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Superbet Poland chess: Viswanathan Anand finishes overall joint second

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand had a moderate run on the second day of the Blitz section to finish overall joint second in the Superbet Rapid and Blitz Poland chess tournament on Monday.

Rafael Nadal cruises into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.

Praful Patel requests FIFA chief Infantino to not ban India

Removed as the president of All India Football Federation by the Supreme Court, Praful Patel on Monday requested FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to not impose a ban on the country after the sports body was placed under a Committee of Administrators.

IPL 2022: Key is to bowl in right areas in powerplay, says Shami

India and Gujarat Titans speedster Mohammed Shami, the highest wicket-taker in power-play overs this IPL season, on Monday said the secret for his success was to bowl in the right areas. Shami has taken 11 wickets at 20 runs apiece to set it up for the Titans in the power-play overs.

Krejcikova's French Open title defence ends in first round

Barbora Krejcikova's French Open title defence ended in the opening round on Monday when Frenchwoman Diane Parry defeated the second-seeded Czech 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Asia Cup hockey: India concede late goal to draw 1-1 with Pakistan

Defending champions India conceded a late goal to allow arch-rivals Pakistan walk away with a 1-1 draw in their opening Pool A match of the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament, here on Monday. India took the lead in the eighth minute through Karthi Selvam before Abdul Rana broke their neighbours' heart by equalising in the 59th from a penalty corner.

Motera, not Eden, is my home, says Bengal's Wriddhiman Saha

The hurt and disillusionment was palpable as a disgruntled India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Monday called the Motera Stadium his new "home ground", having played all his life at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis cleared to play after heart scare

Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has been cleared to continue play in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka after complaining of chest pain that required hospital treatment.

2nd Test: Litton, Mushfiqur slam centuries to put pressure back on SL

Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das hit centuries and shared a record stand to turn the tide for Bangladesh in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Monday after a disastrous start.

IPL: How successful was the 'win toss and bowl' formula for teams?

The Sunrisers Hyderabad-Punjab Kings contest on Sunday marked the conclusion of the league phase of the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. A total of 70 matches were played since March 26 and this year's cricketing extravaganza was no different than its predecessors -- bringing out the highest quality of cricket almost every single evening over the last one and a half months.

BCCI signs up NFT partner for Women's T20 Challenge

The Indian cricket board, usually a slow-starter when it comes to picking up trends, has finally gone ahead and embraced the idea of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT). On Monday, the cricket board unveiled cricket metaverse company FanCraze as its official associate partner for the Women's T20 Challenge.

Iga Swiatek powers into French Open second round

French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.

Bhaker wants India to boycott CWG due to exclusion of shooting

Indian woman pistol ace Manu Bhaker, who won three gold and two silver medals in ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, said that India should boycott Commonwealth Games 2022 due to exclusion of shooting.

Asia Cup Hockey Live: India vs Pakistan

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round

Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament.

Taking confidence from earlier knocks ahead of play-offs, says Jos Buttler

Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler is "disappointed" with his form in the last few games but said he is taking a lot of confidence from the big knocks that he had played early in the tournament going into the IPL play-offs. The wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 629 runs this season but has slowed down in the business end of the tournament with single digit scores -- 2, 2, 7 -- in his last-three outings.

BAI awards cash prizes to Thomas Cup-winning contingent

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has rewarded the Indian men's team with a cash prize of Rs one crore for its historic title triumph at the Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok.

Shadab, Nawaz back in Pakistan squad for West Indies ODIs

All-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz have returned to Pakistan's squad for next month's one-day international series against the West Indies, selectors said on Monday.

BAN vs SL: Kusal Mendis taken to hospital with chest pains

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis was taken to a hospital in Dhaka after experiencing chest pains during the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh on Monday.

'King' Kohli to 'Baby AB': Hits and misses of IPL 2022

The high-octane Indian Premier League moves into the playoffs this week with four teams left to battle for the glitzy Twenty20 championship and the winners to be crowned in Sunday's final.