IPL value surges to $18.5b: report
The Indian Premier League\'s business value has been estimated at $18.5 billion with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru its wealthiest franchise, according to a report by an investment bank.
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Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka take contrasting routes into Wimbledon semis
Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Wimbledon semi-finals for a third successive year as the defending champion demolished Cameron Norrie, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a major scare to reach the last four on Tuesday.
Mendis shows Tigers how to do it
A day after Sri Lanka鈥檚 batting coach, Thilina Kandamby, urged Kusal Mendis to convert his starts into triple figures, the right-hander delivered a brilliant performance by scoring a century against Bangladesh in the third and series-deciding ODI at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday...
Bangladesh鈥檚 semi hopes in jeopardy after Pak loss
Bangladesh men鈥檚 team semi-final berth in the AHF Under-18 Asia Cup hockey was hanging in the balance following their 6-3 loss to Pakistan in their final Pool A match at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China, on Tuesday...
Archer can help England rattle India: Broad
Stuart Broad believes a Test cricket return for Jofra Archer could help England hit back against India after the tourists鈥� 鈥榖orderline perfect鈥� performance at Edgbaston...
Spurs sign Japan defender Takai
Tottenham signed Japense international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday...
Barca鈥檚 Szczesny renews leaving Ter Stegen future in doubt
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has renewed his contract until 2027, the La Liga champions said on Monday...
Newcastle agree 拢55m fee for Forest鈥檚 Elanga
Anthony Elanga is set to become Newcastle鈥檚 first major signing of the transfer window after the Magpies reportedly agreed a 拢55 million ($75 million) deal with Nottingham Forest...
Second-string South Africa complete routine Test win over Zimbabwe
South Africa completed a comprehensive win by an innings and 236 runs after Zimbabwe collapsed after lunch on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday.
Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: police
Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his car veered off a motorway in Spain last week killing him and his brother, Spanish police said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh suffer series defeat to Sri Lanka
Bangladesh suffered a crushing 99-run loss to Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI and lose the series 2-1 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.
Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion
Kylian Mbappe will come up against Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago as Xabi Alonso\'s Real Madrid revolution gets its biggest test yet in Wednesday\'s Club World Cup semi-final.
Sinner into Wimbledon quarter-finals after injury heartbreak for Dimitrov
A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon\'s Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.
Mbappe drops harassment complaint against PSG
Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn his complaint of moral harassment against his former club Paris Saint-Germain, one of his lawyers told AFP on Monday.