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Sharma, bowlers help India thrash England in T20 opener

Inspired bowling and a 34-ball 79 by opener Abhishek Sharma helped India to a crushing seven-wicket win over England in the first T20 international on Wednesday.

India dismiss England for 132 after Buttler fifty

England skipper Jos Buttler played a lone hand with his 68 as India bowled out the tourists for 132 in the first of five T20 internationals at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

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Djokovic braced for 'big battle' with Alcaraz at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic said he was braced for "a big battle" after setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.

Vonn crashes as Brignone wins Cortina World Cup super-G

Federica Brignone continued her superb season by winning Sunday's super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo to extend her World Cup lead, as comeback queen Lindsey Vonn crashed out.

Zverev wary of 'smart' Paul in Australian Open quarter-final

Alexander Zverev warned Sunday he can "do a lot of damage" at the Australian Open but is wary of "smart" quarter-final opponent Tommy Paul.

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz clash, Sabalenka surges into Melbourne quarters

Novak Djokovic surged into an Australian Open quarter-final clash against Carlos Alcaraz with a dominant straight-sets victory on Sunday while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was a ruthless winner.

Djokovic marches into Melbourne quarter-final with Alcaraz

Irrepressible 10-time champion Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final Sunday with Carlos Alcaraz after downing Czech Jiri Lehecka.

Alcaraz wary of pressure on tennis-playing brother, 13

Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday he was wary of the pressure being foisted on his younger brother after the 13-year-old underlined his potential at a prestigious tournament in France.

Pakistan's Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win

Spinner Sajid Khan took five wickets and Abrar Ahmed another four to guide Pakistan to a 127-run win on the third day of the first Test against West Indies in Multan on Sunday.

Zverev books Australian Open quarter-final with Paul

Alexander Zverev booked an Australian Open quarter-final against Tommy Paul Sunday after surviving a mid-match wobble to oust France's Ugo Humbert as he zeroes in on a maiden Grand Slam title.

'Ticking time bomb' as Draper retires in pain at Australian Open

Jack Draper said it had been a "ticking time bomb" after he retired from his Australian Open last-16 clash with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday because of "multiple areas really in pain".

'Invincible' Gauff revels in Melbourne heat to reach quarters

Coco Gauff said Sunday she felt "invincible" after the recent United Cup and is not fazed about dropping her first set in nine matches this season in reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Sumo to stage event in Paris as part of global push

Sumo will stage a tournament in Paris for the first time in over three decades next year in a push to expand the ancient sport beyond Japan, organisers said Sunday.

Badosa 'loves Coco' but is gunning for 'revenge' in Melbourne quarters

Paula Badosa declared Sunday she "loves" Coco Gauff -- but that will not prevent her looking for "revenge" when they face off in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course as Alcaraz moves on

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

Alcaraz into Australian Open quarters after Draper retires

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Novak Djokovic when marathon man Jack Draper retired during their last-16 clash on Sunday.

Sabalenka uses fighting spirit to banish Australian Open blues

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday her fighting spirit helped her bounce back from a stuttering first week at the Australian Open to blast into the quarter-finals.

Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course after reaching quarters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster clash.

Swiss rider Ruegg wins opening UCI World Tour event in Australia

Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg protected her lead to win Australia's Tour Down Under as American Olympic team pursuit champion Chloe Dygert surged to victory in the final stage on Sunday.

Mitchell scores 36 as Cavs bounce back, Celtics downed

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers roared back to form with a 124-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Sabalenka a happy snapper at Australian Open

Happy snapper Aryna Sabalenka has revealed a new project for the 2025 season -- taking pictures of her tennis adventures to frame and put in her home.

Gauff turns up heat on Bencic to reach Australian Open quarters

Coco Gauff stayed on course Sunday for a heavyweight Australian Open semi-final clash against Aryna Sabalenka, despite dropping a set for the first time this season.

Commanders stun Lions in NFL thriller, Chiefs advance

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 45-31 victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday in a stunning NFL postseason upset.

Sabalenka imperious as Djokovic, Alcaraz on Melbourne collision course

An imperious Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster quarter-final.

Sabalenka blows away Andreeva to reach Melbourne quarter-finals

Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, ruthlessly blowing away teenager Mirra Andreeva to reach the quarter-finals.

France's Moutet 'collapsed in shower' before Australian Open match

Frenchman Corentin Moutet says he collapsed in the shower 45 minutes before his Australian Open third-round match, with everything going "black".

Steady Straka takes four-shot lead in PGA Tour's American Express

Sepp Straka rode a hot start to an eight-under-par 64 on Saturday to seize a four-shot lead over a trio of players heading into the final round of the US PGA Tour American Express tournament in La Quinta, California.

Kelce, Mahomes double-act leads Chiefs past Texans in NFL playoffs

Travis Kelce scored a touchdown and helped set up another as the Kansas City Chiefs stayed on course for a return to the Super Bowl with a hard-fought 23-14 playoff victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Barcelona's Balde complains of racist abuse in Getafe draw

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

Frustrated Barca fail to capitalise on Atletico La Liga slip

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.

McGlynn leads youthful USA to friendly win over Venezuela

Midfielder Jack McGlynn scored a screamer and created another goal as an experimental United States team beat a second-string Venezuela 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday.

Barcelona stumble to frustrating Getafe draw in title setback