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New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat, who was given direct entry to the Hangzhou Asian Games, Tuesday announced that she won't be able to compete at the quadrennial extravaganza in Hangzhou because of a knee injury, clearing the way for reserve Antim Panghal's inclusion in the squad....

Dusseldorf: Borussia Dortmund has had the summer to brood on how it blew its chance to dethrone Bayern Munich. Now Dortmund must do it all again — this time without star player Jude Bellingham. Drawing 2-2 with Mainz on the final day of last season,...

Sydney: Sam Kerr released her autobiography roughly three weeks before Australia's national team opened the FIFA Women's World Cup.  Sam Kerr is the leader of the Matildas — she's actually among the best players in the world — and as captain of the tournament's co-host...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that his government was giving special training to para-athletes to help them win medals in the Paralympics, the pinnacle for specially-abled sportspersons. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day,...

New Delhi: Left out of the Indian squad for the Asian Games, a fuming Dipa Karmakar Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Sports Ministry for leaving her de-motivated and discouraged with their "deafening silence". The gymnast, who achieved...

Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid has confirmed that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined the club on a season-long loan after undergoing a medical check. The 28-year-old Spain international has been signed to provide cover for Thibaut Courtois, who is likely to miss the entire season...

New Delhi: The Tokyo Olympian and 2021 Asian Championship bronze medallist wrestler Seema Bisla has been handed a one-year suspension for 'whereabouts failure'. Seema, who participates in the 50kg weight category in women's freestyle, has been handed a one-year suspension by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel...

Riyadh: Karim Benzema was held scoreless and Cristiano Ronaldo was absent with an injury, but there were still plenty of big names making their mark as the opening round of the Saudi Arabian league wrapped up. Benzema had an assist as defending champion Al-Ittihad won...

Sydney: Recovering from a left wrist injury, Australia captain Pat Cummins Tuesday said he is eyeing a return to international cricket during his side's three-match ODI series against India in late September, ahead of the World Cup. Cummins, who fractured his wrist during the fifth...

Colombo: All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Tuesday informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing Test cricket. Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist. "We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be...