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Birmingham Classic: Naomi Osaka's defeat hands Ashleigh Barty chance to take No 1 spot in WTA rankings

World No 1 Naomi Osaka succumbed to a straight-sets defeat by Yulia Putintseva at the Birmingham Classic on Thursday, handing Ashleigh Barty the chance to end the week on top of the rankings.

FIH Series Finals 2019: India's 10-0 demolition of Russia showcases first step of rebuilding under new coach Graham Reid

In the end, the score-line of 10-0 not only marked dominance, but it also showcased the first step of a new coach, Graham Reid in his first match in India’s corner in an FIH tournament.

India vs Australia: BCCI prepares roadmap for red-ball cricket specialists Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara after Sydney Test

India's fourth Test against Australia at Sydney, will be the team's last assignment for six months and the BCCI is likely to prepare a road map for the longest format specialists.

India will not play day-night Test during tour down under, BCCI informs Cricket Australia

James Sutherland had told a radio station in Australia that India's reluctance to play the pink ball Test was primarily because of their urge to win the series.

Reykjavik Open Chess: India's Adhiban Baskaran held to draw by compatriot Soham Das in Round 1

Das defended tenaciously and did not allow Adhiban any opportunity of scraping out a win.

Olympic great Michael Phelps joins board of Australian mental health company

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, Monday joined the board of an Australian mental health company, a subject close to his heart after his struggles with depression and substance abuse.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Virat Kohli opts for red ball throwdowns to counter swing before South Africa clash

Kohli has encountered technical problems outside the off- stump and perhaps that's one of the reasons he opted for throwdowns with a red ball, an effort to counter swing.

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal officials to meet AIFF President Praful Patel over ISL stalemate

The organisers of the ISL aim to add three new franchises to its roster for the 2017-18 season.

Lalit Modi submitted forged documents in his defence to Interpol, claims ED

The ED registered a money laundering case against Modi based on a Chennai police complaint in 2012 on charges of alleged cheating in granting overseas telecast rights of the T-20 cricket tournament in 2009.

Delray Beach Open: Milos Raonic beats Kyle Edmund to meet Juan Martin del Potro semi-final

Juan Martin del Potro defeated defending champ Sam Querrey in straight sets to reach his second straight Delray Beach Open semi-final