3rd T20I: West Indies hand New Zealand first limited-overs loss of 2022
Odean Smith improved on his career-best T20I bowling figures for the third time in four matches as the fast bowling all-rounder claimed three for 29.
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Real Madrid fight back to win La Liga debut at Almeria
Real Madrid recovered from conceding an early goal to beat newly promoted Almeria 2-1 in their opening match of the La Liga season on Sunday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti kept his word and made five changes to the starting 11 that won both the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup, including handing debuts to new signings Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni. But the gamble looked to have backfired when striker Largie Ramazani opened the scoring for Almeria after ghosting behind Rudiger in the sixth minute.
Ravindra Jadeja, CSK not in touch since IPL 2022
Break-up could be imminent but franchise hopes to take it to last overCHENNAI: Ravindra Jadeja's innings with Chennai Super Kings could be coming to an end unless something miraculous happens in the next couple of months. It is understood that the Indian all-rounder has been completely "out of touch" with the CSK management since the time the IPL got over in May. CSK is known to function 'like a family' and players stay in touch with the franchise through the year.
Simona Halep beats Haddad Maia for third Canadian Open title
Halep's serving woes from her semifinal win carried over at the outset of the final as she produced four double faults and was broken in the opening game before quickly falling 3-0 behind. But the Romanian responded by changing her tactics, drawing the Brazilian into longer rallies to reel off six straight games and she sealed the opening set when she blasted a forehand winner, pumping her fist as the supportive crowd roared their approval.
Antonio Conte says Tottenham closing gap but still behind Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur side still have to close the gap on Chelsea after a bad-tempered 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. Harry Kane's last-gasp header earned Tottenham a point that flattered them but, after three successive defeats to Chelsea without scoring a goal since Conte took charge last November, it signified progress. "It was an intense game," Conte, who twice clashed with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel with both men being shown red cards after the final whistle, told reporters.
Sport helps smash hurdles of patriarchy and societal stigma: Sachin Tendulkar
For 11 days, the entire nation was following up on this mega event with bated breath. As the curtains fell, a triumphant Indian contingent returned with one of the best performances at the Commonwealth Games with 61 medals - 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze, that too without inclusion of shooting, one of our strong points. There cannot be a better time to celebrate this victory than the month the nation is observing 75th Independence Day as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
EPL: Kane salvages point for Tottenham Hotspur at Chelsea with last-gasp header
Reece James seemed to have sealed the points for the hosts with a 77th-minute strike but Kane rose to head home a corner in the sixth minute of stoppage time. As it happened: Chelsea vs Tottenham HotspurChelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Spurs counterpart Antonio Conte, a former Chelsea boss, were both shown red cards after the final whistle as tempers boiled over on a sweltering afternoon in west London. Centre back Kalidou Koulibaly marked his home debut in style by volleying Chelsea in front from a corner in the 19th minute and the hosts totally dominated the opening period. Chelsea remained in the ascendancy in the second half and should have had the points wrapped up but were rocked when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg equalised in the 68th minute.
Bayern ease past Wolfsburg 2-0 with Musiala and Mueller on target
Bayern Munich made it two Bundesliga wins from two matches when they comfortably beat visitors VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 on Sunday with goals from Jamal Musiala and Thomas Mueller. The Bavarians, who have now scored eight goals in their first two league matches, were lethal in attack, especially in the first half, with Sadio Mane, Mueller and Musiala wreaking havoc in their opponents' box.