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Aussie McKeown breaks 100m backstroke world record
McKeown, 19, swam the event in 57.45 seconds at the Australian Swimming Trials in South Australia (SA) on Sunday night, beating the previous record of 57.57, reports Xinhua. She qualified for the event at the Tokyo Olympics alongside Emily Seebohm.
ECB announces social media review after embarrassing historic tweets
The ECB recently suspended pace bowler Ollie Robinson for eight-year-old racist and sexist tweets, while ace pace bowler James Anderson and batsman Jos Buttler were caught in a social-media storm after some of their cheeky tweets from the past resurfaced. In the wake of the episodes, the ECB said it will have a social media review.
CSK skipper Dhoni 'tests his fitness' with a Shetland pony
Dhoni's wife Sakshi has posted a video of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper racing with a Shetland pony in his Ranchi farmhouse. In the short video, Dhoni can be seen initially pushing the horse to gallop faster, but once the white pony gathers pace, the former India skipper is seen lagging behind by a few yards.
Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul give South Africa big win over West Indies
With strong winds making batting difficult, the home team batsman Roston Chase displayed ample grit, playing cautiously to score a workman-like 62 off 156 balls. He, however, could not control the slide as wickets kept falling at the other end. Chase resumed the day on 20 and batted for three hours, hitting seven fours and a six. He added 46 for the fifth wicket with Jermaine Blackwood.
French Open: Herbert, Mahut clinch doubles title, create history for France
In a match that lasted two hours and 11 minutes, the duo became the first all-French team to triumph at Roland Garros twice. It is their fifth Grand Slam title overall, with the team having won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open titles once. "At the end, we're here with the trophy. It's amazing," said Mahut on Saturday.
Finland claim historic win over Denmark after Eriksen collapses
The match was dominated by a single incident that had football fans all around the world in shock after Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in the 42nd minute of the game. Eriksen passed out minutes before halftime and his shocked teammates formed a shield around him as a member of their medical staff appeared to perform CPR on him.
Belgium thrash hapless Russia 3-0 in Euro 2020
A brace from Lukaku and a goal from substitute Thomas Meunier helped clinical "Red Devils" to jump atop the standings in the group as Russia gave a lacklustre display in the late Saturday night match. Russia started highly motivated on home soil while Belgium deliberately slowed the pace.
Kieffer Moore helps Wales hold Switzerland in Euro 2020
About 25 minutes after Breel Embolo had put the Swiss in the leading position with his header, Moore headed in a cross from Joe Morrell in the 74th minute to tie the score. "It's great personally. I think it's a good start for us. We would have liked a win but to take a draw from the first game to put us in a good position is everything for us," said Moore.
5 footballers banned for on-field brawl in China
The game between Yanbian Longding and Sichuan Minzu on Wednesday was interrupted in the 60th minute when a group fight broke out. As a result, the referee had to dismiss four players with straight red cards before the match could resume, reports Xinhua. Li Yiying of Yanbian Longding was handed a one year ban and fined 80,000 yuan (Rs.9,15,900 approximately), on Friday.
Euro2020: Denmark-Finland game suspended after Eriksen collapses
The Inter Milan player first stumbled in the 43rd minute and then collapsed on the turf during the Group B fixture. Reports said the medical staff tried resuscitating Eriksen for about 10 minutes before he was stretchered off the field. The UEFA announced on its website that the match had been suspended.
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