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Ashwin struggles, county Surrey can't resist laughter
The 34-year-old premier spinner, who was Player-of-the-Series with 32 wickets in the four home Tests against England in February-March, bagged just one wicket in 43 overs he bowled against Somerset in a County Championship match. English county Surrey may have hired Indian off-spinner R Ashwin for the County Championship match against Somerset, but their joy on seeing him struggle ahead of the five-Test series was quite evident on social media.
Big 3 of tennis dominate like no other
Since the start of the year 2017, Roger Federer has won three, Djokovic eight and Rafael Nadal six major titles. Austria’s Dominic Thiem is the only one who managed to sneak in among the top three, winning the US Open title in 2020. Dokovic has now joined Federer and Nadal as the men’s players with most Grand Slam singles titles. They all have 20 titles each.
Fans break into scuffle after Euro 2020 final
The riot police were also seen at Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square in London after football supporters were climbing over street lamps, over the roofs of buses and setting off fire in front of hundreds of fans following England's defeat. The chaotic scenes came after England lost the Euro 2020 final on penalties 2-3 to Italy, extending the wait for a major trophy after the 1966 World Cup.
Gareth Southgate takes full responsibility for England's Euro final loss
Having taken a second-minute lead courtesy of Luke Shaw, England were forced into extra time followed by a nervy penalty shootout as Leonardo Bonucci levelled on Sunday. England manager Gareth Southgate took the full blame for England's agonising loss in the Euro final against Italy, leaving the whole of England heartbroken.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal lead tributes to Novak Djokovic after 20th Grand Slam win
By winning the title on Sunday after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the Serb top seed joined Federer and Nadal, the other two members of the Big Three, as the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era.Swiss ace Roger Federer, Spaniard Rafael Nadal and several present and former tennis greats hailed world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
This incredible journey will not stop at 20 Grand Slams: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic defeated Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the final on Sunday to clinch his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam crown overall. By winning the title, the Serb joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the other two members of the Big Three, as the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era.
Conway, Sophie named ICC Players of the Month
"Conway won the award ahead of team-mate Kyle Jamieson, who was the Player of the Match in the WTC (World Test Championship) final against India, with South Africa's Quinton de Kock the other nominee for his fine performances on their tour of the West Indies," said a statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Euro 2020: Donnarumma the hero as Italy clinch title
Marcos Rashford sent his penalty into the post and then the Italian goalkeeper saved shots from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Sako after England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had done well to thwart Jorginho and Andrea Belotti on Sunday evening, reports Xinhua.
Copa America: Messi dedicates win to Argentinians and Diego
Lionel Messi said that he hoped Argentina's Copa America triumph would help provide strength to his compatriots in their battle to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. The message, posted on social media, came less than a day after the Albiceleste beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium, ending Argentina's 28-year wait for a major trophy on Sunday.
Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic celebrates triumph by eating grass again
Soon after securing a 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 victory, Djokovic plucked some grass from the Centre Court surface and chewed on it -- something he has done after each of his five previous triumphs here. He first did this in 2011 after beating Rafael Nadal for his first Wimbledon title. Djokovic had once explained why he celebrates in this manner at Wimbledon.
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