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Melbourne: Australia has turned down Pakistan Cricket Board’s request to play two One Day International (ODI) matches in the country, citing security concerns. The PCB had asked Cricket Australia to play two…

London: As the tennis world continued to digest the prospect of Andy Murray`s retirement, an evergreen Roger Federer pondered the “luck” of his longevity on Sunday ahead of his bid for a…

London: Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said that the club were looking to sign a centre forward in the January transfer window after selling Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla. The league leaders want…

London: Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said that the club were looking to sign a centre forward in the January transfer window after selling Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla. The league leaders want…

Sydney: Comments made by India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul that have been widely condemned as sexist were “inappropriate” and not supported by their teammates, captain Virat Kohli said . Rahul…

London: Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas has completed his move to French team AS Monaco from Chelsea, the clubs said. The 31-year-old, who played for Arsenal from 2003-11 and Chelsea from 2014, won…

London: Las Vegas police have asked football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into rape allegations made against him. The police want to see if…

Islamabad: Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail, rubbished reports that he was under a spell of black magic, saying he returned midway through the South Africa tour due to a knee injury. “Such reports…

Kolkata: Buoyed by PV Sindhu’s recent triumph, Indian chief national coach Pullela Gopichand said the world number two Olympic silver medallist is primed to win the prestigious All England Open. Gopichand was…

Sydney: Retired cricketers plying their trade in T20 leagues might be a global trend right now but India captain Virat Kohli says he wouldn’t even be “seen around the scene” the day…