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Osaka, Billie Jean King get Laureus World Sports Awards
This is Osaka's second recognition at the Laureus Sports Awards. She won the 'Breakthrough of the Year' award in 2019 after a season that saw her win her first WTA title at the BNP Paribas Open and begin her ascent to the top of the game with her first US Open title that fall.
Rishabh Pant contributes money for oxygen cylinders and beds
"The scale of despair across our country has been immense and something I have been deeply affected by. As someone who has seen personal loss up close, my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered over the past year and I pray for the souls of those who have left us," Pant wrote in a note posted on his Twitter handle.
Italian Open: Mouth-watering Serena-Osaka clash on cards in Q-F
In another interesting quarter-final match-up, No. 1 seed from Australia, Ashleigh Barty could face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of the Stuttgart and Madrid Open finals. Serena, a four-time champion in Rome in 2002, 2013, 2014 and 2016, will be competing for the first time since her Australian Open semi-final loss to Osaka.
Kerala Blasters intensify hunt for new coach before season starts
"We are not satisfied. We performed way below our level. Reasons are being analysed, we will fix the mistakes, improve some details and we will move on. Let's go step by step. First, we need to sign the head coach and organise a good pre-season," said Skinkys, whose team finished 10th, on Friday.
Play IPL in England in September as top players will be there: KP
former England captain Kevin Pietersen said that the matches should be held immediately after the India-England series in September. "I have seen people talking about the UAE as a possible destination to finish the IPL in September but I actually think that the IPL should move to the UK," said Pietersen in his blog on betway.com. "I have played internationals against India - one in particular in a World T20 against India at Lord's.
Wilson's brace helps Newcastle shock Leicester City
Striker Callum Wilson scored twice to help Newcastle United stay above the relegation zone with a stunning 4-2 win over Leicester City. Jonny Evans was injured in the warm-up for the home team with Marc Albrighton replaced him. Newcastle took advantage as an error by Caglar Soyuncu allowed Joe Willock to score in the 22nd minute.
Hockey Olympian Ravinder Pal Singh no more
Hockey Olympian and a member of Indian team that won gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, Ravinder Pal Singh passed away in a Lucknow hospital on Saturday morning due to Covid-related complications. He was 65. Singh, who played as centre-half and also represented the country at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, had been in hospital since April 24.
KKR batsman Tim Seifert tests positive for Covid, stranded in India
"Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be travelling back to New Zealand on the charter flight with New Zealand's other Indian Premier League players, support staff and commentators," said a statement from New Zealand Cricket on Saturday. The opening batsman, currently in Ahmedabad, will be flown to Chennai where he will undergo treatment in the same hospital where Australian Michael Hussey is being treated.
Wrestler Seema Bisla enters final, wins Olympic quota place
In the semi-final, the 28-year-old Indian wrestler scored a 2-1 win over Poland's Anna Lukasiak to set up a title clash with Ecuador's Lucia Yamileth Yepez Guzman. "Last month, she missed an Olympic quota place in the Asian qualification tournament in Almaty. She was very upset but was determined to do well in Sofia. I knew she was on the right track to win a ticket to Tokyo Olympics," women's chief coach Kuldeep Malik
Williamson & Co move to Maldives after entry in England delayed
New Zealand Test players Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner and Kyle Jamieson have flown to Maldives from where they will travel to England after about 10 days. They were supposed to fly to England from New Delhi on May 11 according to initial plans after the postponement of IPL. "The decision for this group to transfer to the Maldives was taken after advice that their entry into the UK, initially thought to be about May 11," said New Zealand Cricket.
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