Stuttgart organisers investigate Kyrgios racial abuse claims
Stuttgart Open tournament organisers are investigating Nick Kyrgios's claims that he was racially abused during his semi-final loss to Andy Murray on Saturday.
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Stuttgart Open: Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Claims He Was Racially Abused
Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios claimed he was racially abused by sections of the crowd as he slipped to a bad-tempered defeat against Andy Murray in the Stuttgart semi-finals on Saturday. Kyrgios was penalised a point and then a game for unsportsmanlike conduct early in the second set, smashing a racquet before an angry exchange with a group in the crowd. The 27-year-old, who is of Greek origin, said he had been the victim of racism. "When is this going to stop? Dealing with racist slurs from the crowd?" Kyrgios wrote on Instagram.
India vs South Africa 2022: Hardik Pandya recalls the sacrifice made on comeback trail
Hardik Pandya is getting back into the Team India groove with his trademark unruffled way of looking at things. In a video posted by the BCCI, Pandya, who led Gujarat Titans to the IPL title recently, recalled the hard work needed to earn a recall. “I was happy. It was more about the battles I won against my own self and a lot of other things as well. Winning the IPL, or even qualifying (for playoffs) was a big deal for me because a lot of people doubted us. A lot of people frowned at us before we started. A lot of people raised a lot of questions. A lot of things were said about me even before I made a comeback,” Pandya said.
Travis Head must wait for ODI turn, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald
Travis Head must bide his time before he can cement his place in Australia's one-day squad, coach Andrew McDonald said ahead of their five-match series against Sri Lanka beginning on Tuesday. With David Warner skipping the one-day series in Pakistan earlier this year, Head partnered skipper Aaron Finch at the top order and was their second highest run-scorer with a century and a fifty in three innings. The left-hander smashed a breezy hundred for Australia A in Sri Lanka but McDonald said Warner's return meant Head must wait for his turn which may come in the later stage of the ODI series.
Rory McIlroy tops Canadian Open leaderboard ahead of final round
The Canadian Open showcased the quality the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series could not match on Saturday, with defending champion Rory McIlroy sitting atop a glittering leaderboard featuring three of the world's top 10.
Leclerc claims pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
BAKU, Azerbaijan: Charles Leclerc is back on pole. Now comes the tricky task of converting it into a win.
Schwartzel wins LIV Golf series opener as Reed signs up
ST. ALBANS, England: Charl Schwartzel won the inaugural event in the LIV Golf series on Saturday as Patrick Reed became the latest big-name player to sign up.
Cricket-Head must wait for ODI turn, says Australia coach McDonald
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Opener Travis Head must bide his time before he can cement his place in Australia's one-day squad, coach Andrew McDonald said ahead of their five-match series against Sri Lanka beginning on Tuesday.