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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. MORE..
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade in charge – reports
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade in charge – reports
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. MORE..
Sri Lanka-India Test series to be played in August
Sri Lanka-India Test series to be played in August
The Sri Lanka-India Test series will be played in the second half of August. The exact dates for the two Tests have not yet been finalised, but Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has identified a two-week window for the matches, which are part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. MORE..
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight season on Sunday, the league confirmed. MORE..
Top ICC team meets President
Top ICC team meets President
Two representatives of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Imran Khwaja and Devajit Saikia, who are currently on a visit to the country, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17). MORE..
CASA 7s Rugby Tournament: Sri Lanka Women’s clinches Championship in Tashkent
CASA 7s Rugby Tournament: Sri Lanka Women’s clinches Championship in Tashkent
Sri Lanka defeated Kazakhstan 27-00 in the Women’s final to win the inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament in Tashkent, a short while ago.
Sri Lanka Men’s team crowned Champions at inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament
Sri Lanka Men’s team crowned Champions at inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament
Sri Lanka thrashed India 31-10 in the Men’s final to clinch the Cup Championship at the inaugural Central and South Asia (CASA) 7s Rugby Tournament in Tashkent, a short while ago. MORE..
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four‑year contract
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four‑year contract
Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July. MORE..
Germany legend Neuer set for World Cup return after retirement reversal
Germany legend Neuer set for World Cup return after retirement reversal
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer is all set to wear the prestigious national colours once again, agreeing to come back from retirement to feature in his fifth FIFA World Cup this year. MORE..
Robert Lewandowski announces Barcelona exit
Robert Lewandowski announces Barcelona exit
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. MORE..
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday – source
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday – source
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer “reassurance” over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters. MORE..
High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report
High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report
A high-level ICC team, including a top BCCI official, is reaching Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the government’s appointment of an interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Indian media reported. MORE..