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Rohit, Kohli in focus as India look to end title drought
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to end India's global title drought as the star duo step out for what is likely to be their final World Cup appearance.
Bangladesh skipper calls for better wickets ahead of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh can only hope to improve their lacklustre T20 World Cup record once they get better pitches at home, new captain Najmul Hossain Shanto told AFP ahead of the showpiece tournament.
Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign.
Real Madrid aim to add to Champions League legend before Mbappe arrival
Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.
Bochum secure top-flight status via penalties at Duesseldorf
Bochum will play first-division football again next season after coming from three goals down and beating second-division Fortuna Duesseldorf away via a penalty shoot-out in Monday's relegation play-off second leg.
Carapaz not selected by Ecuador to defend Olympic road race title
Olympic road race champion Richard Carapaz will not defend his title at the Paris Games, with Jhonatan Narvaez taking Ecuador's sole berth, the Ecuadorian Cycling Federation (FEC) said Monday.
Fans' tears flow as 'legend' Nadal bows out at French Open
From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael Nadal fans descended on a chilly and damp Roland Garros on Monday, hoping to inspire their "superhero" to victory at the French Open.
Nadal eyes Olympics but not Wimbledon after likely French Open farewell
Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising defeat against Alexander Zverev before he revealed his journey to the Paris Olympics in July will not take a detour to Wimbledon.
Rooney wants Plymouth youngsters to follow his teenage dream
Wayne Rooney has said he will give Plymouth Argyle's young players the chance to follow his example by making their senior debuts as teenagers.
Nadal out of possible last French Open, Swiatek through
Rafael Nadal's illustrious French Open career came to a likely end with his first ever defeat in the opening round by Alexander Zverev on Monday, after Iga Swiatek made a winning start in her bid for a fourth title.
Germany begin pre-Euro 2024 training camp in front of 15,000 fans
With the smell of bratwurst floating through the air, Germany kicked off their Euro 2024 training camp under blue skies in front of 15,000 fans in the central town of Jena.
Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell
Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev.
Emery signs new five-year contract at Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Monday.
Pakistan's Rauf says injury lay-off a 'blessing in disguise'
Pakistan paceman Haris Rauf believes the three months he spent on the sidelines injured with a dislocated shoulder could yet prove a "blessing in disguise" as he gears up for the Twenty20 World Cup.
England's Jacks thankful for Kohli influence ahead of T20 World Cup
Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field "coaching" he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bid to retain their T20 World Cup title next month.
Chelsea eye Enzo Maresca as new manager - reports
Chelsea are holding talks to make Leicester's Enzo Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports.
French Open day 2: Who's saying what
Who's saying what on the second day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:
Nadal v Zverev -- key points of French Open clash
Key points of the French Open first round match between 14-time champion Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros on Monday:
Jacobs, De Grasse relish competing at joint trainings
Olympic champions Marcell Jacobs and Andre De Grasse said Monday they relished "sharing every moment" as they compete with each other during joint training sessions.
England captain Buttler set to miss 3rd T20 against Pakistan
Jos Buttler has left the England squad ahead of Tuesday's Twenty20 international against Pakistan to be with his wife, who is about to give birth to the couple's third child.
Playing with Mbappe would be 'really nice': Madrid's Bellingham
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Monday it would be "really nice" to play with Kylian Mbappe next season.
Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Swiatek through
Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner eased through their openers.
Swiatek breezes into round two at French Open
Iga Swiatek kicked off her bid for a fourth French Open title by dropping just three games in a trademark demolition of French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in the first round on Monday.
French Open fans get behind 'super hero' Nadal
From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael Nadal fans descended on a chilly and damp Roland Garros on Monday, hoping to inspire their "super hero" to victory at the French Open.
Alexander-Arnold adamant tame finish cannot disguise Liverpool's progress
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted Liverpool had a good season despite a lacklustre end to Jurgen Klopp's last campaign in charge at Anfield.
Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Sinner shines
Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Jannik Sinner eased through his opener.
Sinner cruises into French Open second round
Second seed Jannik Sinner swatted aside Wimbledon quarter-finalist Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to reach the French Open second round on Monday.
England's Willis happy with life in Toulouse despite Test exile
Jack Willis is enjoying his time in Toulouse so much he has no plans to return to England despite his Test career stalling due to playing abroad.
Starc fit and ready for T20 World Cup after heatwave-hit IPL
Mitchell Starc dismissed fears the intense Indian heat might have drained him during his IPL-winning exploits, with the Australian declaring Monday he was fit and ready for the T20 World Cup.
Auckland Blues bid to rush back Beauden Barrett fails
The Auckland Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase.
PSG and French football prepare for challenges of post-Mbappe era
Paris Saint-Germain finished the season with a domestic double after beating Lyon in Saturday's French Cup final but will now start building for another assault on the Champions League next year, this time without Kylian Mbappe.
Cricket's T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean
Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.
Doncic, Irving give Mavs 3-0 series lead over Timberwolves
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 66 points and Dallas surged home in a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday that gave the Mavericks a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference final.
Newgarden wins second straight Indianapolis 500
Josef Newgarden of Team Penske denied a late challenge from Mexican Pato O'Ward to win a thrilling and incident packed Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, becoming the first back-to-back winner in 22 years.
Newgarden wins Indianapolis 500 for Team Penske
Josef Newgarden of Team Penske denied a late challenge from Mexican Pato O'Ward to win a thrilling and incident packed Indianapolis 500 on Sunday becoming the first back-to-back winner in 22 years.
Wennberg scores OT winner as Rangers hold off Panthers
New York's Alex Wennberg scored at 5:35 of overtime as the Rangers pulled out a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers to take a 2-1 lead in their NHL Eastern Conference final on Sunday.
Riley wins at Colonial as Scheffler struggles, players remember Murray
Davis Riley shook off some early struggles to card an even par 70 and claim his second US PGA Tour title Sunday at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where honoring late colleague Grayson Murray gave him "a little extra to play for."
West Indies complete 3-0 T20I series rout of South Africa
The West Indies completed a 3-0 sweep of their T20I series with South Africa after an eight wicket crushing of the Proteas at Sabina Park on Sunday.
'Proud' Murray's French Open career ended by Wawrinka in first round
Andy Murray said he was "proud" after his French Open career ended Sunday with a first round defeat by 2015 champion and fellow three-time Grand Slam title winner Stan Wawrinka.