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England eye magical 500 after smashing new ODI record

New Zealand women's coach on 'special leave' after player revolt

Spain rally behind De Gea as questions swirl over goalkeeper's form

England post new ODI record total of 481-6

England broke their own all-time record for the highest total ever scored in a men's one-day international when they posted 481 for six Australia at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Japan put party on hold after making World Cup history

Japan coach Akira Nishino joked about organising a parade through Saransk to celebrate a slice of World Cup history on Tuesday after his side shocked 10-man Colombia.

Senegal beat Poland 2-1 in World Cup group game

Senegal punished Poland to win 2-1 in their opening World Cup Group H game in Moscowon Tuesday.

England post new ODI record total

England set a new record for the highest total ever scored in a men's one-day international when they went past 444 against Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Mohamed Salah in starting line-up for Egypt v Russia: team

Mohamed Salah is in Egypt's starting line-up for their World Cup match against Russia on Tuesday, the African team announced on their official Twitter feed.

Djokovic cruises at Queen's, Murray set to return

Troubled Novak Djokovic made a strong start to his Wimbledon preparations with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Australian qualifier John Millman at Queen's Club on Tuesday, while Andy Murray prepared to return to action after almost a year on the sidelines.

Japan make history with World Cup win against 10-man Colombia

Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the Blue Samurai beat Colombia 2-1, becoming the first Asian side ever to beat a South American team at the World Cup.

Neymar limps out of training, setting Brazilian alarm bells ringing

Neymar hobbled out of a training session on Tuesday, setting alarm bells ringing in the Brazil camp as they prepare for their second World Cup group game against Costa Rica on Friday.

Argentinian Kicker banned for six years for fixing

Argentinian tennis player Nicolas Kicker was banned for six years and fined $25,000 (21,500 euro) for fixing two matches on the second-tier Challenger Tour, the Tennis Integrity Unit announced Tuesday.

On-form Federer opens Halle campaign with win over Bedene

Roger Federer began his last week of pre-Wimbledon competition with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Slovene Aljaz Bedene on Tuesday to reach the second round of the ATP Halle grass event.

Pakistan Boxing Federation not to become part of boxing league

Pakistan Boxing Federation has decided not to become part of any boxing league being organised here in near future.

Tennis: Halle ATP results

Results at the ATP tournament in Halle on Tuesday (x indicates seed)

Regional U-19 Cricket Academies Programme

Six-week Regional Cricket Academies Programme for U-19 players in 16 regions will commence from June 21 under the supervision of Regional Coaching & Support staff.

Japan beat Colombia 2-1 in World Cup Group H opener

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in the opening match in World Cup Group H on Tuesday, taking advantage of an early red card for midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

Football: World Cup results

World Cup results on Tuesday

Inter-District Hockey Tournament to start on June 22

The Commissioner Cup, Inter-District Hockey Tournament will start on Friday, June 22, at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium.

Stokes out of England Twenty20 squad

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was left out of the squad announced Tuesday for the upcoming Twenty20 internatonal matches against Australia and India.

Germany World Cup games are now finals, says Neuer

Germany captain Manuel Neuer said Tuesday that his side's two remaining World Cup group games are now effectively finals and revealed frank words were exchanged in the team camp as the holders fight to stay in the tournament.

Colombia's Carlos Sanchez gets first red card of World Cup

Colombia's Carlos Sanchez on Tuesday became the first player to be sent off at the World Cup in Russia when he was dismissed for handball in the match against Japan.

From Khorramabad to Kazan, Australia's Arzani on World Cup mission

Daniel Arzani was born in Iran and would not look out of place among the 'Lions of Persia' side that stunned Morocco in their World Cup opener.