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Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes

Updated on Jul 5, 2018 12:54 IST

<p>Caroline Wozniacki suffered fresh Wimbledon woe as the world number two suffered a shock 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 defeat against Ekaterina Makarova in the second round on Wednesday. Wozniacki, plagued by an invasion of flying ants during the Court One clash, saved five match points but has now failed to get past the last 16 in 12 visits to the All England Club. Seven-times champion Serena Williams fired 24 winners past Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova to post a convincing 6-1 6-4 victory in 66 minutes on Centre Court and Roger Federer's quest for a ninth Wimbledon crown gained momentum with a flawless 6-4 6-4 6-1 win over Slovakian world number 73 Lukas Lacko in 89 minutes in other highlights. (Video: SNTV). </p>

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli spotted in Indian Cricket Team’s bus

<p>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted in a bus together in England. Virat and the men in blue will face off against England in a T20 match on July 6. India is leading 1-0 in the T20I series. India defeated England by 8 wickets in the first T20I match.</p>

Published on Jul 5, 2018 09:06 IST

Just so cute! Children join Brazilian players during training

<p>There was a festive atmosphere in the Brazil camp on Tuesday as the players were joined by their children at the practice sessionin Sochi a day after the “Selecao” secured a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals against Belgium with a 2-0 win over Mexico. And there were good news for Brazil head coach Tite too as forward Douglas Costa joined the practice session and was cleared to return to squad after recovering from a muscle injury. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jul 5, 2018 12:56 IST

England batsmen will be better prepared next time: Kuldeep Yadav

<p>Spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav was delighted to take five wickets on his debut on English soil after India started their two-month tour of England with an eight-wicket win over their hosts in a Twenty20 match at Old Trafford on Tuesday (3rd July). Video: SNTV. </p>

Updated on Jul 4, 2018 15:05 IST

Wimbledon Day 2: Past champions Sharapova, Kvitova beaten

<p>A total of seven top-10 men's and women's seeds departed in the opening round of Wimbledon, more than in any previous year in the professional era's half-century. That includes two-time champion Petra Kvitova, who was sent home by Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 a few hours before 2004 titlist Sharapova folded against Vitalia Diatchenko in a 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-4 loss she seemingly controlled time and again before dropping the last three games. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jul 4, 2018 15:05 IST

All five wickets were important for the team: Kuldeep Yadav

<p>India beat England by 8 wickets in the first T20 international match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on July 4.</p>

Updated on Jul 4, 2018 04:47 IST

HS Prannoy stuns two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan in Indonesia Open badminton

<p>Eighth seed HS Prannoy got his campaign off to a superb start after stunning two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China at the $1.25 million Indonesia Open badminton at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Tuesday. World No.13 Prannoy needed just a minute less than an hour to move past the five-time World Champion 21-15, 9-21, 21-14. This was the Indian shuttler's second win in three outings against the legendary Chinese. However, it was their first meeting in almost three years. </p>

Updated on Jul 3, 2018 13:30 IST

‘It was like a Cup final,’ Belgium, Japan react to five-goal World Cup thriller

<p>Belgium fans came out celebrating after a thriller in Rostov-on-Don, in which Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Russia on Monday (2nd July). Belgium fans were singing and dancing, while Japanese supporters were obviously disappointed with the result but not with the performance of their team. Belgium will play Brazil in the quarter-final on Friday (6th July) in Kazan. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Published on Jul 3, 2018 12:24 IST

We are waiting for the sixth World Cup, say jubilant Brazil fans

<p>Brazil firmed up to 3-1 favourites to win the World Cup for the sixth time after goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino secured a 2-0 win over Mexico and a place in the quarter-finals on Monday. France, 4-3 winners over Argentina on Saturday, remained 7-2 chances ahead of Belgium, who came in to 5-1 after rallying from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 on Monday and set up a last eight contest against the Brazilians in Kazan. England, who play their last 16 match against Colombia on Tuesday, were back out to 6-1 along with Croatia, who needed penalties to get past Denmark on Sunday. Hosts Russia, who face the Croats in the quarter-finals, remain long shots at 20-1 despite beating former world champions Spain on penalties in the last 16. (Video: SNTV). </p>

Updated on Jul 3, 2018 11:10 IST

World Cup elimination leaves Mexico fans heart-broken

<p>History repeated itself in Samara on Monday as Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 - as they have been at every World Cup since 1994. Five-time champions Brazil eased into the quarter-final with a 2-0 victory through goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. There was disappointment among fans in Mexico City as yet another opportunity was missed to progress beyond four games in the tournament. Mexico started well with a 1-0 win over Germany, then beat South Korea 2-1, before a 3-0 defeat to Sweden set up the knockout tie with Brazil, a team they have now failed to score against in five World Cup meetings. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jul 3, 2018 10:18 IST

Upbeat India gear up for tough England test

<p>India will have their task cut out against a vastly improved England in the opening T20 international in what will be a defining summer for Virat Kohli and his team. While India have been a consistent limited-overs side during the past decade, England have finally found their mojo in ODIs and T20s, courtesy a group of fantastic players like Jos Buttler, Jason Roy and Ben Stokes. </p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 20:28 IST

World Cup pre-quarters: Colombia look for upset win vs England

<p>Colombia take on England in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 having never beaten The Three Lions in a competitive fixture. The two sides last met on the biggest stage of them all at the FIFA World Cup in France, 1998, where goals from Darren Anderton and David Beckham handed England a 2-0 victory. Both Colombia and England will be eyeing a run to this year's final, with none of the recognised favourites remaining in their half of the draw. Video: SNTV.</p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 15:27 IST

‘It’s cool, it’s awesome,’ Russia rejoice World Cup win vs Spain

<p>Fans in Moscow chanted “Russia, Russia” in all-night celebrations following their team's unlikely World Cup win on penalties on Sunday over 2010 world champions Spain. Russia have reached the quarter-finals at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since the Soviet era. Most Russian fans just hoped that this team would not embarrass itself in a home tournament. But now, ecstatically flooding the streets, they hope for more upset wins. Fans climbed lamp posts to cheer and some wore false mustaches in imitation of the Russia team coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Russia's usually strict laws against unsanctioned public gatherings have been effectively suspended for the World Cup, with Nikolskaya Street in central Moscow transformed into an around-the-clock space for fans to party. Police there turn a blind eye to drinking on the street, which would usually attract a fine. (Video: SNTV). </p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 15:07 IST

England Tour: Kohli says, “My body is feeling fine. I am 100 percent”

<p>India captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri on June 22 looked ahead to the team's tour of England and Ireland</p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 14:55 IST

Portugal arrive in Lisbon following World Cup exit but where is Ronaldo?

<p>A large crowd of cheering supporters greeted Portugal's World Cup squad when they touched down at Lisbon airport on Sunday. Portugal were eliminated from the tournament on Saturday (31st July) after losing 2-1 to Uruguay in the round of 16, but the fans still treated the players like conquering heroes. However, anyone hoping for a glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo was disappointed, as the star striker - who scored four goals in Portugal's two matches - took a connecting flight to an undisclosed location. (video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 10:49 IST

Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah out of T20 series vs England

<p>Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah have been ruled out of T20 International series due to injuries. India have named Krunal Pandya as Washington Sundar's replacement in India's T20I side and Axar Patel in the ODI side. Jasprit Bumrah has a fractured left thumb and has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against England. Bumrah suffered the injury during India's first T20I against Ireland. The selectors have named Deepak Chahar as his replacement in the T20I side. (Video: SNTV)</p>

Updated on Jul 3, 2018 08:31 IST

Ecstatic Croatia fans want team to play World Cup final

<p>Croatia fans flooded the streets on Sunday in the capital, Zagreb, to celebrate their team's victory against Denmark in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Danijel Subasic saved three penalties to help Croatia reach the tournament's quarter-finals with a 3-2 shootout victory over Denmark, following a 1-1 draw. Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive penalty after Subasic had used his feet to stop an attempt from Nicolai Jorgensen. Croatia captain Luka Modric, who also scored in the shoot-out, had a chance to put his team ahead late in extra time, but his penalty was saved by Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Croatia will next face host Russia in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Sochi. (video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jul 2, 2018 10:12 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: ‘England can beat anyone’ – Dele Alli

<p>Dele Alli believes England's current crop can emulate the 1966 World Cup-winning squad. England must first negotiate their way through a round of 16 FIFA World Cup 2018 clash against Colombia, but Alli is adamant that Gareth Southgate's men can match the achievements of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad. “We came here with the mentality that we want to win it and we're going to win it,” Alli said on Saturday. Alli started the group-stage opener against Tunisia, but subsequently missed the 6-1 win over Panama through injury and was then unused in the defeat to Belgium. England last played Colombia in the World Cup in 1998 with Darren Anderson and David Beckham securing a 2-0 win that saw England advance to the knockout stage. In five previous meetings against the South American side England have won three and drawn two. (Video courtesy – SNTV) </p>

Updated on Jul 1, 2018 04:51 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fans react as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo exit

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both on their way home from the FIFA World Cup 2018- and fans from across the world are sad to see the GOATs (Greatest of All Time) go. Ronaldo's Portugal were eliminated by Uruguay while Messi's Argentina were beaten by France. “Now the World Cup is going to be different since we don't have the best players in the world. But it is true that now we have other players. So this is a good chance for the World Cup to show it always gets better, despite not having Argentina and Ronaldo,” said one fan from Peru. (Video courtesy – Perform) </p>

Updated on Jul 1, 2018 04:44 IST

Umesh Yadav and the challenge of being a fast bowler in ODIs

<p>Umesh Yadav has shrugged off his lack of opportunities in international cricket and said that he is looking to play against England during the impending tour. After a gap of five years, Yadav was picked for the second T20 International against Ireland on Friday. He took 2-19 as the hosts crashed to a 143-run defeat and handed India a 2-0 boost ahead of the T20I series against England starting Manchester on July 3. (Video: SNTV)</p>

Updated on Jun 30, 2018 15:49 IST

Magic of Neymar and Ronaldo! How they score these amazing goals

<p>Neymar has flashed his world-class ability, he's also been the focus of physical play from opponents likely trying to test him in his return from a fractured foot. Tite has tried to downplay pressure on his lead man ahead of the knockout stages of the World Cup. Brazil have won 12 of their last 15 matches at the World Cup and will be looking to improve on this impressive record against Mexico in the last-16. While others try to downplay the significance, the match between Uruguay and Portugal in the World Cup knockout stage will be focused on how much influence Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo can have. Similar evaluations are made a few times every year when Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Suarez's Barcelona meet in La Liga and other club competitions. But this the first time it will happen on the biggest stage in football and with a spot in the quarter-finals at stake. Video: SNTV.</p>

Updated on Jun 30, 2018 11:45 IST

World Cup: Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’ festival rocks Moscow

<p>People in Moscow found themselves immersed in unusual setting on Friday afternoon. The Day of the Dead, a Mexican festivity which combines Roman Catholic observances of All Souls' Day with pre-Hispanic customs of offering food, or even cigars and tequila, to souls said to return to earth for a day, was staged in the Russian capital with “skeleton dances” and traditional music. Initially the organisers planned to stage a parade on the Red Square but the city authorities banned the outdoor event last minute so it had to move inside the Mexico House nearby. The event attracted a large crowd, with tourists and Moscow residents mingling to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Day of the Dead, usually celebrated on November 2nd, is a festive occasion where spirits of deceased loved ones are welcomed back into their homes. While death is a topic avoided in many countries, the remembrance of deceased ancestors is traditional in Mexico. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jun 30, 2018 11:08 IST

World Cup 2018: ‘Brazil do not protect Neymar from pressure’

<p>After enjoying a day off on Thursday (28th June) after qualifying top of Group E, Brazil's World Cup squad was back in training in Sochi on Friday. While the first team players kept things simple, the rest of the squad were put through their paces by Tite ahead of Monday's (2nd July) round of 16 meeting with Mexico in Samara. One concern ahead of that match is the fitness of Marcelo, who left the pitch with back spasms during the 2-0 win over Serbia on Wednesday (27th June). (Video: SNTV)</p>

Updated on Jun 30, 2018 11:08 IST

Huffy-puffy France out to end Messi’s World Cup dreams

<p>After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi. Some fans jeered and others probably dozed off when Les Bleus drew 0-0 with Denmark to finish top of Group C while Argentina thrilled their fans with Messi scoring a superb goal as his team scraped into the knockout phase by beating Nigeria. In 2006, France huffed and puffed into the knockout rounds, where they beat Spain, Brazil and Portugal en route to the final. A similar pattern applied to Argentina in 1978, when they won the World Cup after losing to Italy in the group phase. (Video: SNTV)</p>

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 14:56 IST

I am an attacking bowler, my style is different: Kuldeep Yadav

<p>Kuldeep Yadav's four wickets for 21 runs spun India to a comfortable 76-run win against Ireland in the first of the two-match T20 international series in Dublin on June 27. Rohit Sharma's swashbuckling 61-ball 97 and 74 from Shikhar Dhawan helped India score 208 for five and Ireland failed to get anywhere close. The second match will be played on Friday (June 29). Video: SNTV</p>

Published on Jun 29, 2018 13:15 IST

Netanyahu invokes Ronaldo, FIFA in bizarre football diplomacy

<p>The Iranian capital was hit by power outages amid protests in Tehran over worsening economic conditions in the country. Business owners marched toward parliament and were blocked by police; shop closings and some demonstrations then spread to at least six more cities.</p>

Published on Jun 29, 2018 12:48 IST

FIFA World Cup: Vladimir Putin shows neat footwork

<p>Former greats from Brazil, Spain, Germany played in a football match with local fans at Red Square on Thursday. Spain's Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol, Brazil's Ronaldo and Germany's Lothas Matthaus were among those attending, along with Russian president Vladimir Putin and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on a sunny day in Moscow. Putin showed his football skills when he played with the ball with Infantino. (Video: SNTV).</p>

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 08:24 IST

We screwed it up in the last game: Neuer talks after Germany’s World Cup exit

<p>Champions four years ago in Brazil, Germany's World Cup defence ended on Wednesday (27th June) with a shock 2-0 defeat to South Korea. The defeat left Germany bottom of the Group F standings and has left the future of head coach Joachim Loew - and some of his players - in doubt. The squad returned home on Thursday, with Loew and captain Manuel Neuer facing fans and the media after arriving in Frankfurt. Germany had never previously failed to progress beyond the group stage, which first introduced to the tournament in 1950. (Video: SNTV). </p>

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 07:05 IST

Fancy free: Ridiculous outfits at FIFA World Cup in Russia

<p>Football fans in Russia wear outlandish costumes to support their teams during the World Cup. Colourful and whacky fan costumes are a staple of the FIFA World Cup, particularly in the excitement of the group stage. There was a party atmosphere among Swedes in Sochi ahead of their team's match against Germany (in which Germany would snatch a late victory). One fan named John appeared to be dressed as a walking national flag, proclaiming that “we do everything we can for the national team of Sweden”. Mexico's fans were among the most colourful of the tournament, and their eye-catching costumes were on full display ahead of their team's match against South Korea in Rostov. (Video: SNTV). </p>

Updated on Jun 28, 2018 14:22 IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: South Korea fans celebrate after beating Germany

<p>Germany are out of the FIFA World Cup 2018, the fourth defending champion in the last five tournaments to be eliminated in the group stage. The four-time champions lost to South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday - conceding two stoppage time goals - while knowing a 1-0 victory would have been enough for them to advance. The defeat left South Koreans fans in a tizzy. “I can't talk right now. It's too... it's too surprising. It's uber surprising,” said one gobsmacked fan. Germany finished last in Group F, while Sweden and Mexico advanced to the round of 16 - despite Sweden beating Mexico 3-0. South Korea were also eliminated despite the victory. (Video courtesy - SNTV) </p>

Updated on Jun 28, 2018 07:11 IST

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