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Glory seekers Penarol branch out into cricket and rugby

A decade ago, Penarol were named South America's football team of the century. It's one of the biggest and most successful clubs on the...

Rain denies Thailand first T20 World Cup win after record score

Thailand posted their highest Twenty20 international score at the World Cup Tuesday, but it proved to be in vain with their clash against Pakistan...

England players will not shake hands on Sri Lanka tour

England players will not shake hands during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to captain Joe Root. Root's side...

Coronavirus casts potential cloud over Euro 2020 with 100 days to go

This Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of Euro 2020, but as preparations are fine-tuned for the first European Championship to...

The drama of English football’s trailblazers’ fight against racism

West Brom's Laurie Cunningham blazed a trail for black footballers in England in the late 1970s, facing vicious abuse from the terraces and on...

Nadal cruises into quarter-finals at Acapulco tennis

World number two Rafael Nadal stepped up his bid for a third ATP Mexico Open title with an impressive display of serving and shotmaking...

Sports Minister orders probe into assault on cricket fans at Sooriyawewa stadium

Sports Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to investigate the assault on spectators near the entrance to the Sooriyawewa Stadium during...