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Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Isner in Toronto semifinals
Medvedev, whose Wimbledon campaign was cut short in the fourth round by the seventh-seeded Hurkacz just over a month ago, was out for revenge as they faced off for the second time on the ATP tour. The Russian fired 38 winners, including 23 aces, to find a way to victory against Hurkacz, who did not drop serve once in the contest. Medvedev is seeking his fourth ATP Masters 1000 title.
La Liga: Real Madrid set to begin campaign with visit to Alaves
It has been a quiet pre-season by Real Madrid's standards and although the club still harbours dreams of signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint Germain, the only arrival so far this summer is defender David Alaba, who helps cover for the departure of central defenders Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. Alaba will go straight into Carlo Ancelotti's side.
2nd Test: Root takes England to 119/3 after India score 364 on Day 2
England, who lost two wickets off successive balls immediately after tea to Mohammed Siraj (2/34), were reduced to 23 for two before Root and opener Rory Burns (49) added 85 for the third wicket to stabilise the innings. However, towards the end of play on Friday, pacer Mohammed Shami struck to get rid of Burns leg-before to bring India back.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: England survive early overs, move to 23/0 at tea on Day 2
Openers Rory Burns (11 off 42 balls) and Dominic Sibley (11 off 42 balls) were at the crease for the home team. India had opened the bowling with Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma. Earlier, India were bowled out for 364 just after lunch as veteran England pace bowler Anderson took 5/64. India began the day on a poor note, losing opener K.L. Rahul early. The centurion could add only two runs to his overnight score and fell for 129
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: India bowled out for 364 as Anderson picks five
India began the day on a poor note, losing opener K.L. Rahul early. The centurion could add only two runs to his overnight score and fell for 129, lobbing a catch to cover off Ollie Robinson on the second ball of the day. Five balls later, James Anderson forced Ajinkya Rahane to nick his first ball of the day to slips as India were reduced to 282/5 from the overnight 276/3.
Thakur launches Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 to celebrate 75 years of Independence
While Thakur flagged off the Freedom Run from Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and participated in the Freedom Run at the stadium, the event was also held at 75 other locations across the country, including iconic locations such as the Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Kaza Post in Lahaul Spiti, Mumbai's Gateway of India and the Attari Border in Punjab, among others.
Four things to look out for on Day 1 of La Liga
Barca fans are in a state somewhere between shock, disbelief and anger that financial fair play rules led to Messi's 'adios' and Barca president, Joan Laporta can expect an uncomfortable evening - especially if things don't go Barca's way on the pitch. La Liga season kicks off this weekend after a subdued summer in the transfer market in terms of arrivals, and with Leo Messi leaving FC Barcelona.
First Indian century at Lord's was in English colours
The catch, though, is that Duleepsinhji was playing for England. And he scored his century at Lord's in the second Test match of the 1930 Ashes, which saw Don Bradman notch up 974 runs, including his career-highest 334 at Headingly, Leeds. Duleepsinhji, who had to retire from international cricket in 1931 because of recurring ill-health, was the second highest scorer for England in the series. He made 416 runs against Herbert Sutcliffe's 436.
Chelsea confirm return of Lukaku for club record fee of 97.5m pounds
Lukaku returns to the club he joined from Anderlecht for the first time as a 17-year-old in 2011, on a five-year deal, seven years after leaving Stamford Bridge to join Everton. "I'm happy and blessed to be back at this wonderful club. It's been a long journey for me: I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I'm coming back with a lot of experience and more mature," Lukaku told the Chelsea website, Xinhua reports.
2nd Test: Rahul's century takes India to 276/3 on Day 1
Rahul, who buckled down, faced 248 deliveries and hit 12 fours and a six as he shared century stands with fellow opener Rohit Sharma (83) and skipper Virat Kohli (42) to frustrate the English bowling attack which is missing some of the top bowlers like Stuart Broad, Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer.
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