Azam Thursday asserted that his team is focused on winning the ODI World Cup in India and not just beating the arch-rivals in the much-awaited clash in Ahmedabad October 15. Pakistan are expected to travel to India for the ICC event...

Bridgetown/Barbados: Virat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump continued as he was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game while Yashasvi Jaiswal made strong claims for a coveted Test cap ahead of the series opener against the West Indies. Jaiswal's Test debut...

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC has signed a one-year contract with centre-back José Luis Espinosa Arroyo, which will see the Spaniard stay at the club until the end of the 2023-24 season. Born in Los Barrios, Spain, the 31-year-old started his professional career at his hometown...

New Delhi: In an initiative to promote the sport at the grassroots, Hockey India has distributed over 11,000 sticks, 3,300 balls and safety equipment worth Rs eight crore to state associations, member units, and academies across the country. The initiative is a part of its...

Chattogram: Bangladesh ODI captain and one of their most accomplished all format cricketers Tamim Iqbal Thursday announced his retirement with immediate effect, just three months ahead of the 50-over World Cup in India. The 34-year-old left-handeder made the shock announcement a day after his team...

Paris: The head of the FIA says the motorsports governing body has no interest in signing an early renewal of its contract with Liberty Media and the 10 Formula One teams, who have stated their wish to sweeten the deal while the series is basking...

London: Two-time champion Andy Murray, fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas and fourth-ranked Casper Ruud along with women's third-seed Elena Rybakina and fifth-seed Caroline Garcia will take to the court at Wimbledon Thursday, hoping to advance to the next stage in their pursuit for glory at the grass-court...

Antwerp: The Indian men's hockey team finished fourth in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 which ended here Wednesday night with Spain overcoming a young side put up by World Champions Germany in the final league encounter. Spain, who had beaten Germany in their earlier...

London: World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland clinched a spot in the third round of Wimbledon for the third straight season with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo, here Wednesday. Making her first appearance on Centre Court this year, top-seeded Swiatek won...